Humble ISD trustees approve new design for Foster Elementary campus rebuild
Humble ISD trustees approved a new design and maximum cost for planned water detention space at the Foster Elementary School rebuild after community members raised concerns over the project's original design.
The details: During the board’s July 15 meeting, trustees approved a maximum price of roughly $2.17 million to construct underground detention at the Foster Elementary School rebuild. The roughly $44 million, 122,000-square-foot campus—which will be located in close proximity to the old campus—is part of a $775 million bond package approved by voters in May 2022.
Some context: In May, District officials held a public input meeting on the project in response to concerns raised by area residents that the new campus will not include as much green space as the previous campus.
Jason Seybert, HISD associate superintendent of Support Services, said the new design will include underground detention space, which freed up room for two large, open green spaces and 124 total parking spots at the campus.
Impact roundup: 9 new food, drink spots to check out in the Lake Houston area
Several new dining options have recently opened in or are coming soon to the Lake Houston area.
Now open Frios Gourmet Pops is now serving frozen treats across the Lake Houston area. Locally owned and operated by franchisees Jeff and Kelci Hebert, the mobile business offers a menu of handcrafted pops ranging from fruity flavors like strawberry mango and white peach lemonade to creamy flavors like caramel cheesecake and banana pudding.
Opened in June
Services available in the Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita and Summerwood areas
Coming soon QDOBA Mexican Eatswill open in Humble this fall. QDOBA offers signature and customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. Premium toppings—such as queso and guacamole—can be added at no extra charge.
Opening this fall
7405 FM 1960 Road E., Ste. 210, Humble
What's next Keke’s Breakfast Cafehas filed plans for work at a new site in Kingwood. Founded in 2006, Keke’s offers breakfast and lunch foods such as waffles, omelets, French toast, sandwiches and more.
22 fall events, festivals to attend around the Greater Houston area through early November
There are a variety of fall events and festivals taking place throughout the Greater Houston area through early November. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.
P-6 Farms’ Fall Festival During weekends this fall, attendees can visit P-6 Farms and enjoy its fall festival, which will include activities such as a pumpkin patch, vintage rides, pig races, food, drinks and themed photo opportunities.
Saturdays and Sundays between Sept. 27-Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
$25.95
9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery
The Famous Market’s Fall Festival This festival in Pearland will feature over 50 vendors, a kids’ zone, food, a DJ and arts and crafts for attendees to enjoy.
Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free (admission)
Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
St. Paul’s 2025 Fall Festival and Craft Show In Katy, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host its 14th annual fall festival and craft show that will feature vendors, food for sale, children’s activities and a train.
Houston reveals new Fleet Week details, including event schedule, logo
In April, it was announced that Houston would become the first Texas city to host Navy Fleet Week in the Port of Houston this November.
Taking a step back: Fleet Week is an annual tradition in which the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard dock their ships in major cities for a week of celebrating and recognizing military services in the U.S. with ship tours, military demonstrations, air shows and educational programs.
The update: On Aug. 22, Houston unveiled a new logo for the event and launched a user-friendly website that the community can engage with leading up to the event, which will take place Nov. 5-12.
According to a news release from the city, the website www.fleetweekhouston.com will serve as a central hub for exploring the event schedule—from an expo and local festivities to tours of sea vessels—as well as allow residents to support active-duty personnel through volunteering and sponsorships.
Houston Fleet Week is free and open to the public.
Gov. Abbott signs new congressional map; Texas Democrats vow to fight in court
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congressional map into law Aug. 29, declaring in a video posted to social media that “Texas is now more red in the United States Congress.”
The details: Under Texas’ current congressional boundaries, Republicans hold 25 of Texas’ 38 congressional seats. State lawmakers have said the new map will help them gain up to five more during the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats have called the mid-decade redistricting effort unconstitutional and "racially discriminatory," while Republicans asserted that the map "complies with the law" and was designed to help more Republicans get elected to the U.S. House.
Next steps: Texas’ new congressional map is set to take effect in early December, although it will be discussed in court two months earlier. After state senators approved the map Aug. 23, the League of United Latin American Citizens and a group of Texas residents filed a lawsuit asking that the map be found unconstitutional.
A panel of three federal judges will hear arguments in the case Oct. 1-10 in El Paso.
