The Texas Senate Education Committee discussed a pair of bills April 1 aimed at closing learning gaps in public schools. State data shows students have struggled to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic test scores in math. Across Texas, the percentage of students approaching grade level, or passing, the math State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness…
Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed projections for its fiscal year 2025-26 budget at an April 1 special meeting, while acknowledging uncertainly surrounding enrollment and potential changes to funding with the Texas Legislature underway. What to know CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented projections to the board and discussed the challenges of formulating the…
Owner Daniel Vengoechea said Ruah Cafe opened on FM 2978 March 19, serving items such as toast, crepes, specialty coffees, wine, smoothies and salads. Toast options on the menu are inspired by different geographic locations, such as the Curacao featuring vanilla yogurt and fruit, and the Austin toast with pulled pork and orange BBQ sauce.…
Conroe City Council named Khanh Ariel Gibbs as the city’s new chief financial officer during its April 1 special meeting. Gibbs replaces Collin Boothe, who left the position in November, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The details Mikeska said the city received more than 25 applications, and Mayor Duke Coon then interviewed four applicants…
Blinc Eye Care, located along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on May 7, owner Catherine Kristynik confirmed. “We’re incredibly grateful to our patients, our team, and the community for trusting us and growing with us,” Kristynik said. “It’s a milestone that humbles us and motivates us for the next five…
St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit agencies for projects relating to the health and well-being of those in underserved communities. A total of 23 nonprofits received a total of 32 grants across St. Luke’s service areas in Greater Houston, East Texas and the Brazos Valley, according to a news release.…
The deli fast-casual restaurant McAlister’s opened a new location in Willis in late March, according to a March 17 news release. The details Per the release, McAlister’s Deli serves handcrafted sandwiches, salads, stuffed spuds and sweet tea. The new location offers dining services with outdoor seating options, window-side pickup, delivery and catering, and will be…
In early 2024, wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle, burning over 1.2 million acres of land. The blazes killed three people and over 15,000 cattle, according to a report by a Texas House committee that investigated the fires. A state senator representing the Panhandle has now introduced legislation aimed at improving how communities prepare for…
At its March 27 meeting, Conroe City Council approved $110,000 for Visit Conroe to fund marketing and assistance for four events to attract people to the city. The details According to the March 26 workshop meeting presentation, Conroe has received $1.8 million year-to-date in hotel occupancy tax, which is only to be used to promote…
Conroe ISD will hold a special meeting to discuss its upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget April 1. The details CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza previously gave a presentation in December on the preliminary budget, and told the board about a potential refund from a state error in 2023, as previously reported by Community Impact.…