Montgomery County commissioners will consider creating a new clean energy incentive plan during the March 25 meeting, alongside renaming the new South Montgomery County Library and Community Center. The details According to the meeting agenda, commissioners will look at officially adopting the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, which was passed by the Texas legislature in…
For those facing a cancer diagnosis, the journey ahead can be filled with uncertainty and fear. At Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center in The Woodlands, patients are not just treated; they’re given a path forward with hope, compassion and advanced care. The philosophy is one that heals every part of a person: recognizing that every…
Texas senators approved 20 bills on March 19, including proposals aimed at hardening the state power grid and increasing housing stock in new neighborhoods. The overview Amid growing electric demand, Senate Bill 6 seeks to strengthen Texas’ power grid and better protect residential customers from outages during emergencies. “If we don’t do this right, we…
Montgomery ISD is predicting a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Superintendent Mark Ruffin said during a March 20 budget and financial outlook update meeting. The details With the passing of the $5.5 million voter-approval tax rate election in November 2024, Ruffin said the district is in the position of not seeing a deficit.…
Willis ISD held a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-26 fiscal year budget for the district March 19. What to know Garrett Matej, the district’s assistant superintendent of business and finance, discussed the district’s upcoming budget and touched on things that would impact it including the current state funding for the 2024-25 school year that…
Pearland Parks and Recreation enhances residents’ quality of life through engaging events, recreational programs and well-maintained spaces such as community parks and the Delores Fenwick Nature Center. With a mission to connect the community through exceptional experiences, it creates opportunities for Pearland to gather in celebration and recreation. In addition to its year-round recreational programming,…
State leaders are looking to create a Texas Cyber Command, a new component of The University of Texas system charged with preparing for and responding to cybersecurity threats statewide. The big picture Gov. Greg Abbott raised the strategy to bolster Texas’ digital defenses in his February State of the State address, naming the command’s establishment…
Montgomery County commissioners adopted the county’s first overhaul of its development regulations in March, setting new standards and requirements for new developments in unincorporated areas of the county for the first time in over 40 years. How we got here Work on the new regulations began in 2023 under former County Engineer Dan Wilds, who…
In 1999, Iggy Grillo realized there were millions of hardworking, 55-plus Americans who were looking for a better way to live. Committed to solving this problem, Grillo set out to create a solution. This mission led to the founding of Canterbury Development, which focuses on creating true active living experiences for residents. Grillo’s passion for…
UTMB Health has officially opened its new Primary and Specialty Care Clinic in Friendswood, expanding access to high-quality health care for the growing community. Located at 1715 S. Friendswood Drive, the new facility replaces the previous location with a larger space designed to improve patient experience and enhance the range of available services. The decision…