Zipline Drone Delivery launched the first Houston-area flight in Cypress with plans to expand to more Houston neighborhoods in the coming weeks, per an April 29 news release. Community Engagement Lead Zach Hill said while Zipline's first focus is to deliver food and groceries in partnership with local businesses, the company will soon expand its services to aid the health care system in Houston.

What you need to know: As of April 29, 5,000 select Houstonians have access to Zipline services delivering groceries, meals and retail items, per the release. Utilizing the Zipline app, officials said select Houstonians can order from the following local businesses:

• Chipotle
• Anothai Cuisine
• Boba Smoothies
• Andaluz

Cy-Fair ISD’s projected shortfall for fiscal year 2026-27 is $67.4 million, Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith said at the May 21 special-called budget workshop.

The estimated shortfall for the current FY has not changed since the last budget update on May 7, Smith said.

Current situation: The issues the district is seeing regarding the fund balance is a revenue issue, not overspending, Superintendent Doug Killian said.

Killian said with a voter-approved tax rate election, or VATRE, the district could raise the maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate by up to 12 cents. Killian originally discussed a VATRE at the May 7 work session, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Jose "Alex" Maldonado and Darrel Jordan Jr. will face off for the Democratic nomination for Harris County district clerk in a runoff election May 26.

The details: Eight candidates sought the Democratic nomination in the March primary election for Harris County district clerk following the announcement that Marilyn Burgess would not seek reelection to the position. Maldonado and Jordan received the most votes out of the candidates, but no candidate received over 50% of the vote.

What voters need to know: Early voting for the runoff election runs through May 22, and election day is May 26. Residents can view a sample ballot by entering information through the Harris County Clerk's Office.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending Greater Houston stories from May 18-22.

1. Fort Bend County greenlights TxDOT primacy for Grand Parkway expansion

2. 8 businesses now open in Sugar Land, Missouri City

3. League City Walmart hosts grand opening following renovations

4. Conroe council reopens public comment, rolls back street closure fees after community pushback

5. Crawfish Cookoff, Sip & Shop: Check out 10 Houston-area events this weekend, May 22-24