HTX-KTY: Impact 11/5/2025

Lamar Consolidated ISD residents are weighing in on a $1.99 billion bond to fund new schools, stadium improvements and technology in the Nov. 4 election.

What residents need to know: At an Aug. 12 meeting, Lamar CISD trustees approved calling a bond election with four propositions, which include:

• Proposition A ($1.9 billion) proposes new campus builds and improvements, as well as land purchase
• Proposition B ($26.74 million) proposes Guy K. Traylor Stadium improvements
• Proposition C ($44.13 million) proposes funding for a technology refresh
• Proposition D ($10.69 million) proposes funding for student devices

Wingbay has opened its fourth Greater Houston location in Katy.

On the menu: The chain serves boneless and classic wings available in various flavors as well as tenders, according to its website. Guests can also enjoy sides such as fries and cajun fried corn.

Zooming out: Wingbay is set to open three more locations in Midtown, Webster and Richmond, per its website.

• 806 Katy Fort Bend Road, Ste. 120, Katy

Embracing Hearts In-Home Care officials said the in-home care facility, based in The Woodlands, opened in August and is now offering services in The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Conroe, Kingwood, Humble, Montgomery, Magnolia, Tomball, Katy and Cypress.

What they offer: Embracing Hearts In-Home Care offers personalized in-home care that enhances the well-being and independence of its clients from the comfort of their homes, according to the website.

Services offered include:

• Dementia care
• Personal care
• Respite care

Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area. These events are listed chronologically and not comprehensive.

Lone Star College Veterans Services 5K Rally Up Run in Kingwood
The event will feature interactive activities including games, refreshments, a coloring flag station and an opportunity to write thank-you notes to veterans.

• Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free

Houston Salutes American Heroes Commemoration and Parade
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and a keynote speaker. 

• Nov. 11, 10 a.m. ceremony; 11:30 a.m. parade start
• Free (admission) and parking in the Theatre District parking garage

Woodlands Township Veterans Day Tribute
Hosted in partnership with The Woodlands Fire Department, a patriotic ceremony will take place recognizing and thanking those who have served. The event will feature a presentation of colors, musical performances, remarks by local dignitaries and a donation drop-off site where goods will be shipped to troops.

• Nov. 11, 4-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)

As of press time, all 17 constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot were poised to become law. The state propositions with the most support would either expand property tax exemptions or prohibit new taxes, while voters also favored measures aimed at funding infrastructure and research.

The overview: Some of the state propositions on the ballot included:

• Proposition 1: new funding to support the Texas State Technical College System
• Proposition 3: tighter restrictions on when Texas judges can grant bail for felony offenses
• Proposition 4: $20 billion for water supply projects and infrastructure
• Proposition 9: a $125,000 property tax exemption for businesses
• Propositions 11 and 13: expanded property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners
• Proposition 14: $3 billion to create a state dementia research institute