Emily Lincke

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Former Cypress Christian School student William Swan said he spent several years in the foster care system growing up because his biological family was “very dangerous.” He was separated from his brother for over a year before their case worker ultimately helped get them adopted into the same family. “It was very hard for me because I didn’t get to reach out to my brother sometimes, and we lost contact for a little while,” he said.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

Humble City Council named a new chief of police during a May 8 council meeting. What’s happening? Dan Zientek—who previously served as the Humble Police Department’s assistant chief—was promoted to the chief position after a unanimous vote from City Council with council member Andy Curry absent. Zientek will replace retiring Chief Ken Theis, who has led the department since October 2020, beginning June 3.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

Of the 28 school districts across the Greater Houston area, 17 saw an increase in the number of economically disadvantaged students compared to five years ago, according to Texas Education Agency data released April 21. The overviewCommunity Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were considered economically disadvantaged at public school districts for the 2024-25 school year.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

On March 8, the Smoothie King location in Valley Ranch Town Center marked the five-year anniversary since it opened in New Caney, according to a May 6 email from a company representative. The location originally opened in 2020 and is owned by Dave McMahon and Bill Roberton. Smoothie King serves fruit and protein smoothies in a variety of flavors as well as blended coffee drinks, fruit bowls and juice energy refreshers, according to the company’s website. The business has locations across the globe.

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Emily Lincke

A New Caney ISD campus administrator has been selected to lead New Caney High School in the 2025-26 school year, which begins Aug. 6. In a nutshellNCHS Dean of Instruction Amber Beard will serve as principal after the district’s board of trustees approved her promotion during an April 21 meeting. Beard will be replacing Jonathan Powell as principal, according to NCHS’ website.