To clay artist Dee Mangum, Lone Star Clay Studio is more than a business; it is her lifelong dream and a community outlet. “I decided to use my retirement and start a business. So it doesn’t even feel like work. I feel like I get to play and help people find their passion in art,”…
Willis High School seniors will be receiving their diplomas at the Johnson Coliseum at Sam Houston State University on May 23. Here is everything you need to know about the ceremony. What parents should know The Johnson Coliseum has a strict bag policy; only clear bags no larger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches and nonclear bags no…
Conroe residents will get more time to speak at City Council meetings, and downtown event organizers are getting a temporary break on street closure fees after two unanimous votes May 14. The action came during the first regular meeting with newly seated council members Kristin Hoisington, Ken Blevins and John Sellars on the dais. Both…
Edward Jones financial advisor Ryan Korenek relocated his Conroe office May 1, he confirmed. The details The office moved from 221 Simonton St., Conroe, to 2040 N. Loop 336 W., Ste. 306, Conroe. The move was made to accommodate the growth of the team, Korenek said. The business provides personalized financial guidance to help clients…
The April Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports an increase in inventory in the Houston market this month. Along with the increase in inventory, the average price for a single-family home decreased. By the numbers According to HAR, the average single-family home price decreased in April by 1.4% to $428,709—a drop…
Vital Care of Houston officials told Community Impact the family-owned pharmacy plans to open a new location in The Woodlands area in August. The details Vital Care of Houston is a locally and family-owned specialty infusion pharmacy, officials said. The new location will bring the same services Houston-area patients receive including: Infusion center services: The…
The Texas Supreme Court on May 15 denied Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office after the Houston Democrat led his colleagues in a walkout to protest congressional redistricting last summer. In the court’s majority opinion, Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock—an Abbott appointee who formerly worked for the governor—ruled that because…
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories across the Greater Houston area from May 11-15. 1. NewQuest starts construction on new retail space at The Grand at 249 in Tomball NewQuest is moving ahead on a piece of The Grand at 249, a $90 million retail…
As home prices rise, many buyers are finding themselves caught between affordability and quality, often compromising on one to achieve the other. Homes by Faircroft, launched in 2025, is entering the market with a different approach: delivering thoughtfully designed homes that balance attainable pricing with features typically reserved for higher-end builds. The builder is now…