City staff update: City Center renovation nearing furniture move-in; National Night Out set for Oct. 7

White House, Texas — City staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 16 that renovation work at City Center is nearing final interior stages and that furniture deliveries and move-in are expected within one to two weeks.

A staff member said the flooring and slab issues at City Center have been resolved and that the city anticipates a grand opening in early November, with the date to be finalized and shared as details are firmed up. "We are planning to do a grand opening in early November," the staff member said.

Commissioners were also told the White House Police Department will hold National Night Out on Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event was described as family-focused, with hot dogs and community outreach to give residents a chance to meet officers.

The commission meeting opened with staff introductions: the presenter said they have transitioned to a new role as economic development director and introduced Jake Hooter as the new development director (he began the prior Wednesday) and Lydia Lopez as the permanent meeting technician who will take minutes and help run meetings. The staff member said residents will see the new development director presenting future items and that Lopez "will be the one to take the minutes and, run help run the meetings."

Administrative reports later in the meeting noted homebuilding activity is continuing in other subdivisions, with a local builder (Conway) preparing a new phase and infrastructure work beginning for upcoming phases.

No formal actions were taken on these informational updates during the meeting.