For Dr. Rema Malik, vascular surgery is more than restoring blood flow; it’s about restoring quality of life. After nearly five years serving patients in Greater Houston, Malik opened Javed Vascular to build a practice centered on access, autonomy and individualized attention. While she continues operating at local HCA hospitals, her private practice allows her…
Drees Custom Homes is bringing modern living to Austin Point, a master-planned community where comfort, connection and convenience meet. From open-concept layouts to chef-inspired kitchens and flexible living spaces, each home is crafted to fit real families’ lifestyles. “Austin Point isn’t just another community; it’s a place designed for people who want more out of…
At Specialists in Dermatology, the goal is to replace that uncertainty with a confidence that comes from nearly 20 years of clinical excellence. Led by Dr. Robert Cook-Norris and Dr. Brent Shook, both double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery, The Woodlands and Houston practice is setting the local standard for skin cancer care.…
From Cajun cuisine to comfort food and machine-cooked Asian cuisine, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including local restaurant staple highlights and restaurants that recently opened or are coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Now open Benny’s Bar and Bistreaux opens along FM 1488 in Magnolia Benny’s Bar and Bistreaux…
The Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at The Woodlands celebrated a decade of service, according to a Feb. 26 news release. The two-minute impact Since opening in 2016, the center has served more than 200,000 patients, becoming a regional destination for screenings and diagnostic care for residents locally and from communities several hours outside the…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Feb. 23-27. The Woodlands to negotiate with Early Bird for new short-course public golf complex The Woodlands Township officials will negotiate with Early Bird, which manages East River 9 in Houston, for a…
Montgomery County commissioners received an update on the current state of the 2025 road bond program and debated the creation of several ad hoc committees for county functions at the Feb. 26 Commissioners Court meeting. Background Voters approved a $480 million road bond in May 2025, and according to an October Commissioners Court meeting, almost…
The Texas Education Agency must correct roughly 4,200 errors in its elementary and middle school curriculum, the State Board of Education ruled Feb. 25. The changes to the Bluebonnet Learning materials, a set of state-developed textbooks approved by the SBOE in late 2024, include replacing improperly licensed images, fixing formatting errors or typos and correcting…
By Jovanna Aguilar Local Business Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a local business reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication…