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Construction on Culver's in Humble projected to wrap up in July

Construction on a new Culver’s in Humble is still underway as the new location is officially listed on the company’s webpage.

The details: Construction on the new location began in February, according to an Oct. 8 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The menu features sandwiches, chicken entrees, cheese curds and its signature butter burgers, according to the company's website. The restaurant also offers frozen custard—including a specialized flavor of the day—with a variety of mix-in and topping options.

Some context: The franchise has over 1,000 locations in 28 states, according to its website. While the filing notes construction is expected to be completed by July, a projected opening date had not been announced as of press time.

  • 15635 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble
 
City Coverage
Humble City Council approves contractors for striping, concrete sealing projects

Humble City Council members approved a pair of contractors to carry out work on an upcoming road striping project and a project aimed at sealing concrete streets in an area neighborhood.

The details: Council members approved the agreements during the council’s July 9 meeting.

City Manager Jason Stuebe said the approved agreements include: 

  • A roughly $92,000 contract with NGM Development to furnish and place hot poured joint and crack sealant, as well as herbicide treatment, on concrete pavement streets located within the Northshire neighborhood
  • A roughly $95,000 contract with Semper Striping to re-stripe West Townsen Boulevard from Hwy. 59 to FM 1960 Bypass Road

Stuebe noted the cost of both contracts includes all labor, equipment, materials and incidentals required for the project.

 
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Houston to provide $11M to improve 25 neighborhood parks

Houston will provide funding to invest in neighborhood parks with the greatest need.

What this means: Houston City Council approved $11 million to invest in 25 neighborhood parks throughout the city. The funding will allow the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Houston Parks Board, under the Let’s Play Houston initiative, to design and provide construction for the improvements.

The Let’s Play Houston initiative identified over 180 neighborhood parks and found that the 25 in the program had the greatest need. At least one park is in each council district.

The first round will improve 11 of the identified parks, including:

  • Andover Park
  • Bricker Park
  • E.L. Crain Park
  • Greenwood Park
  • Haden Park
  • Haviland Park
  • Lawrence Park
  • Montie Beach Park
  • Pumpkin Park
  • Trinity Gardens Park
  • 6640 Wilcrest Greenspace

All 25 parks are expected to be completed by the end of 2028, Schultz said.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Church Garage Sale

CKC Houston Scrapbooking Show

July 17-18, 8 a.m
Houston

July 17-18, times vary
Conroe

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FOLK Book Sale

Old Pearland Farmers Market

July 17-18, times vary
Kingwood

July 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pearland

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Statewide News
Gov. Abbott: More than 75 people rescued amid 'record' Texas rainfall, flash flooding

As heavy rain and flash flooding threatens large swaths of South and Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to reporters about the state's preparation for and response to the severe weather July 15.

The big picture: The heaviest rainfall is occurring in southwest Texas, according to the National Weather Service, with 10-15 inches of rain expected through July 16 along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio. As of 2:40 p.m. July 15, all or parts of 14 counties were under a flash flood warning, including Comal, Hays and Bexar counties.

The city of New Braunfels announced several road closures July 15, and the city closed recreational access to the Comal River due to continued rainfall and rising water levels, Community Impact reported.

The severe weather came just over a year after historic flooding killed more than 130 people in Central Texas on July 4-5, 2025.

More details: Dozens of other counties were under flood watches, advisories and warnings. Fifty-nine counties were also under a state disaster declaration as of July 14.

 

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