The proposed Manvel Crossing master plan failed in a 2-4 vote by Manvel City Council at its June 15 meeting, following concerns over the project’s design direction and lack of community amenities.

What residents need to know: The Manvel Crossing master plan, located along Hwy. 6 between Kirby Drive and Manvel Town Center, outlines proposed commercial development including a grocery store, Home Depot, fitness centers and other retail uses, documents show.

The discussion: Mayor Dan Davis expressed disappointment with the proposal, saying the concept did not differ enough from other nearby developments. 

What’s next: City officials indicated that if the developer wants to move the project forward, it will need to return before council with a revised master plan. 

Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes is in its soft opening phase in Pearland as of early June with plans for a grand opening at the beginning of July, staff said.

What they offer: Graze Craze offers handcrafted charcuterie boards and boxes with quality ingredients such as premium meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables with house-made sauces such as dips and jams, according to the business's website.

Also of note: The grand opening event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., July 9 with samples, refreshments and a raffle.

• 1901 Kirby Drive, Ste. 102, Pearland

Houston City College has received a $17 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies to launch Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers, a program aimed at providing free training in skilled trades and connecting students with paid apprenticeship opportunities.

At a glance: The program is a part of a new $90 million national effort from Bloomberg Philanthropies to change how high school students prepare for high-paying and skilled trades, officials said in a June 8 news release.

The program, which is spearheaded by the Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Hub, is intended to strengthen the area in:

• Skilled trades workforce development
• Registered apprenticeship expansion
• Industry-driven career pathways
• Earn-and-learn education models
• Workforce innovation

About two weeks shy of the anniversary of deadly flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas last summer, state lawmakers approved a 115-page report chronicling what they deemed “failures” at Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp where 27 young girls died.

The details: The family running Camp Mystic was not prepared to respond to a disaster in flood-prone Kerr County and did not act quickly enough to save campers’ lives, investigators said during a June 18 hearing at the Capitol.

Investigators Casey Garrett and Michael Massengale told lawmakers about recent interviews with teenage counselors who witnessed the July 4 tragedy, reiterating a key point from hearings earlier this year: all deaths at Camp Mystic could have been prevented if camp leaders had planned ahead and acted more quickly.

"Nobody had any idea what they needed to be doing, and it crippled them," Garrett said.

Looking ahead: Lawmakers adopted the investigative team’s report, which will be shared with legislative leaders as they draft additional policy changes in response to the flood during the 2027 state legislative session.

So much news, so little time? Community Impact can catch you up to speed with a roundup of five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from June 15-19.

1. Conroe police chief addresses concerns with Flock safety cameras
2. Conroe ISD approves 2026-27 employee compensation plan at June 16 regular meeting
3. Galaxy All-Abilities Park now open in Sugar Land
4. Advanced air mobility taking flight in Greater Houston
5. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, League City UTMB facilities to undergo expansions