With the school year underway, Community Impact interviewed Kristy Starkey, the new career and technical education director at Montgomery ISD about the role she is stepping into. Starkey became the director in April, before the new CTE facility opened July 30. Starkey spoke about what led her to the role and what the future looks…
In one of the final public meetings of the preliminary planning phase, the Houston-Galveston Area Council heard from Montgomery County residents Aug. 12 regarding the agency’s 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. What’s happening? As previously reported by Community Impact, H-GAC officials are working on creating the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan for the eight-county region. As part…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
Montgomery County commissioners approved allowing Access Builds Children temporary use of the property at 1519 Oddfellow St. in Conroe during its Aug. 12 meeting, citing its misplacement. What you need to know Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said the city of Conroe recently removed Access Builds Children, which facilitates court-ordered visitation services, from the new…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Live on the Lawn Students and teachers from Sarah Kelly Music School will perform original songs and covers live at Market Street. Moms On The Loose Moms…
Almost 90% of surveyed Harris County voters said they are worried the power will go out for a day or longer this summer, according to an Aug. 12 news release from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs. With Houston’s hurricane season underway, many Harris County residents are well aware of the risks…
In the wake of the historic July 4-5 flooding that killed at least 137 people in Central Texas, state lawmakers are considering a slate of bills aimed at helping communities better prepare for future floods and other natural disasters. The overview Legislators filed the flood response proposals after hearing from officials, experts and Central Texas…
Starting Sept. 1, a new state law will change how and when cities and counties must post public notices for meetings. House Bill 1522 updates the current 72-hour notice requirement to three business days, meaning weekends and holidays no longer count toward the minimum posting period. The new law is intended to give residents more…
Texas senators are once again proposing legislation that would eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, a set of annual exams that public school students in third through 12th grade take each spring. What you need to know Similar to House Bill 4, a bipartisan bill that died during Texas’ regular legislative session,…
A variety of construction projects are underway in Conroe ISD, including work on new schools across the district. CISD passed a $653 million bond package in 2019 and a $1.8 billion bond package in 2023. Meanwhile, Montgomery ISD has recently completed several projects. See the latest updates below. Conroe ISD Grand Oaks Junior High School…