Had a full plate this past week? Catch up with six trending stories by Community Impact from the South Houston area, Sept. 21-25.<\/p>\n
1. Missouri City partners to build new roads in Sienna to improve connectivity<\/p>\n
Missouri City council members approved an agreement Sept. 21 with developer Toll-GTIS Property Owner LLC and Sienna Municipal Utility District No. 5 to address traffic circulation in the Sienna area.<\/p>\n
Through this partnership, officials seek to obtain a long-term solution to increase connectivity for residents in Sienna as housing development in the area continues, Public Works Director Mustafa Albassam said.<\/p>\n
Agenda documents<\/a> indicate that upcoming project efforts will widen Sienna Parkway and connect additional roads to FM 521.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what else you need to know with Reporter Pili Saravia.<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Target opening Texas Heritage Marketplace location in October<\/p>\n National retailer Target is on its way to Texas Heritage Marketplace this October, officials announced in a Sept. 2 news release.<\/p>\n Slated to be the largest food-forward location in the Greater Houston area, the building will encompass 148,000 square feet and create an estimated 200 jobs, per the release.<\/p>\n Read on with General Assignment Reporter Bradley Dountz.<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Bellaire Culture and Arts Board unveils two logo design concepts up for resident review<\/p>\n After refining its conceptual design based on initial commentary from residents, the Bellaire Culture and Arts Board<\/a> has requested a second round of community feedback for the development of Bellaire\u2019s new city logo.<\/p>\n Board members showcased the two newest design concepts Sept. 21 to City Council, which unanimously advanced the designs to a 30-day public comment period.<\/p>\n The goal of the multi-stage municipal logo project is to strengthen the city\u2019s public image and capture its longstanding residential character through a professionally designed logo, per the meeting presentation.<\/p>\n See more details by General Assignment Reporter Emily Lara.<\/a><\/p>\n 4. United Way of Greater Houston selects new CEO after former president announces retirement<\/p>\n In a Sept. 21 announcement, United Way of Greater Houston<\/a> officials revealed that CEO Amanda McMillian will retire as president and chief executive officer on May 1, 2027.<\/p>\n Angel Harris, the nonprofit organization\u2019s current vice president and chief advancement officer, will succeed her after being unanimously chosen by the board.<\/p>\n Harris is expected to assume the president and CEO role effective immediately. However, through a 9-month transition, McMillian will remain in her role as she prepares to move on, according to news release details.<\/p>\n McMillian\u2019s journey on United Way of Greater Houston\u2019s executive team began in 2020.<\/p>\n Read the full story by Editor Cassandra Jenkins.<\/a><\/p>\n 5. League City denies gas station along FM 646, South Egret Bay Boulevard<\/p>\n League City City Council denied a special use permit for a gas station to be placed at the intersection of FM 646 and South Egret Bay Boulevard at a Sept. 22 meeting.<\/p>\n The motion to approve the first reading failed in a 2-5 vote, with council members Tom Crews and Andy Mann being the only ones to vote in favor of the development.<\/p>\n Council members and city staff discussed at length possible alternatives for the proposed tract, noting that the applicant could move it to a different corner of the intersection to mitigate issues with neighboring residential areas.<\/p>\n