Daily update: Feb. 1

Clear Lake's bracing for a blow to NASA today when President Obama presents his budget proposal.Read more from the Bay Area Citizen.
Today schools around the state learn where they'll come out in UIL's realignment. With a new high school opening in the fall, Clear Creek ISD's sports fans are watching closely. Join chron.com's Sam Kahn and Jenny Dial at noon for an online chat. You can also get a preview podcast now.
Compromise may be near in the battle over development of a town center in Clear Lake Shores. Read more from the Galveston County Daily News.
Today's the deadline to register to vote for the March 2 primaries. Find out how to register.
Today's the last day to pay your county property taxes without penalty. Learn more from Harris County or Galveston County.
Tax-Aide representatives will provide free help with income-tax preparation starting today at the Webster Recreation Center. Read more from Ultimate Clear Lake.
BuzzBlogger Laura Elder reports that Opus Bistro has replaced Portofino Ristorante Italiano in Clear Lake Shores. Read more from the Galveston County Daily News.
What's next for League City now that it has surpassed Galveston as Galveston County's largest city? Find out from the Galveston County Daily News.
SciGuy blogger Eric Berger is following the debate over the Ike Dike. Read more from chron.com.
Twelve weeks of Scottish country dance classes begin today at League City's Classical Arts Dance Studio. Read more from Ultimate Clear Lake.
Learn about portraits as part of an Antiques Round Table at League City's Helen Hall Library. Read more from Ultimate Clear Lake.