HTX-COM: Impact 11/5/2025

Nine out of 15 proposed charter amendments are projected to passed, according to unofficial Montgomery County results. 

Conroe ISD is redefining its Grand Oaks feeder zone attendance boundaries to accommodate new schools Grand Oaks Junior High School and Kacy Arnold Elementary School, district officials said.

Zooming in: The zoning process for the two new schools is complicated by challenges with the geography of the area as well as growing enrollment in the Grand Oaks east of I-45 and south of the Grand Parkway in the Woodson’s Reserve development, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord said.

What’s next: The attendance boundary committee will meet in December to finalize the scenarios for the board of trustees to approve in January.

Several claw machine arcades opened in the Houston area this year, per previous Community Impact reporting. Here are a few:

Claw City
Claw City officials confirmed the entertainment center opened a new location in late March. Claw City is a coin-operated claw machine arcade offering games and prizes, per its Facebook page.

• Opened March 30
• 19003 Windsor Pointe Drive, Ste. 300, Tomball

• Opened Jan. 25
• 19014-A Gulf Freeway, Friendswood

• Opened in September
• 7914 Fry Road, Ste. 260, Cypress

Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area. These events are listed chronologically and not comprehensive.

Lone Star College Veterans Services 5K Rally Up Run in Kingwood
The event will feature interactive activities including games, refreshments, a coloring flag station and an opportunity to write thank-you notes to veterans.

• Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free

Houston Salutes American Heroes Commemoration and Parade
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and a keynote speaker. 

• Nov. 11, 10 a.m. ceremony; 11:30 a.m. parade start
• Free (admission) and parking in the Theatre District parking garage

Woodlands Township Veterans Day Tribute
Hosted in partnership with The Woodlands Fire Department, a patriotic ceremony will take place recognizing and thanking those who have served. The event will feature a presentation of colors, musical performances, remarks by local dignitaries and a donation drop-off site where goods will be shipped to troops.

• Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)

As of press time, all 17 constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot were poised to become law. The state propositions with the most support would either expand property tax exemptions or prohibit new taxes, while voters also favored measures aimed at funding infrastructure and research.

The overview: Some of the state propositions on the ballot included:

• Proposition 1: new funding to support the Texas State Technical College System
• Proposition 3: tighter restrictions on when Texas judges can grant bail for felony offenses
• Proposition 4: $20 billion for water supply projects and infrastructure
• Proposition 9: a $125,000 property tax exemption for businesses
• Propositions 11 and 13: expanded property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners
• Proposition 14: $3 billion to create a state dementia research institute