Officials with The Clayton celebrated a May 4 opening of the new 288-unit apartment complex in Humble.

The details: The pet-friendly community offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans with features including:

• Full-size washers and dryers
• Wood-finish flooring
• Built-in desks with USB outlets
• Large walk-in closets
• Attached patio yards
• Soaking tubs and standing showers
• Shaker-style cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting
• Stainless steel Energy Star-certified appliances
• Gooseneck farmhouse sinks

• A resort-style pool with outdoor lounge areas
• An outdoor biergarten with gathering space and lawn games
• Work pods and a co-working lounge
• Grilling pavilions and a fireside lounge
• A fitness center
• An indoor resident lounge and entertainment room
• A coffee bar and social seating areas
• A dog park and pet grooming center
• A backyard putting green
• Big Green Egg charcoal grills 

• Opened May 4
• 17935 Hunters Terrace Drive, Humble

Houston Public Works has begun a roadway rehabilitation project along Kingwood Drive, District E council member Fred Flickinger announced via a July 1 news release.

About the project: Deteriorated concrete roadway panels will be removed and replaced along portions of Kingwood Drive between Mills Branch Drive and Willow Terrace Drive. Per the release, the contractor began work June 26 following weather-related delays, and work is expected to wrap up by Sept. 7, weather permitting.

Officials noted the estimated $262,200 project is being funded through Flickinger's Council District Service Funds.

What to expect: Throughout the duration of the project, officials noted motorists should anticipate minor traffic impacts, including single-lane closures and increased construction traffic. No impacts to water, sewer or city services are expected.

Per the release, crews are scheduled to work Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; weekend work is not anticipated unless absolutely necessary.

In a June 24 news release, Houston Methodist announced its acceptance of a $110 million philanthropic gift that will further advance research and care related to neuroscience, women’s health and other diseases among various neurological conditions. The gift is the largest sum donated to the health system in its more than 100-year history.

The impact: Officials said the commitment will establish two new funds in support of research acceleration and the improvement of several care services offered by the system. 

How it happened: The donor behind the gift, The Brockman Medical Research Foundation, is a private, Houston-based foundation established by the Brockman Family, according to the news release.

More details: Houston Methodist will formally recognize the foundation for its gift by establishing the name of its newest hospital facility as the Brockman Centennial Tower, officials said.

Have a minute to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out eight trending stories in the North Houston area from June 29-July 2.

1. Tomball ISD surpasses state and previous district scores for spring 2026 STAAR

2. Golden Chick opens first Conroe location

3. Elite Dermatology & Plastic Surgery coming soon to Bridgeland

4. Primark coming soon to Willowbrook Mall

5. Live music, Pokemon games: 8 events to attend in Spring-Klein

6. The Woodlands Transit Department announces updates to The Woodlands Express schedule

7. H-E-B to build $45M grocery store in Valley Ranch

8. Construction on Will Clayton Shopping Center in Humble expected to begin this summer

Former state Sen. Don Huffines was appointed as the Texas comptroller of public accounts, Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 2.

Huffines, a Dallas-area native with a bachelor's degree in business administration in finance from The University of Texas at Austin, will take over as the state's finance and budgeting officer from acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Huffines will officially begin his service Aug. 1.

Huffines defeated Hancock, who became acting comptroller one year ago, in the March Republican primary. He'll now face former state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November general election for a four-year term.