At the April 21 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees is set to go over budget information for the 2026-27 school year. Trustees will also approve construction managers for various school projects in the district and review Senate Bill 546’s mandate for seat belts on buses. The breakdown According to meeting documents,…
Do you miss any of Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 13-17. 1. Pearland authorizes eminent domain near Smith Ranch Road Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its April 13 meeting to authorize eminent domain to acquire 0.1246 acres of land along Smith…
Casa Umami Taste The Fix, a restaurant that combines Asian and Mexican flavors, is now open in Conroe, owner San Cheng confirmed. The restaurant is holding its soft opening throughout April, with a grand opening event set for May 9. “We focus on bold, crave-worthy food without overcomplicating it,” Cheng said. “Our menu includes smashed…
In northeast Houston, just off Beltway 8 near Lake Houston Parkway, Generation Park—a 4,300-acre master planned development by McCord Development—is steadily adding the everyday amenities that transform large-scale projects into community anchors. That vision is most evident at Redemption Square, the lifestyle district at Generation Park where fine dining, work, and daily conveniences intersect. At…
Each day, more than 1,000 blood donations are needed to support patients across the Gulf Coast region, including those undergoing cancer treatment and those in need of emergency surgeries or trauma care. This demand never slows, even as donations decrease during the summer months. Gulf Coast Blood serves more than 170 hospitals and health care…
Texas is home to the nation’s fastest-growing data center market, with a January report from Bloom Energy projecting that the state will see a 142% increase in its share of the data center industry by the end of 2028. Virginia currently has the nation’s largest concentration of data centers, although experts say that could change…
In the 2025-26 school year, Cy-Fair and Klein ISDs had the highest-paid superintendents, while Lamar CISD and New Caney ISD had the highest-paid teachers, on average, according to Texas Education Agency data released in mid-March. The big picture Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn about compensation for superintendents, teachers and staff at…
There are several events to attend in the Conroe area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Moco Bouldering and Fitness Deka Strong Moco Bouldering and Fitness will be hosting the Spartan Deka Strong event this weekend. The event consists of 10 different functional…
From barbecue to upscale Southern cuisine, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including local restaurant staple highlights, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week C79 Bakery and Restaurant now open in Katy C79 Bakery and Restaurant offers a wide variety of Indian cuisine, including thali, chole bhature and chicken…
Public school districts in the Greater Houston area lost thousands of students due to transfers during the 2025-26 school year, with Houston, Alief and Fort Bend ISDs seeing the largest losses, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 5. The overview Community Impact reviewed TEA data from the 2025-26 school year to determine the…