During a June 11 meeting, Montgomery County commissioners voted 4-1 to create four new courts to help handle increasing caseloads. Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray was the opposing vote. The initial proposal to create nine new courts was met with discussion about location and funding challenges, so commissioners decided to reduce the number. The discussion…
Willis ISD’s board, at its June 10 meeting, approved the compensation plan for FY 2026-27, which Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej presented. The action taken The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers. For returning teachers who will receive an August retention payment, their net increase should…
By Kara Willis Kara Willis joined Community Impact as a Senior Government Reporter in 2026, covering The Woodlands and Montgomery County. She’s a proud Stephen F. Austin graduate. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, planning her next trip, visiting dog parks with her terrier-mix, Scotty, and doing Pilates.
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from June 8-12. 1. Vegetarian restaurant Simply South to open in Katy A new location of Indian restaurant Simply South is coming to Katy in July, owner Sree Gummadi confirmed. The restaurant features vegetarian…
For many customers, their RV, trailer or mobile unit represents a significant investment, and when something goes wrong, they need a repair team they can trust to get them back on the road quickly. At Anything RV Repair Center, a family-owned and operated business, the team helps customers protect that investment through a wide range…
When someone hears the words “You have cancer,” life can change in an instant. The diagnosis brings a flood of questions, uncertainty and fear. What happens next? Where do I go? How will I manage treatment alongside work, family and everyday responsibilities? At Harris Health, answering those questions goes beyond providing medical care. It’s about…
The Transportation Advocacy Group of the Houston Region, or TAG Houston, held a webinar on the future of advanced air mobility June 3. What’s happening? Sergio Roman, Texas Department of Transportation’s director of emerging aviation technology under the aviation division, led a “pragmatic discussion” on the future of advanced air mobility. This includes unmanned drones…
A new indoor golf space is emerging in North Houston. Birdie Central is in soft opening before its official grand opening on June 20, bringing golf simulators, practice bays and a community-focused space to the Spring/Klein area. “Coco and I are golfers first—some of my closest friendships came through this game,” Founder Minh Tran said.…
Teaching can be a deeply rewarding profession that provides purpose and a chance to have a positive impact. As the world changes, so does the training that goes into preparing teachers to have a basic understanding of how people learn and develop. To help students achieve their goal of leading in the classroom, Lone Star…
When different backgrounds and strengths align, they can create something truly unique. Facet Seven® Fitness’ innovative model is built on exactly that: two distinct fitness journeys crossing at the perfect moment. On Jan. 1, 2012, co-owner and coach Layn Chess partnered with another fitness professional to open the first Facet Seven® Fitness location on 19th…