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League City denies 8-acre general commercial rezoning along League City Parkway

League City City Council denied an ordinance at its March 24 meeting to rezone nearly 8 acres of land along the north side of West League City Parkway and west of Cones Lane to general commercial.

The motion, which was denied in a 0-8 vote, would have rezoned the land from a residential single-family zone to commercial, according to city documents.

What you need to know: Council member Chad Tressler said the general commercial zoning was not appropriate to put directly next to a residential subdivision.

Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders also noted that allowing general commercial zoning would allow a future buyer to build something entirely different, such as a hotel.

“The problem is the fact that ... if property does sell or ownership does change or management does change, it's a general commercial piece of property and we have no control over it after that point," he said at the meeting.

 
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Clear Creek ISD approves alternative methods to earn credit, grade acceleration

Clear Creek ISD has approved new options allowing students to advance a grade level or earn course credit without prior instruction, following board approval at its March 23 meeting.

What you need to know: In accordance with state law, the district will offer board-approved assessments allowing first- through eighth-grade students to test to accelerate to the next grade and sixth- through 12th-grade students to earn course credit by exam, or CBE, according to district documents. Students and guardians must meet with a school counselor to confirm eligibility, complete an application and obtain approval, according to district documents.

 
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6 places to visit in the Greater Houston area to celebrate MLB’s Opening Day

There are several places to visit in the Greater Houston area to celebrate MLB’s Opening Day. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list and events are subject to change.

Stats Sportsbar
For the Astros Opening Day, Stats will be hosting a watch party with 23-ounce beers, $1 wings all night, $2 off Stats’ signature drinks and old fashioneds and $5.50 purple Gatorade shots.

  • March 26, 5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 10850 Louetta Road, Houston

Rob Ray’s Taproom
Rob Ray’s Taproom is partnering with Mighty Big Dogs N More to bring hot dogs, along with beer, for purchase for those watching the game.
  • March 26, 3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 2503 Covey Lane, Pearland

Opening Day Street Fest by Budweiser
Those attending the Astros' opening game are welcome to attend the Opening Day Street Fest presented by Budweiser before the game with live music, photo booths, yard games, food trucks, inflatables and giveaways.
  • March 26, noon-3 p.m.
  • $62-$498 (March 26 game ticket)
  • 501 Crawford St., Houston
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Wild West Brewfest

Tomball German Festival

March 26-28, times vary
Katy

March 27-29, times vary
Tomball

Learn more.

Learn more.

 

Lake Houston Bridgefest 2026

Open Mic Night

March 28, 8 a.m.
Kingwood

March 28, 5-8 p.m.
Friendswood

Learn more.

Learn more.

 
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Beginning March 31, most smokable cannabis products will be illegal in Texas

On March 31, Texas’ roughly 9,000 licensed consumable hemp retailers will face sweeping regulations, including a more than 3,000% increase in annual licensing fees and a ban on most smokable cannabis products.

The overview: The new rules, which also include age verification requirements, stricter packaging guidelines and more rounds of product testing, were originally proposed in December. The Texas Department of State Health Services, which regulates the state’s hemp industry, adopted the rules March 2.

The debate: Supporters of the increased regulations previously said they hoped the changes would result in more comprehensive oversight of Texas’ hemp industry and improve consumer safety. 

Some experts said they were concerned the new rules were taking effect too quickly and could lead some hemp businesses to close their doors.

"It is really tragic that these entrepreneurs are being faced with this, especially in a state like Texas that touts being pro-business ... and here we are shutting down businesses and relegating consumers to an illicit market," said Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center.

 

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