Texas is expected to set a new record for electric demand this summer, officials said June 24, due to forecasted hot, dry weather and continued economic growth. Chris Coleman, who leads operational forecasting for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said this summer will likely be “hotter than normal,” following some of the hottest summers…
Local co-owners Amy and John Raams have opened a kitchen renovation store in Conroe, Amy Raams confirmed. The details Kitchen Tune-Uptakes old wood cabinets and brings them back to life, Amy Raams said. The kitchen restoration and renovation store specializes in new cabinets and cabinet painting. The store also offers accessories such as appliance lifts,…
Jason Smith, deputy chief of staff for Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough’s Office, outlined $40 million in planned projects for the county as part of congestion mitigation and air quality, or CMAQ, grants from the Federal Transit Administration. Two-minute impact Smith on June 24 presented an update on the potential for over $40 million in…
Sipsters, a mobile bar created by two bartender sisters, will host their soft opening party on June 26, co-founders and bartenders Francy and Freicy Pacheco confirmed. The details Since Sipsters is a mobile bar, the sisters said Francy Pacheco takes their trailer to private events, pop-ups and special occasions across Texas. However, the mobile bar’s…
Lone Star College System hired Shantha Stokes as the first associate vice chancellor of mental health and wellness as well as the chief mental health officer, effective as of June 16, according to a June 24 news release. What to know Stokes holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University and is an alumna…
Lone Star Family Health Center—a federally qualified health center in Montgomery County—saw 31,346 patients in 2024. This year, as patients visit the health center, they’ll be welcomed into the nonprofit’s expanded building that includes an extra 24,000 square feet of space, new medical rooms, a second pharmacy, and dedicated spaces for mental health and women’s…
Leased listings for single-family rentals continue to rise year over year in May, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Rental Market Update. What you need to know Leased listings rose 7.7% from May 2024, with 4,602 single-family rentals leased compared to 4,272 last May, according to the report. Additionally, new listings rose…
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…
Hemp retailers across Texas can remain open for now after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a proposed ban on consumable THC products in an eleventh-hour move June 22. The third-term governor, who was silent on the topic throughout the regular legislative session, said tighter regulations on the hemp industry were needed in lieu of an outright…
321 Skin Glow Med Spa is now open in Conroe. The details 321 Skin Glow Med Spa offers services such as facials, hair removal, weight loss treatments, laser treatments and more. The business celebrated its grand opening on June 19. Opened June 19 10350 Hwy. 242, Ste. 200, Conroe www.321skinglow.com