Harris County Precinct 3’s road and bridge department is giving old tires a second life with a new approach to street repairs that aims to cut maintenance costs and clean up landfills.

How it works: The road and bridge crews installed recycled tire rings beneath new asphalt to stabilize the foundation of the road, officials said. Precinct 3 staff performed repairs March 12 along a portion of Lindstrom Road in Crosby, but Road & Bridge Director Jennifer Almonte said the strategy could be replicated throughout unincorporated Harris County to fix potholes and cracks.

More details: Almonte said Precinct 3 decided to pilot the solution after learning about the approach from 3rd Rock Renewables, a Houston-based sustainable construction firm that patented what they call “Mechanical Concrete” technology. Filling end-of-life tires with gravel stabilizes the road base and prevents erosion over long periods of time, per the company’s website.

One more thing: By significantly reducing the frequency of maintenance, the strategy could save the county an estimated $63,000 per taxpayer over the next 10 years, Almonte said. 

According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, a new Take 5 oil location is set to open in Spring. All information, including costs and timelines, is subject to change.

The gist: Take 5 Oil Change is known for its car maintenance and was originally founded in Louisiana in 1984, according to their website. Its services include cabin filter inspection, full-service oil changes, and state inspections.

• 1827 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring

Eligible Texans have until April 2 to register to vote if they would like to cast a ballot in the May 2 elections. Races that will be up for election include city council member seats and school district board of trustee spots across the Greater Houston area.

What you need to know: Texas requires voters to be registered 30 days before election day. Missing the deadline could prevent eligible residents from casting a ballot, unless they qualify for a limited ballot during early voting.

Key dates include:

• April 2: voter registration deadline
• April 20-28: early voting
• May 2: election day (7 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta's company entered into an agreement, made public in March, to purchase the Women's National Basketball Association's Connecticut Suns, an American professional basketball team that finished 11-33 in the Eastern Conference in 2025.

What we know: The agreement, which was announced on the Houston Rockets' social media page March 30, involves relocating the franchise to Houston and rebranding the team as the Houston Comets, a historic title tied to the former WNBA team that was based in Houston from 1997 to 2008.

Pending league approval, the franchise is expected to begin playing at the Toyota Center for the start of the 2027 WNBA season, per the post.

The history: The Comets were one of the WNBA's original eight franchises, and during their reign, won four consecutive championships from 1997 to 2000 with top names like Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson.

Before you go: The Connecticut Suns will play its final season at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut in 2026 before relocating to Houston.