March home sales saw a 19.7% 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 19.7% year over year…
Sarah Jameson, owner of Skin Konfidence, is now scheduling appointments for holistic anti-aging skin treatments in Montgomery, she confirmed. What they offer Skin Konfidence is a specialized med spa boutique that typically works with 40- to 80-year-olds to offer holistic anti-aging treatments, Jameson said. Jameson said one of her treatments can build collagen and she…
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced in an April 14 news release that a $63.9 million federal grant awarded to Amtrak for a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston has been put to an end. The details The decision, which comes from an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak, effectively halts…
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce will host a road bond forum on April 16 in partnership with Robert Walker, Montgomery County Precinct 1 commissioner. What you need to know The forum will take place on April 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Owen Theatre. At the event, attendees will learn about the planned projects,…
Here are the latest updates on five transportation projects happening around the Conroe area. Upcoming projects I-45 High-Occupancy Vehicle Extension Project: Between FM 1488 and South Loop 336, I-45 will undergo a high-occupancy vehicle lane extension. Update: This project was set to begin in the first quarter of 2025, according to a March 10 media…
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, who represents U.S. House District 8, is hosting a town hall April 16. The gist The town hall will take place at 6 p.m. April 16 at Conroe VFW Post 4709, 1303 W. Semands Ave., Conroe, according to an April 13 Facebook post. U.S. House District 8 spans from the west side…
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are hosting a business and community forum about the county’s road bond April 15. In a nutshell The event—held at Sam Houston State University-The Woodlands Center—will begin at 5 p.m. April 15 with refreshments and mingling. The forum itself is set…
Jon Buckholtz became the new Conroe police chief after being appointed by Conroe City Council out of over 40 applicants during its Jan. 23 meeting, according to prior reporting. Conroe Police Department is made up of 217 members—170 officers and 47 civilians. The department oversees 113,900 residents in 77.5 square miles, Buckholtz said in an…
Texas senators unanimously passed a bill April 9 that they said would save business owners nearly $500 per year on future tax bills. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would exempt up to $25,000 of businesses’ personal property, such as equipment, furniture and vehicles, from taxation. Texas business owners currently receive a tax…
Fort Bend ISD, the largest employer in Fort Bend County with over 11,000 full-time employees, offers a wide range of opportunities that go beyond the classroom. “We are hiring for more than just teaching positions. We have openings in transportation, facilities, child nutrition, after-school programs and many other areas,” Director of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Nichols…