Montgomery City Council approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax rate during a Sept. 15 special meeting. The details The council set the property tax rate at $0.40 per $100 valuation, maintaining the same rate the city has used for the past several years. The rate includes $0.3258 for maintenance and operations and $0.0742…
Looking to take family photos or celebrate fall to the fullest? Here are eight pumpkin patches to check out in the Greater Houston area. Pumpkin Patch at Harvest Season Farm A ticket to the pumpkin patch at Harvest Season Farm includes access to a bouncy house, unlimited hay rides and pumpkin painting. Sept. 20-Nov. 2,…
CONROE, TX — It was a hot and humid summer day in June when Ted Stickles and his wife, Jaelin, loaded up and headed to his regular chiropractor appointment. Jaelin does not normally go to his appointments, but for some reason, on this day – she went. Ted would later say it was divine invention.…
CONROE, TX — The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the hiring of Dr. David Vinson as Superintendent of Schools during its special board meeting on September 18. “On behalf of the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees, we are excited to welcome Dr. David Vinson as our next superintendent,” said Board President Misty Odenweller.…
Entergy Texas will build two new power plants to support the growing southeast Texas region following approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, officials announced in a Sept. 11 news release. Two-minute impact Per the release, the two natural gas power plants will be able to provide “enough reliable electricity capable of powering more…
The Houston rental market had a record number of available listings in August, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ August 2025 Rental Market Update released Sept. 17. A closer look According to the release, there was a 3.1% increase in the number of single-family homes leased this August compared to the same time last…
Yoga From Our Heart to Yours is now open in Conroe. The studio offers a variety of classes, from yinyasa flows to yin and gentle practices for every age, body and experience level. Classes include Mommy & Me Yoga, where parents can bond with their little ones while building strength and balance, and Friday Night…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees on Sept. 16 discussed the attendance zones for two new schools in the Grand Oaks feeder zone ahead of their opening. Grand Oaks Junior High School will open in 2027, and Kacy Arnold Elementary School will open in 2026. The approach Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord discussed the…
Salad and Go officials confirmed via email the salad chain is closing all of its Houston locations by the end of the day Sept. 19, and it will continue to operate stores in the Dallas area. “We’re deeply grateful for our team’s contributions and commitment to serving our guests. They’ve played an impactful role in…