Montgomery County commissioners on May 21 voted 5-0 to approve $79,900 to submit two grant applications for a fiscal year 2024 amended Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance grant opportunity. The big picture In April, FEMA announced that the FMA 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity would reopen, according to Commissioners Court documents. The Montgomery…
There are several events taking place around the Conroe area through late June. Check out a few of them below. This story is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. ‘Puffs’ Stage Right is presenting “Puffs,” a comedic, fast-paced parody with references for wizardry fans, from the perspective of the “Puffs” House. June 5-6,…
Check out what’s happening in the Greater Houston area for Memorial Day, May 25. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Memorial Day tribute Honor U.S. service members who have died at The Woodlands Township’s Memorial Day event. Music, children’s activities and a firework display, depending on the weather, will be part…
From burgers to cajun seafood, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including local restaurant staple highlights, as reported by Community Impact. Now open Bountiful Boards Charcuterie opens brick and mortar in Cypress After three years of virtually operating her own business, Jody Lane, owner of Bountiful Boards Charcuterie, opened a brick…
Lone Star Family Health Center is preparing to add vision services this year, expanding access to affordable eye care for Montgomery County-area patients. The new service is being supported by the Conroe Noon Lions Club, which contributed a $100,000 grant, plus an additional $10,000 per year for five years, to help fund the program’s development…
Texas officials released a draft of their next state water plan in April, projecting that state and local governments will need to spend $174 billion in the next 50 years to prevent a water crisis. The three-member Texas Water Development Board voted April 16 to publish an initial draft of the 2027 State Water Plan,…
Last January, Overland Property Group purchased the Sam Houston Elementary building in order to turn it into affordable housing. The company had attempted to purchase the same site in 2024 but decided to withdraw after community pushback, as the school was originally planned to be a new performing arts center. Breaking it down Director of…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend, May 22-24? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Bayside Bazaar The night market in Seabrook will include handmade goods, boutique finds and art, as well as a plant swap. May 23, 4-8 p.m.…
Houston officials officially dedicated George Bush Intercontinental Airport‘s Terminal E in honor of the late former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a May 18 ceremony, officials announced in a May 18 news release. Career history Jackson Lee represented Texas’ 18th Congressional District—which includes IAH—for more than three decades. Jackson Lee died at age 74…
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Crawfish Critic Cookoff and Festival On May 22 and 23, the Southern Crawfish Cookoff Association will be hosting its seventh annual Superbroil Crawfish World Championship.…