Summary: While Gov Abbott shows genuine pleasure at expanding the gruesome deaths of Texans, there’s more May Election news, multiple construction projects, and more…
May Elections
See candidates who filed for May elections in Montgomery, Willis https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/election/2021/03/01/see-candidates-who-filed-for-may-elections-in-montgomery-willis/
New department will track economic equity in Harris County https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2021/03/01/new-department-will-track-economic-equity-in-harris-county/
Construction bids to be sought for Holderrieth Road widening in second quarter [note: no discussion on expected usage statistics] https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/transportation/2021/03/01/construction-bids-to-be-sought-for-holderrieth-road-widening-in-second-quarter/
Construction continues on 2 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality projects in Spring, Klein area [note: no discussion on expected usage statistics] https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/transportation/2021/03/02/construction-continues-on-2-congestion-mitigation-and-air-quality-projects-in-spring-klein-area/
Parking garage at George Bush Intercontinental Airport to be demolished to make way for new Mickey Leland International Terminal https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/development/2021/02/25/parking-garage-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-new-mickey-leland-international-terminal/
One in 4 Houstonians experienced water leaks during winter freeze, new data finds https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/weather/2021/03/02/one-in-4-houstonians-experienced-water-leaks-during-winter-freeze-new-data-finds/
FM 1097 construction continues and 2 other local projects to follow [note: no discussion on expected usage statistics] https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/transportation/2021/03/01/fm-1097-construction-continues-and-2-other-local-projects-to-follow/
Oak Ridge North approves 2-year permit extensions for All Nations, Journey schools https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2021/03/01/oak-ridge-north-approves-2-year-permit-extensions-for-all-nations-journey-schools/
New emergency rental assistance program open for eligible Fort Bend County residents https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/coronavirus/2021/03/01/new-emergency-rental-assistance-program-open-for-eligible-fort-bend-county-residents/
'This is not behind us': Hays County leaders react to Abbott ending mask restrictions, capacity limits https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/coronavirus/2021/03/02/this-is-not-behind-us-hays-county-leaders-react-to-abbott-ending-mask-restrictions-capacity-limits/
UPDATE: Most Central Texas school district say they will continue requiring students, staff to wear masks; updated TEA guidelines expected later this week https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/coronavirus/2021/03/02/update-most-central-texas-school-district-say-they-will-continue-requiring-students-staff-to-wear-masks-updated-tea-guidelines-expected-later-this-week/
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough [DWI convicted], local officials weigh in on end of state mask mandate https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/coronavirus/2021/03/02/montgomery-county-judge-mark-keough-local-officials-weigh-in-on-end-of-state-mask-mandate/
Spring, Klein ISDs await further guidance from Texas Education Agency following end of statewide mask mandate https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/education/2021/03/02/spring-klein-isds-await-further-guidance-from-texas-education-agency-following-end-of-statewide-mask-mandate/
Cy-Fair ISD officials: Face mask policy will remain in place until further notice https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/education/2021/03/02/cy-fair-isd-officials-face-mask-policy-will-remain-in-place-until-further-notice/
