Owners Jared and Carrie Johnson said they opened Texan Mattress in Montgomery on May 5. “We are excited to be open and we look forward to helping our community get the most comfortable mattress and start sleeping better tonight,” Jared and Carrie Johnson said in an email. What they offer Per the website, Texan Mattress…
Conroe City Council approved nearly $1.9 million in heavy equipment purchases May 28, moving forward with several vehicle replacements aimed at supporting the city’s ongoing public works operations. The details The council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 VERF heavy equipment replacement bids for a total of $1.87 million. The purchases will go to four vendors:…
There are several events taking place throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Rock The Runway Inspired by avant-garde runway culture and high fashion spectacle, Rock the Runway will feature live entertainment, red carpet moments, music, media and community…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year Lamar CISD’s proposed property value has increased to 4.5%, building upon the April announcement that the school…
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s upcoming summer reading program runs from June 1-July 25. The theme is “Unearth a Story,” and the library system will have free events and reading challenges as part of the program, according to a May 26 news release. About the program According to its website, the reading program is…
From Italian and Lebanese cuisine to bakeries and burgers, check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week The Taco Shop On First St. now serving breakfast in Humble The Taco Shop On First St. is now serving Mexican breakfast options, including breakfast tacos made…
The Houston Food Bank will kick off its Summer Food Service Program starting June 8 to help connect children and students with free, healthy meals over the summer. Why it matters The Texas Department of Agriculture administers the program to ensure that children who rely on school meals during the academic year continue to receive…
Texas’ primary election season came to a close May 26 as candidates declared victory in dozens of federal, state and local runoff races. The winner of each runoff will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, joining candidates who won their primaries outright in March. Voters will see 18 statewide contests on the November ballot,…
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
More renters in Greater Houston signed leases in April as available listings increased slightly and prices dipped, according to a May 20 report from the Houston Association of Realtors. Breaking it down The number of rentable single-family homes in the Houston area expanded by about 1.9% compared to April 2025, with 113 more new listings…