After a decade of service to land preservation and environmental activism, Bayou Land Conservancy announced the retirement of Executive Director Jill Boullion in August, according to a Jan. 26 news release. The details Boullion is set to officially retire as BLC executive director Aug. 14, according to the news release. Boullion originally joined the organization…
Credit scores affect nearly every major financial decision, yet many people are unsure how they work or how to improve them. Community Impact spoke with Carlin Friar, president of The Bank and Trust Boerne, about credit scores, common mistakes to avoid and how a community bank can support healthy financial habits. What is a credit…
Inside a home office, the lights flickered for a fraction of a second, then steadied. The Wi-Fi remained active, and the air conditioning continued to hum against the Texas heat. It wasn’t until a phone buzzed minutes later with an automated text alert from CenterPoint Energy that the reality set in: the local power grid…
Inside a home office, the lights flickered for a fraction of a second, then steadied. The Wi-Fi remained active, and the air conditioning continued to hum against the Texas heat. It wasn’t until a phone buzzed minutes later with an automated text alert from CenterPoint Energy that the reality set in: the local power grid…
Montgomery County commissioners moved Jan. 29 to keep the county’s road bond program moving—approving the paperwork needed to launch the next bond sale and laying out a timeline that could put new construction dollars in precincts by early June. What this means County staff told the court the first round of the road bond program…
Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement Jan. 29 to take over the long-delayed Old Conroe Road project from the city of Conroe. The two-minute impact The agreement shifts sponsorship of the project to Montgomery County and outlines how the county will assume control of design documents and contracts so it can push the…
Following over four hours of public testimony and debate Jan. 28, the Texas State Board of Education is poised to postpone a plan to create a mandatory reading list for K-12 students. Board members said Jan. 28 that they wanted to get more feedback from Texans before moving forward with the policy, which would take…
Houston Airport System officials have nearly completed George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s $1.46 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program as the airport continues to strengthen its international travel options. The overview HAS Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak said the Terminal Redevelopment Program represents the single largest investment the city of Houston has contributed to IAH. Szczesniak noted most…
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. ‘Rumors’ The Players Theater Company is presenting the show “Rumors” by Neil Simon. MCHC History Road Rally The Montgomery County Historical Commission’s annual History Road Rally will…
Three candidates will face each other for Montgomery County justice of the peace Precinct 1 during the March primaries. Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races in Texas, including several county and state contests. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers…