Good Morning, Bay Area!

Top Story
Filing to begin for Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees May election

Clear Creek ISD will hold a general election May 2 for two board of trustees seats, according to a Jan. 6 district news release.

The overview: The election will be for the following positions:

  • Single Member District 2, currently held by Jamieson Mackay
  • Single Member District 3, currently held by Arturo Sanchez

Both positions serve three-year terms, according to the district’s website.

 
In Your Area
Check out 3 ongoing, upcoming road projects in League City

Read about some of the latest updates on road and capital projects in League City. This list is not comprehensive.

Ongoing project:
League City Parkway right turn lane
Project:
An eastbound right-turn lane will be designed west of Butler Road to west of the I-45 southbound frontage road, and tie to the Texas Department of Transportation’s right-turn lane.
Update: Construction is ongoing.

  • Timeline: anticipated completion by end of March
  • Cost: $2.08 million
  • Funding source: Galveston County bond funds

Upcoming project:
Extension of Hobbs Road to FM 517
Project:
Approximately 1,880 feet of four-lane divided urban roadway will be constructed from the existing terminus south of the intersection of Patagonia Street and Hobbs Road to FM 517.
Update: The project plans are near completion, and are currently in right-of-way acquisition and TxDOT permitting phase, which will take the next several months.
  • Timeline: anticipated bid date by late summer, pending ROW acquisition, with construction starting as early as late fall 2026 or early 2027
  • Cost: $7.7 million
  • Funding source: Galveston County and city funds

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

To submit your own event, click here!

Pearland  |  Jan. 9, 8-11 p.m.

Karaoke Night

Learn more.

 

Houston  |  Jan. 10, 11 a.m.

Japan Junction: Oshogatsu

Learn more.

 

Katy  |  Jan. 10-11, times vary

Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show

Learn more.

 

Houston  |  Jan. 11, 3 p.m.

'Peter Pan JR.'

Learn more.

 

Humble  |  Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m.

Elvis Tribute Concert

Learn more.

 
Latest Education News
Charter school system launches online high school courses for students statewide

Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools launched a new virtual learning platform on Jan. 5 that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.

The overview: The Harmony Online Learning program includes dozens of courses aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, all of which are self-paced, according to a news release.

More details: Students can choose from dozens of courses in core subjects, electives, Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education, according to the program’s website. The offerings aim to help students complete credit recovery, get ahead with their requirements and access courses not available at their home campus. Credit earned through Harmony may be applied toward high school graduation requirements depending on local district policies, per the release.

One more thing: Interested families can enroll online, and spring courses begin Jan. 12, per the release. The cost of tuition per course is $325, a spokesperson from Harmony Public Schools told Community Impact.

 
What's happening at ci

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

Houston’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Community Impact’s Houston headquarters, 16300 Northwest Freeway, Jersey Village.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.

 

Your local team

Haley Velasco
Editor

Papar Faircloth
General Manager

Email [email protected] for story ideas, tips or questions.

Keep Reading

No posts found