Sam Kurti said he moved from New York to Montgomery in 2022 after working in the limousine business for over 30 years to fulfill his dream of opening a restaurant. In December 2023, Kurti opened Dulcino’s Italian Steakhouse in Conroe to offer the community a quality and affordable steakhouse alongside Italian dishes. Meet the team…
Conroe ISD trustees approved reinstating the 2023 bylaws of the district’s School Health Advisory Council as well as reinstating previous members at the Nov. 19 meeting. The setup The SHAC was created to assist the district in ensuring that local community values and health issues are reflected in the district’s health and physical education instruction,…
The Texas Department of Public Safety will soon have a new leader. Freeman Martin, a senior official who has spent over 30 years with the department, will take over as director next month following the retirement of current DPS director Steve McCraw. The Public Safety Commission, which oversees the DPS, tapped Martin for the role…
Leased listings in the Greater Houston area increased 4.9% year over year to 3,413 single-family home rentals while new listings increased 11.6% year over year with 5,917 single-family rental properties added to the market, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ October Rental Market Update released Nov. 20. The details The report also found: The…
There are several Turkey Trots taking place Thanksgiving day in the Greater Houston area. Here are a few. This list is not comprehensive. 9th Annual Turkey Trot Join the Houston Striders in a free turkey trot including a 5K single-loop route and a 10K double-loop route at Memorial Park. Attendees are encouraged to wear their…
While a national recession is unlikely in the next year, the Houston metro is well-positioned to overcome the next economic downturn, said Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research and chief economist at the Greater Houston Partnership. The region has recovered 174% of the jobs lost in the COVID-19 pandemic, adding another 280,000 jobs since…
By Lizzy Spangler Editor Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV.
There are several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. The Learning Zoo’s Mommy, Me & Mirabel The Learning Zoo in Conroe is hosting Mirabel from “Encanto,” who will lead a butterfly craft in this event designed for children 5 and…
The Texas State Board of Education is poised to approve new state-developed textbooks this week after an initial vote Nov. 19. Proponents of the curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students…
Conroe ISD trustees shared an update regarding the proposed rezoning process for two of the district’s new elementary schools at the board’s Nov. 19 meeting. Meeting highlights Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord discussed the process of rezoning and how overcrowding from the nearby elementary schools is affecting operational needs. Mittie J. Campbell Elementary School,…