TVC Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Open TVC Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Open Recognizing outstanding reporting on veteran services and issues AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) annual Excellence in Media Awards are open for nominations through Jan. 8, 2026. The awards recognize exemplary research, reporting, storytelling, coverage, and production by news media professionals…
As the holidays come to an end, there are several entities offering Christmas tree recycling and disposal drop-offs around the Greater Houston area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. The details City of Bellaire The city of Bellaire will accept Christmas tree drop-offs Dec. 26-Jan. 12 at 4401 Edith St., Houston. Flocked…
There are several events taking place on Dec. 31 around Conroe and Montgomery. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. NYE at Lucy Blues Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Lucy Blues with an event featuring live music, homemade tamales and a champagne toast at midnight. Dec. 31,…
Texas is establishing a reputation with a growing abundance of outstanding Texas sparkling wines. Ring in the New Year with one or several out of a herd of sixty-plus Texas Sparkling Wines. Sparkling wines are made all over the world, with the Champagne region of France having the largest concentration of wineries making region-designated Sparkling…
From fresh local meat and honey to pickleball and biohacking, Conroe-Montgomery has a variety of businesses to visit. Here are some of the businesses highlighted in the Conroe/Montgomery edition of Community Impact in 2025. 1. Mariel’s Meat Market For the managers at Mariel’s Meat Market, seeing customers smile at the joy of getting a fresh…
By Vanessa Holt | 10:09 AM Dec 23, 2025 CST Updated 10:09 AM Dec 23, 2025 CST The new office for Harpers Kids’ Dentistry and Orthodontics offers children’s pediatric dentistry with sedation as well as orthodontics for children and adults. (Courtesy Harpers Kids’ Dentistry and Orthodontics) The new office for Harpers Kids’ Dentistry and Orthodontics…
As the new year begins, motivation to improve health is high. However, for many, knowing where to start is the hardest part. At UTMB Health, primary care physicians help turn good intentions into action by serving as the starting point for a patient’s health journey. “Primary care helps patients turn motivation into a clear, manageable…
Here are five of Community Impact’s most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics. 1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities Texas senators approved a bill April 23 that they said would save seniors and people with disabilities…
Here are five of Community Impact’s most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics. 1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities Texas senators approved a bill April 23 that they said would save seniors and people with disabilities…
Here are eight fine dining restaurants near Downtown Houston that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Christmas Eve Dining Trattoria Sofia The Houston Heights restaurant serves authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting, with a focus on seasonal items…