A new Mister Car Wash location is coming soon to FM 1314, per an Aug. 3 TDLR filing.

The details: The estimated $2 million project will include the construction of a new ground-up tunnel car wash spanning 4,889 square feet. Construction is expected to begin in mid-November and wrap up by mid-June 2027, per the filing.

What they offer: Founded in Houston in 1969, Mister Car Wash offers single washes as well as a membership-based Unlimited Wash Club. In addition to drive-thru car washes, the company offers a full-service option that includes interior vacuuming, dashboard dusting, window cleaning and exterior towel drying.

• 16215 FM 1314, Conroe

Woodbranch Village City Council has approved a balanced fiscal year 2026-27 budget that features a smaller year-over-year general fund budget, but a larger year-over water and sewer fund budget.

Two-minute impact: Woodbranch Village City Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 budget during a special meeting held Aug. 25, according to budget documents. Some of the largest revenues and expenditures in the FY 2026-27 budget’s general and water and sewer funds, include about:

• $319,859 in projected revenue from municipal court fees
• $141,750 in projected expenses for water and sewer repairs
• $133,750 in projected expenses for water and sewer operator fees

The University of Houston has cut 133 classes from its list of core curriculum after conducting a review mandated by Senate Bill 37, which Texas lawmakers passed in June 2025 and went into effect in September 2025.

Many of the removed courses will still be offered for students, university leaders said Aug. 20. However, some professors and students expressed concern about the future of courses cut from the core list.

How we got here: On Aug. 20, UH’s board of regents unanimously approved a list of 147 courses for the university’s core curriculum for the 2026-27 school year. In the 2025-26 school year, UH offered 280 courses under its core curriculum.

The context: Under SB 37, governing boards of higher education institutions must review their core curriculum lists every five years, with the first review due by Jan. 1, 2027, according to the bill posted on the Texas Legislature’s website.

Need to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 21-28.

1. Montgomery County approves law enforcement overtime, advances flood and road projects
2. Houston Premium Outlets expands retail lineup with designer store, bar
3. Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees considers superintendent’s 2025-26 evaluation
4, Magnolia ISD officially approves tax rate at Aug. 24 public tax hearing
5. The Woodlands Township slates $600K for sports facility study
6. The Woodlands approves $50M Houston deal as city delays vote

The Texas Department of Transportation manages over 200,000 miles of state highways. Roughly 72% of all vehicle travel in the state occurs on TxDOT-maintained highways, TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said.

As Texas’ population continues to grow, so does “demand on our transportation systems, from busy urban corridors to rural communities,” Williams told lawmakers during an Aug. 17 hearing held by the Texas House Transportation Committee.

What's happening: More than 11,000 TxDOT projects are currently in the works, according to the agency’s website.

To keep motorists informed about road construction, TxDOT collects public input during the project planning process, then conducts outreach on social media, on project websites and through email notifications before and during closures, according to Eric Lykins, TxDOT’s senior director of district operations. The agency also places electronic message signs on roadways ahead of closures or detours, he said.

Some state lawmakers are encouraging transportation officials to improve outreach to motorists when roads, lanes and exits are closed or adjusted.