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Clear Creek ISD to apply for state cybersecurity grant

Clear Creek ISD will apply for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, or SLCGP, following board approval at its Feb. 2 meeting to support continued evaluation of the district’s cybersecurity status and identify potential vulnerabilities.

The details: The SLCGP provides funding to eligible entities to assess and strengthen cybersecurity protections for critical systems and data, including student and staff information, financial records and operational systems, according to district documents.

Looking ahead: If awarded, the district would use funding to conduct an internal cybersecurity penetration test, which simulates real-world conditions in the event of a cyber attack, according to district documents.

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In Your Backyard

Einstein Bros. Bagels opens League City location

Einstein Bros. Bagels opened a location in League City on Feb. 4, according to staff.

Craving breakfast: Einstein Bros. Bagels serves a variety of bagels, cream cheese spreads, breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks, according to its website.

📍1911 W. League City Parkway, Ste. 200, League City

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YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Humble | Feb. 6-7, 5-11 p.m.

Humble Rodeo & BBQ Cook-Off

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Houston | Feb. 7, 1 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

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Spring | Feb. 7, 5 p.m.

Purse Bingo

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Houston | Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m.

Space News & Brews

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Kingwood | Feb. 7, 6-11:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras Ball Kingwood

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In Your Community

9 Black-owned businesses to support during Black History Month in Greater Houston

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
www.goodeatz713.com

Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes
Twin sisters Kendal and Kelby Norfleet started baking cheesecakes as a hobby in 2017 while in college. Taking orders over Instagram, the two perfected their recipes, never imagining they would one day own their own bakery.

29110 Hwy. 290, Ste. 220, Cypress
www.kkcheesecakes.com

Pivot Cajun Kitchen
Former hairdresser Shondra Johnson opened her own restaurant, Pivot Cajun Kitchen, in October 2024 to bring a taste of New Orleans and Cajun culture to the area, with family recipes created by her late mother, Dorothy Johnson.