A Texas House committee discussed on March 25 a proposal aimed at better protecting students from abuse in public schools and giving parents a larger role in their children’s education. The overview House Bill 7 would expand the state’s Do Not Hire Registry, which is a list of people ineligible to work in Texas public…
As of March 25, Montgomery County is moving forward on creating its first Property Assessed Clean Energy program, a state initiative aimed at encouraging commercial property owners to fund energy- and water-conserving infrastructure. What we know The PACE program is a financing initiative provided through the state legislature and the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which allows…
United Airlines officials held a groundbreaking ceremony March 25 for the airline’s upcoming $177 million,140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The details According to a March 25 news release, the Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility will support the airline’s fleet of more than 1,800 ground service vehicles at IAH. Additionally,…
Montgomery County commissioners authorized the renaming of the incoming South Montgomery County Library and Community Center to honor longtime former congressman Kevin Brady. Some context As previously reported by Community Impact, the new $16.5 million community center and library is being funded by Howard Hughes and will be located in the Grogan’s Mill Village Center…
Founded by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Tastefest is an annual event held to showcase local food and beverage businesses in the Conroe area, said Scott Harper, president of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber continues to grow, and some of that growth has been within the restaurant industry or food industry,”…
The Cuterie owner Ashley Snell confirmed via email the eatery previously located in Conroe closed its storefront in March and is now offering catering services. While the website is under construction, Snell said customers can place orders via phone. What they offer The Cuterie is known for its handmade charcuterie boards and sandwiches made with…
School districts in the northern Greater Houston area saw the top student enrollment growth—when comparing enrollment changes as a percentage—over the last five years, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 14. What we know Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were enrolled at public school districts for…
A Texas House committee heard hours of testimony March 18 on legislation that would overhaul the state’s school discipline policies and make it easier for schools to suspend younger students. Supporters of House Bill 6 said the proposal would improve working conditions for teachers and make classrooms safer. Opponents argued it would harm Texas’ youngest…
After going through a nine-month program at Camp Hope, where he found support and learned how to restructure his life, Chris Fahey now helps others through their recovery as the developmental specialist for the nonprofit. As part of Camp Hope’s initiative to find ways to continue supporting veterans post-graduation, the nonprofit has collaborated with The…
Single-family leased listings rose 7.7% year over year in February while the average lease price increased 1.4%, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ February Rental Market Update released March 19. Zooming in Between February 2024 and February 2025, single-family leased listings rose from 3,403 to 3,667, according to the report. The average lease price…