Noble Energy moves in to LSC–University Park
Noble Energy is set to open in Northwest Houston this summer, bringing hundreds of job opportunities and establishing new partnerships with Lone Star College–University Park.
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International Cultural Exchange
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Group welcomes international students to Texas.
Vintage Gifts and Antiques
Photos by Marie Leonard
Owner's love for antiques began as a hobby.
Woodedge Village
Real estate data on the local neighborhood.
Volunteer Guide 2013
Discover ways to get involved in local nonprofits and give back to your community
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John Rigg
Metro opens Hwy. 290 HOT lanes to increase mobility
Metro plans to open high occupancy toll lanes along Hwy. 290. more »
May 17, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
Courtesy Harris County Toll Road
Work to begin on Hwy. 249 tollway, direct connector project
Plans to turn Hwy. 249 into a toll road have entered the final design stage with construction slated to begin in the fall. more »
May 16, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston (1 Comments)
Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session
Hindered by ethical and religious objections to gambling and a healthy state bank account that gives little impetus to look for additional revenue streams, Senate Joint Resolution 64, would open Texas to Vegas-style casinos. more »
May 16, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in Northwest Houston
Community Impact Newspaper Staff
Connectivity efforts emerge along FM 1960
Two community groups in northwest Harris County have set out to improve communication and better connect residents and business owners along the heavily traveled and developed FM 1960 corridor. more »
May 16, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
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A new way of living in Cy-Fair
The residential landscape of Cypress is poised for change throughout the next few years, as several livable centers are planned for Fairfield, Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Cypress Creek Lakes. more »
May 16, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
Courtesy Cory Kelley
Stone Gate HOA makes donation to Cy-Falls theater department
In the name of camaraderie, a local homeowners association has pledged its support for a theater department project at Cypress Falls High School after the campus finished short on NBC’s SMASH Make a Musical competition last month. more »
May 16, 2013 by Connor Hyde in Northwest Houston
Lawmakers seek to enhance states climate for small-business owners
Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. more »
May 16, 2013 by Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent in Northwest Houston
Photo courtesy Emerson
Emerson opens new facility in Northwest Houston
Emerson Process Management is celebrating the grand opening of its Valve Automation headquarters May 8, which will bring an estimated 126 jobs to the area. more »
May 6, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
Feedback to help hasten progress on Cypress Creek Greenway Project
Community leaders and two planning groups have finished gathering feedback on ways to implement the Cypress Creek Greenway—a future set of connecting trails and parks. more »
May 16, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
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Cy–Fair residents to see several new parks by 2014
Several Harris County Precinct 3 parks are slated to be open to the public by the end of 2013. more »
May 3, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
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International business expands in Cy–Fair
Drillers Supply International plans to open a new 10,000-square-foot facility off Mueschke Road in late May or early June more »
May 2, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
Air quality improves in Harris County, report finds
A report from The American Lung Association released April 24 found Harris County has cut year-round soot levels since last year. more »
Apr 30, 2013 by Shawn Arrajj in Tomball | Magnolia
University Park sees first 50 graduates
Lone Star College–University Park is holding a reception April 30 to celebrate its first 50 graduates. more »
Apr 30, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
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New community garden comes to Cypress
Work has started on Calabria Garden—a community garden that will benefit several local organizations and charities. more »
Apr 25, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston (1 Comments)
St. Luke's agrees to sell to Catholic Health Initiatives
Agreement includes entirety of healthy system, including The Woodlands hospital more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Matt Stephens in The Woodlands
Courtesy Mischer Development
Commercial development on rise along Fry Road corridor in Cypress
Six months after opening two other Cy-Fair locations, H-E-B has purchased a 15-acre parcel of land in the future mixed-use Cypress Creek Town Center. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
Bills aim to reduce standardized testing
If proposed legislation is signed into law this year, it will create the potential to overhaul the state’s high school graduation plan and reduce the number of standardized tests students are required to take. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston (1 Comments)
Courtesy Edge Realty Partners
Simon Property Group breaks ground on Fairfield Town Center development
Land is being cleared along Hwy. 290 between Mason Road and Fairfield Falls to make way for several pad sites as part of Simon Property Group’s plans for the new Fairfield Town Center. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by John Rigg in Northwest Houston
Gordon Partners purchased the No
Northwest Houston shopping centers prep for changes
Two large shopping centers in Cy-Fair are about to undergo a facelift, following recent sales of the Northwest Village Shopping Center and the Willowchase Shopping Center. more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Marie Leonard in Northwest Houston
A little late, Houston
It's nice to see Houston get excited about electronic toll collection...NTTA's been doing it since ...
Texasbear | Work to begin on Hwy. 249 tollway, direct connector project
Still in business?
We went by Robert's shop today and it looks like they have closed their doors. Is there an update ...
Michael Bradburn | Your Jeweler
Overtaxed
As a homeowner in Fairfield, money is already leaving my wallet for the VFD. Now they want more? ...
RR | Cy-Fair VFD proposes sales tax increase