HTX-CYF: Impact 8/25/2025

Young Men’s Service League launched a new chapter in Jersey Village on according to an Aug. 20 news release and is now accepting new members including mothers and sons in 9th and 10th grade. The membership intake process closes on Aug. 29.

About the program: Per the release, Young Men’s Service League is a national nonprofit dedicated to developing young men into community leaders through volunteering opportunities, leadership and life skills.  The chapter brings together mothers and their high school-aged sons to serve local philanthropies, while also building leadership and strengthening mother-son bonds.

Quote of note: “We are excited to see the impact this new chapter will have in Jersey Village,” Allison Ray, president of YMSL Jersey Village said. “Our goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to service in these young men while meeting real needs in our community.”

The history: Founded in 2001, Young Men’s Service League has 200 chapters across 22 states, representing more than 32,000 moms and sons. 

Men's Wearhouse officials confirmed via a phone call the store is now offering a selection of men's suits, dress shoes and tuxedo rentals.

The details: According to the website the store also offers dresses for weddings, proms and special events as well as custom tailoring and same-day alterations.

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The Greater Houston area housing market is entering a “more balanced and sustainable” period as of July according to a report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

The details: Despite a slight decrease in regional housing affordability in the second quarter of 2025, the Greater Houston area housing area market saw a significant increase in year over year home sales according to the July housing inventory report from HAR. The number of active single-family home listings jumped from 46,629 in July 2024 to 61,144 in July 2025, a 31.1% increase in homes on the market.

In their words: “The rising inventory levels have led to modest price adjustments by sellers,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said. “While some homeowners are adjusting their expectations, many homes are still attracting solid offers. This is a good indicator that the Houston market continues to be in a relatively healthy and balanced spot.”

The Texas Transportation Commission officially approved the 2026 Unified Transportation Program on Aug. 21, outlining an additional $2.2 billion in state transportation funds for the Greater Houston area.

The big picture: The UTP is a 10-year project plan crafted and funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, and reviewed and updated on an annual basis according to feedback from communities and metropolitan planning organizations. The 2026 UTP allocated an additional $2.2 billion for projects in the Houston region through 2035.

Quote of note: "This more than $146 billion investment in our roadways will help Texas meet the critical needs of our growing state as more people and businesses move here for the freedom and opportunity they can’t find anywhere else," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. "We must strengthen our roadways and improve congestion and safety to keep our economy booming and keep Texans moving. By investing billions of dollars in our transportation network today, we will build the future of Texas for generations to come."

Community Impact is working on a story about the proposed City Campus Project in Jersey Village, and we want to hear from residents. If you’re willing to share your thoughts about the project in an interview, contact reporter Sarah Brager at [email protected].