Conroe ISD board of trustees unanimously approved updated district cellphone policies at its regular meeting June 17. The approval means students’ personal communication devices such as cellphones and smart watches must stay turned off and put away during the school day. “While it’ll be a very difficult adjustment for many, I know it’s going to…
Former state Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills, was sworn in as chief clerk of the Texas Comptroller’s office June 19 and is set to become the state’s acting comptroller in July, when Comptroller Glenn Hegar will leave office to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. The big picture The Comptroller of Public…
McCrorey Trails, a 62-acre residential community, is now selling homes and doing tours, according to a June 16 news release. The development by Ellison Development and built by D.R. Horton features 295 homes with floor plans starting at 1,158 square feet and pricing beginning below $200,000, according to the news release. Construction started in Conroe…
A May report from Feeding America, a nationwide nonprofit that studies the rate of food insecurity, shows nearly 100,000 Montgomery County residents are now struggling with adequate access to food. However, local agencies said they are facing increased challenges in meeting demand for residents. “We’ve had this 66% increase in three years, yet our supply…
Kroger will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Houston on June 21 with exclusive deals, wine tastings, DIY charcuterie boards, kid-friendly activities, giveaways and more, according to a June 13 news release. The first 70 customers will have a chance to purchase seven Kroger-brand items for $0.70 each. The celebration will start at 10 a.m., and…
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. Private Lives Show Catch Noel Coward’s “Private Lives,” at the Owen Theatre featuring a 1930s comedy of manners about a divorced couple who finds…
Conroe ISD unanimously approved its Superintendent Search Plan at its meeting June 17, marking the official launch of the search process for the district’s new superintendent, according to a June 18 news release. “The board is looking forward to a transparent and thorough process as we begin the search for the most highly qualified individual…
Sarah Rhea has been promoted from executive director to president and CEO of Leadership Montgomery County, according to a June 11 news release. The board has also announced a new board for 2025-26. According to the news release, Rhea’s time at LMC has included: Growth in the program’s signature leadership class Launching the Leadership Master…
This November, voters across Texas will be asked to approve larger property tax breaks for homeowners and businesses. The three proposals passed the Texas House and Senate with nearly unanimous support in May, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed them into law June 16. But because the tax cuts would be enshrined in the state Constitution,…
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. Party on the Patio—Runaway Radio Runaway Radio will perform at the Colonial Park Pool as part of West University Place’s Party on the Patio Concert Series. June…