Clyde Tauriainen moved from the snowy, cold winters of the north to the warm, sunny climate of Texas, eager to start a new chapter in life. From the beginning, he was determined to provide Texans with the best possible indoor comfort while continuing his career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and climate control. In January…
For the first time in 10 years, Montgomery County voters will consider a $480 million road bond that, if passed, would fund 76 projects across the four commissioner precincts. Following several years of on and off discussion, commissioners authorized the bond to go before voters Feb. 11. The last bond was held in 2015 for…
The 89th Texas legislative session has passed the 60-day mark, halting bill filing after the March 14 deadline. Houston-area lawmakers have worked on hundreds of the nearly 9,000 bills filed with priorities including toll road funding, flood control and student health. The session is scheduled to end June 2, barring no special sessions are called.…
On March 18, the Conroe ISD board of trustees received updates regarding progress on campus construction and improvements planned as part of the district’s $1.9 billion 2023 bond, which officials said are proceeding on schedule. What’s happening Here are some of the projects underway in the district. Conroe High School Project: The school is making…
HUB Veterinary Group is now open in Conroe, Director of Operations Lauren Ferrara confirmed. Ferrara said owner Courtney Bellew started the business to support pet owners and address the homeless pet population. “By providing affordable, high-quality veterinary services, HUB Veterinary Group aims to reduce pet overpopulation, support responsible pet ownership, and ensure that all animals…
Montgomery ISD’s new agricultural and career and technical education centers will be known as the MISD Agricultural Science Center and the MISD Career & Technical Education Center after trustees approved the names during their March 18 meeting. The DEN—an acronym for discover, explore and navigate—will be the name used to refer to both of the…
A disaster declaration has been issued in response to a wildfire that began spreading through south San Jacinto County into north Montgomery County late March 19, forcing residents in both counties to evacuate. It has now grown to 2,000 acres by early morning March 20, county officials said. Current situation Dubbed the Pauline Road Fire,…
Updated 5:30 p.m. March 20 Progress of a wildfire that has burned roughly 2,400 acres across San Jacinto and Montgomery counties and had been spreading southward has eased this afternoon, Montgomery County officials said during a March 20 news conference. Current situation Dubbed the Pauline Road Fire, the wildfire is located primarily within the Sam…
Updated 9:30 a.m. March 21 As firefighters and emergency responders continue to make progress with containment of the Pauline Road Fire, residents in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties who had previously been told to evacuate the area are now allowed to return to their homes, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced via Facebook at 6:15…
The former mayor of Uvalde has introduced a Texas House bill aimed at strengthening how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to mass shootings at schools. State Rep. Don McLaughlin, R-Uvalde, introduced House Bill 33, deemed the “Uvalde Strong Act,” during a March 19 hearing, nearly three years after 19 children and two teachers…