Two Houston City Council members are proposing amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to include $3 million to address illegal dumping.

What it means: Council members Alejandra Salinas and Tarsha Jackson announced the amendment May 28 and said it would go toward cleanup, prevention and enforcement across “chronic” dump sites in the city.

In a news release, Salinas said the city received almost 9,000 complaints to 311 about illegal dumping over the past year, but there was no money going toward the problem in the upcoming budget.

“Illegal dumping is a serious public health, drainage, safety and quality-of-life issue, and this amendment puts dedicated resources behind a solution,” Salinas said in the release. “Residents have filed thousands of complaints, community leaders are calling for action and the city’s own study identified the critical need.”

Salinas added that the amendment is backed by community members and is an investment in preventing illegal dumping.

Some background: If approved, funding would transfer $3 million from a $37.5 million allocation for Houston Public Works management consulting services. 

Wonder, a modern food hall, will open a location in the Heights.

What’s special about it: Wonder is a mealtime platform that offers delivery, pick-up, dine-in, meal kits and chef-driven food experiences. The food hall offers restaurants by famous chefs and restaurateurs, including Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Symon and Bobby Flay.

The menus offer a variety of food, including burgers, steaks, Thai food, sushi, barbecue and bagels.

The details: According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the property will open on Yale Street and is currently under construction with an estimated cost of $1 million.

The work will include a full interior build-out, exterior movable furnishings and signage. The space is over 3,600 square feet.

Another detail: In February, Wonder—which is based in New York—announced that it would expand into Texas, with locations opening in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

• 107 Yale St., Houston

There are several events taking place throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston. 

Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride
The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event's Race Roster site.

• June 13, 7:30 a.m.
• $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K)
• John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress

• June 14, 1-6 p.m.
• Free
• Bad Astronaut Brewery, 1519 Fulton St., Houston

• June 21, 6 p.m.
• $20-$30 (admission)
• The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts, 810 Bagby St., Houston

Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco on July 1.

What you need to know: The theme park is a first-of-its-kind that is designed for kids. Guests can start planning their vacations with tickets sales and hotel bookings now available, according to a May 28 news release.

Tickets, packages and the first annual pass option for Universal Kids Resort are officially on sale.

Looking back: The theme park was announced in January 2023 and it was always geared toward young children and families. The project later broke ground that year and the hotel joined the Frisco tourism group in early 2026.

Quote of note: "When Universal opens, it's going to be something that's really unique about growing up in Frisco," Mayor Jeff Cheney said. "It's going to be kind of a big part of the Frisco DNA going forward."

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29.

1. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year

2. See election results for Harris County judge, district clerk

3. Target, MD Anderson plans included in proposed Manvel mixed-use development

4. All the Crave Cheesecakes announces permanent closure

5. Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area