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PREVIEW: Clear Creek ISD to consider maintaining contribution levels for health insurance premiums

Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees will consider whether to maintain its 2025-26 contribution levels for health insurance premiums, with no changes to any plan or coverage tier, at its July 13 workshop.

How we got here: In May, Teacher Retirement Systems of Texas released health insurance premium rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year, according to city documents.

One more thing: The board of trustees will also hear a 2026 strategic budget team report and staff recommendations, according to agenda documents.

Digging deeper: As of its June 22 meeting, CCISD is projecting a shortfall of over $20.1 million for FY 2026-27, noting a decline in revenue and challenges, including rising fuel and insurance costs, as well as difficulty recruiting and retaining staff.

 
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Galveston County's Family Service Center relocates Texas City location

The Family Service Center of Galveston County has relocated its Texas City location as of mid-May.

What they offer: The non-profit counseling agency serves all residents in Southeast Texas to provide mental health counseling services without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, diagnosis or economic status, according to the agency's website.

Also of note: The agency will be hosting a ribbon cutting in late July for guests to tour the new facility, meet leadership team and staff, and learn more about the comprehensive services Family Service Center provides, according to the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce's website.

  • 6807 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Ste. 308, Texas City

 
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Common Bond officials celebrate late June opening at William P. Hobby Airport

Officials with Common Bond celebrated a June 29 opening of their new location at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, according to a June 29 news release.

The details: The new Common Bond location combines the brand's to-go concept with its bistro and bakery options to offer both on-the-go and dine-in options, per the release.

Items on the eatery's menu include:

  • Sandwiches
  • Pastries
  • Salads
  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Drip coffee and lattes
  • Iced refreshers and energy drinks

What else? Common Bond opened its first bistro and bakery in Houston’s Montrose area in May 2014, according to the release. 
  • Opened June 29
  • 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston

 
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New Museum District restaurant, STAAR scores: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out six trending stories from the South Houston area from July 6-10.

1. Kayak launch opens in League City

2. Houston council member requests pause on accepting applications for new gas stations

3. New coffee spot opens in Friendswood

4. Katy ISD outperforms state in all 2026 STAAR subjects

5. Clover Playground & Cafe offering indoor play in Sugar Land

6. New restaurant at The Menil Collection brings all-day dining to the Museum District

 

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