Jersey Village City Council to appoint new officers, hear feedback on city fees
The Jersey Village City Council is expected to review items pertaining to city maintenance, potential real estate exchanges and appointment of public officers at its Sept. 15 regular meeting. Here's what you need to know.
At a glance: Items on the agenda include:
Consider appointing a new health officer for the city
Appoint candidates to be placed on the ballot for a position on the Harris County Central Appraisal District board of directors
Discuss appointing a new municipal court associate judge
Consider releasing certain property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction
Discuss authorizing a contract with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for design services for the city pool
Also of note: The council will open the meeting with a public hearing about the adoption or reauthorization of permitting and inspection-related fees for city construction and renovation projects. The Sept. 15 meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center Auditorium, located at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village.
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.
13 Houston-area haunted houses, ghost tours open ahead of Halloween
Looking for a spine-tingling and spooky activity to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out this guide for haunted houses and ghost tours throughout the Greater Houston area.
Creepy Hollow Haunted House Multiple themed scary attractions are offered by Creepy Hollow Haunted House. Visit beloved creepy characters as they stalk about the property. General admission includes all three main haunts—”Dark Woods,” “Pitch Black” and “Scare Factory.”
Houston Terror Dome Haunted House Take your pick of various themed haunted houses to sneak through at the Houston Terror Dome. Attractions include “Soul Sucker” and “Dolly's Doll House.” The business also offers activities such as paintball, a haunted bar, escape rooms and axe throwing.
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.
