Massive Sentence for Impregnating 11-Year-Old in Texas
Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, once on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list, was sentenced to 38 years for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. His capture followed a July 2024 border smuggling arrest.
PAM Health files for new $26M Cypress rehab hospital
PAM Health is a nationwide hospital system focused on providing rehabilitative services for a variety of chronic and complex medical issues. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Editor's note: The information in this article is from a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, and details are subject to...
Fort Bend County breaks ground on $2M juvenile vocational training center
Fort Bend County officials, including Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy, broke ground on the 6,700-square-foot center, which will offer instruction for approximately 60 kids ages 14-17 in six different skills. (Tomer Ronen/Community Impact) Fort Bend County officials broke ground Feb. 18 on a $2 million juvenile...
Montecito Buys Two HCA Medical Centers
HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – CBRE facilitated the sale of the HCA Surgery Center Portfolio, a portfolio totaling 65,054 SF in two ambulatory surgery centers and medical outpatient buildings. The medical properties, built in 2025, are both fully leased. The portfolio includes the HCA facility at 21814...
Fulshear will limit commercial truck traffic on local streets
The city of Fulshear is limiting through truck traffic on local streets. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact) The city of Fulshear will limit through commercial truck traffic on local streets following resident complaints. The big picture. At a Feb. 17 meeting, Fulshear City Council unanimously approved an ordinance...
Taco Palenque coming soon to Cypress area
The Mexican fast food chain Taco Palenque offers tacos, burritos, parrilladas, plates and more. (Courtesy Taco Palenque) Editor's note: The information in this article is from a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, and details are subject to change. Taco Palenque has announced plans to open a new...
Johnson Fitness & Wellness now selling exercise equipment in Katy
Johnson Fitness & Wellness has a wide variety of state-of-the-art equipment to choose from. (Courtesy Johnson Fitness & Wellness) Johnson Fitness & Wellness, a premier fitness equipment retailer, has opened its doors in Katy. What they offer. The showroom—which allows customers to see and test equipment—has an...
Scotty’s Bar & Grill owners aim to become ‘neighborhood hangout’ in Katy
Scotty's Bar & Grill makes all of their food from scratch and also has brunch on the weekends. (Courtesy Scotty's) Scotty’s Bar & Grill has opened its doors in Katy with the goal of becoming a “neighborhood hangout,” Owner Dina Muller said. On the menu. The menu...
Galveston ISD becomes latest local school district to reject daily prayer periods, Bible readings
Houston ISD and several other area districts have voted against adopting designated prayer sessions, which are optional for students and staff under Senate Bill 11, while Magnolia ISD has approved them. All Texas districts face a March 1 deadline to make a decision about whether or not to implement them.
Two Texas Men Sentenced To 80 Years In Trafficking Case
Two Texas men received a combined 80 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and distributing fentanyl to a minor. Jamal Howard and Renaldo Rojas pleaded guilty following a 2024 investigation in Arlington.

















