By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show that Commissioner Robert Walker voted against the proposal rather than for the proposal, meaning the creation of the department failed. An effort to create a government efficiency task force failed on Feb. 25 in a 3-2 vote by Montgomery County commissioners following concerns regarding the effectiveness…
During its Feb. 25 meeting, Montgomery City Council voted to cancel its May 3 election for unopposed races. What you need to know City Council places 1, 3 and 5 are unopposed for the May 3 general election, and the city will no longer have an election. According to the agenda, the positions will be…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide! All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Music in the Historic District The League City Folk Association and League City Historic Society will spotlight musician Britney Doyal in the next installment of their concert…
A Texas Senate committee discussed for six hours Feb. 24 a proposal that would make it a crime to sell lottery tickets online. Senate Bill 28 targets lottery courier companies, which purchase lottery tickets from licensed retailers on behalf of customers who place orders online or through a mobile app. The often tense hearing followed…
Updated 1:20 p.m. Feb. 27 Texas senators unanimously passed legislation Feb. 27 that would make it a crime to purchase or sell Texas lottery tickets online or through a mobile app. Senate Bill 28, by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, proposes banning lottery courier companies, which accept online orders for lottery tickets and purchase them on…
Montgomery County district judges urged county commissioners Feb. 25 to take action on a plan for a new county courthouse, as they said the current one faces overcrowding and structural issues. What’s happening? The current county courthouse was built in 1938, and the last effort to create new courthouse space was in 1997, according to…
By Georgia Faust | 3:20 PM Feb 25, 2025 CST Updated 3:20 PM Feb 25, 2025 CST Beans and Berries offers handcrafted coffee, tropical drinks, and fresh crepes inside the H-E-B location along Hwy. 242. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Beans and Berries offers handcrafted coffee, tropical drinks, and fresh crepes inside the H-E-B location along Hwy.…
Leased listings for single-family rentals climbed 4.2% year over year in January in Houston despite the winter storm, according to the Houston Association of Realtors January 2025 Rental Market Update released Feb. 19. The details The average lease price increased 2.6% to $2,283, according to the report. New listings for single-family rental homes saw a…
As Houston residents prepare for the 2025 season of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which will run from March 4-23, they may choose to stock up on cowboy boots and hats, customized belt buckles and embellished denim. Here’s 18 places around the Greater Houston area to shop for Western wear. This list is not…