Sam Houston State University opened registration for its new polytechnic college, which is set to commence in fall 2025, according to a June 24 news release. The overview Known as SamPoly, the college offers students the opportunity to earn certificates and applied associate degrees in select fields, according to the release. The four fully online…
Texas residents will have less influence over the rezoning of neighboring properties for new housing under a new state law going into effect later this year. The setup On June 20, Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation intended to weaken what many critics have dubbed the “tyrant’s veto” in local land-use reviews. Under state law, landowners…
Road closures on the Grand Parkway are planned for June 27-29 as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s widening project, according to a June 27 news release from TxDOT. What you need to know From 8 p.m. June 27 until 7 a.m. June 28 the following closure will be in place: Westbound main lanes…
Clopton Farms, a Tri Pointe Homes community in Montgomery County, celebrates a significant milestone with the grand opening of its highly anticipated amenity center. This new addition is set to position Clopton Farms as one of the most desirable communities in the area, delivering on Tri Pointe Homes’ promise of a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle…
Texas education leaders announced June 25 a new initiative aimed at closing learning gaps in the state’s lowest-performing elementary schools, including campuses that could face state interventions or takeover. Over the next two years, the $3.5 million pilot program will provide grants to five eligible elementary campuses. Each campus will receive up to $350,000, which…
Local owner Abe Carter has opened a Shipley Do-Nuts in Cut and Shoot, according to a June 25 news release. What we know Shipley offers more than 60 kinds of fresh, handmade donuts in glazed, iced, filled and cake varieties, according to the release. Shipley also offers coffee, kolaches and more.
During its June 26 meeting, Conroe City Council approved a contract with engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. to conduct a comprehensive hydraulic water modeling evaluation across the entire system. The details The study will create a full system model that ties together the city’s many standalone water models and incorporates recent and future…
In a budget presentation June 24, the Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed a 2025-26 compensation plan including 6% raises for teachers and staff and a 4% raise for police and other administrative positions. How we got here House Bill 2, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 4 to provide…
Texas will not participate in a federal program that provides summer food assistance for low-income children after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed state funding for the initiative June 22. What you need to know Texas lawmakers included $60 million for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, or Summer EBT, program in the $338 billion state budget. Beginning…
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of events in your area. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. ‘Private Lives’ At the Owen Theatre, the Players Theatre Company is putting on a production of “Private Lives,” a 1930s comedy about a divorced couple honeymooning with their new…