Next year, Clear Creek ISD students could be learning from the Texas Education Agency’s Bluebonnet Learning math program.

Why it matters: Clear Creek ISD's board of trustees will consider whether to adopt the 2026-27 Bluebonnet Learning Math OER instructional material transition plan at its Nov. 9 workshop.

Diving in deeper: For a school district or open-enrollment charter school to qualify for the State-developed OER, or open educational resources, entitlement for additional instructional materials procurement funding, the school district must adopt an OER instructional material transition plan, according to the TEA’s website.

Stay tuned: CCISD's board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Education Support Center, located at 2425 E. Main St., League City.

Maddie Cakes Snack Cake Bar, a locally owned bakery and small market in Seabrook, celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November, according to a news release from the city of Seabrook.

On the menu: The snack shop sells freshly baked cookies, muffins, cakes, coffee cake, seasonal treats and other homemade desserts, according to the release.

What else: The bakery also features Market at Maddie Cakes, which offers products from local vendors and small businesses, according to the release.

📍1502 Main St., Seabrook

Want to catch up on Community Impact's coverage from this week? Here are five of the top stories across the Bay Area from Nov. 2-Nov. 6.

1. Texas A&M University Space Institute opening in November

2. The Junkyard Pearl: A hidden gem on the rise

3. CCISD board funds $3M in HVAC improvements across district

4. Ace Hardware coming to League City Parkway

5. P. Terry's coming to Webster in 2027

A Texas A&M study of Clear Creek revealed over 16.7 million cubic yards of accumulated sediment and thousands of hazardous objects obstructing the waterway.

The city of Friendswood, which is pierced by Clear Creek, is identifying ways to fund ongoing projects that will mitigate flooding and debris in the city’s waterways.

The details: The Harris County Flood Control District, or HCFCD, received bids in October for construction of a regional stormwater basin, which will be located near the intersection of Blackhawk Boulevard and FM 1959, Blackburn said. 

While the basin’s construction is slated to begin in early 2027, Blackburn said the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District had withdrawn its financial commitment to the $32 million project.

What else: Council member Robert Griffon presented findings from a study conducted by the Disaster Data Reconnaissance Center at Texas A&M University which found thousands of pieces of debris in Clear Creek. According to the study, 80% of the sediment can be attributed to storm events and 20% to construction runoff. 

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."