Tomball City Council voted Jan. 5 on an early step tied to the planned rehabilitation of FM 2920—moving city utilities out of the way before road construction begins.

The item to approve a professional services agreement with Oller Engineering Inc. to design the relocation of utilities along FM 2920 has a price tag not to exceed $765,541. Council approved the item without discussion as part of its consent agenda.

The details: The project scope calls for engineering and design services for relocating water, sanitary sewer and natural gas utilities tied to the Texas Department of Transportation’s FM 2920 roadway improvements. 

The scope document states the project’s purpose is to “adjust, replace, or relocate existing utilities in conflict with proposed TxDOT improvements” along the corridor.

The agenda packet notes the project appears in the adopted fiscal year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, and it states the Tomball Economic Development Corp., which identified $1 million toward utility relocation related to the FM 2920 rehabilitation project, will reimburse the contract costs.

St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital officials announced a new chief nursing officer and director of operations is have been selected in a Jan. 5 news release.

The details: Hospital officials said Jennifer Cook was selected as the chief nursing officer and Lee Wright as the director of operations at the location in Vintage Park.

In their words: "We are delighted to recognize the outstanding contributions and proven leadership of Jennifer Cook and Lee Wright," said Elizabeth Ortega, president of St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital. "Their dedication to our mission, combined with their extensive experience, will be instrumental in driving our continued success and ensuring the highest quality of care for our community."

Houston will host a variety of entertainment, music, cultural and theater events throughout 2026.

The details: Events include comedy shows, musical theater, plays and concerts. 

One more thing: Read ahead to learn the details. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Ballet Hispánico New York
Ballet Hispánico New York explores "Carmen" through the vibrancy of dance.

• Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.
• Starting at $39
• 559-575 Prairie St., Houston

• April 24-26 and May 1-3, 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets TBA
• Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 2602, Houston

• July 17, 7:30 p.m.; July 18, 7 p.m.
• Starting at $28
• The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood

Montgomery County residents can mark their calendars for the 2026 Commissioners Court, which will hold regular meetings twice a month on Thursdays after county officials adjusted the schedule to comply with Texas House Bill 1522’s expanded public notice requirements. 

The impact: According to the county’s website, the Commissioners Court's upcoming meeting dates are: 

January:

• Jan. 15
• Jan. 29

• Feb. 12
• Feb. 26