For many Texans, electricity is an expense they are overpaying for without even knowing it. In fact, Base Power Company found that 7 out of 10 Texans are currently overpaying. That led them to launch Base Energy this year: a 36-month fixed-rate electricity plan for homeowners, renters and businesses across all deregulated areas of Texas.…
Being awarded funds does not mean a student is guaranteed to be able to use that money at a participating private school this fall.
With a balanced general fund budget forecasted for fiscal year 2026-27, Montgomery ISD’s draft budget includes a 3% pay raise for all employees. The gist During MISD trustees’ June 9 special meeting, MISD Chief Financial Officer Ben Davidson presented the district’s FY 2026-27 draft budget. The draft general fund budget features: $108.9 million in both…
From smash burgers to summer seafood specials, check out six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week Stella’s Fresh Brunch opens second location Menu items include an assortment of pancakes, such as buttermilk, lemon blueberry ricotta and cinnamon roll. Other options include Dubai chocolate croffles, mixed…
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Outrun Hunger On June 13, the Outrun Hunger event will be held at Grand Central Park in Conroe. This community-wide event will help fund programs…
The Texas Education Agency released results June 10 from this year’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams. High school students who took the year-end exams this spring made gains in all subjects, TEA data shows. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said students’ academic progress was due to “focused instruction and high expectations”…
In need of some weekend plans this June 12-14? Community Impact has you covered with this events guide featuring spots all over the Greater Houston region this weekend. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. ‘Finding Neverland’ Class Act Productions presents “Finding Neverland,” a musical based on the life of…
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities. The big picture The governor directed state regulators to ensure data center companies do…
The inaugural Piney Woods Film Festival will spotlight 64 feature films and documentaries by local and international filmmakers June 11-13 in its first showcase. Hosted at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the festival spans three days with each day presenting a full itinerary to attendees, according to a news release. Here’s what patrons can expect: The setup…