PNC has filed permits to build a new bank branch in Humble, according to a Feb. 16 TDLR filing.

The details: The new location will span 3,000 square feet and feature a drive-thru ATM, per the filing. PNC is also featured on the site plan for The Market at The Groves shopping center.

What they offer: PNC offers a slate of banking services for individuals, small businesses, corporations and government entities. Per the company's website, PNC is investing nearly $1 billion to open more than 100 new branch locations and renovate more than 1,200 existing locations through 2028.

The timeline: Construction on the new Humble location is expected to wrap up in early October, per the filing.

• 15944 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble

TSA PreCheck and CLEAR screenings have returned to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to an April 2 news release.

The details: Airport officials said standard TSA screenings, TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are currently available at Terminals A, C and E at IAH, but they noted access to TSA PreCheck and CLEAR is not guaranteed and may change day to day based on staffing, per the release.

A closer look: Officials said recent federal action providing back pay to TSA officers has helped staffing levels at the airport, but they noted the federal government shutdown remains ongoing.

Also of note: Officials said passengers needing additional assistance, including those traveling with children or requiring accessibility support, should contact their airline before entering a TSA line.

From Easter egg hunts and Easter brunches to photo opportunities with the Easter bunny, there are several events to celebrate Easter this year.

Old Town Spring Easter Event
During the Old Town Spring annual Easter Event, participating shops will be passing out candy to the kids. Children are encouraged to dress up in their best Easter outfits and bring their baskets.

• April 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free
• 419 Gentry St., Ste. 203, Spring

• April 4, 11:30 a.m.
• $32.48 (admission)
• Play Street Museum Cypress, 25712 Hwy. 290, Ste. E, Cypress

• April 5, 1:30 p.m.
• Free
• 1700 Post Oak Blvd., Fifth Level, Houston

Over the last five years, more than half of public school districts across the Greater Houston area lost students, with one district seeing a more than 15% decline in enrollment, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 6.

The overview: Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were enrolled at public school districts for the 2025-26 school year compared to the 2021-22 school year. 

Zooming in: The districts with the highest percentage of students gained over the last five years—from 2021-26—are:

• Splendora ISD with 34.6% enrollment growth
• Lamar CISD with 23.3% enrollment growth
• Tomball ISD and New Caney ISD with 14.9% enrollment growth each

• Aldine ISD with 15.4% enrollment decline
• Houston ISD with 13.3% enrollment decline
• Pasadena ISD with 10.5% enrollment decline
• Alief ISD with 10.4% enrollment decline

Houston will continue its multifamily recycling program to make 3,000 units recycling households by the end of 2026.

The Houston Solid Waste Management Department presented updates on its multifamily recycling program at the Budget and Fiscal Affairs meeting March 31.

What is it: Through a grant from The Recycling Partnership, Houston has a goal of delivering recycling services to 3,000 units across 12 multifamily properties throughout the city. The program is free, and funding comes from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Services in the program include:

• In-unit recycling bins provided by the city
• Valet service options
• Future city-wide recycling policies
• Full service and management are done by the city of Houston
• Weekly contamination monitoring by staff

Three medical cannabis businesses have been conditionally approved to participate in the Texas Compassionate Use Program, state officials announced April 1.

The big picture: The companies received conditional licenses from the Texas Department of Public Safety in an effort to expand access to medical cannabis products. Under the compassionate use program, physicians can prescribe medical-grade, low-THC products to eligible patients in partnership with licensed dispensaries.

Zooming in: Two of the three businesses given conditional licenses April 1 are affiliated with existing medical cannabis dispensaries that work in several other states. The new licensees are:

• GTI Texas, LLC (doing business as RISE Dispensaries) in West Texas
• Cresco Labs Texas, LLC in East Texas
• Texas Medica Collective, LLC in Northeast Texas