Several transportation projects are underway or being lined up for work to begin according to officials with Harris County and the Texas Department of Transportation. This list is not comprehensive.

Gosling Road at West Rayford traffic signal
Project: This project will modify the existing signal with a new mast-arm traffic signal to improve traffic flow and safety along Gosling Road. 
Update: Design work is underway for a light at the intersection of Gosling Road and West Rayford Road.

Hufsmith Road intersection improvements
Project: This will make improvements to the intersections of Hufsmith Road at A.) Kuykendahl Road, B.) Stuebner Airline Road and FM 2978.
Update: Improvements at Kuylendahl Road are complete but improvements at Stuebner Airline are still in design.

Cutten Road extension
Project: According to Harris County Precinct 3 officials, this project will construct a four-lane boulevard from Bavaria Drive to Cossey Road with a raised median.
Update: Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc. is conducting an engineering study of the roadway, which began in January 2026.

Aladdin Kebab Grill, an extension of another popular local restaurant—Alladin Kebeb House—held a grand opening this past April, restaurant officials confirmed.

What's on the menu: According to the restaurant's website, Aladdin Kebab Grill is 100% Halal with meat sourced from halal supplies. The restaurant serves a wide variety of traditional Middle Eastern dishes including, but not limited to:

• Naan
• Samosas
• Curries
• Kebabs
• Biryani
• Mediterranean wraps

• Opened in April
• 11407 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball

Individuals interested in running for local office are now able to apply for a place on the November general election ballot through Aug.17, according to the Texas Secretary of State's office.

What you need to know: Individuals interested in filing to run for office within a local subdivision or school district must file an application with the entity in charge of the election as well as meet several criteria including:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a resident of the city, district or subdivision
• Be a U.S. citizen

• Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9
• Klein ISD
• Fort Bend ISD
• New Caney ISD
• City of Roman Forest
• Tomball ISD
• The Woodlands Township

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from July 17-24.

1. Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens 12th Houston-area location in Cypress

2. Mariachi Del Bosque to perform in The Woodlands

3. HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe names new chief medical officer

4. Nothing Bundt Cakes now open in Tomball

5. HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood names new chief medical officer

6. Sam Houston State University opens new charter school in Spring

7. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux tentative opening delayed in New Caney

As more data centers are being built in Texas, the state’s water planning agency warns that limited information is available about the booming industry and its impact on water supplies.

The overview: The Texas Water Development Board adopted its initial 2027 State Water Plan on July 23, with a “more robust” version of the plan expected later this year. The plan consists of 3,000 water management projects and 6,700 strategies that experts say are needed to prepare for future severe droughts.

It will cost about $174 billion to complete the projects, according to the TWDB. However, if they are not implemented, a severe drought could cost the state $91 billion in economic damages as soon as 2030 and lead to $177 billion in annual losses by 2080.

The context: These projections do not account for the amount of water that data centers—which largely purchase their water from public systems—may use or how the large facilities could contribute to overall water availability. Right now, the board said it did not have enough information to do so.