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3 Lone Star College System trustee seats scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3

On June 4, Lone Star College System's board of trustees will consider calling an election for three trustee seats in November.

The big picture: LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are slated to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4 meeting documents for the college system. Trustee terms last six years for LSCS.

According to the LSCS website, the trustees scheduled to be up for election in November are:

  • Board Secretery Iesheia Wilson for District 3
  • Art Murillo for District 4
  • Jim Cain for District 9

How it works: LSCS trustee districts cover different geographic locations, according to the LSCS website:
  • District 3 covers parts of south-central Cy-Fair and northwest portions of central Houston
  • District 4 includes portions of north-central Houston
  • District 9 covers pieces of Tomball, north Klein and Cypress

After Nov. 3, the next LSCS trustee election will fall Nov. 7, 2028, according to the college system's website.

 
On The Business Beat
Tavo's Mexican Grill announces permanent closure in Spring

Locally-owned restaurant Tavo's Mexican Grill permanently closed its Spring location May 31, the business announced on social media.

In a nutshell: The Tex-Mex restaurant decided not to continue the lease for its Spring location along FM 2920, citing "very challenging" times for the business, according to the post. Tavo's Mexican Grill had been open in Spring since August 2023. 

Keep in mind: Tavo's Mexican Grill will continue operations at its Cypress location at 7626 Fry Road, Ste. 100, Cypress, per the announcement.

Quote of note: "We want to sincerely thank all of our loyal customers, friends and employees who have supported us throughout these past three years," the May 25 Facebook post reads. "Your support and loyalty have meant the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for every meal shared, every visit and every memory created at Tavo's Mexican Grill Spring."

  • 3422 FM 2920, Ste. 100, Spring

 
In Your Area
Dominique Dawes opens gymnastics and ninja academy in Jersey Village

Olympic gold medalist opens gymnastics and ninja center Dominique Dawes Academy in Jersey Village.

The specifics: Open seven days a week, Dominique Dawes Academy offers a variety of programs geared towards varying ages and experience levels, including:

  • Recreational gymnastics

  • Junior Gymnastics

  • Ninja

  • Tumbling

  • Competitive gymnastics

Three-time Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Dominique Dawes said these academies are intended to be a positive experience where kids can learn about work ethic and commitment.


"It's really about an amazing community that we're building and fostering with coaches that care," Dawes said.


Quote of note: "It's not about training the next Simone Biles or Dominique Dawes, or some elite level programming sacrificing your childhood," Dawes said. "It's about making sure that every young kid that walks through the doors recognizes how unique, and special they are and how they matter."

 
What You May Have Missed
Harris County election results, Bed Bath & Beyond announcement: 5 trending stories in the Greater Houston area

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29.

1. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year

2. See election results for Harris County judge, district clerk

3. Target, MD Anderson plans included in proposed Manvel mixed-use development

4. All the Crave Cheesecakes announces permanent closure

5. Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area

 

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