Officials with Chipotle will celebrate a Nov. 19 opening of their new location in Kingwood, according to a Nov. 11 news release.

The details: Officials noted the new restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to conveniently pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.

Chipotle offers burritos, bowls, salads, quesadillas, tacos, chips and sides with a variety of customizable options, per the company’s website.

• Opening Nov. 19

• 25661 Hwy. 59, Kingwood

Humble ISD trustees received an overview of the district’s turnaround plan for Autumn Creek Elementary after the school earned consecutive unacceptable scores in the Texas Education Agency’s A-F Accountability Ratings.

The details: HISD Director of Accountability Sherita Wilson-Rodgers presented trustees with the overview during the board’s Nov. 10 meeting.

“[Turnaround plans are] for campuses that have received consecutive unacceptable ratings based on the preliminary data,” Wilson-Rodgers said.

A closer look: Based on the guidelines given to the district by the TEA, Wilson-Rodgers said the district’s improvement strategy will focus on instructional leadership, data-driven practices and the implementation of high-quality instruction.

“Data is guiding our interventions,” Wilson-Rodgers said. “We're setting measurable goals, we're tracking progress and we're ensuring that we provide [Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills]-aligned instruction.”

What's next: According to the Texas Education Code, the district will now be required to submit its turnaround plan to the TEA for final approval.

Houston and Harris County's 911 system budget will decrease by $2.7 million in 2027.

The details: Houston City Council approved the budget for the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network, the office that manages Harris County’s 911 system. For fiscal year 2027, which runs from January to December for the network, the annual budget will be $69.2 million.

The funding will support the department’s 182 call takers for the city of Houston. However, the whole network serves Harris County and parts of Fort Bend County. Harris County has 101 call takers and Fort Bend County has 15.

Council member Sallie Alcorn said that since January, the center has taken in over 1.7 million calls and that number is expected to reach about 2.3 million by the end of 2026.

One more thing: The budget had to be approved by the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network Board of Managers, Harris County Commissioners’ Court and Houston City Council. The budget will take effect Jan. 1.

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Greater Houston area is hosting several turkey trot races.

The details: The events are subject to change and include:

• The second annual 1K Turkey Trot at Peckham Park in Katy on Nov. 14

• The District 2.4.9 Turkey Trot in Tomball on Nov. 21, benefiting the nonprofit Kirstyn’s Krew.

• The Better Together Turkey Trot in Spring on Nov. 26, hosted by Kids R Kids.

• The 18th annual Bay Area Turkey Trot in Houston on Nov. 26, where dogs are welcome.

• The Friendswood Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, featuring a post-race festival at Centennial Park.

• The 41st annual Sugar Land Turkey Trot on Nov. 26.

• The 37th annual Run Thru the Woods in The Woodlands on Nov. 26, supporting local YMCA programs.

• The Jersey Village Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 at Jersey Village High School.

• The Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K and Kids Wishbone 1K in Kingwood on Nov. 26, supporting Addi's Faith Foundation.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.