A Texas Senate committee is looking to make housing more affordable by allowing homes to be built on smaller plots of land. Senate Bill 15 would authorize property owners in large Texas cities to construct single-family homes on lots as small as 1,400 square feet without approval from local officials. Members of the Senate Local…
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Just Between Friends-The Woodlands/Conroe Kids’ Resale Event Shop for clothing, shoes, toys, puzzles, books, strollers, bikes and baby gear at the 45,000-square-foot…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Relocity, a talent mobility company, announced the launch of its concierge relocation services in Houston, according to a March 13 news release. The gist Relocity Concierge matches employees with local experts for the duration of the relocation process, according to the news release. Services include: Customized neighborhood tours Education guidance Rental assistance Cultural integration Support…
During a March 11-12 hearing, hundreds of Texans testified about the Texas House’s plan to give families public money to pay for private education. State budget writers have set aside $1 billion for the plan, which is a top priority of Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas Republican leaders. The overview House Bill 3 would…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Home sales across the Greater Houston area declined 3% year over year in February, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ February Housing Market Report released March 12. This February, there were 6,050 single-family homes sold compared to 6,234 last February, according to the report. Diving in deeper The number of available homes in Houston…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on March 11 announced a new phone line which will handle calls for non-emergency police services. What you need to know According to a news release, the change was made to help streamline calls for service through the dispatch center. The old number is being transitioned to a general public…
Montgomery ISD voters will decide between two candidates for Position 6 during the May 3 election. What you need to know Mark Keelen is running against Bryan Bahr for MISD Position 6 in the May election. Incumbent Matt Fuller did not file for reelection, Community Impact previously reported. The last day to register to vote…
Texas-based pizza buffet Cicis Pizza celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Zooming in The buffet-style restaurant was established in Plano, Texas, in March 1985, a representative for the brand confirmed. The eatery has a total of 23 locations across the Houston area, according to its website. Cicis Pizza offers a family-friendly environment and provides party…