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…
Conroe City Council approved a $549,500 contract with engineering firm Freese and Nichols to conduct an impact fee study during its June 26 meeting. “This could have a strong economic impact on our ability to provide water and sewer in the future based on these particular fees that the city so desperately needs,” Mayor Duke…
The restaurant is known for its triple-dipper appetizers, burgers, quesadillas, and much more. (Courtesy Chili’s) The restaurant is known for its triple-dipper appetizers, burgers, quesadillas, and much more. (Courtesy Chili’s) Chili’s is now open in Willis along I-45, restaurant officials said. The restaurant is known for its triple-dipper appetizers, burgers, quesadillas, and much more.
Beginning July 1, Texans who purchase new and used vehicles from in-state dealers will drive off the lot with their metal license plates. What you need to know Texas dealers will no longer issue temporary paper tags for new and used vehicles, according to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. This change is due to…
Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session ended June 2. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills into law, set 140 to become law without his signature and vetoed 26 bills. Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and making it…
Conroe ISD and superintendent search company Texans for Excellence in Education will host five community forums to gain feedback regarding the district’s superintendent search, the district posted on social media. Superintendent Curtis Null resigned effective June 1, and Ted Landry is acting superintendent, Community Impact previously reported. What to know The events will be held…
Here’s a look at several new businesses that are coming soon or have recently opened offering wellness, fitness and self-care services or food items in The Woodlands area. This listing is not comprehensive. SugaringLA SugaringLA offers body and face waxing services with a sugar-based wax product which aims to provide a natural alternative to other…
Owner Becca Sims has opened Neon Bloom, an 11-room selfie studio and content museum in the Montgomery area, she confirmed. What we know What has been a dream of Sims for six years has come true, she said. The photography studio houses 11 different decorated rooms for photography options. Sims said she plans to change…
During a June 26 meeting, Conroe City Council approved an advanced funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for a project that aims to widen existing lanes approaching the bridge on both the east and west sides of I-45 near North Loop 336, as well as upgrading the traffic signals to improve traffic flow and…
Autograph Homes, a new homebuilding company led by James Miller and Wade Bradow, is building three model homes in the new 2,000-acre community of Two Step Farm in Montgomery, according to a June 25 news release. What to know Autograph Homes, a privately held local builder, was launched in 2024. It offers a broad range…