The Houston-Galveston Area Council has named Ron Papsdorf as its new executive director, officials announced in a June 16 news release. The big picture Papsdorf, who is currently serving as H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, will replace Chuck Wemple, who is retiring after eight years. “Each leader at H-GAC is responsible for building a strong foundation…
So much news, so little time? Community Impact can catch you up to speed with a roundup of five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from June 15-19. 1. Conroe police chief addresses concerns with Flock safety cameras During Conroe City Council’s June 11 meeting, officials from the Conroe Police Department discussed Flock cameras—automated…
One way Rotarians serve our local community is toward assisting those families with loved ones who come to Montgomery County for medical help. Outside of the Medical District in Houst, being one of the largest in the world, Montgomery County’s Hospitals consisting of Herman Memorial Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital,…
The New Waverly Public Library will host a community party to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. This free, family friendly event is focused on entertainment and education and welcomes everyone from all the surrounding communities. The event will feature an authentic encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers…
When a business changes hands, customers wonder what comes next. Will quality stay the same? Will service change? Will familiar relationships disappear? At American Truss Components, a truss manufacturer serving Texas builders, the transition began when the longtime owner retired. Rather than focusing on a new name or rebrand, the company’s new leadership saw an…
Every summer in Greater Houston, Camp Hope brings together young people for a week of camp focused on connection and understanding rather than competition. In its 30th year, the program—part of Allies in Hope—serves youth impacted by HIV across the region, including those living with the virus and those affected through family members or caregivers.…
From all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and sushi to dumplings and Peruvian cuisine, check out six dining updates in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen opens first Texas shop in Cy-Fair Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen officials said the pizzeria opened at the end of…
About two weeks shy of the anniversary of deadly flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas last summer, state lawmakers approved a 115-page report chronicling what they deemed “failures” at Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp where 27 young girls died. The big picture The family running Camp Mystic was not prepared to respond to…
In 2025, Montgomery ISD saw the highest number of new single-family homes under construction and sold since 2022, according to Zonda Demographics’ spring 2026 report for the district. In a nutshell New single-family home starts reached 678 in 2025, which was the highest number seen since 2022, according to Zonda Demographics’ report presented to MISD…