Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Baby Day Families with infants and toddlers can attend the statewide event celebrating the caregiver-child connection with fun activities and resources. Nutcracker Spring Market After a four-year…
The annual Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas North American Championship triathlon is scheduled for April 18. It’s a competitive race that brings athletes and spectators from around the world to The Woodlands. The backstory Though registration to participate has closed, interested attendees will still have the opportunity to witness professional athletes compete for a portion of…
The city of Willis is set to hold a State of the City address April 18, per its website. At the event, residents will have the opportunity to learn about what’s going on in the city regarding topics such as infrastructure and economic development. More details Speakers at the address will include Mayor William Brown,…
Conroe City Council approved two fire department-related contracts April 9, including structural repairs at Fire Station No. 5 and a new fill station and compressor for Fire Station No. 8. What happened Council approved a contract with Crowned Eagle Construction for $79,988 to complete structural repairs at Fire Station No. 5 after Fire Chief Paul…
A public memorial for former Montgomery County Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III is planned for May 2 at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park following his death March 31 at age 77. Edwards was a decorated Vietnam veteran, former state representative and founding chairman of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, according to his obituary. “Known…
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously voted April 13 to approve Susan Ballabina as the sole finalist to become the next president of Texas A&M University, officials announced in a Texas A&M news release. The backstory The news comes seven months after Mark Welsh stepped down following social issue pressures. Tommy Williams…
After delaying a vote in January, the State Board of Education gave preliminary approval April 10 to roughly 200 literary works that all Texas public school students would be required to read beginning in 2030. The SBOE trimmed about 100 titles from a list proposed by the Texas Education Agency, which board members, educators and…
Montgomery County Commissioners Court got another look at where the county’s 2025 road bondprogram stands April 9 and also approved a Precinct 2 construction contract tied to that work. The details According to the county’s April 2026 road bond financial report, the program has brought in about $130.8 million so far, including bond proceeds and…
Conroe City Council approved a resolution April 9 to reserve a city-owned tract near Grand Central Park for a possible future senior center. City leaders said the move does not approve construction, but keeps a city-owned site near I-45 in play as officials study what a long-term senior facility could look like. The gist Nancy…
Texas retailers can resume selling smokable hemp products after a Travis County judge temporarily blocked some of the state’s sweeping new regulations on the hemp industry. What’s happening On March 31, the Texas Department of State Health Services enacted rules changing how THC content is measured in consumable hemp, which industry experts said effectively outlawed…