Houston Airport System officials are urging travelers to arrive early as TSA wait times may exceed two hours in some locations, HAS officials said in a March 8 news release. What’s happening? Due to the partial federal government shutdown, TSA officers are working without pay creating staffing shortages that have led to longer than typical…
Texas held its primary elections on March 3, with Republican and Democratic voters selecting their parties’ nominees for scores of federal, state and local seats. Yet for some candidates, a major hurdle still remains before the November election. Dozens of primary races are headed to May runoffs after no candidate picked up more than half…
PNC Bank has opened a new location in Willis. The details PNC has approximately 2,200 branches and 60,000 PNC and partner ATMs. All branches are staffed with bankers who are available to help address customers’ financial needs and provide solutions that help them achieve their financial goals, officials said. The Willis location will be having…
Lone Star College System finished fiscal year 2024-25 with a net income of $163 million, after subtracting expenses from revenues, according to LSCS’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The gist During the LSCS board of trustees’ regular March 5 meeting, Chief Financial Officer Kristy Vienne presented the college system’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year…
Termites may be tiny, but their impact is huge. These invisible invaders cause more economic damage in the U.S. each year than floods and fires combined—$6.8 billion in home repairs annually, according to the National Pest Management Association. For Houston homeowners, spring doesn’t just bring warmer weather; it brings termite swarming season, when colonies send…
When caring for an aging loved one, questions can quickly pile up. Is that forgetfulness normal? Should blood pressure be monitored more closely? What support is available if care needs increase? At The Auberge at Vintage Park, organizers said an amazing health fair doesn’t just hand out brochures; it empowers families with answers. Feb. 27,…
Music carries through downtown Pflugerville as dancers perform in the center of the crowd. At first, people watch from the sidelines. Before long, they’re invited in, learning steps, clapping along and joining neighbors they just met. That’s Slice of Pflugerville. The free festival was created in 2023 after city leaders learned Pflugerville is one of…
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from March 2-6. Houston begins 100-day countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup with infrastructure updates, events and displays March 3 marked the official start date of the last 100 days until the 2026 FIFA…
Conroe officials are inching closer to creating a monthly stormwater utility fee that would add a new drainage charge on utility bills for residents and businesses to help fund drainage projects, aging infrastructure work and flood mitigation across the city. What happened City Council reviewed the proposal Feb. 26 during a presentation, but no vote…
Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved a new appointment structure March 5 for emergency services district boards that span more than one commissioner precinct. In a nutshell A move county officials said is meant to add consistency to how those boards are filled, it passed in a 4-1 vote after the commissioners discussed oversight, accountability and…