202 Main, the full-service restaurant with two bars and a patio space, shared its closing in a June 6 Facebook post. According to the post, the business had been open in Downtown Conroe for the past five years. “We started this business endeavor with the intentions of creating a unique space for our community to…
In an effort to make housing more affordable in large cities, Texas lawmakers sent legislation that would allow smaller homes to be built on smaller plots of land to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk in early June. “This bill is designed to help the average Texan achieve the dream of homeownership,” bill sponsor Rep. Gary Gates,…
Single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area rose 6.8%, compared to the same time last year in May, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Housing Market Update released June 11. According to the report, 9,058 homes were sold compared to 8,483 homes sold last year in May. What we know Housing…
Like many car lovers, Uptown Automotive founder Zameer Fazal traces his passion back to a childhood filled with Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys. But unlike most, he turned that early fascination into a thriving, full-service automotive business that today stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation and trust in the Houston area. Uptown Automotive began…
As The Woodlands continues to grow and evolve, its water and wastewater systems face new challenges. Much of the community’s original infrastructure was built decades ago and is now approaching the end of its intended lifespan. To meet current and future needs, the Woodlands Water Agency, in partnership with the ten local Municipal Utility Districts…
The one-stop destination to shop local in Willis, Texas, Willis Mercantile, announced its closing in an April 30 Facebook post. The shop, made up of various vendors, opened in August 2024, as previously reported. “Unfortunately, the time has come for us to publicly announce our closing,” Willis Mercantile officials said in the Facebook post. “We…
Still need plans for Father’s Day? Here are 10 events across Houston to help you celebrate the father figure in your life. This list is not comprehensive and information is subject to change. Donuts With Dads Snowflake Donuts in Tomball is giving free donuts to any and all fathers. Children can get free donut holes…
May home sales saw a 10.5% decrease year over year in the Conroe and Montgomery area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Sawyer Realty Group. Two-minute impact Home sales decreased in five of the eight ZIP codes in Conroe and Montgomery, with total home sales decreasing 10.5% year over year…
Lone Star College System officials said at a June 5 workshop meeting it will have $21 million in funds remaining to allocate for its priorities in the 2025-26 fiscal year after other revenue and expenses are accounted for. Officials said that will help to account for uncertainties such as the status of undocumented staff and…
After Texas lawmakers approved $10 billion in new property tax relief for homeowners and businesses during the regular legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott told reporters June 11 that “far more needs to be done” to curb tax increases. The overview Texas homeowners are taxed by local entities such as school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts…