Four Republican candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election. Republican incumbent Dan Patrick is seeking a fourth term in the lieutenant governor’s office. The lieutenant governor leads the Texas Senate and can exercise the powers of the governor if the governor dies, resigns, is removed…
Houston’s single-family rental market experienced solid growth in 2025, according to a new update from the Houston Association of Realtors. Long story short HAR reports single-family rental leases have increased 9.4% year over year, with a total of 3,283 homes leased in December. There was a 21.2% increase in listings, with 5,486 listings added to…
Family Promise of Montgomery County is celebrating 25 years with a gala on Feb. 13, according to a Jan. 12 news release. The nonprofit assists families experiencing homelessness and helps them work toward housing stability, according to the news release. Proceeds from the Feb. 13 gala—co-chaired by former Mrs. Texas Brittney Moss and Montgomery County…
Why are you running for office? I am running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 because I love my community and care deeply about the people I serve. Montgomery County has been my lifelong home and I believe our court should be fair, consistent and respectful. I will serve with integrity, compassion, and a…
Two Democratic candidates are running to lead the Texas General Land Office in the upcoming March 3 primary election. The big picture Benjamin Flores and Jose Loya are vying for the Democratic nomination for Texas land commissioner. The winning Democratic candidate will face Republican incumbent Dawn Buckingham in November, and the winner of that election…
The University of Houston is set to open applications in February for a new online graduate certificate aimed at preparing students for jobs in Houston’s rapidly growing film and television industry, according to a Jan. 22 news release. What you need to know Housed in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, the Graduate…
There are several transportation projects taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area in early 2026. Check out updates to them below. This list is not comprehensive. Ongoing projects Hwy. 105 widening Project: Hwy. 105 is being widened from two to four lanes between 10th Street and South Loop 336. Update: According to a Jan.…
Construction is underway—and officials expect it to wrap in December—on an expansion at the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility in Conroe that will add 100 inpatient beds and increase the site’s capacity for competency-restoration treatment. Montgomery County Commissioners have already taken additional steps to keep the project moving by allocating funds for commissioning services.…
Chuck Wemple, Houston-Galveston Area Council executive director, announced Jan. 23 that he will retire in August following nearly 24 years with the agency. Two-minute impact During Wemple’s time as executive director, H-GAC’s operating budget nearly doubled, reaching $600 million, and the organization’s team grew to almost 500 members, according to a news release. The board…
Taste & See Boba & Sweets opened its doors in the Montgomery area, replacing the previous cafe, Boba Queen Tea & Thai Sweets. Staying local Taste & See Boba Tea & Sweets opened Dec. 1. Manager Carol Duong said the new cafe is a warm and safe place for the community. “We are a Christian,…