The San Jacinto River Authority is celebrating 50 years of service in The Woodlands Division, according to a July 9 news release. The entity oversees areas such as the Bear Branch Dam and the watershed in The Woodlands. The details The Woodlands Division of the SJRA operates over 121 miles of water distribution pipelines throughout…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Smart Gardening Class Attendees will learn the basics of the Earth-Kind Landscaping and Texas Superstar Plants programs and how to incorporate those principles into…
A large stretch of Central Texas—including Kerr County, which was hardest-hit by severe flooding over the July 4 weekend—is known as “flash flood alley.” The region includes the Colorado and Guadalupe River basins, the latter of which is “one of the three most dangerous regions in the U.S.A. for flash floods,” according to the Guadalupe-Blanco…
With summer in full swing, Community Impact interviewed Karl Steinbacher, the remodel manager for Sunrise Pool Renovations, on what safety features he recommends homeowners keep around backyard pools, especially as he said he notices pools continue to pop up at homes around the Houston area. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.…
Single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area rose 12.5%, compared to the same time last year in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ June 2025 Housing Market Update released July 9. According to the report, 8,588 homes were sold compared to 7,637 homes sold last year in June. What we know Strong…
Conroe ISD and the superintendent search firm Texans for Excellence in Education held their second community forum July 9 to gather feedback on the district’s superintendent search. Current situation Ted Landry is acting superintendent after Superintendent Curtis Null resigned effective June 1, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Conroe ISD and TEE are hosting five…
A temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Lone Star Bend in Montgomery after City Council approved entering into an interlocal agreement with Montgomery County to install it during its July 8 meeting. The details Council members approved the interlocal agreement, which stipulates that the city would pay…
Montgomery County Food Bank announced Jim Carman, president of the Houston Region for Howard Hughes, as the new chairman of its board of directors, according to a July 8 news release. What you need to know Carman succeeds outgoing chairman Jim Wolf, who led the board during a period of expansion and operational growth. Other…
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. Adaptations of the American Alligator Attendees can learn more about the American alligator at the pavilion at Willow Fork Park. The family-friendly event may include an appearance…
Making sure Texas communities are better prepared for disasters like the deadly July 4 weekendflooding will be “at the top of the agenda” when state lawmakers return to Austin in the coming weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott said July 8. “We’re going to address every aspect of this storm to make sure that we’re going to…