Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from Dec. 8-12. Vegas Texas Casino to open in Cypress Vegas Texas Casino officials said the casino has plans to open from Dec. 15-Jan. 1 pending receipt of its Certificate of Occupancy and TABC…
Conroe City Council, meeting jointly as the Conroe Local Government Corporation, approved the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 operating and capital budget for the Hyatt Regency Conroe Hotel and Convention Center on Dec. 11, but not before members discussed what the numbers mean for a project that remains “underwater once debt is” factored in. What you…
There are several transportation projects taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check out updates to them below. This list is not comprehensive. Upcoming projects I-45, South Loop 336 signal reconstruction Project: The traffic signal at the intersection of I-45’s southbound frontage road and South Loop 336 will be reconstructed after being damaged in…
From a new burger spot to a new taco truck, read these six dining updates across the Greater Houston area, including restaurants that recently opened or are celebrating anniversaries, as reported by Community Impact. This is not a comprehensive list. 1821 Coffee Fusion is open in Tomball. The Salvadoran family-owned coffee shop offers handcrafted drinks…
The annual Wreaths Across America event will take place Dec. 14 at New Montgomery Cemetery, with the Montgomery Freedom chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution also participating. The overview Wreaths Across America is a national event that seeks to honor fallen veterans on the holidays with wreaths at their grave sites. According to…
There are several events going on this weekend around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. ‘A Christmas Carol’ The Players Theatre Company is putting on performances of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” which follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he meets the ghosts…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a plan Dec. 9 to further raise property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners and lower the age at which Texans qualify for additional tax relief during the 2027 state legislative session. Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, called his proposal “a revolutionary way to not only reduce property taxes more,…
There are several holiday events going on this weekend including holiday markets such as the annual Tomball German Christmas Market. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. Outdoor Movie Night Hosted at the Missouri City Community Center, the movie night showcasing Elf will include s’mores, popcorn and letters to Santa. Tomball…
Candidate filing data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office shows 19 people have filed to run for county-level offices in Montgomery County. There are contested races for county judge, county commissioner and multiple justice of the peace seats. The full story Dec. 8 was the last day for candidates to file to run in…
Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson has announced her resignation to focus on her campaign for the Texas State Board of Education District 6, CISD announced Nov. 9 via Facebook. What to know Baumann Nelson, who represents Position 1, was elected in November 2022 for a four-year term that runs through November 2026. “We are…