Changes could be coming to Katy ISD’s Complex of Innovation, which houses the Miller Career & Technology Center.

What you need to know: At a June 22 meeting, Katy ISD board of trustees approved a $102,500 design contract with Stantec Architecture Inc. to create a site plan to explore possible renovations and expansions at the Complex of Innovation.

The contract includes reviewing the Miller Career & Technology Center for the possibility of designing additional CTE program spaces, according to agenda documents.

How we got here: The potential renovation and expansion comes as the district has seen a growing demand for CTE programs and a need to expand the Miller Center, Community Impact previously reported.

On the horizon: District officials confirmed the timeline for Stantec to submit the site plan is still to be determined.

Brooklyn Pizzeria has opened a location in the Fulshear area, owner Jimmy Shahni confirmed.

What to expect: The pizzeria scratch makes its New York-style pizzas using imported ingredients including whole milk mozzarella cheese and full-link spiced Italian sausages, according to its website. Customers can also enjoy a variety of pasta, subs, calzones, salads and desserts.

Zooming out: The restaurant has 11 other locations in the Greater Houston area with another coming soon to Kingwood, per its website.

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More renters in the Greater Houston area signed leases in May as available listings and prices dipped slightly, according to a June 17 report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

The breakdown: The number of rentable single-family homes in the Houston area fell by about 0.8% compared to May 2025, with 54 fewer new listings to choose from, according to the monthly rental market update. Additionally, the number of signed leases increased by 5.2%.

As for average lease prices, costs eased by 0.3% compared to last May, with the average price totaling $2,346 in 2026, the report shows.

Diving in: Meanwhile, townhomes and condos saw an increase of 8.2% in the number of leased listings and an increase of 0.5% in price.

What they’re saying: “In today's economy, many consumers are taking a more measured approach to major financial decisions, and renting remains an attractive option for some households,” said HAR Chair Theresa Hill.

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.

Texas' Republican-led State Board of Education approved a sweeping rewrite of the state's social studies curriculum standards and a list of dozens of books that students will be required to read each school year, both of which are infused with biblical references. The new requirements will begin rolling out to public school classrooms in the 2030-31 school year.

The details: As many as 25 texts will be read each year in early elementary school grades, with about 10 books required in later grades. The reading list was created under a 2023 state law requiring “at least one literary work” per grade.

The new social studies curriculum standards will expand lessons about Texas and American history, deemphasizing some teachings about world cultures and people of color. The standards also expand the amount of content students will be expected to learn each year.

The debate: Proponents of the new standards and reading list said they will teach students to love their state and country, while critics said the policies do not include diverse perspectives.