The city of Fulshear has launched a new interactive e-scooter safety map following the October passage of new regulations to address the city’s growing number of scooter and sidewalk-related accidents, city officials announced in a Feb. 6 Facebook post.

Created by the city's Youth Advisory Committee in partnership with the communications and geographic information system teams, the map explains local and state e-scooter regulations and highlights roadways in Fulshear where usage is permitted.

Zooming in: The map—which is split up into four sections—helps differentiate paths around the city into scooter classifications, including:

• Green: clearly marked sidewalks and no cars
• Yellow: road with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, and/or a sidewalk
• Red: roads with a speed limit higher than 35 mph with sidewalks where e-scooters can be used
• Black: roads with a speed limit higher than 35 mph with no available sidewalk

Pre-leasing is now underway for Hudson Crossing, a 298-unit apartment community located near Mary Jo Peckham Park and LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.

About the project: Developed by Rockefeller Group and Pelican Builders, the luxury complex will feature one, two and three-bedroom residences with finishes such as quartz countertops, gas stovetops and private balconies, according to a Feb. 5 news release from company representatives. Additionally, the development will offer resort-style amenities, including a pool, fitness center and resident clubhouse.

Notable quote: “Katy continues to demonstrate strong demand for well-designed luxury rental communities,” said Derek Darnell, president of Pelican Builders, a Houston-based developer. “Hudson Crossing brings together thoughtful design, quality finishes and a location that offers access to employment, retail and major transportation corridors.”

• 23933 Kingsland Blvd., Katy

Houston Airport System officials have nearly completed George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s $1.46 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program as the airport continues to strengthen its international travel options.

The overview: HAS Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak said the Terminal Redevelopment Program represents the single largest investment the city of Houston has contributed to IAH.

Szczesniak noted most of the major phases associated with the project—including the Terminal D-West Pier, Terminal D updates and the airport’s new International Central Processor ticketing hall and security checkpoints—are either finished or nearly completed.

Looking ahead: While the baggage system isn’t expected to be certified and tested by the Transportation Security Administration until early February, Szczesniak said the overall project will provide an economic boon to the Houston area and should help airport officials prepare for the influx of passengers expected as the city hosts several FIFA World Cup matches in 2026.

Here are several Black-owned businesses located across the Houston metro to commemorate Black History Month, as recently reported by Community Impact.

Good Eatz
Veteran and Good Eatz owner LaTroy Johnson opened his restaurant in July 2022. Johnson said he chose the location due to its friendly community.

• 8805 Jones Road, Ste. A-101, Jersey Village

• 29110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 220, Cypress

• 5802 FM 1488, Ste. F, Magnolia

In the upcoming March 3 primary elections, Texas voters will have the opportunity to nominate their chosen candidates for the November midterm election. From top state officials to county commissioners, primary elections shape who is ultimately elected to dozens of seats, driving the future direction of the Lone Star State.

Yet less than one-fifth of registered Texas voters participated in recent primary elections, data from the secretary of state’s office shows.

The big picture: March Matters, a group that works to get more Texans to the primary polls, found that 146 of Texas’ 150 state House races were effectively decided during the 2022 primaries, with just four competitive seats during that year’s midterm election.

Data also shows that primary voters tend to be older and represent the more extreme wings of their political parties.

What they're saying: "When primary voter turnout is so small, when only a fraction of voters are voting, your vote counts more,” said Mark Strama, who leads the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at the University of Texas.