It usually starts small: your home feels warmer, the air conditioning runs longer, and your energy bill rises. Most homeowners brush it off—until the first heat wave hits and their system can’t keep up. As spring shifts into summer, rising temperatures, humidity and airborne allergens push heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems into overdrive. According…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from March 16-20. Fleet Week Houston ship lineup announced The city of Houston and the U.S. Navy announced the lineup of ships for the first-ever Fleet Week Houston. Fleet Week Houston will bring U.S.…
Willis ISD trustees discussed a proposal for a stand-alone gymnasium at Willis High School, along with the ninth grade center and its gym, one of the district’s 2024 bond projects. The gist WISD Chief Operations Officer Bob Eaton addressed the board about the project. Eaton stated that during the design process, “it was determined that…
More than 229,000 students have applied to receive state funds for private education or homeschooling under Texas’ education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s office. By the numbers State data indicates that the most applications have been submitted on behalf of students living in urban areas and the surrounding suburban communities. As of…
The Willis ISD board of trusteesapproved attendance boundaries for the new Ruth Castleschouldt Elementary School at 8150 MP Clark Road in Conroe at its Feb.11 meeting. The Willis ISD board of trustees approved attendance boundaries for the new Ruth Castleschouldt Elementary School at 8150 MP Clark Road in Conroe at its Feb. 11 meeting. How…
From Pakistani cuisine to classic Tex-Mex, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including local restaurant staple highlights and restaurants that recently opened or are coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Now open Women-owned Cowgirls Coffee now open in Cy-Fair Cowgirls Coffee offers a variety of coffee and snacks. Coffee flavors…
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. Floral Exhibit Attendees can enjoy floral arrangements created by local floral partners, including the Society for the Advancement of Floral Design. March 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free…
Crunch Fitness has opened a new gym in Conroe, a representative confirmed. The business held its grand opening March 18. The gist The 45,000-square-foot facility is valued at $6 million and includes amenities such as high-intensity interval training zones, Olympic lifting platforms, cycling and yoga studios, HydroMassage beds, red light therapy and Kids Crunch babysitting…
Conroe ISD is projected to see enrollment grow to 73,000 students by the 2030-31 school year, according to a new Zonda Demographics study presented to the board of trustees at its March 17 meeting. A previous 2022 study performed by Population and Survey Analysts projected higher numbers, with nearly 100,000 students expected by 2032-33. What…
By Cole Gee Lake Conroe Splash Zone, an inflatable obstacle course and park, is set to be open for business by the end of March, owners confirm. Two-minute impact Founded by Carter Drab, Lake Conroe Splash Zone is an inflatable obstacle course located inside Lake Conroe Beach Park. Running daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m, the…