Shea Homes is bringing its Trilogy active-adult brand to Texas with Converde at Evergreen, a 55-plus community in Conroe expected to open in 2026, according to a Dec. 16 news release. The details Converde is being positioned as the first Trilogy community in Texas, with Shea Homes noting it is slated to open before the…
Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a new virtual learning platform that allows students across the state to take high school courses online. With 65 campuses across Texas, the public charter system provides STEM-focused education to more than 50,000 students, according to a news release. The overview The Harmony Online Learning…
Missed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out the top trending stories from Community Impact‘s coverage areas in Houston from Dec. 29-Jan. 2. Lone Star College’s Academy for Lifelong Learning opens spring registration for adults 50-plus Area residents ages 50 and older can explore everything from history and creative writing to hands-on hobbies…
The Players Theatre Company, which puts on productions at the Owen Theatre in Conroe, has been designated a replica chapter of The Penguin Project and will put on a production of “Annie, Jr.” in the spring for actors with disabilities, according to a Dec. 30 news release. The Penguin Project is a program that provides…
From a districtwide cell phone ban to new attendance boundaries, here are the most-read stories in 2025 regarding Conroe ISD as reported by Community Impact. Conroe ISD approves districtwide ban on student cellphone use during school day Conroe ISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved updated district cellphone policies at its regular meeting June 17. The…
Every January, Houstonians set ambitious health and wellness goals, but sticking to them is another story. Enter the YMCA of Greater Houston: more than a gym, it’s a place where connection, support and personal growth meet fitness. “A membership at the Y means more than fitness,” said Lindsay Lewis, Senior Vice President of Programs, Evaluation…
At The Met Christian Academy, early education is more than ABCs and 123s; it’s about nurturing curious minds, growing hearts and planting the seeds of faith. At the Lamb School, children ages six months to pre-K explore the world while learning Christ’s love. “At the Lamb School, faith isn’t just taught; it’s lived every day,”…
For over four decades, Cypress Academy of Gymnastics has been a fixture in the Houston community. It’s a place where generations of children have learned to cartwheel, climb, tumble and grow. The business, founded in 1982 by Richard and Mary Ann Basham, has evolved from a single 5,000-square-foot facility into a multi-location powerhouse, offering gymnastics,…
When owner Andrew Milstead launched SaleQuick.com, he was building something he wished his own family’s business had decades ago. Growing up sweeping floors and fixing cars in his dad’s automotive shop, Milstead saw the struggles small business owners face with back-office tasks, so he built a solution. Today, the company is quickly becoming an industry…
When patients walk into Tropical Dental Care, they aren’t stepping into a typical dental office. They’re entering a place where relationships are built, trust is earned and care often lasts for generations. That approach has led to something increasingly rare in healthcare: patients who stay, even when life takes them far away. Over the years,…