The city of Conroe welcomed its new chief financial officer April 1, Ariel Khan Gibbs, who brings a decade of experience in governmental accounting, finance and auditing. With a background that includes a master’s in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Gibbs steps into the role as the city continues to…
Veteran- and woman-owned business Patriot Paws Mobile Imaging is now serving Montgomery County and parts of Harris County, officials said. The details Owned by Katie and Jason Blanco, who are members of the VFW and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the business opened in May and launched as a mobile business to local veterinarians in…
The Links at West Fork celebrated its newly renovated golf course with a grand opening on Labor Day weekend, managing director Shawn DeFoy confirmed. The details The public golf course, which DeFoy said is now under new ownership and management, features newly renovated greens, an updated clubhouse, driving range, putting and chipping areas and a…
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough declared a local state of disaster and issued a countywide burn ban effective Oct. 14, citing rapidly worsening drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, he announced in an Oct. 13 Facebook post. What you need to know The order, made in consultation with the County Fire Marshal and…
Your body changes over time, and staying ahead of those changes starts with regular check-ins with an obstetrician or gynecologist. “Regular OB-GYN visits are essential to a woman’s health,” UTMB OB-GYN Dr. Kimberlyn Robinson said. “Preventive care is our priority because it’s the most effective way to stay healthy and address potential issues early.” At…
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…
The Willis ISD board of trustees has begun the process of naming the new Elementary School No. 7 and is asking the public for name suggestions, the district announced in an Oct. 9 news release. In a nutshell Elementary No. 7 is part of the district’s $143 million 2022 bond and is set to open…
Established in 1890 as Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Abilene, First Financial Bank has grown to encompass 79 locations across Texas, providing a blend of big-bank resources with the personalized service of a community bank. First Financial has remained committed to fostering strong relationships with its clients, no matter how big or small the…
Magnolia ISD has grown rapidly in recent years, and district leaders say the November 4 bond election is intended to help the district keep pace with enrollment. Three elementary schools are projected to near capacity by next year. Magnolia West High School will exceed capacity in two years, and within three more years more than…
Home affordability in the Houston region has a more balanced position in the September housing affordability report from the Houston Association of Realtors. At a glance Single-family homes priced from $250,000 to $499,999, which accounted for more than 55% of all September sales, experienced a 1.3% decline compared to the same time last year, according…