Conroe City Council approved reinstating the step pay program for police and fire civil service employees March 26, with the pay made retroactive to each employee’s anniversary date. The details City Administrator Gary Scott said the cost to fully reinstate the program for the 2025-26 budget cycle is about $1.12 million. The step pay program…
In the nine months until Texas’ 90th legislative session begins in January, state lawmakers are expected to hold information-gathering hearings on hundreds of topics that will lay the groundwork for next year’s policymaking. This week, the leaders of the Texas House and Senate each released lists of subjects for legislators to look into through the…
Montgomery County commissioners voted 4-1 to advertise for architect services for a new justice center and courthouse facility during the March 26 meeting of Commissioners Court. Commissioners also discussed potential future financing options for the project that could include a bond election. The architectural services approved would be used for a site adjacent to the…
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and the nonprofit Angel Reach have agreed to a partnership to create a pathway system to help young adults in the foster system or facing homelessness join the medical industry, according to a March 20 news release. The gist The partnership hired five Angel Reach residents into paid patient…
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and the nonprofit Angel Reach have agreed to a partnership to create a pathway system to help young adults in the foster system or facing homelessness join the medical industry, according to a March 20 news release. The gist The partnership hired five Angel Reach residents into paid patient…
For the owner of Texas Transfers, Melissa Eisenman, business has never been just about products or profit; it’s about living out her Christian faith through service, generosity and the way she shows up for others. ​​Texas Transfers helps entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life with custom printing, transfers and design materials. Inside the company’s…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from March 23-27. 25-year old Seabrook Mexican restaurant reopened just six days after closing from strong community support Las Anita’s Mexican Restaurant, which Carlos Zuniga opened with his three brothers in 2001, survived the…
In a time when most communication happens through screens, the City of Tomball is bringing conversation back to the table. Through its monthly Kaffeeklatsch with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn, residents can gather, share breakfast and engage in open dialogue with city leaders in a home-like setting. From family tradition to community connection Kaffeeklatsch’s idea is…
Small-town living doesn’t mean sacrificing style, space or convenience. It means going with the flow while still having room to grow. At Grange, a 1,130-acre master-planned community in Katy, that balance comes to life—giving families a place that feels like a new hometown from day one. Drees Custom Homes brings thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship,…
For over 60 years, Buckalew Chevrolet was a trusted name in Montgomery County. So when Keating Auto Group purchased the store a year ago, it raised questions among longtime customers. Keating Chevrolet understands those concerns and wants to assure the community that the dealership’s commitment to service and local roots remains strong. Have questions about…