Harris County Commissioners Court will review more than 450 agenda items March 19, including a public hearing on the proposed parkland acquisition for Ben Taub Hospital's expansion as well as potential changes to the county's criminal legal system.

The overview: In compliance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Code, commissioners will hear from community members about the proposed acquisition of 8.9 acres of Hermann Park to make way for a $410 million expansion of Ben Taub Hospital. 

Hospital officials say the expansion is critical to address bed capacity limitations at the Level I trauma facility. However, some residents are concerned with the potential environmental implications. 

Also on the agenda: Commissioners are also set to discuss potential operational and fiscal changes to county's legal system as a result of Senate Bill 9, a 2021 law that shifted bail-setting authority for certain violent offenses to elected judges.

Stay tuned: Harris County Commissioners Court meetings are held at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston. The administration building is located at 1001 Preston St., Houston.

Hope's Path Executive Director Brandon Anderchuk told Community Impact the nonprofit is holding an open house March 28 for its project offering independent living for its graduates. Triplex Transition Housing began operating on Feb. 1 and is in the process of accepting Hope's Path graduates as occupants.

About the program: Triplex is designed to provide independent living for graduates of Hope Path’s program as they transition into the next stage of life.

Quote of note: “It represents an important step in helping our young men move from structured program living into stable, self-sufficient housing, while still remaining connected to mentorship and support,” Anderchuk said.

In case you missed it: According to its website, Hope's Path was founded in 2016 after a group of local pastors, businessmen and community members saw the need.

Cabinet IQ officials announced the home remodeling company has opened a new location in Tomball on March 6. According to the website, Cabinet IQ has 61 additional locations across the U.S.

The details: Per officials, Cabinet IQ helps homeowners upgrade or remodel kitchen and bathrooms with a focus on cabinets and countertops. The company specializes in designing and installing kitchen cabinets, countertops and full kitchen renovations, from initial consultation and design planning to material selection and professional installation.

• 9166 FM 2920, Ste. 700, Tomball

In honor of Women's History Month, which runs March 1-31, here are a few women-owned businesses located in the Greater Houston area.

​​Retail Therapy
After years of responding to emergencies as an EMT, Kimberly Smith found a different way to take care of people in 2006. Smith now serves the community through a consignment store she took over 20 years ago with used brand-name clothing in Cypress.

Beyond resale, the shop extends its mission by donating clothing to a local women's shelter, turning gently worn pieces into a source of identity and fresh starts for women in need.

• 10782 Grant Road, Houston

• 2757 Rayford Road, Spring