Gov. Greg Abbott appointed First Assistant District Attorney Mike Holley as the new Montgomery County district attorney on Oct. 29, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The details Holley will serve as Montgomery County’s DA until Brett Ligon’s current term expires on Dec. 31, 2026, according to the release. Ligon resigned as…
Guests are welcome to attend The Woodlands Photography Club’s 2025 Annual Contest Awards ceremony featuring an exhibition at the Mink Street Community Center, according to information from the club. About the program The Woodlands Photography Club is made up of professional and amateur photographers and offers meetings, workshops, competitions and exhibitions to educate and inspire…
Community Impact interviewed Ron Papsdorf, the chief transportation officer for the Houston-Galveston Area Council, about the current state of transportation in the Greater Houston area. H-GAC is a regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving problems in areas such as transportation. Papsdorf, who stepped into the role of chief transportation…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide! All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. SpookTacular-Halloween Kids can celebrate Halloween at The Woodlands Children’s Museum with a non-spooky event featuring child-friendly games and activities, live magic shows and a Monster Mash Boogie…
Gangnam BBQ and Sushi opened in Conroe on Aug. 15, manager Jay Kwon confirmed. The details The restaurant serves all-you-can-eat Korean-style barbecue with meats that can be grilled at the table, including chicken, brisket, fish and pork. Gangnam BBQ and Sushi also serves Japanese sushi alongside Korean side dishes and house-made dipping sauces, according to…
Texas homeowners could see larger property tax breaks on this year’s bills if voters approve State Propositions 11 and 13 on the Nov. 4 ballot. The proposals are among 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot, including measures aimed at funding water supply projects, tightening bail rules and creating a state dementia research institute. Early voting…
Montgomery County commissioners on Oct. 28 approved a plan to reassign courtroom and office space in the main courthouse and the James H. Keeshan Building to prepare for the addition of a new criminal district court set to begin operations Sept. 1, 2026. The impact The proposal—presented by Judges Vince Santini and Kristin Bays—creates space…
The Signorelli Company announced the grand opening for Wildflower Park, an outdoor destination inside the Magnolia Springs master-planned community, according to an Oct. 28 news release. What you need to know The park is meant to be a place for families to connect with nature and bring the community’s nature-inspired theme to life, according to…
TDECU—Houston’s largest credit union—and Smart Financial Credit Union—one of the city’s oldest—announced plans to merge, according to an Oct. 22 news release, combining their legacies under a shared mission to strengthen communities and expand member opportunities. Marking a milestone Pending regulatory approval and a member vote by Smart Financial, the merger is expected to be…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees has approved 11 new district policies that involve recent laws such as Senate Bill 12, which state lawmakers passed earlier this year. The slate of new education laws includes new legal requirements that aim to expand parental authority on students’ moral, religious, educational and medical decisions. The setup CISD…