Want to learn more about what Community Impact covered last week? Take a look at these five trending stories from June 22-26.
1. Cy-Fair EMS sees 91% increase in calls from assisted living communities
Cypress area firefighters recently reported an increased need for medical staff in senior living homes to decrease the volume of calls received by the emergency medical services system.
Since 2020, the number of calls received from assisted senior living facilities by the Cy-Fair Fire Department has almost doubled, said Ahmad Abodeeb, district chief of EMS-clinical at the Cy-Fair Fire Department.
Read more from Local Business Reporter Jovanna Aguilar.
2. New Japanese bookstore to open in Rice Village
Kinokuniya Books, a bookstore that specializes in Japanese literature and stationery, will open its second Houston-area location in Rice Village in the fall.
Kinokuniya offers a wide variety of books, magazines, and stationery from Japan, including manga, graphic novels, art and design books, cookbooks, travel books and children’s books. Books are available in both English and Japanese.
Learn more from City Government Reporter Ariel Worthy.
3. 7 businesses now open in Sugar Land, Missouri City
Check out some businesses in the Sugar Land-Missouri City area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive.
Businesses include:
Read all about it from Editor Aubrey Howell.
4. Conroe ISD reviews impact of new cellphone policy
During the 2025-26 school year, Conroe ISD tracked the number of cellphone-related discipline referrals across its secondary campuses. This is the first year of the district tracking and implementing disciplinary measures for cellphone usage.
Mark Murrell, CISD assistant superintendent for high schools, presented the report to the board June 16. Some key findings from the report were that cellphone referrals were the most common disciplinary method, and that most students were one-time offenders.
Continue reading with General Assignment Reporter Cole Gee.
5. Houston Shock Volleyball relocates to Spring Cypress Road in Tomball
Houston Shock Volleyball officials said the volleyball school relocated to Spring Cypress Road from the West Houston area to provide easier access, shorter drive times and more opportunities for young athletes.
The new facility features two full volleyball courts and is wheelchair accessible. In addition, the facility allows Houston Shock Volleyball to offer enhanced programming and a consistent training environment, officials said.
Get the full story from Local Business Reporter Jovanna Aguilar.
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