In January, longtime Houston economist Patrick Jankowski retired from a 41-year-long stint at the Greater Houston Partnership. A native Houstonian, Jankowski graduated from the University of Texas in 1980 and originally studied Russian for a job in the foreign service. An abroad trip to Russia changed his life, as he met his wife there and…
During a Jan. 23 meeting, Willis ISD officials heard the concerns and wants of parents regarding rezoning and resources for the district’s new middle school, Homer C. Calfee Middle School. The approach At the town hall, parents were able to voice their concerns and desires for the resources at the new middle school, which included…
Kafe Boba Banh Mi is now open with a limited menu until the grand opening date scheduled for Feb. 7, Manager Sophia Tran confirmed. What they offer The restaurant offers a variety of Vietnamese street food options such as noodle soup, egg rolls and banh mi, Tran said. The menu also includes milk teas and…
R.F. Meador Branch Library in Willis is opening a Family Place, a space designed for families with young children to relax and play, according to a Jan. 15 news release from the Montgomery County Memorial Library System. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the library, located at 709 W. Montgomery St., Willis, on Feb.…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees approved attendance zones for Eissler Elementary School and Mittie J. Campbell Elementary School, which are opening August, at the Jan. 23 meeting. The discussion Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord discussed the process of rezoning and how overcrowding from the nearby elementary schools is affecting operations in some areas.…
After taking input from the public, the Conroe ISD board of trustees decided on Jan. 23 to keep the 2025-26 calendar as it was originally planned, with spring break set for the week of March 9, 2026. Breaking it down Less than 6,000 people completed a response to a survey asking for input on the…
Conroe City Council named Jon Buckholtz as the city’s new police chief during its Jan. 23 meeting. Buckholtz replaces Interim Police Chief Lee Tipton, who City Council appointed after accepting the retirement of Jeff Christy, as previously reported. The approach A committee of three council members and three city staff members was formed to vet…
Conroe Connection Transit is celebrating 10 years of transportation services, according to the city’s website. The details To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the bus service will have free rides for fixed routes and Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit services on Jan. 27, according to the city’s website. Fares for fixed and ADA routes usually range…
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. ‘Bedroom Farce’ at the Owen Theatre The Players Theatre Company is presenting “Bedroom Farce,” a comedy about four couples in three bedrooms.…
With the 89th Texas legislative session underway, Houston-area lawmakers have begun working on hundreds of bills they hope to pass into law. Priorities for local representatives and senators include power line durability, enhancing Texas’s electric grid and school board elections. Lawmakers across the state have been filing bills for the 89th session since Nov. 12…