There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. KimoKawaii Anime Convention The fifth annual KimoKawaii Anime Convention will be at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. There will be a wide range…
Three Lone Star College System seats are slated to go before voters in November after the college system’s trustees called the election during the June 4 board meeting. The gist LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4 meeting documents for the…
Restrooms have begun to reopen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport as part of a $30 million project, according to a news release from Houston Airports. The openings are a part of the multiyear initiative—which sparked from a challenge by Houston Mayor John Whitmire in 2024—to modernize the approximately 20-year-old restroom…
From hybrid pizza and Tex-Mex to bakeries and wings, check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week Latin-owned Eden Coffee & Tea to open in Jersey Village area With plans to open by the end of June, Eden Coffee & Tea officials said their…
The YMCA of Greater Houston has unveiled its scheduled summer programs to promote active lifestyles among children and teens, and provide access to water safety education, according to a news release. Here’s a look at some of the offerings: The specifics Throughout the summer, the organization’s programming will include: Camp Cullen: The outdoor camp experience…
Texans are on track to use more electricity this summer than ever before, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced during a board meeting this week. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the power grid for the majority of Texas, is forecasting high temperatures and moderate rainfall this summer. Coupled with the proliferation…
At its June 2 special board meeting, the Conroe ISD board finalized the hiring of five new principals to serve the district for the 2026-27 school year. Meeting highlights 1. Gordon Reed Elementary School Amy Barber originally served at Geisienge Elementary in multiple roles, including classroom teacher, coach and assistant principal. 2. Giesinger Elementary School…
Operator Heather Martin confirmed the locally owned coffeehouse will open a second location on Honea Egypt Road in mid- to late July. The sister spot will be drive-thru only and offer items from its classic cafe menu as well as globally influenced coffees. The original Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea location is on 9511 FM 1488.
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend, June 5-7? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. 1. Screen on the Green Get ready for the FIFA World Cup with a free screening of “Bend It Like Beckham” at Discovery Green, where…
Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1. During a nearly 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to stretch their budgets amid high inflationary costs as teachers explained their…