Q&A: Robyn Hughes, Conroe ISD's director of child nutrition, discusses the importance of healthy school meals
Conroe ISD's director of child nutrition Robyn Hughes spoke July 28 with Community Impact about her role in the district and its Child Nutrition Department.
Learn more: The following is needed for the application process for free and reduced lunches in CISD:
The names and incomes of every member of the household
The school, grade and birth date of every student in the household
The applicant's Social Security number and electronic signature
A valid email address or phone number for district communication about the status of the application
Notable quote: "I think that good nutrition is the foundation for [a] long, healthy life, and you have to start at a young age," Hughes said. "And so, if children are properly nourished, they're going to be more focused and ready to learn, and so [I am] passionate about making sure that every student has the access to nutritious meals and that they can support learning."
2 new restaurants coming to The Woodlands from chefs Austin Simmons and Aaron Bludorn
Two new restaurants, Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons, and Bar Bludorn The Woodlands by Chef Aaron Bludorn, are coming to The Woodlands in 2026, Howard Hughes announced on Aug. 26.
What to expect: Howard Hughes is partnering with the chefs on two separate ventures to bring elevated dining experiences to Hughes Landing and 25 Waterway in 2026, according to a news release.
Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons is a concept rooted in the chef's genetics-driven cattle program, and it will open in Hughes Landing in early 2026.
Bar Bludorn The Woodlands is Bludorn’s first restaurant outside of central Houston, and it will open at 25 Waterway in summer 2026.
What's next: Additional details on the concepts including restaurant designs, menus and opening dates will be shared in the coming months, according to the release.
D.R. Horton proposes 105-plus unit home development in Oak Ridge North
Oak Ridge North heard a proposal by D.R. Horton, an Arlington-based home construction company, about a potential 32-acre lot development for a new housing community at the Aug. 26 city council meeting.
What to know: D.R. Horton project manager Iyeka Bankston presented the proposal for a development at Elder and Robinson roads, featuring 40-by-110-foot lot sizes. Previously, officials presented the plan to the city’s planning commission, where it faced some challenges because the city requires a 50-foot lot.
What else: Bankston stated the plan would be to use the 32-acre lot to have approximately 105 to 125 units. The home pricing would begin at $348,000.
Rayford Road gets treatment aimed to improve safety, reduce crashes
Montgomery County Precinct 3 has applied a treatment to the surface of Rayford Road as part of an effort to reduce crashes, according to an Aug. 25 news release from Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler.
How it works: The project targets a third of a mile between Legend’s Run Drive and Legends Reach Drive known as the “S Curve," and it involves applying a High Friction Surface Treatment, or HFST, designed to improve driving conditions in conditions that are wet or hazardous, according to the release.
According to the release, factors such as driver speed, inattention and challenging roadway conditions have been an issue on the curve.
The background: The project was finalized in early August, before the start of the school year when roads see heavier traffic, according to the release. All lanes in both directions within the project area received the treatment, the release stated.
H-GAC launches regional clean air survey, public meetings
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of clean air and climate action through a new survey and a series of public meetings beginning Aug. 27, according to an Aug. 22 news release.
The Regional Clean Air, Healthy Communities Survey will collect input on strategies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions across transportation, energy, industry, waste and land use, per the release. Community feedback will guide the Regional Clean Air Action Plan, a roadmap for improving air quality and public health through 2050.
What you need to know: According to the release, the plan is funded by a $1 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant.
Residents can take the survey online through Oct. 31, and a series of public meetings will be held across the region.
Fort Bend County: 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City
13-County Focus (Hybrid): 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 16 at H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, or join online
