Following Fulshear City Council’s approval of amending the Belmont Estates plat, which drew opposition from residents, officials have decided to better define what two acres means in the context of the estate residential district. 

The action taken: At a Sept. 15 meeting, Fulshear City Council voted to approve amending the coordinated development ordinance.

The clarifying text, entitled estate residential conventional, dictates “two acres is two acres,” and that the acreage cannot include encumbering detention or drainage easements, Planning Director Josh Brothers said.

“It was viewed that our ordinance was lacking, specifically related to the definition of two acres,” Brothers said.

What they’re saying: After the July 21 decision, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Johnson said the council and the planning and zoning commission worked together to close the gap the coordinated development ordinance presented.

“I think this is just a good exercise for all cities to do,” Johnson said. “Obviously, you need to regularly and routinely update your ordinances, but you don't want to be reactive, you want to be proactive.”

National retailer Target is set to open its doors in Texas Heritage Marketplace this October, officials announced in a Sept. 2 news release.

What to expect: The 148,000-square-foot store will be the largest food-forward Target in the Greater Houston area and is expected to create around 200 jobs, according to the release.

Shoppers can enjoy Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy and Target Optical on site, in addition to EV charging stations. The new location will offer drive-up, order pickup, same-day delivery and next-day delivery options, per the release.

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Democrat and incumbent Lesley Briones and Republican Steve Radack will face off for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner this November.

Mark your calendar: Voters can prepare for the upcoming election with the following details:

• Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State's website.

• Election day is Nov. 3, and polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Registered voters can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting and on election day.

The Coastal Water Authority, which provides untreated water to municipalities in Harris, Chambers and Liberty Counties, has selected Jonathan Mathers as its new government relations manager.

According to an Aug. 21 news release, Mathers will focus on engaging policymakers and stakeholders in his new role.

Career history: Mathers has a background in Texas water and legislative affairs, which includes:

• Most recently working for the Texas Water Development Board

• Serving as chief of staff for former Texas Rep. Bill Callegari

• Serving as a staff member for Texas Sen. Drew Springer

Some context: The Coastal Water Authority is a conservation and reclamation district that provides raw surface water to municipalities, including Houston, Baytown and Deer Park.