Humble ISD has spent more than $3 million in the last six weeks purchasing additional computers in line with the district’s goal of having at least one computer for every student.

The details: HISD Chief Technology Officer Chris Cummings said the district has made progress in achieving its goal, but he noted additional purchases will need to be made in the future as some current devices reach the end of their life cycle.

Some context: The district’s efforts to obtain at least one computer for every student comes after the Texas Legislature approved House Bill 1481 in May.

A closer look: Cummings noted HISD currently has roughly three computers for every four students. However, he noted the number of computers per student varies by campus.

What’s next: While acknowledging the progress that has been made over the last few months, HISD Deputy Superintendent Terry Perkins said the district needs to begin planning for a large wave of additional purchases that will likely be needed beginning in 2029.

There are several events going on in the Lake Houston area throughout October and November, including fall festivals, concerts and more.

In The Pink Luncheon: Benefiting the Northeast Hospital Foundation and Project Mammogram, this luncheon will feature complimentary champagne, boutique shopping and a raffle.

• Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• $175 (individual seat)
• Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble

• Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m.
• $25 (adults), $10 (students)
• Strawbridge United Methodist Church, 5629 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood

Harris County Public Health officials announced the launch of an online, public dashboard aimed at informing the community about human cases of mosquito-borne diseases.

Explained: As of Oct. 16, at least 192 positive mosquito samples across the county have been identified. Throughout the year, HCPH’s mosquito and vector control department officials track, test, and eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes in the county, according to an Oct. 17 news release.

A closer look: In 2025, HCPH confirmed West Nile virus in the northern section of the county including parts of Tomball, Spring, Humble, Cypress, Katy and Kingwood.

Quote of note: Jennifer Kiger, director of the county’s office of epidemiology, surveillance and emerging diseases department, said in a news release the new dashboard is for residents to stay informed about potential mosquito-borne diseases in Harris County.

“While our current case numbers are low, it’s still important for everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites—especially during the warmer months when mosquitoes are most active,” Kiger said.

Two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot would impact the operation and oversight of Texas’ judicial system if approved by voters.

The details: State Proposition 3 seeks to require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, keeping more defendants in jail as they await trial. Proponents of the measure, which passed the Legislature with bipartisan support, said in June that it would improve public safety by keeping violent offenders behind bars.

Proposition 12 would rework the 13-member State Commission on Judicial Conduct, allowing the governor to appoint a majority of the commissioners and requiring most sanctions for judges accused of misconduct to be issued publicly. The bipartisan proposition faced pushback from some House Democrats who expressed concerns that allowing the governor to appoint a majority of commissioners would politicize the nonpartisan judicial conduct commission and give Abbott more power to remove from office judges whom he does not agree with.

Zooming out: The measures are among 17 state propositions being considered by Texas voters in the Nov. 4 election.