Airport passengers in the Greater Houston area who are also CLEAR members can utilize new biometric eGates aimed at expediting identity verification at both George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports. Zooming out While the security identity company CLEAR first announced the national airport partnership program rollout with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Aug. 19,…
The founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes announced the immediate and permanent closure of all Sprinkles locations across the country in a recent social media post. The details Candace Nelson founded the cupcake business in 2005 and popularized the idea of the Cupcake ATM. In a video posted on Instagram, Nelson said she sold the company to…
This November, Texas voters approved 17 constitutional amendments, also known as state propositions. The changes to the Texas Constitution include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail. Here’s what’s next…
Fast-casual eatery Jason’s Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring the fresh food, people and communities that have defined the restaurant, officials announced in a Dec. 30 news release. The restaurant is celebrating the event by giving out one free Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—to all reward members, per the release. The…
Check out six dining updates from the Greater Houston area, including businesses that recently opened and new spots coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Now Open Candente The restaurant’s menu is identical to its Montrose location, with customer favorites such as the house nachos, chile con queso, tortilla soup, Frito pie and ceviche, as…
A new Asian cuisine dining option has opened in Conroe, manager Banks Wu confirmed. The details The restaurant, Xin Noodle House Sushi Boba Tea Bar, offers a mix of ramen, soups and salad. Other items on the menu includes a variety of Japanese and Chinese-style ramen, along with sushi and sashimi. Guests can also order…
FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most in-demand sporting events in the tournament’s history, with over 150 million tickets requested during the Random Selection Draw ticketing phase to date. The figure represents the highest demand in FIFA World Cup history, according to a Dec. 29 news release. Current situation…
The Woodlands Hair Elite officials said the hair salon celebrated 10 years of service on Dec. 6. The details During the anniversary celebration, The Woodlands Hair Elite held an event featuring raffles and giveaways, gifts, refreshments and snacks as well as special guest vendors. What they offer The Woodlands Hair Elite is a full-service hair…
By Angela Bonilla General Assignment Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she…
In June, Lone Star College System hired Shantha Stokes as its new chief mental health officer. In an interview with Community Impact, Stokes reflected on the challenges and successes she’s faced during her first year, as well as the new initiatives planned for next semester. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.…