By Jovanna Aguilar Local Business Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a local business reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication…
Families making up to $100,000 are now eligible for Sam Houston State University’s Bearkat Promise program, after the university announced Feb. 24 that it was raising the family income eligibility threshold from $40,000. The Bearkat Promise program provides eligible students with the mandatory tuition and fees they need for up to 15 credit hours per…
Select Houston-area residents who have the Waymo app downloaded are now able to take the first public rides in the fully autonomous vehicles, the company announced via news release Feb. 24. What you need to know Waymo will continue to invite new riders on a rolling basis to use the service as it kicks off…
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. A Tribute to Buddy Holly To pay tribute to Buddy Holly and others in his time of rock, Tribute Masters will be presenting “The Buddy Holly Experience”…
With a few days left to vote early in the March primaries, more Texans have turned out to the polls this year than in recent primary elections. The increase is particularly pronounced among Democratic primary voters, state data shows, with more than twice as many Democratic votes cast by Feb. 24 than in Texas’ last…
There are several events taking place in the Houston area this weekend, Feb. 26-March 1. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. GenerAction Jam Iftar A film showcase, live poetry and spoken word will be the highlights of this event hosted by Houston Muslim Filmmakers and IslamInSpanish. The showcase’s theme is “Reflection…
There are several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this spring season, including rodeo events and music festivals. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Conroe Senior Expo Join the Conroe Senior Expo and connect with local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and families. March 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.…
Newly filed campaign finance reports show candidates in two of Montgomery County’s Republican primaries increasing fundraising and spending as the March election approaches. Wayne Mack will face incumbent Mark Keough for Montgomery County judge in the Republican primary election, and Bob Harvey will face incumbent Charlie Riley for Montgomery County Precinct 2 commissioner. The reports…
Celebrate Ramadan at one of the multiple community events—from pop-up markets to a Quran recital competition—being held across the Greater Houston area. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. GenerAction Jam Iftar A film showcase, live poetry and spoken word will be the highlights of this event, which is hosted by Houston…
The Charles B. Stewart Library in Montgomery is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having opened in its current location in 2006, according to the Montgomery County Memorial Library System website. The library was named after Charles Bellinger Stewart, the man credited with designing the Texas Flag. The library will host a celebration March 6 with remarks…