Jacquelyn Wieland will complete Lee Wallace’s term on Kemah City Council after Wallace resigned in July.

How we got here: Kemah City Council voted 3-2 at its Aug. 5 meeting to appoint Wieland to Kemah City Council 4, where she will complete the remainder of Wallace’s term, which ends May 2027. 

In case you missed: Wallace, who was elected to City Council in May 2025, said he was resigning due to an ongoing health condition, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Schafer’s Coastal Kitchen, a new seafood concept from John and Janae Schafer, the creators of Schafer’s Coastal Bar & Grille and Lil Outriggers Hula Bar & Grill will open in the Clear Lake area in October, staff said.

The details: According to a social media post from Schafer’s Coastal Bar & Grille, the new restaurant will offer Gulf Coast seafood favorites, craft cocktails and a curated selection of wine, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

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Texas A&M has partnered with gas station and convenience store Buc-ee’s to launch co-branded merchandise to be available on campus and at select Buc-ee’s locations.

The gist: The university was the first institution in the country to partner with Buc-ee’s in March, with some of the store’s products sold on campus. Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, who is also a graduate of the university, said the partnership is a way to celebrate both brands.

According to a news release from the university, the launch of the merchandise partnership will include a shirt featuring Buc-ee the beaver and Texas A&M iconography. According to the news release, the shirt will also be sold at the Barnes & Noble on the university’s campus.

What’s next: The co-branded material will be available at Buc-ee's locations in Central Texas and the greater Dallas and Houston areas. The university said future product releases are planned throughout the upcoming school year, which coincides with Texas A&M's 150th anniversary celebration.

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Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out six trending stories from the South Houston area from Aug. 3-7.

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2. Pearland taco spot to close in August

3. What you need to know for back to school in Fort Bend ISD

4. Bakeries, breads, brand new tastes: Arôme’s traditional French galettes coming to Houston

5. Houston ISD students to begin 2026-27 school year Aug. 10

6. Tacodeli opens 3rd Greater Houston location in Katy