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Toy store, claw arcade Rekin Mini Shop now open in Cypress

Rekin Mini Shop, a claw arcade, opened at the shopping strip across the street from Cypress Springs High School.

The gist: Shop officials confirmed over the phone with Community Impact that they officially opened in September, and they are open seven days a week.

Long story short: The business offers claw machines, gifts, toys and collectibles, as well as imported snacks and drinks, according to the store's Google profile.

7914 Fry Road, Ste. 260, Cypress

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on the education beat

Cy-Fair ISD takes next steps with Bridgeland High School renovation

On Oct. 6, the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees approved the construction proposal for a $6.1 million renovation project at Bridgeland High School, funded by a 2019 bond, officials said.

What we know: According to district documents, the scope of work for the renovation includes:

New orchestra rehearsal hall and practice rooms
Two new art classrooms
A recoating of the track surface
An outdoor athletics storage building
Safety and security upgrades across the campus

The cost: All CFISD campuses were impacted by the $1.7 billion bond approved in 2019, CFISD Chief Operating Officer Matt Morgan told Community Impact on Oct. 16. Many of them received similar security enhancements, fine arts additions and improvements to athletic facilities, he said.

Stay tuned: The Bridgeland High School renovation will begin this fall and is set to finish by August 2026, Morgan said.

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Metro News

NRG Energy to invest $360M in new Harris County power facility

NRG Energy Inc. will invest $360 million to expand power generation in Harris County through a new 456-megawatt natural gas facility at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oct. 21.

Explained: The project, which has been designated as a qualified initiative under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) program, is expected to begin operations by summer 2026. Once complete, the facility will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Houston Load Zone—including Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands—helping meet growing energy demands across the fifth-largest metro area in the U.S., according to the release.

Offering input: NRG leaders said the project will bring both temporary construction jobs and permanent positions once operational.

“Texas energy powers our state’s booming economy,” Abbott said in the news release. “This $360 million investment by NRG in Harris County is a significant advancement in Texas' energy infrastructure. The new natural gas facility will expand power generation and provide reliable, affordable energy for homes and businesses.”