Improvements are set to continue on Harris Street in Downtown Fulshear.

What residents need to know: At an April 21 meeting, Fulshear City Council approved a $2.3 million construction contract with iCON GC LLC for the second phase of the Harris Street project.

The new contract comes after city officials canceled its contract with DG Medina Construction due to performance deficiencies, said David Licon, assistant director of public works for the city of Fulshear.

The details: The project aims to renovate Harris Street from FM 1093 to Fifth Street, adding more walkable spaces with the hope of bringing more commercial development to the area by:

• Replacing street asphalt with concrete paving
• Constructing a pedestrian plaza from Third to Fifth streets
• Adding street parking

Primary care clinic AA Internal Medicine Specialists has begun admitting same-day walk-in patients following the completion of its soft opening, provider Dr. Sonia Shahid said.

What to expect: The clinic specializes in prevention, early diagnosis and long-term management, according to its website. Beyond routine care options, the business also assists with several conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart health and asthma.

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TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, and William P. Hobby Airport, giving eligible travelers another way to move through security, according to an April 23 news release from Houston Airports.

What you need to know: The system "enhances security screening by using facial comparison technology to verify identity faster and more efficiently," the news release notes.

Enrolled travelers with participating airlines can move through dedicated lanes at Hobby Airport and at IAH TSA Checkpoints Terminal A-North, Terminal C-North and Terminal E.

More details: Passengers must meet the following requirements to be eligible for TSA Precheck Touchless ID:

• Have TSA PreCheck
• Have an active airline profile with a participating airline
• Upload valid passport information to their airline profile

Texans are expected to save millions in sales taxes on emergency supplies—everything from tarps to generators—during an annual tax holiday April 25-27.

How it works: The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. April 24 and lasts until midnight April 27.

Texans are expected to save about $2.4 million in state and local taxes, according to the comptroller’s office. Last year, Texans saved about $2.3 million, agency spokesperson Kevin Lyons said.

According to the comptroller’s office, items qualify for the tax exemption if they are priced at:

• Less than $75 for items including household batteries, fuel containers, flashlights, smoke detectors, tarps and first aid kits

• Less than $300 for hurricane shutters and emergency ladders

• Less than $3,000 for portable generators