Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 20-24.
New DPS building coming soon to League City
The Texas Department of Public Safety building in League City is scheduled to open in June, press secretary Sheridan Nolen said in an email.
The details
The 12-counter office location will offer all standard DPS driver license services, with the exception of commercial driver license skills testing, which are available at the nearby Houston Southeast Mega Center, which is located at 10810 Galveston Road, Houston.
Read the full story by Reporter Rachel Leland.
Lake Conroe Dam celebrates new state historical marker
On April 16, the San Jacinto River Authority dedicated a new state historical marker for Lake Conroe Dam. The new marker highlights the journey of the Lake Conroe Dam from its conception in 1968 to construction in 1973.
The full story
The official historical marker description describes the foundation of the Lake Conroe Dam. It was created by the San Jacinto River Authority, which was formed to help combat droughts and construct water supply reservoirs. In 1968, the organization agreed with the Texas Water Development Board and the city of Houston to build the Lake Conroe Dam.
Read all about it with Reporter Cole Gee.
Neighborhood Fishin’ program bringing catfish, rainbow trout to local lakes
Catfish and rainbow trout are now making their way to several community lakes in the Greater Houston area and across the state.
How it works
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 18 lakes in nine cities around Texas, including Austin, Houston and Bryan-College Station.
The Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes program is aimed at encouraging family fishing at 18 locations around the state that provide parking and are close to neighborhoods.
“Catfish are fun and easy to catch for anglers of all ages and experience levels. If you’ve never fished before, these are the perfect places to get started,” said Marcos DeJesus, East Texas regional director for TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division, in a news release. “If you are an experienced angler, these are the perfect places to introduce fishing to a friend or family member.”
Get the full scoop with Editor Jessica Shorten.
Picos sets official closing date as owner Arnaldo Richards continues to search for new location
Arnaldo Richards, owner of the authentic Mexican restaurant Picos, has announced an official closing date for his establishment.
What’s new
After being open for 42 years, Richards said in an April 21 social media post that the restaurant will temporarily close if a new location is not established by August 30.
In the post, Richards said the space Picos currently occupies will be turned into a high-rise development, forcing Richards to relocate.
“My family and I want to emphasize that this is not a goodbye, but rather a transition as we work to secure the right location for the next chapter of our family legacy,” Richards said. “Our goal was to move seamlessly to a new space without interruption; however, that timeline depends on securing and remodeling the right location.
Follow along with Reporter Roo Moody.
Registration opens for West U summer classes
Registration is open for residents and nonresidents interested in signing up for West University Place’s summer programming through the Parks and Recreation Department.
What you need to know
Open to all ages, the program offers summer classes for sports and activities. Classes are available for youth between the ages of 2 and 14. They are also available for adults ages 18 and up.
In order to register, interested individuals can go online or in person to the West University Place Recreation Center at 4210 Bellaire Blvd., Houston. Prices will be available for individual classes, and fees will vary depending on whether a person is a resident or not, according to the city’s website.