The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County‘s annual point-in-time survey shows homelessness in the Houston area remains steady, but there has been a jump in chronic homelessness compared to last year. Latest update From Jan. 28-30, survey volunteers went around the Houston region—including Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties—asking unhoused individuals where they slept…
When Texas students returned to school in August, some substantial changes awaited them. Students are no longer allowed to use cellphones, smartwatches and other personal communication devices throughout the school day, including during lunch and passing periods. They may see the Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms, and more parental consent is required before students can…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Homeschool Day at The Learning Zoo Meet an 11-foot-long python and learn about the snake’s ecosystem, how they catch their food and how they…
The Montgomery County Historical Commission dedicated a county historical marker to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Sept. 7, MCHC Chair Larry Foerster confirmed. The church, established in September 1865, is one of the earliest African American churches in Montgomery County formed after the Civil War, Foerster said. During the dedication ceremony, Montgomery City Council…
During its Sept. 9 meeting, the Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved voting locations for the Nov. 4 election. What this means Registered voters in Montgomery County can use any of the 57 polling locations to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4, according to the agenda item. Those…
Most Texas public schools are required to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms under a new state law that took effect Sept. 1. What you need to know State lawmakers approved Senate Bill 10 in May. The legislation requires that donated posters listing the Ten Commandments be displayed “in a conspicuous place”…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Here are the latest updates on 10 transportation projects happening in the Conroe area. This list is not comprehensive. Hwy. 75 reconstruction Project: Between South Loop 336 North and Gladstell Street, Hwy. 75 is undergoing reconstruction that incudes planing and underseal base repair. Update: This project is 60% complete, according to an Aug. 5 media…
Residents and local community leaders gathered at Magnolia Fire Station No. 181 on Sept. 3 to dedicate the first Safe Haven Baby Box in Magnolia, giving parents a safe and anonymous way to surrender their newborns without legal consequences. About the project Magnolia Fire Chief Terry Colburn said the project was made possible through community…
As Texas students head back to school, educators and families are adjusting to new laws passed during the 89th Legislative Session. They are also reviewing changes to the STAAR test that will be implemented in several years, following the passage of House Bill 8 by the Legislature on the final day of the second called…