From big-ticket real estate moves to water-capacity debates and ongoing conversations about the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center, Conroe City Council spent 2025 making decisions that hit residents’ wallets, commutes and day-to-day services. Here’s a roundup of major City Hall headlines from the year, not listed in any particular order. Former Sam Houston Elementary…
In 2025, Community Impact readers followed a mix of county decisions—from the fiscal year budget and public safety changes to debates over county facilities, road funding and new regulations. Read on for a roundup of some of the most-read Montgomery County stories from the year. County adopts FY 2025-26 budget, sets $0.3770 tax rate Commissioners…
Every-Bellies’ Tomball location menu features a variety of loaded potatoes, such as buffalo chicken ranch, crawfish etouffee and chicken Alfredo. (Courtesy Every-Bellies) Every-Bellies’ Tomball location menu features a variety of loaded potatoes, such as buffalo chicken ranch, crawfish etouffee and chicken Alfredo. (Courtesy Every-Bellies) Every-Bellies is set to hold an official grand opening Jan. 7,…
United Airlines launched its first nonstop service route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tepic, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, on Dec. 20, according to a Dec. 22 news release. The details With the addition of the route, IAH will now serve as the sole U.S. destination out of the Tepic International Airport, according to the news…
Approximately three dozen new Texas laws are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, impacting how artificial intelligence is used in state government, when local officials can raise taxes after natural disasters and how much of businesses’ inventory is taxed. Texas’s biennial legislative session ended in early June. Gov. Greg Abbott signed over 1,100 laws passed…
Kick off the year with community events going on in the Greater Houston area including runs, markets and concerts. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. CFISD Wrestling Invitational The annual CFISD Invitational Wrestling Tournament–the largest boys’ and girls’ varsity invitational across the nation–will return to the Berry Center with 16 total…
A 15,003-square-foot location of La-Z-Boy is coming to Conroe, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The store will be located at 1660 Shafie St., Conroe, within Grand Central Park. According to the filing, construction is anticipated to begin in February and wrap up in June, costing $1.5 million. Details…
Ring in the new year with various celebrations going on across the Greater Houston area. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. High Noon Countdown for 2026 Attendees can ring in the New Year with a balloon drop extravaganza at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Dec. 31, 9:30-11 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., 2-3:30…
Here are six new businesses to keep an eye out for in 2026, as previously reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Texas First Bank The financial institution is planning a new location along Eva Street in Montgomery. The 2,385-square-foot facility will combine Texas First Bank, Texas…
From DJ sets to jazz performances, the following parties each offer unique ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Houston. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Doc’s Houston The jazz club is kicking off New Year’s Eve with back-to-back performances led by Tianna Hall and The Houston Jazz Band at…