House lawmakers approved six bills Aug. 21, all of which were drafted in response to the July 4-5 floods that killed at least 137 people in Central and West Texas. Lawmakers said the bills were designed to mitigate the damage of future floods by requiring youth summer camps to implement approved disaster plans, establishing licensing…
The number of leased listings for single-family homes and rentals available in the Greater Houston area both increased compared to last year in July, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ July 2025 Market Update released Aug. 20. The details Leased listings rose 6.5% compared to July 2024, with a total of 4,645 single-family rentals…
Willis ISD has approved its fiscal year 2025-26 balanced budget, including a tax rate of $1.0349 per $100 valuation, which is the same as the previous fiscal year. The gist WISD Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej previously presented the balanced budget at the July 9 workshop meeting following the impact of House Bill 2, as…
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…
July 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…
There are several events happening in the Conroe and Montgomery area, including a charity run and wellness expo. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ The Players Theatre Company is presenting “Fiddler on the Roof,” a play about Tevye, a poor milkman and his five daughters. Aug. 29,…
Lone Star College System is moving forward with plans to offer a new bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with help from a $200,000 grant from Houston Endowment, according to an Aug. 13 news release. The details The grant will help fund consulting services and curriculum development for the degree program, as stated in the…
The Greater Houston area housing market is entering a “more balanced and sustainable” period as of July according to a report from the Houston Association of Realtors. What you need to know Despite a slight decrease in regional housing affordability in the second quarter of 2025, the Greater Houston area housing area market saw a…
After 7 hours of debate Aug. 20, the Texas House signed off on a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The vote came two days after approximately two dozen House Democrats ended a two-week walkout in protest of the redistricting effort. What you need to know Rep. Todd Hunter, a Corpus Christi Republican who…
After 7 hours of debate Aug. 20, the Texas House signed off on a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The party-line vote came two days after approximately two dozen House Democrats ended a two-week walkout in protest of the redistricting effort. What you need to know Rep. Todd Hunter, a Corpus Christi Republican…