Klein ISD bans student cellphone use, per state law
Klein ISD students must keep cellphones and other electronic devices silenced and put away during school hours under a new state-mandated policy.
Read all about it: During KISD's Sept. 8 regular board meeting, trustees unanimously approved an update for a new cellphone policy. The policy was changed to align with House Bill 1481, which was passed by state lawmakers in June. Under the new policy, students will be required to keep personal communication devices, including cellphones, text messaging devices, laptops and tablets, silent and stored away throughout the school day.
Diving in deeper: Students can use communication devices if:
It helps implement an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan for students with disabilities.
A student has a need documented by a “qualified physician."
The district needs to comply with health or safety protocols required by local policy or by law.
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Briones, state Sen. Cook share policy updates in town hall
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones partnered with state Sen. Molly Cook, D-Houston, to share statewide and local policy updates with residents at a Sept. 10 town hall.
Quote of note: “We’re serving the same people. We need to be working closer together,” Briones told Community Impact. “Whether it’s on the macro, big policy decisions, [or] just in communicating back for progress we’re delivering and what challenges we’re facing.”
The overview: Cook provided a breakdown of key policies that passed the Texas Legislature this year, both in regular session and two special sessions. She said of the 94 bills her office filed:
16 were heard in committee
15 came directly from her constituents in Harris County
Seven were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott
Four were passed as amendments added to other bills
Briones also updated residents about several new Precinct 4 initiatives, including the Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center at Bayland Community Center, which launched Sept. 8.
4 Houston-area events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
There are several events taking place in the Greater Houston area to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This list is not comprehensive.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a performance and dance lessons from Mixteco Ballet Folklorico and a performance from Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra.
FOODIE FRIDAY Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.
Local Spot has opened its doors next to Adventure Island Pool in Cross Creek Ranch.
The new venture from Eat Local Concepts, which owns several Local Table locations in the Greater Houston area, aims to provide casual fare, classic bar bites and craft cocktails as well as menu favorites from Local Table, Community Impact reported.
🌮 Tacos El Sabor Callejero now serving Mexican cuisine in Kingwood (Read more)
🆕 Missouri City gets a taste of Hong Kong with no tipping required (Read more)
😋 Margarita Jones looks to open by end of September (Read more)
🍕 Bite Pizza Co. brings South Asian fusion to Sugar Land (Read more)
Designed to remind customers of a Parisian evening or a Bordeaux tasting room, Chateau Bellecru serves a curated selection of wines from vineyards across France, according to the business’s website.
The chateau sits near the intersection of I-10 and Studemont Street, hosting wine tastings and private celebrations, among other experiences.
The menu posted online states that a selection of red and white wines is updated weekly. The wine bar also offers rosé wines and nonalcoholic options as well as a selection of appetizers, including pastries and charcuterie boards.
