Some communities in Flash Flood Alley, which stretches through Central Texas and includes the Colorado and Guadalupe River basins, would be required to install flood warning sirens under a bill advanced by state House lawmakers Aug. 26. What you need to know Under Senate Bill 3: The Texas Water Development Board would identify areas impacted…
Kelsey-Seybold has filed plans for work at a new site in Conroe, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The details Construction began in August and is set to wrap up in November, according to the filing. The project has an estimated cost of $24 million. No further details are…
After Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 on June 20, which requires school districts to prohibit students from using devices such as cellphones and smartwatches on campus during the school day, districts are adopting or amending their policies. What you need to know Conroe ISD expanded its policy to address cellphones and other electronic…
There are several events taking place in Conroe and Montgomery this weekend. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. Camping By The Fire Paint Party Tropical Expressions Paint Parties is hosting this event that will see attendees paint a campfire scene. All supplies will be provided. ‘Fiddler…
During its Aug. 26 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved calling for a public hearing set for Sept. 9 on a request from H-E-B for a special use permit tied to the grocery chain’s planned store in the city. The permit seeks approval for a drive-thru lane for a restaurant that will be part of the…
Montgomery County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement Aug. 26 with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to provide professional health care services to adults in custody at the Montgomery County Jail. In a nutshell The five-year contract will take effect Nov. 1 and is valued at $8.1 million in the first year, increasing annually to…
Texas House lawmakers voted Aug. 25 to tighten limits on local property tax growth, advancing a bill that would require cities and counties to seek voter approval before raising tax rates by more than 1%. Cities and counties can currently increase taxes by up to 3.5% annually before going to local voters. “I believe that…
The Houston-Galveston Area Council announced the return of a campaign focused on reducing air pollution levels by offering free use of certain mass transit routes on Fridays in September. What you need to know As part of Ozone Action Month, multiple transit agencies across the Houston region will allow riders to use mass transit routes…
Lone Star College-Montgomery marked its 30th anniversary with a convocation event welcoming faculty, staff and students for the start of the fall semester, according to an Aug. 25 news release. The details Opened in 1995, the Montgomery campus has grown, with more than 18,000 students enrolled in fall 2024, per the release. The anniversary celebration…
Starting in late November, Houston travelers flying on Frontier Airlines will have new routes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, said in an Aug. 26 news release that the company is thrilled to add new routes from Houston as part of its aim to expand low-fare carrier…