Editors note: This article has been updated to clarify Base Power has served thousands of homeowners in CenterPoint Energy’s territory and hopes to soon serve millions. Base Power officials announced in a Feb. 19 news release the expansion of its electricity services to Houston-area residents following its launch in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth. Established in…
The Conroe Community Cemetery, a Black burial site dating back to at least 1892, received a Texas Historical Marker. To commemorate the award, a ceremony took place on Feb. 15. The background In 2011, genealogist Jon Eden discovered the site and spent five years researching the cemetery’s history, identifying some of the individuals buried there…
Over the course of 100 years, Montgomery ISD has grown and evolved, beginning as one school building for the children of local pioneer settlers before becoming the 9,900 student district of modern-day, district leaders said. Marking a milestone Eleven years after the city of Montgomery was founded in 1837, MISD’s first schoolhouse—Montgomery Academy—was built on…
See some of the most recent restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Gayatri Bhavan The restaurant’s menu features starters, curries, biryanis and south Indian favorites, such as idly—steamed rice cakes served with lentils and coconut and tomato chutneys, General Manager Anil Prasad said. Other items include dosas, which…
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards approved a 64-bed expansion project to take place at the Montgomery County Jail as part of an effort to combat overcrowding at the facility. Two-minute impact Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle presented plans for the bed expansion to the commission on Feb. 6 alongside other law enforcement officials. The…
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…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will discuss and take action regarding the future of its dual language program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Items worth mentioning According to the meeting agenda, the board will discuss the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in the district. Currently, the program is offered at seven campuses…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will discuss and take action regarding the future of its dual language program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Items worth mentioning According to the meeting agenda, the board will discuss the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in the district. Currently, the program is offered at seven campuses…
The Texas power grid will remain stable as extremely cold temperatures head to parts of the state this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said Feb. 17. The state grid operator issued a “weather watch” for Feb. 19-21, indicating high electric demand and potentially lower power reserves as Texans brace for the third cold…
Rejuve Salon + Spa is set to open its doors in early April, according to a Feb. 13 new release. The new location is part of an expansion of Rejuve Wellness and Aesthetics. What we know The salon and spa will offer a range of services such as hair care like lived-in color and hair…