HOUSTON, TX — Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Joe Mendoza. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:49 a.m., gunfire erupted in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Street in Houston, Texas. A disturbance escalated into chaos…
CONROE, TX – The Conroe Noon Lions Club, a local branch of the international service organization, is proud to announce it is hosting its annual fishing tournament for special needs children, Ken’s ‘Kids on the Lake,’ taking place Saturday, September 13 at Owen Park in Conroe. Registration now open for Sept. 13 event This popular…
Blast Swim Academy Woodforest is expected to open in mid to late August, operating owner Candice Loebsack said. What we know The swim school will offer small class sizes, personalized instruction and a heated indoor teaching pool designed for year-round lessons. “We wanted to bring a top-tier swimming experience to local families, right in their…
This time of year means storm season for southeast Texas, and the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is working to help keep our community informed and prepared. This summer, SJRA gave presentations at Montgomery County Commissioner Precincts 1, 3, and 4 to raise awareness about essential weather monitoring tools and resources. The goal? To […]
Check out the following restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Best Bagel Shop From cinnamon raisin to jalapeno cheddar, the Best Bagel Shop sells both traditional and savory bagels made in-house. Staff recommend pairing bagels with signature cream cheese options like vegetable or scallion cream cheese, as well…
With the school year underway and school buses rounding neighborhoods to get students to class, Community Impact interviewed Pierre Laurent, the new transportation director at Montgomery ISD, about the role he is stepping into. Starkey spoke about what drew him to MISD, what his responsibilities will be and what he hopes to accomplish in his…
With the start of a new school year, The Woodlands Family YMCA has joined with Conroe ISD to expand its after-school program to more Conroe-area campuses. The YMCA After School Care program takes place on campus from the end of the school day to 6:30 p.m. The program is currently offered at five Conroe ISD elementary…
During the second day of Montgomery County’s budget workshops for fiscal year 2025-26, county department leaders presented requests for additional personnel, staff raises, equipment and other budget proposals. Meeting highlights On Aug. 13, Montgomery County Commissioners Court heard budget requests from various department heads as well as from some county-funded nonprofits. Some of the requests…
The Texas Senate advanced 11 bills Aug. 12, including a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts and three measures aimed at better preparing communities for floods and other natural disasters. The bills face an unclear future in the Texas House, which has been at a standstill since dozens of Democrats traveled to Illinois and…
Montgomery County commissioners began the county’s budget workshops for fiscal year 2025-26 on Aug. 12 with an overview of the constables’ needs and a review of a law enforcement pay parity study conducted this summer. After several adjustments made during the Aug. 12 discussion, the total budget presented by Budget Officer Amanda Carter includes a…