League City considers annexing 450 acres for Baybrook MUD
The Baybrook municipal utility district, or MUD, could annex an additional 450 acres for the Midline development inside League City limits for major residential and commercial development.
What happened: League City City Council voted 5-2 to approve the first reading of an ordinance to allow the existing Baybrook MUD to annex 450 acres of land that would be developed with sewer, drainage, parks, stormwater detention and transportation infrastructure. It would be financed through MUD bonds.
Why it matters: The project is structured to ensure orderly growth in a way that protects taxpayers, according to city documents.
In the first two years, MUD debt will be capped at 25% of assessed valuation and then 20% afterwards. Additionally, the MUD cannot levy more than $1 per $100 valuation without city approval, according to city documents.
Sprouts Farmers Market is slated to open in Webster in 2027, Public Relations Manager Lauren Frank said in an email Sept. 10.
What they offer: The grocery store sells fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat, poultry, seafood, deli, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items, according to the store’s website.
More details: According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction for the new locations began in early September and is slated to be completed by the end of June in 2026. This will be the first Sprouts to open in the Houston Bay Area, with seven locations already in the Greater Houston area.
Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger to host town halls across District E
Houston City Council member Fred Flickinger will host a series of town hall meetings across District E this fall to engage with constituents.
What you need to know: According to information in Flickinger's Sept. 2 newsletter, the town hall meetings will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. in accordance with the following schedule:
Sept. 30: Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood
Oct. 14: Space Center Houston, 1601 E. NASA Parkway, Houston
Per the newsletter, invitations to attend the meetings have been extended to Houston Public Works and Houston Parks and Recreation, as well as a range of community speakers and elected officials.
FOODIE FRIDAY Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.
Local Spot has opened its doors next to Adventure Island Pool in Cross Creek Ranch.
The new venture from Eat Local Concepts, which owns several Local Table locations in the Greater Houston area, aims to provide casual fare, classic bar bites and craft cocktails as well as menu favorites from Local Table, Community Impact reported.
🌮 Tacos El Sabor Callejero now serving Mexican cuisine in Kingwood (Read more)
🆕 Missouri City gets a taste of Hong Kong with no tipping required (Read more)
😋 Margarita Jones looks to open by end of September (Read more)
🍕 Bite Pizza Co. brings South Asian fusion to Sugar Land (Read more)
Designed to remind customers of a Parisian evening or a Bordeaux tasting room, Chateau Bellecru serves a curated selection of wines from vineyards across France, according to the business’s website.
The chateau sits near the intersection of I-10 and Studemont Street, hosting wine tastings and private celebrations, among other experiences.
The menu posted online states that a selection of red and white wines is updated weekly. The wine bar also offers rosé wines and nonalcoholic options as well as a selection of appetizers, including pastries and charcuterie boards.
