\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMissed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out the top trending stories from Community Impact’s coverage areas in Houston from Nov. 10-14.<\/p>\n
Hines acquires over 1.5K acres of land in League City<\/strong><\/p>\n Real estate firm Hines has acquired over 1,500 acres of undeveloped land on League City’s west side, according to an Oct. 27 news release from the firm.<\/p>\n The site will be developed into a master-planned community with:<\/p>\n Read the full story from Editor Haley Velasco.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Gov. Abbott launches reelection bid, vows to end school property taxes<\/strong><\/p>\n Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for a fourth gubernatorial term Nov. 9, laying out an ambitious six-pronged plan to make \u201cout-of-control property taxes finished in Texas.\u201d His goals include eliminating property taxes charged by public school districts, which make up the majority of an average homeowner\u2019s property tax bill.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,\u201d Abbott told supporters during a Nov. 9 campaign event at East River 9 golf course in Houston.<\/p>\n Read more from Reporter Hannah Norton.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Cy-Fair ISD to launch virtual learning programs starting fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Cy-Fair ISD will offer three virtual learning options to students in fourth and fifth grade and ninth through 12th grade for the 2026-27 academic year, according to a Nov. 6 presentation to the board of trustees.<\/p>\n Virtual Pathways Director Meredith Akers said the district developed the program after conducting a survey that indicated almost 40% of parents were interested in a flexible online learning opportunity.<\/p>\n Read more from Reporter Sarah Brager.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Cy-Fair ISD narrows 2025 deficit by more than $16 million, report finds<\/strong><\/p>\n Cy-Fair ISD concluded fiscal year 2024-25 with a smaller budget deficit than initially projected, according to a Nov. 6 financial accountability presentation to the board of trustees.<\/p>\n In June, CFISD officials projected the district\u2019s budget shortfall for FY 2024-25 at approximately $24 million, according to Community Impact\u2019s budget reporting from earlier this year.<\/p>\n However, a Nov. 6 presentation of the district\u2019s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report shows CFISD spent approximately $27.6 million more than it brought in last fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n