Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center is expected to open to the public this October, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. Changes to the center’s after-school programs include updated fees and transportation services. At a June 25 Conroe City Council workshop meeting, Mikeska said the updates will begin in the 2025-26 school year on…
City Administrator Gary Scott said during a June 25 Conroe City Council workshop meeting that two water infrastructure projects are expected to come online in July. Scott said this will bring new capacity to the city’s strained northwest pressure plane, which is under a temporary development moratorium, and pave the way for development to resume…
Need something to do this summer? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area in late June and July. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Fourth of July Concert Kick off Fourth of July celebrations at The Park at Pine Market with an evening of dancing…
Looking for something to do to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Houston area? Check out this guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. City of Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival Attendees can celebrate independence with food, live music and more. The parade will begin at…
Officials across Montgomery County applauded the passage of House Bill 2012 in the Texas Legislature, which will allow counties to enforce regulations against roadside vendors. The details The bill was put forth by state Reps. Cecil Bell Jr., R-Magnolia, and Janis Holt, R-Liberty, and allows counties with a population greater than 600,000 people to issue…
Montgomery ISD outperformed the state in all categories for the spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency on June 17. Willis ISD outperformed the state in third- and fourth-grade math, third- and fourth-grade reading and the U.S. history end-of-course (EOC) exam but…
Montgomery ISD board of trustees approved a $104.9 million balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year at its meeting on June 24. As part of the budget, board members approved MISD’s employee compensation plan, which will give salary raises to all district employees. “We as a board are thankful for what happened in Austin and…
Conroe ISD officials said at a June 24 budget workshop they are seeking a balanced budget for CISD’s 2025-26 fiscal year following the signing of House Bill 2 by Gov. Greg Abbott, which will provide additional funding for schools. What to know Chief of Finance Karen Garza discussed at the June 24 meeting how HB…
From weddings expos to rock festivals and themed dinners, Houston-area residents have many entertainment options this weekend. This list is not comprehensive, and event details are subject to change. Blooming Wonders at Artechouse This experience celebrates nature through high-resolution projections and interactive visuals. The Bridal Extravaganza The bridal show will have cake samples, decor, flowers,…
Here’s a look at six recent updates at health care facilities in the Conroe area, including new buildings, programs and grants awarded by area hospital systems. This information is not comprehensive and comes from officials with each respective hospital. 1. Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The hospital system opened the Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center…