Unofficial county data shows that 415,730 voters cast their ballots in Harris County during the first week of early voting. According to the Harris County Clerk’s Office, about 15% of the county’s more than 2.7 million registered voters have turned out for the midterm election as of Oct. 22.

Stay tuned: Key details from the election turnout and schedule include:

• Early voting and mail-in ballot totals set a record for first-day midterm turnout Oct. 19, with more than 104,000 in-person votes counted.

• Early voting continues through Oct. 30 at any of the county’s 75 early voting locations.

• Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. most days, except Oct. 25, when they are open noon-7 p.m.

• Voters can cast ballots in local races for county attorney, county judge and district clerk.

• In-person voting is also available on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Klein ISD officials confirmed, a $29 million project at Klein Collins High School is expected to begin construction in spring 2027 and conclude by September 2028.

About the project: The project’s major priorities include:

• Reducing traffic congestion along Ella Boulevard and improving student safety and traffic flow through a redesigned traffic pattern and a designated student drop-off and pick-up lane

• Repaving campus driveways to improve the safety and condition of roadways

• Modernizing the auditorium to provide enhanced instructional spaces for student performances, practices and fine arts programs

• Renovating the school Nutrition and Food Services area

In case you missed it: The project will be funded by the school district's $900 million bond, which was approved by voters in May 2022. A filing for the project was listed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Oct. 9.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport welcomed travelers to its redeveloped Terminal B North Concourse on Oct. 22, following an official unveiling on Oct. 21.

The big picture: The three-level, 765,000-square-foot facility is part of United Airlines' $2.6 billion Terminal B Transformation Program. The project began in November 2023 and is expected to increase the number of customers who can fly on peak travel dates in 2026 by 40% compared to 2023.

Zooming in: The redeveloped terminal features the following amenities:

• A 54,000-square-foot United Club, which is the largest airline club in the Americas

• Seating for 800 travelers, two full-service bars and two buffet stations inside the club

• 22 mainline gates, giving United Airlines 48 gates in Terminal B

• 10 large-scale art installations and a dedicated sensory room

• 105,000 square feet of space for retail and concessions

• Climate-controlled jet bridges and a new baggage handling system

Looking ahead: The expansion will also allow United Airlines to add new international destinations, including service to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico; Cartagena, Colombia; and Caracas, Venezuela.

Looking to catch up with coverage from Community Impact? Check out these eight stories from across the North Houston area.

• The Woodlands Township considers sports facility study

• Cirque du Soleil to bring Mexico-inspired show to Houston

• 'Maintaining what we have': Cy-Fair ISD places $1.63 billion bond referendum on November ballot

• Zipline Drone Delivery now serving 4 locations in northwest Houston

• Tomball ISD approves construction contracts, renames Creekside Park Jr. High School

• Montgomery County early voting begins for midterm election

• HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood names Chase Christianson as new CEO

• Construction scheduled to wrap up on Porter Retail shopping plaza along FM 1314