The Houston-Galveston Area Council has named Ron Papsdorf as its new executive director, officials announced in a June 16 news release. The big picture Papsdorf, who is currently serving as H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, will replace Chuck Wemple, who is retiring after eight years. “Each leader at H-GAC is responsible for building a strong foundation…
So much news, so little time? Community Impact can catch you up to speed with a roundup of five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from June 15-19. 1. Conroe police chief addresses concerns with Flock safety cameras During Conroe City Council’s June 11 meeting, officials from the Conroe Police Department discussed Flock cameras—automated…
When a business changes hands, customers wonder what comes next. Will quality stay the same? Will service change? Will familiar relationships disappear? At American Truss Components, a truss manufacturer serving Texas builders, the transition began when the longtime owner retired. Rather than focusing on a new name or rebrand, the company’s new leadership saw an…
Every summer in Greater Houston, Camp Hope brings together young people for a week of camp focused on connection and understanding rather than competition. In its 30th year, the program—part of Allies in Hope—serves youth impacted by HIV across the region, including those living with the virus and those affected through family members or caregivers.…
From all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and sushi to dumplings and Peruvian cuisine, check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen opens first Texas shop in Cy-Fair Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen officials said the pizzeria opened at the end of…
About two weeks shy of the anniversary of deadly flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas last summer, state lawmakers approved a 115-page report chronicling what they deemed “failures” at Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp where 27 young girls died. The big picture The family running Camp Mystic was not prepared to respond to…
In 2025, Montgomery ISD saw the highest number of new single-family homes under construction and sold since 2022, according to Zonda Demographics’ spring 2026 report for the district. In a nutshell New single-family home starts reached 678 in 2025, which was the highest number seen since 2022, according to Zonda Demographics’ report presented to MISD…
On June 16, the Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed the district’s special education department’s increasing costs and student population as well as an update on the district’s “homecoming plan,” which will return students to their zoned neighborhoods. The discussion Kendra Wiggins, CISD executive director of special education, presented the annual special education update to…
Montgomery ISD officials are rolling out new guidelines for faculty and students this 2026-27 school year in regards to generative artificial intelligence usage in and outside of the classroom, according to pending plans presented at the June 9 board of trustees special meeting. The intended purpose of the AI guidelines overhaul is to expand students’…
There are several events taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area through late July. Check out a few of them below. This story is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. ‘1776’ presented by The Players Theatre Company The Players Theatre Company presents “1776,” the Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the creation of the…