League City officials will vote on whether to award $3.2 million in contracts to improve the drainage system along FM 518 and South Wesley Drive.

The details: League City City Council will consider a resolution at its Jan. 13 meeting to award $2.8 million, plus a $284,000 work change order, to Houston-based construction company Environmental Allies for the work.

What else:  City Council will also consider an ordinance that would allow up to six golf carts or utility task vehicles to be parked on the grass at businesses that sell or repair those vehicles.

The Monk’s Indian Fusion will hold a soft opening Jan. 16.

The details: The new Indian restaurant is set to open near I-45 and FM 528, according to The Monk’s social media. 

On the menu: The menu will feature authentic flavors, fresh ingredients and a modern twist on staple Chinese dishes. 

• 1416 FM 528 Road, Ste. D, Webster

Less than a month away from when Harris County Commissioners Court will hold a formal public hearing on the Ben Taub Hospital expansion in the Texas Medical Center, members of the Hermann Park Conservancy hosted the first town hall Jan. 7, alongside Harris Health officials, to inform the community about the group’s stance on the proposed land condemnation.

The standing-room-only audience gathered at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion at Hermann Park to hear from several city, county and state officials. HPC President and CEO Cara Lambright said Houston already ranks poorly when it comes to park access. 

Quote of note: "Parkland is not replaceable," Lambright said. “It is an endangered species, and once taken, it is generally gone forever."

Next steps:

• Jan. 29: public hearing of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Code to take place at Harris County Commissioners Court
• February-March: additional review and public comment
• March: Harris County commissioners to vote

• 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston