Texas’ power grid is unlikely to have issues this December, according to an Oct. 3 report by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the electric grid for 90% of the state. What you need to know It is unlikely that ERCOT will implement rotating power outages or ask Texans to conserve electricity in…
Over one year after Hurricane Beryl, 1 in 8 Houston-area residents reported their lives were still “very” or “somewhat” disrupted by Beryl, according to an Oct. 2 report from the Houston Population Research Center at the Kinder Institute. According to the report, Beryl caused an estimated $2.5 billion to $4.5 billion in property damage. Looking…
There are several updates to transportation projects taking place around the Conroe area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. Ongoing projects I-45 direct connector Project: A direct connector is being constructed to connect northbound I-45 with eastbound Hwy. 242 between Shenandoah Park Drive to Hwy. 242. Update: This project is 8% completed,…
September home sales saw a decrease year over year in the Conroe and Montgomery area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Sawyer Realty Group. What you need to know Home sales decreased in five of the eight ZIP codes in the Conroe and Montgomery area, with total home sales decreasing…
Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon resigned from his position Oct. 2 to run for state Senate District 4 in 2026. The state Senate seat was held by Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who resigned Oct. 2 to be Texas Tech University System’s next chancellor and chief executive officer. Senate District 4 represents all of Chambers County,…
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. Cumbia Night Enjoy a night of cumbia music at Axel Rad with an event featuring lineups of live bands and DJs every second Friday of the month.…
Check out several new restaurants that have recently opened across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Aki Sushi and Asian Fusion At the restaurant, customers can choose from a variety of sushi, including popular items such as spicy tuna rolls, shaggy dog rolls and California rolls. Additionally, Aki Sushi and Asian Fusion…
Odyssey, a New York-based tech company, has been selected to manage Texas’ $1 billion education savings account program, the state comptroller’s office announced Oct. 6. At a glance Odyssey will work with the comptroller to launch the program, deemed “Texas Education Freedom Accounts,” ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Families can begin applying for the…
There are several events taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area between Oct. 10-12. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival invites attendees out to enjoy a range of offerings, including live music, festival food, shopping and…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with another event. There are several events taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area between Oct. 10-12. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival invites attendees out to enjoy a…