A new senior assistance service opened in January to offer senior placement services throughout Southeast Houston. 

Long story short: Founded in 2003, Assisted Living Locators is a nationwide senior placement service with more than 170 locations across 39 states, according to a Jan. 26 news release from the company.

What you need to know: The southeast Houston location is owned and operated by Jeremy Moore, a veteran and healthcare professional with a background in medical technology and referral network development, according to the release. 

Why it matters: Moore said in the release that he is especially dedicated to helping senior veterans fully understand the potential benefits they may be entitled to as part of their care planning process. 

The halls of Foundations Christian Academy look a little different from other public schools in the area. 

They lead to cozy-looking classrooms with “calm corners,” dimly-lit sensory rooms with swings and rooms with balance beams. Inside the classrooms is an intimate setting with only eight to 10 backpacks that belong to both neurotypical and neurodiverse students. 

How it works: At the faith-based school, children with learning disabilities can receive the additional help they need while still receiving an education with their peers.

The framework: The school’s model is based on the Faith Alliance Learning Connection of Neurodevelopment (Falcon) Center, a specialized educational facility focused on neurodevelopmental, sensory-motor and cognitive development.

Going forward: This past January, Foundations Christian Academy moved into a new school building with 70 students enrolled and over 20 staff members. Howard said she hopes to one day do a capital campaign so the school can build its own Falcon Center. 

• 2600 Stanley Lane, El Lago

Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has brought cowboys and cowgirls, country music performers, farmers and Texas youth together. Each year, the Rodeo hosts several diverse events, including auctions, cookoffs and concerts, all with the goal of promoting Western heritage. 

By the numbers: Here’s a glimpse of what the report stated:

• $326 million of direct economic impact was generated in the Greater Houston area
• $597 million of total economic activity was produced
• $630 million of total educational support has been given since 1932

Measuring the impact: Additionally, the Rodeo continues to be one of the largest scholarship and educational contributors in the country, per the report, with more than $14 million given in scholarships. 

Going forward: As for 2026 and the upcoming years, Pat Mann Phillips, chairman of the board of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, said she is focused on keeping the Rodeo grounded in its roots and in remembrance of the trailblazers who shaped it into what it is today.