Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of The Wood Snake at one of these nine events across the Houston metro. This list is not comprehensive. Kroger Lunar New Year Celebration This celebration at a Kroger grocery store in Sugar Land will offer traditional performances, food sampling and family activities. The first 100 guests will…
In a nutshell State law requires 75,600 minutes of minimum instructional time per school year, as previously reported by Community Impact. According to a Jan. 24 MISD news release, the approved calendar will include: A start date of Aug. 14 for students; the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year was Aug. 15…
Since beginning in 2022, Cherokee Outlaw Ranch President Ty Nordic said the nonprofit has served dozens of clients. “We’ve had parents in tears going, ‘We don’t see our children act like this. … They’re so withdrawn and nervous,’” Nordic said. “They come out here and they’re … with the horse, just happy.” What you need…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss moving forward on a May road and infrastructure bond Jan. 28 to begin addressing nearly $1.5 billion in infrastructure needs for the county. What you need to know According to agenda documents posted Jan. 24, commissioners will discuss setting up a workshop to discuss a bond issue in…
Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, opened a house that serves Montgomery and Walker counties, according to a Jan. 7 news release. “We are so grateful to this community for their support and for helping to make this dream become a reality for Montgomery and Walker County,” Ronda…
Carlos is a 54-year-old who works nights at an industrial lab. Alika is a recent immigrant to the U.S. from Nigeria. Daisy is a community healthcare advocate. David has lived in Houston for over 40 years. Four different backgrounds, four different sets of life experiences, yet they all share two distinct things: they are living…
At UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery Department, patients embark on a journey toward better health that goes beyond weight loss. Through a carefully tailored, patient-centered approach, the department offers a range of surgical options, addresses common misconceptions and provides ongoing support to ensure long-term success. Surgical options: more than one path to weight loss Bariatric surgery…
Skyline Dental in Houston is redefining the patient experience by combining advanced technology with personalized care, all while nurturing a goal to serve their community. Known for her passion and dedication, Dr. Stefanie Sunnes has turned her privately held practice into a beacon of modern dentistry. For over 15 years, Dr. Sunnes has worked tirelessly…
When it comes to safeguarding the community from the destructive power of heavy rains and flooding, Woodlands Water is taking a comprehensive, proactive approach. The heart of this strategy is an ongoing drainage assessment and maintenance program that ensures the drainage system continues to perform optimally, even in the face of catastrophic weather events. Proven…
Members of the Conroe ISD board of trustees on Jan. 23 discussed the board’s legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, which commenced Jan. 14. The framework The board’s legislative priorities, according to the agenda packet, include the following: Protect and invest in public schools through an updated funding system, increased support for special education…