Harris County roadways are one step closer to seeing a new countywide road flood warning system to detect roadway flooding in real time and alert drivers.

Explained: A motion to advance negotiations with local engineering firm J.M. Torres and Associates LLC passed unanimously at the Jan. 29 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. The Houston-based firm engineers real-time flood intelligence alert systems and data collectors, according to the business’s website.

What they're saying: “The project will install seven emergency flood warning measures across the four precincts,” Harris County Precinct 2 Media Specialist Alonzo Guadarrama said in an email. “These systems will be able to detect roadway flooding in real time and alert drivers, improving safety and helping reduce the risk of flood-related accidents.”

The impact: At least 812,294 properties in Harris County, or nearly 58% of all properties, have a risk of flooding over the next 30 years, according to data compiled from nonprofit First Street.

Don Bar and Bakery officials said the new bakery has plans to open in February. Per the website, Don Bar and Bakery will offer a unique concept as a Mexican panadería offering comfort food.

On the menu: Don Bar and Bakery plans to offer Mexican pan dulce such as conchas and empanadas as well as other bites. Comfort food options include croissants, fajita breakfast tacos, avocado toast and tortilla soup.

Reset Your Space owner Selina Jackson said the maintenance cleaning business officially launched as a limited liability company on Jan. 1 and serves families, businesses and offices. Per the website, Reset Your Space serves the Tomball, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Cypress and Spring areas.

The details: Based in Spring, Reset Your Space is a mobile business which offers daily and weekly services from residential folding and hanging services to kitchen cleaning services.

Quote of note: “We are dedicated to serving our community with unwavering consistency and well-earned trust. As a sole proprietor I have helped numerous families over the years keep an organized and welcoming home, and as we are expanding now, I am committed to continuing forward with the same strong dependability and high standard of quality cleanings each and every time we serve you.”

Harris Health officials are one step closer in the process of acquiring nearly 9 acres of Hermann Park—also known as the Warnecke Tract—as part of a $410 million Ben Taub Hospital expansion at the Texas Medical Center after Harris County commissioners voted in favor of the March 19 formal public hearing date.

Quote of note: “None of this gives permission to just move forward with impunity,” Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said. “Without creating consensus or at least making the effort to create consensus and dialogue.”

The gist: The unanimous vote at the Jan. 29 Commissioners Court meeting paves the way for Harris County to condemn approximately 8.9 acres of parkland for the proposed hospital expansion.

Zooming out: Public town hall meetings across the county have occurred since October, including in all four county precincts, discussing the hospital district’s proposal—a prospect that has raised concerns among some residents and community members.