Klein ISD Confirms $29M Klein Collins High School Construction Start for 2027

Klein Independent School District officials confirmed via email on Oct. 22 that construction on a $29 million project at Klein Collins High School will begin in 2027. The scope of work includes renovations to the school auditorium and improvements to traffic flow around the campus. A corresponding filing for the project was listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Oct. 9.

In Cypress, NBA player Jimmy Butler is preparing to open the first Texas location of his coffee company, BIGFACE. Officials confirmed that the cafe will open its doors in November. The location will serve as the initial outpost for Butler's brand in the state.

Montgomery County commissioners voted 5-0 at Commissioners Court on Oct. 22 to approve additional law enforcement resources for The Woodlands Township's mounted patrol services. This action follows a September vote by the township to accept the sheriff's office proposal for the mounted unit. The new approval secures the staffing necessary to maintain the program.

QuikTrip has submitted plans for a new convenience store at the intersection of FM 1960 and Mills Road. The filing appears in the records of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The development is part of the chain's expansion in the area.

Montgomery County Precinct 4 opened a new park for community use on Oct. 29. The opening was announced in a news release dated Oct. 13. The facility is now accessible to the public.

Sound Revolution, a local record store, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in October. Co-owner Sunne Walton stated that the shop's longevity is remarkable. She noted that younger customers have shown increased interest in owning physical media such as CDs. Walton operates the business with her husband, Scott Waldrum.

The first week of early voting in Montgomery County resulted in 104,054 cast ballots, according to the county elections department. Early voting concludes on Oct. 30. This turnout represents 21 percent of the county's 487,232 registered voters for the November 2026 election, based on data from the Texas Secretary of State's website. George Bush Intercontinental Airport also welcomed travelers to its redeveloped Terminal B North Concourse on Oct. 22, following an official unveiling on Oct. 21. The new terminal features a United Club described as being the size of a football field.