Government Reporter Nichaela joined Community Impact in June 2024 as a government reporter for the northern Greater Houston area. Before CI, she worked as the news editor and managing editor of Texas State’s student run newspaper, The University Star. When not at your local council meeting, Nichaela enjoys live music, exploring and spending time with…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
EveryBellies in Tomball is coming soon to Montgomery, owner Nicole Cole said. On the menu The new location’s menu will offer loaded potatoes, salads and shakes, she said. The menu in Tomball features a variety of loaded potatoes, such as buffalo chicken ranch, crawfish étouffée and chicken Alfredo.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for a fourth gubernatorial term Nov. 9, laying out an ambitious six-pronged plan to make “out-of-control property taxes finished in Texas.” His goals include eliminating property taxes charged by public school districts, which make up the majority of an average homeowner’s property tax bill. Some conservative groups and lawmakers…
More than 20 months after wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle in early 2024, burning over 1.2 million acres of land, state lawmakers questioned if Texas has the tools needed to tackle another major fire. “We’re coming into fire season, and we have this as a recurring nightmare every year,” Rep. Ken King, a Republican…
In October, home sales increased year over year in the Conroe and Montgomery area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Sawyer Realty Group. In a nutshell In six of the eight ZIP codes in the Conroe and Montgomery area, home sales increased, with total home sales increasing 9.8% year over…
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is crucial for millions of Americans to ensure their healthcare coverage meets their evolving needs. Each year, during the AEP from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, patients have the opportunity to review, upgrade or switch their health insurance plans to ensure their coverage meets their evolving healthcare needs. Missing…
When Village Dermatology opened in Katy a year ago, the goal was simple: make high-quality dermatology care more accessible to a growing community. With Katy’s rapid growth, the area needed a clinic offering same-day appointments and the full range of services patients had been traveling to Village Dermatology in Memorial for. “We wanted to bring…
Whole Earth Provision Co. has been more than a store for over 50 years; it has been a launching pad for curiosity, community and adventure. As the company prepares to celebrate its 55th anniversary on Dec. 14, the team is reflecting on a journey of discovery and connection. “We’ve always been a place to find…
UTMB Health has advanced cardiovascular health by establishing the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute on the Galveston Campus. “The Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute is the first fully integrated institute in UTMB’s history, uniting the health system and academic enterprise,” Institute Director Dr. Hani Jneid said. “By uniting cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery,…