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As new construction is underway in Valencia, a master- planned community in Manvel with a plan to build just under 1,000 homes, home prices in Manvel are beginning to rival those in Pearland. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

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3 Worthy Rose Beauty Retreat The faith-inspired salon and spa offers hair consultations, haircuts, waxing, lashes and makeup, among other services. The business operates by both appointments and walk-ins. • Opened early June • 5074 Broadway St., Pearland • Facebook: Worthy Rose Beauty Retreat 4 InStyle Boutique The boutique sells clothing, including different styles of tops, dresses and pants. • Opened June 2 • 2705 E. Broadway St., Ste. 136, Pearland • www.instylepearland.com

5 Hiram Clarke BBQ The business opened a new location in Pearland. It sells a variety of meats and combos, sides such as Cajun stew, mac and cheese, baked beans and desserts. • Opened June 10 • 2944 S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Ste. 104, Pearland • www.hiramclarkebbq.com 6 Woody’s Gym The gym will offer classes in boxing, Muay Thai and self defense. Other options include one-on-one training sessions, a free one-week trial and classes specifically for women, adults, teens and children. • Grand opened July 12 • 6516 Broadway St., Ste. 112, Pearland • www.woodys-gym.com

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1 Empire Ink Custom Tattoos The business offers tattoos of different varieties, including customized and traditional designs. • Opened May 1 • 3344 FM 528, Friendswood • Instagram: Empire_Ink_Custom_Tattoos 2 Parlor Doughnuts The shop serves layered donuts with flavors including French toast, maple bacon and strawberry shortcake. • Opened May 31 • 15818 S. Hwy. 288, Ste. 180, Pearland • www.parlordoughnuts.com

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7 Cielito Lindo Refresqueria The business leased a spot in the Centre at Kirby Ridge. It sells frozen treats, desserts and other products. • Opened June 4 • 3695 Kirby Drive, Ste. 123, Pearland • Facebook: Cielito Lindo Peewee’s Catering Kitchen The online business launched a spice store and sells rubs, herb blends and seasonings, among other items. • Opened June 2 • Facebook: Peewee’s Catering Kitchen

12 University Federal Credit Union The business will offer financial services, including savings and checking accounts, loans and credit cards. • Opening early fall • 2940 Broadway Bend, Pearland • www.ufcu.org

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Relocations

13 Jim’s Motorcycle Service The business buys and sells used motorcycles, and offers services related to parts and importing. • Relocated in late April • 4521 S. Main St., Pearland • www.jimsmotorcycleservice.com

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16 Kaffeinated Crepes & Coffee The shop serves an assortment of crepes, including mixed fruit, triple chocolate, caramel, dulce de leche, s’mores, and cookies and cream, among other flavors. It also offers waffles, omelets and French toast. Coffee options include lattes, mochas, matcha, cold brew and frappuccinos. • Opened May 31 • 1507 W. Bay Area Blvd., Ste. A, Webster • www.kaffeinated.co

8 Tidy Tails Groom & Board The business will offer pet services, including grooming. It will also have a pet daycare service. • Opening in July

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14 Joe’s Barbeque The business reopened June 19 after closing for a few days due to renovations. It has been family-owned since 1946 and sells classic barbecue staples. • 1400 E. Hwy. 6, Alvin • www.joesbarbequecompany.com 15 ZERO Training Center The business celebrated its 10-year anniversary July 1. It offers a gym, training and boasts a no-crowd policy, having a maximum of six people train at any one time. • 9223 Broadway St., Ste. 117, Pearland • www.zerotrainingcenter.com Friendswood App The app, which is available for download and was released earlier in the year, will offer a platform for local businesses to share deals, events and jobs. • www.winneandassociates.com

• 6516 Broadway St., Ste. 144, Pearland • Facebook: Tidy Tails Groom & Board

9 Crunch Fitness The business offers group fitness classes, strength training equipment and personal training. • Opening TBD • 2800 E. Broadway St., Pearland • www.crunch.com 10 EoS Fitness The fitness center will be open 24 hours with different packages. Services include massage chairs, classes, a pool and hot tub, and cardio and strength equipment. • Opening summer 2025 • 19801 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 1000, Webster • www.eosfitness.com 11 Whiskey River South The venue will feature two dance floors, a mechanical bull and an outdoor patio. The dance hall will also offer tacos, quesadillas and nachos. • Opening in August • 1030 W. NASA Parkway, Webster • www.whiskeyrivertexas.com

courts, a lounge with arcade games and a 9-screen sports wall that can be used for events or parties. • Opened June 21 • 2520 Airline Drive, Building A, Ste. 100, Houston • www.dropshotshtx.com

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17 Lary’s Designs The business closed its doors after 12 years of business in early June, with its final sales taking place in July. It specialized in home, wedding and floral decor. • Closed early June • 311 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood • www.larysdesigns.com

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Government

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

City of Manvel to open larger, modernized police station in July

The details

The building is meant to last the department for decades, with the added space key to helping the department function more eciently. Some examples include on-site DWI testing and a larger holding cell, which will save ocers time on transporting inmates, Traylor said.

sta members, including patrol, investigators, dispatch and administration, Traylor said. To make the current 1,000-square-foot structure work, Traylor said the department has had to move around people—which has included putting some into a pair of construction trailers. “We have no space,” Traylor said. “We have almost half the city’s workforce. ... It’s kind of crowded.” Mayor Dan Davis called the new police station a “major investment” in the city’s future. “This new facility will allow us to modernize operations, expand capabilities and ultimately enhance the level of service our residents receive,” he said.

After decades of operating out of a space totaling around 1,000 square feet in size, Manvel Police Department is getting set to move into a new facility in July that ocials say will increase their capacity and room. The space will total more than 45,000 square feet and all told will cost around $24 million to build out, Police Chief Keith Traylor said. The project broke ground last spring. Traylor said the building was designed to account for the city’s estimated population growth over the next 25 years. Ocials expect it to be home to the police department for 50 years and give the city enough room to house 180 personnel. Currently, the police department has around 50

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The new station was part of a package of projects worth $35 million, which was approved in 2023 and included a new public works building and a city hall expansion, Davis said. Meanwhile, the old police building is being revamped to eventually house the city’s code enforcement and re marshal, Traylor said. While the new station was expected to be completed in early August, Traylor said the department could move into the facility in late July.

A safe room for someone needing to escape harm A modernized training area that is accessible to the public

A modernized dispatch center

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Government

BY DIEGO COLLAZO, RACHEL LELAND & JAMES T. NORMAN

Pearland to consider $6.1M PID for utilities Pearland City Council on June 23 heard com- ments on a proposed public improvement district, or PID, to install wastewater improvements. The overview If approved, the PID would cover around 80 acres on the southeast corner of Smith Ranch and Hughes Ranch roads, according to city documents. The goal of the PID would be to share the costs of extending wastewater services into the area, which all told could cost around $6.1 million, doc- uments show. Those include a lift station, gravity and force mains, and road improvements. What they said A few residents with property in the area voiced support for the PID, saying they have run into issues with selling their property because of a lack of wastewater infrastructure in the area.

Manvel votes against hotel proposal Manvel City Council unanimously rejected a developer’s request to build a Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the city

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during its June 16 meeting. What readers need to know

The proposal sought to rezone a 2.5-acre portion of a larger 6.3-acre tract to allow for the use of a hotel, which would have included 85 rooms, a bar, restaurant, fitness center and meeting space, according to city planning documents. Several residents voiced opposition to the hotel over concerns of its four-story height and proximity to homes. “As it is in Manvel is how it is in heaven. Well, in heaven, I really don’t think you have a four-story hotel looking into your yard,” resident Steven Russell said.

Others were concerned about cost and its effect on property values. “I believe the PID is the right way to go,” council member Clint Byrom said. “It sounds like there’s maybe some more information we can provide the property owners so they can be a little more comfortable with it.” What’s next? The next step for the PID is for City Council to vote on its approval, which could happen in July.

Kelsey-Seybold looks to build new Pearland clinic Pearland City Council on June 23 unanimously approved a rezoning request on a 35-acre piece of land, which could eventually contain a medical clinic from Kelsey-Seybold. The gist Cayer said at the city’s June 9 meeting the health care system aims to be within a 10-minute radius of every current and future patient. The impact

Proposed rezoning for Kelsey- Seybold development

The clinic will likely be between two and three stories and create around 150 jobs, Cayer said. The development could lead the provider to expand in ways similar to its Bay Area campus.

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Education

BY JAMES T. NORMAN & HALEY VELASCO

Alvin and Pearland ISDs each approved their respective budgets for fiscal year 2025-26 in June, with neither expecting a shortfall in their general fund. AISD’s general fund will have $391.4 million in both revenue and expenses, which is a nearly $25 million increase compared to FY 2024-25, according to budget documents. In PISD, officials are expecting to have almost $284.9 million in revenue against nearly $280 million in expenses in the total budget, district documents show. More specifically, in PISD’s general fund, which has about $224 million in expenses, the district anticipates a surplus of around $6 million—about half of which will be put into its capital renewal plan for facility maintenance and upgrades, Superintendent Larry Berger said at the meeting. The remaining $3.3 million will go into the district’s fund balance, documents show. Alvin, Pearland ISDs OK budgets

General fund expense breakdown

Alvin ISD

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General administration: $7.7M

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Security, monitoring and data processing: $13.8M

3% $2.2M $5.8M more in facilities

Other: $19.2M

maintenance and operation

Facilities, maintenance and operations: $37.3M Instructional and school leadership: $27.2M

cost of living adjustment for employees more in TIRZ expenses*

Student support services: $42.8M

Instruction: $243.4M

Pearland ISD

Key expenses

$1.37M in additional personnel 3% savings on salaries $8.4M increase in staff pay, teacher raises $706K in additional substitute pay, stipends and adjustments

Other: $2.5M

General administration: $6.2M

Security, monitoring and data processing: $9.2M Instructional and school leadership: $15.5M

Student support services: $27.6M

Facilities, maintenance and operations: $29.8M

Instruction: $133.2M

NOTE: TIRZ IS A TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE USED TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC AREAS

SOURCES: ALVIN AND PEARLAND ISDS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Zooming out

General fund revenues FY 2025-26 Local State Federal

experience. Special education funding, student safety, teacher preparation and benefits were included in the bill as well, Community Impact previously reported. Another notable bill, Senate Bill 4, would increase the homestead exemption across the state from $100,000 to $140,000 for a school dis- trict’s portion of a property tax bill, pending voter approval in November, according to the bill’s text.

In its 89th legislative session, the state of Texas passed a few bills affecting school district budgets this year. Chief among them was House Bill 2, which injected $8.5 billion into public schools. That money will go toward increasing the basic student allotment—which is the amount of money a dis- trict gets for each student—from $6,160 to $6,215, according to the bill. Teachers were also given a raise based on their

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What’s next?

Tax rate by year

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$100 valuation of a home, which is lower than last year’s rate of $1.135. However, for the average home, which has a taxable value of $324,668—up from $307,746 last year—officials expect annual taxes to go up by $129. AISD could have a tax rate of $1.221, resulting in a decrease of $9.71 in the average home’s tax bill compared to last year, district officials said June 10.

Neither district adopted its tax rate in June, as officials are still waiting on certified tax rates from the state, which they will receive in July, officials said. Following that, PISD expects to adopt its tax rate in August, while AISD expects to do so in September, documents from each respective district show. While nothing is set, PISD is anticipating its tax rate to come in at a total of $1.1157 per

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*PROJECTED NOTE: ALVIN ISD’S TAX RATE IS NOT SET AND COULD END UP AT $1.15 PER $100 VALUATION. SOURCES: ALVIN AND PEARLAND ISDS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY HALEY VELASCO

Report: AISD 8th fastest-growing district in Houston Over the past five years, Alvin ISD has added over 3,000 students, which is an increase of over 11%, according a June 10 presentation from Population and Survey Analysts, or PASA. Alvin ISD's single-family developments Developments labeled include ongoing projects. Five projects are planned but not shown.

FISD to replace student devices

After two years of postponements, Friend- swood ISD will implement a plan to replace student learning devices. The gist The plan was approved on June 9. Accord- ing to district documents, it includes: • $560,000 purchase for new devices for sixth and ninth graders, Windsong Elemen- tary and protective cases for select devices • Annual device refresh for incoming sixth and ninth grade students • Device refreshes for grades two through five using devices from outgoing students after first three years of program Incoming sixth and ninth graders will get devices that will remain with them during their time at their respective campus.

This has earned the district a spot in the top 10 fastest-growing districts in the Greater Houston area, with AISD coming in at No. 8. The overview Enrollment is expected to grow by nearly 23%, or by nearly 7,000 students, by the 2034-35 school year, according to PASA data. In terms of housing developments, 17 sin- gle-family developments are in construction or being planned, which will bring over 20,000 new single-unit occupancies, PASA data shows. Based on projected housing and enrollment, PASA documents note the district’s growth could create the need for five new schools over the next decade, including four elementary schools and one junior high school, officials said.

1 Meridiana 2 Massey Oaks 3 Caldwell 4 Creekhaven 5 Valencia 6 Canterra Creek

7 Sierra Vista 8 Kendall Lakes 9 Ellwood 10 Pomona 11 Manvel Palms 12 Del Bello Lakes

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Alvin ISD property insurance costs to decrease Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved nearly $5.9 million for property insurance for fiscal year 2025-26 at its June 10 meeting. What you need to know

Notable changes compared to FY 2024-25 $223.5K property insurance decrease $278M total insured value increase

the district used in FY 2024-25. The property insurance rate is down from $0.32 to $0.27 per $100 valuation of the district’s total insured values, or TIV, documents show. This represents a 16% decrease. The TIV is the total amount of insurance cover- age needed to replace or repair all district-owned properties and resources.

16% , or $0.05 , rate decrease in TIV per $100 valuation

$150K decrease for storm deductible

The district will use international insurance firm Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance to cover windstorm, equipment breakdown and active shooter cover- age for FY 2025-26. Gallagher was the same firm

$150K decrease for wind and hail deductible

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Development

BY RACHEL LELAND

Pearland modifies Clear Creek Trail project Pearland city planners have updated the city’s Clear Creek Trail project to build a trail network along the watershed with three new trailheads and a pedestrian bridge. The overview Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its June 9 meeting to approve design revisions to the Clear Creek Trail project. The Houston-based Gauge Engineering is car- rying out the project, which will now have three new trailheads and a bridge. These additions will increase the project’s cost by $240,000 to a total of $963,000, documents show. The design phase is expected to be completed by May 2026. How we got here Pearland City Council initially awarded the Clear Creek Trail Project to Gauge Engineering in 2020,

Friendswood OKs $1.2M repair contract Friendswood City Council voted unani- mously at its June 2 meeting to award a con- tract not exceeding $1.2 million for repairs to sewer mains and manholes throughout the city, according to agenda documents. What you need to know The contract will go to Pasadena-based PM Construction & Rehab, documents show. It will include “multiple projects … which will be undertaken on a work-order basis,” documents state. The contract was authorized through the HGACBuy cooperative purchasing program and will repair the sewer mains and man- holes, primarily using trenchless technology to minimize disruption. A timeline on when the work will begin was not available as of press time.

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intending to design and construct it concurrently with the Harris County Flood Control District’s Clear Creek Federal Project, according to agenda documents from the city. However, HCFCD’s completion of the Clear Creek widening project was impacted by several external challenges, leading city officials to modify the trail’s design so it could be constructed independently of the federal project.

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Transportation

BY RACHEL LELAND & JAMES T. NORMAN

3 road projects in Pearland totaling $18M to begin in September, October

Pearland gives update on $130M in street projects Pearland city planners discussed capital improvement projects totaling hundreds of millions for the fiscal years 2026-2030 at a June 23 meeting. Among those projects included more than $130 million for street and sidewalk projects. What readers need to know M C H A R D R D . 35 518 MYKAWA RD.

Hwy. 288 tolls lower for drivers with tag Toll rates along Hwy. 288 in Brazoria County dropped for those with tags starting July 1, officials with the Harris County Toll Road Authority announced June 25. The full story The rates lowered for both north and southbound lanes for the Croix Mainline and the McHard Mainline, officials said.

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Several road projects throughout the city of Pearland are anticipated to start after the summer. A couple of road projects are expected to begin in September while one will start in October, officials with the city confirmed on June 19. The overview One such project is the reconstruction of concrete streets in the Sherwood subdivision, which will begin in September, Pearland Director of Communications Josh Lee said. The subdivision was originally developed in the 1960s and currently has a majority of its roads rated as being in poor condition, according to city documents. Major cracking and signs of failure beneath the roads are also evident. The project is estimated to cost nearly $7.9 mil- lion and could be done in 2027, documents show.

Also of note Another project starting in the coming months will see improvements at nine different intersec- tions along Shadow Creek Parkway and Broadway Street, according to city documents. The work will include new traffic signals, new and modified turn lanes, and updates to driveways, among other improvements. Lee said the city anticipates work to begin in October this year and could wrap up at the end of 2026. The project’s total cost is just over $9 million. Something to know The smallest project on the docket is a $1.8 million upgrade of the intersection at Pearland Parkway and Broadway Street. Work is expected to begin in September and wrap up in February, documents show.

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Some of the major projects discussed included: • Mykawa Road widening: The project will run from Beltway 8 to FM 518. It will cost about $33 million and be completed in 2029. • Hughes Road expansion: The expansion will run from Pearland Parkway to the city limits and is expected to be completed in 2028. The cost will run $12.2 million. • Bailey Road expansions: The project will run from Veterans Drive to South Main Street. It is expected to be completed in 2026 and cost around $18 million.

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What else? Other projects discussed included improve- ments and upgrades to parks throughout town, drainage improvements, new public facilities, and water and wastewater updates, according to the June 23 presentation.

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Events

BY DIEGO COLLAZO

July

Texas Reptiles Children can learn about reptiles at the Manvel Public Library. Throughout the two sessions, those in attendance will have the opportunity to hold some of the reptiles as well. • July 15, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (two sessions) • Free (admission) • 20514 Highway 6, Manvel • Facebook: Manvel Public Library Trivia Night at The Taproom Answer trivia questions and win prizes every Wednesday at Rob Ray’s Taproom. Teams of up to six people can participate. • July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) Dive-In Movies Guests can swim and watch for $1 at Stevenson Park Pool as part of the dive-in movie series. Movies include “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” • July 18, 25, Aug 1, 7 p.m. • $1 (admission) • 900 Cedarwood Ave., Friendswood • https://tinyurl.com/friendswoodmovies Summer Splash Bash Pearland Town Center is hosting a Summer Splash Bash with water activities, crafts, a DJ and an appearance from Disney character Stitch. • July 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • https://tinyurl.com/pearlandsummer • 2503 Covey Lane, Pearland • Facebook: Rob Ray’s Taproom Beginner Crochet Workshop Mermaid in Stitches, in partnership with The Crafty Pear Boutique-Pearland, is offering a workshop to teach customers the basics of crochet. • July 23, 6-8 p.m.

• Aug 5, 1-2:30 p.m. • $38-$115 (prices vary by product) • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • https://tinyurl.com/pearlandpeach

The Peach Truck Tour The Peach Truck delivers fresh peaches to local pickup spots around the country each summer. This year’s products include peach boxes of different quantities, pecans, shirts and a cookbook.

• $50 (per ticket) • 2206 E. Broadway St., Ste. D, Pearland • Facebook: Mermaid in Stitches

from local artisans, craft beer and food, among other attractions.

• July 26, 3-8 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 1231 Broadway St., Pearland • Facebook: Saloon Door West

Movies On The Lawn Baybrook Mall will be showing free movies on The Lawn, which is located at the mall. Movies include “Wonka” and “Wicked,” among others. • July 24, Aug 7, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood • www.pearland.com/events Summer Sunset Market Hosted by Craft Garden Artisans Market and Saloon Door West, this event will offer booths and goods

Single Mom’s Closet This event, hosted by Women Leading Success, is for single mothers in need of clothes, toys and household items. Participants can help sort items. • July 27, noon-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland • Facebook: Women Leading Success Pearland

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State

BY HANNAH NORTON

Gov. Abbott signs 1,000+ new laws, calls July special session Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session ended June 2. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills into law, set 140 to become law without his signature and vetoed 26 bills. All seven of the governor’s top legislative priorities passed, although he said June 23 that “there is more we can do” and called lawmakers back to Austin for a 30- day special session that will begin July 21. 1 Cellphones banned in public schools When Texas’ K-12 students return to campus this fall, they will be prohibited from using cellphones and other personal communication devices throughout the school day. School districts could:

• Purchase pouches to store devices during the school day • Ask students to keep devices in their lockers or backpacks Texas’ 2026-27 budget includes $20M in grants to help districts implement the law. SOURCE: TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY COMMUNITY IMPACT

Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law on June 20, giving school districts 90 days to adopt new electronic device policies, including disciplinary measures for students who violate the ban.

During the special session, he asked lawmakers to reconsider a few bills he vetoed, including a proposed ban on consumable THC products and two criminal justice bills. Under the Texas Constitution, lawmakers can only pass legislation on topics selected by the governor during a special session.

2 Schools to see $8.5B funding boost Texas’ nearly 9,000 public schools will see an $8.5 billion funding boost over the next two years after Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law June 4. HB 2 seeks to rework the state’s school nance system by creating new funding allotments to raise educator salaries and help districts cover xed costs. The funding increase comes as some school Texas districts across Community Impact ’s coverage areas grapple with growing budget shortfalls, leading some districts to consider closing campuses, cutting sta and slashing elective courses.

3 Voters asked to approve additional property tax relief Texas voters will have the nal say Nov. 4 on three proposed constitutional amendments aimed at increasing property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses. Senate Bill 4 would raise the statewide tax exemption for all homeowners from $100,000 to $140,000, while Senate Bill 23 would give homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption. House Bill 9 would exempt up to $125,000 of businesses’ inventory from taxation, up from $2,500 today. Texas’ tax system The state of Texas does not charge property taxes. Homeowners are taxed by over 3,700 local governments, including:

4 Laws seek to strengthen grid, wa- ter infrastructure Senate Bill 6 tightens regulations on large electric consumers, such as data centers, with the goal of encouraging them to rely fully on backup power during emergencies. House Joint Resolution 7 , if approved by voters, will send $1 billion annually in sales and use tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund, a state account created in 2023 to help nance water projects.

“These laws will repair aging infrastructure, expand new water sources, and help ensure that our communities, families, and businesses have the resources they need to thrive for decades to come.” REP. GREG BONNEN, RFRIENDSWOOD

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Senate Joint Resolution 5 , which will appear on the ballot in November, proposes amending the Texas Constitution to require judges to deny bail for certain felony oenses, keeping more defendants in jail as they await trial.

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6 Texas teachers now have more disciplinary authority After nearly half of Texas public school teachers cited discipline issues as a top workplace challenge in recent years, House Bill 6 gives educators more discretion to remove from the classroom students who are repeatedly disruptive or threaten the safety of others. The law took eect immediately after Abbott signed it on June 20.

“Texas must enact a regulatory framework that protects public safety, aligns with federal law, has a fully funded enforcement structure and can take eect without delay.” GOV. GREG ABBOTT

7 Abbott vetoes proposed ban on THC sales Hemp retailers across Texas can remain open for now after Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 , a proposed ban on consumable THC products, on June 22. Citing “undeniable” legal issues with the bill, Abbott said tighter regulations on the hemp industry were needed in lieu of an outright ban.

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Real estate

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

Home Edition

2025

Readers, welcome to the annual CI Home Edition! In this year’s guide, reporters dig into housing affordability throughout Friendswood, Manvel and Pearland. Meanwhile, several housing developments in the area are continuing to build out, with hundreds—and in same cases, thousands—of homes set to come available in the coming months and years. The real estate market in May slowed down compared to the same month last year. Data shows the median number of days a home sat on the market also went up. Thank you for reading this year’s guide.

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Midline to bring nearly 3K homes to Baybrook area

Around 2,800 homes are set to be developed on more than 1,000 acres near Baybrook Mall, and officials expect it could see its first sales in 2026. What you need to know The development, titled Midline, will be a residential project containing multiple parks and more than a dozen miles of trails, said Matthew McCafferty, senior vice president of operations for Brookfield Residential, which is building out the project in partnership with CDC Houston. Officials, such as Brian Freedman, executive director for the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, said the project is unique due to it sitting in the middle of an area already heavily developed. “It’s not every day you have 1,000 acres where you can walk to a mall or a Perry’s Steakhouse,” McCafferty said. “It takes a massive amount of suburban before you have that kind of retail.”

The impact Some residents have asked about how traffic will be dealt with. Officials believe the plans to extend various roadways in the area, such as Beamer Road, will help alleviate that. The cost of the homes is expected to range from $400,000 to $700,000, McCafferty said. Local Realtor Deborah Bly said there is a need for housing in the area, particularly housing at a price that allows newer families to move into the area, which she said is typically in the $300,000s. “I think there’s still value in the 400s. I defi- nitely see value there,” Bly said. “If they could get in the 300s, I think they’re going to address more

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The project has since begun construction with utilities, officials with Brookfield confirmed, with first homes possibly going up for sale in the spring.

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