Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Feb. 9-13. Montgomery County Precinct 2 announces heavy trash clean-up weekend March 7-8 Montgomery County Precinct 2 residents will have an opportunity to dispose of their heavy trash March 7-8 during Commissioner Charlie…
In a meeting that included the removal of attendees from council chambers, Conroe City Council voted Feb. 12 to end months of litigation with Willis ISD and approve a $1.8 million infrastructure agreement aimed at locking in permanent water and sewer service for three district properties. What happened Council first approved dismissing pending litigation tied…
Texans will see candidates for 18 statewide positions on the March primary ballot, including one state railroad commissioner, the state land commissioner and the state agriculture commissioner. Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not govern the state’s railroads. So what do railroad commissioners and the leaders of other Texas agencies do? Community…
Check out several events to attend in the Conroe area this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Winter Conroe Swap Meet and Car Corral A swap meet in Texas is being held this weekend at the Winter Conroe Swap Meet and Car Corral. The swap meet will host…
An airline at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will premiere two new nonstop routes to Mexico beginning June 1, according to a Feb. 4 news release from the Houston Airport System. What’s new Volaris—which opened at IAH in 2015—will launch flight routes from Houston to Querétaro, Mexico, and Puebla, Mexico, according to the news release. Flights…
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Outlook Conference on Feb. 6 to update residents and business owners on economic development and challenges across Montgomery County. At a glance Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, presented data on Montgomery County survey…
Montgomery County officials moved Feb. 12 to update the county’s National Incident Management System training and reporting plan. County staff said the overhaul is needed now that participation demands and state requirements have changed, and the county wants more control over what responders are learning. The context During the Montgomery County Commissioners Court meeting, Jason…
The Houston Texans are setting up shop in Bridgeland. The NFL franchise is collaborating with Harris County Precincts 3 and 4 and Howard Hughes Holdings to invest $83 million into a new “Toro District” in Cypress, which will include a new Texans headquarters and training facilities. Harris County commissioners approved the public-private partnership Feb. 12…
Check out six dining updates from the Greater Houston area, including businesses that recently opened and new spots coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Now open Family-owned Mexican cafe holds grand opening in the Houston Heights Alturas Mexican Cafe serves authentic, flavorful meals that reflect Mexican traditions and heritage. On the menu Founded by…
Montgomery County Community Foundation has tapped Ashley Logan as its next president and chief executive officer, according to a Feb. 11 news release from the foundation’s board. Logan is set to begin in March, replacing retiring President and CEO Julie Martineau. Some context Logan brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience and holds the…