Five Klein ISD elementary schools and one early childhood education campus will soon undergo remodels as part of the district’s $900 million bond approved by voters in May 2022.

At a glance: The upcoming upgrades will be for Eiland, Kaiser, Klenk, McDougle and Nitsch elementary schools as well as Grace England Early Childhood & Pre-K Center. The remodels will include upgrades or replacements of campus systems, such as:

• Flooring
• Fire alarms
• Public address systems
• Exterior lighting

Amazing Spaces Storage Center, a longtime family business based in Spring, is operating under a new name and leadership.

The details: The six Greater Houston-area locations are now SmartStop Self Storage, according to the June 20 announcement from co-founder Kathy Tautenhahn. 

“For 27 years, it has been my great joy and privilege to serve you through Amazing Spaces Storage Centers,” Tautenhahn said. “As my family and I move into a new chapter of our lives, we have decided to pivot out of this business.” 

What they’re saying: The new company, SmartStop Self Storage is a California-based storage facility company. 

“SmartStop shares our commitment to delivering exceptional service and upholding the highest standards,” Tautenhahn said. “I have full confidence that they will care for our clients and our communities with the same integrity and excellence that defined our journey.”

What they offer: The facility offers self-storage and relocation and moving services that includes vehicle, boat and business storage options, according the to company website. 

Memorial Hermann Health System announced in a Oct. 23 news release that Guy B. Giesecke will take over as senior vice president and chief executive officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

What we know: Formerly the chief executive officer over the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Giesecke will transition to his new role with Memorial Hermann immediately.

Quote of note: “I’m honored to join Children’s Memorial Hermann and contribute to an organization so deeply committed to advancing high-value, patient-centered care,” Giesecke said. “This is an exciting opportunity to help build on a legacy of excellence while supporting the health and well-being of children, families and communities across the region.”

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.