HTX-BAY: Impact 10/6/2025

Cross Colony Drive in League City will undergo repairs and be closed in both directions between Shore Landing Lane and Fountain Brook Lane from Oct. 6 to 10, according to a news flash from the city.

The details: Crews will be making repairs to the base of the roadway, officials said. While residents will still be able to access their homes, there will be no through traffic allowed.

All other traffic should follow a detour route from Calder Drive to Colony Ridge Lane to Bay Sky Drive to Bay Creek Drive to FM 646.

Aokicho is currently in its soft opening phase in League City with plans to hold a grand opening in the near future, an employee with the restaurant said.

What they offer: The all-you-can-eat buffet offers sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, fried rice and ramen, among other items.

📍 2800 Marina Bay Drive., Ste. A, League City

Officials with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo announced in an Oct. 1 news release that Kyle Olsen, a seven-year veteran of the organization, will be the new chief show operations officer. He is the first CSOO of the show in over three decades.

What we know: According to the news release, Olsen brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in managing large-scale, high-profile events and complex public venues. His career background includes:

• Director of events and production at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona
• Event services at NRG Park
• Director of operations for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

From Oct. 13-19, Texas residents will not have to pay to apply to in-state public colleges and universities.

The details: During Free College Application Week, application fees will be waived for all Texas residents applying to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities located in Texas. First-time college students, transfer students and students returning to school are eligible, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

To qualify for the fee waiver, all applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas, the state’s college application portal.

What they're saying: “Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 29 news release. “By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow.” 

Put in perspective: Most high school seniors apply to 5-10 colleges or universities and each application costs about $60-$75, state lawmakers estimated in June.