The Texas Education Agency released public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years on Aug. 15, wrapping up a legal battle that began nearly two years prior. Texans can find the updated accountability ratings for K-12 districts and individual campuses at www.txschools.gov. Across the state, most school districts and campuses maintained or…
New data shows Conroe ISD earned a B rating, or a score of 85 out of 100, for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, according to the Texas Education Agency’s A-F ratings released Aug. 15 Texas schools are rated by the TEA on an A-F scale based on three criteria: student achievement, school progress…
Bruster’s Ice Cream is now open, franchisee Edmund Martinez said. The details Bruster’s offers fresh ice cream through a walk-up counter and drive-thru. Flavors range from strawberry matcha to banana pudding and more, according to its menu. The location also has outdoor seating.
Blast Swim Academy Woodforest is expected to open in mid to late August, operating owner Candice Loebsack said. What we know The swim school will offer small class sizes, personalized instruction and a heated indoor teaching pool designed for year-round lessons. “We wanted to bring a top-tier swimming experience to local families, right in their…
Check out the following restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Best Bagel Shop From cinnamon raisin to jalapeno cheddar, the Best Bagel Shop sells both traditional and savory bagels made in-house. Staff recommend pairing bagels with signature cream cheese options like vegetable or scallion cream cheese, as well…
With the school year underway and school buses rounding neighborhoods to get students to class, Community Impact interviewed Pierre Laurent, the new transportation director at Montgomery ISD, about the role he is stepping into. Starkey spoke about what drew him to MISD, what his responsibilities will be and what he hopes to accomplish in his…
During the second day of Montgomery County’s budget workshops for fiscal year 2025-26, county department leaders presented requests for additional personnel, staff raises, equipment and other budget proposals. Meeting highlights On Aug. 13, Montgomery County Commissioners Court heard budget requests from various department heads as well as from some county-funded nonprofits. Some of the requests…
The Texas Senate advanced 11 bills Aug. 12, including a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts and three measures aimed at better preparing communities for floods and other natural disasters. The bills face an unclear future in the Texas House, which has been at a standstill since dozens of Democrats traveled to Illinois and…
Montgomery County commissioners began the county’s budget workshops for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 12 with an overview of the constables’ needs and a review of a law enforcement pay parity study conducted this summer. After several adjustments made during the Aug. 12 discussion, the total budget presented by Budget Officer Amanda Carter includes a…
At its Aug. 12 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax rate of $0.40 per $100 valuation. A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate is set for Sept. 15. In a nutshell The proposed tax rate of $0.40 per $100 valuation has remained the same for…