Updated 1:30 p.m. May 30 Texas lawmakers will meet behind closed doors to finalize the details of House Bill 46, which seeks to expand prescription access to medical cannabis through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. “There were some changes I don’t agree with,” bill author Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, said May 30 of Senate amendments…
With an above-average hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for 2025, CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas showed support for local disaster mitigation efforts across Montgomery County on May 27. Two-minute impact Entergy Texas hosted a full-day simulation of a major hurricane event in The Woodlands on May 27 ahead of the…
The amount of rental properties available and signed single-family rental leases continued to rise year over year in April, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ April 2025 Rental Market Update released May 21. What’s happening? Leased listings rose 5.1% above the volume in 2024, with a total of 3,957 single-family rentals leased in April,…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Neil Diamond Tribute Neil Diamond impersonator and comedian Keith Allynn will sing Diamond’s most popular songs in this romantic comedy at the Crighton Theatre. Magic at…
A new Burlington location opened in Willis, according to a May 14 news release. What we know To celebrate the occasion, Burlington hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented a $5,000 donation to teachers at Willis ISD’s Cannan Elementary School, according to the release. Burlington sells clothing, home decor and accessories for men, women and children.…
During its May 27 meeting, Montgomery City Council voted 4-1 to approve variance requests for the lot sizes, lot width, front yard setbacks and side yard setbacks for the Villages at Montgomery, a residential and commercial development set to be located in downtown. Council member Tom Czulewicz voted against, citing concerns with traffic and housing…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. May 29 to discuss and interview superintendent search firms as they look for a replacement for departing Superintendent Curtis Null. The details The meeting comes after the board named Ted Landry interim superintendent in a 7-0 vote at its May 19…
Child Advocates of Montgomery County on May 21 announced the official opening of a library to serve children in crisis across the county. The details Child Advocates of Montgomery County is a nonprofit organization which states it provides justice, welfare and education advocacy, and resources for children who have been or are experiencing adverse situations.…
Texas House lawmakers initially approved on May 27 a bill that seeks to make housing more affordable by loosening density restrictions for new neighborhoods. The proposal was substantially amended by the House, setting up a potential clash with state senators. The overview In large Texas cities, Senate Bill 15 would allow property owners in new…
Montgomery County commissioners on May 27 approved Phase 2 of a reorganization effort at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as well as funding for software at the county’s forensic center. The details Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle and Budget Director Amanda Carter presented the Phase 2 restructuring plans to commissioners on May 27. The restructuring…