Pho Saigon Oldie, located in Montgomery, is now open, General Manager and Executive Chef Danny Bamba confirmed via email. Bamba said Loc Huang, aka Kevin, and his wife, Lee, own the restaurant. “Kevin and his wife had owned a nail salon in Arlington and had decided to purchase and open this restaurant in this location…
What if tax season wasn’t stressful? What if your tax advisor wasn’t just an expert, but someone who treated you like family? For The Right Choice Financial and Tax Services, these aren’t just ideal scenarios—they’re a reality that has been carefully crafted over three decades. Founded in 1993 by a mother with a passion for…
Ten Houston-area educators have been named finalists for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, according to a press release from H-E-B. The verdict H-E-B awarded a total of $28,000 to educators and schools. Teachers were each presented with a $1,000 check for themselves and a $1,000 check for their school; counselors were each presented…
Conroe ISD officials said the district’s virtual school, which launched in 2022, has an uncertain future as its funding expires this year following a waiver signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023. What to know The virtual school was among the CISD campuses Deputy Superintendent Bethany Medford discussed Feb. 5 when she presented A-F accountability…
This legislative session, Texas needs to reign in property tax increases, attract home insurance providers and continue adding power to the state grid, Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact in a sit-down interview Feb. 7. From his office at the state capitol in Austin, the third-term governor also discussed his plans to help public schools…
On Feb. 6, the Lone Star College System’s board of trustees approved the purchase of a comprehensive mental health counseling service program as part of its consent agenda. The consent agenda is made up of multiple items voted on by trustees in one motion. Long story short According to the board agenda, the mental health…
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday in Houston as the Kansas City Chiefs battle the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are a few sports bars and restaurants holding watch parties. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Talyard Brewing Co. Spend Super Bowl Sunday at Talyard Brewing Co. The multi-level brewery also has a restaurant, playground…
The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is set to start construction this year on two taxiway improvements after Houston City Council approved the $61 million project during a Feb. 5 City Council meeting. About the project The $61 million project will have New York-based Posillico Civil working on the improvements for taxiways SA and SB. Taxiways…
Free tax preparation assistance for qualifying individuals is available from several community and nonprofit groups in the Greater Houston area this spring. Those interested in receiving assistance should verify with the individual locations what documents and identification are needed, and whether there are qualification requirements for assistance. Not all types of tax returns can be…
In a 19-12 vote, Texas senators passed their first bill of the 89th legislative session, Senate Bill 2, Feb. 5. The proposal by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, now heads to the Texas House. SB 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which families could use to help cover the costs of private…