Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America • April 18-19, 2025 • America 250 is calling for two…
The Texas House Ways and Means Committee discussed a $3.5 billion plan to cut property taxes March 3. The legislation would expand a tax exemption for business owners and reduce school district tax rates by about $0.10 per $100 of taxable property value. Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, the bill author and committee chair, said…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
Conroe City Council approved a new five-year contract with First Class Transportation to operate city bus services during its Feb. 27 meeting. The service plans to connect The Woodlands Express and Conroe Connection services to downtown Houston, according to the agenda. The details The agreement, valued at $2.1 million, includes an option to extend for…
Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a nearly $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to transform its U.S. History curriculum, according to a news release. What to know The NEH grant, valued at $148,594, is one of only a few humanities grants awarded each year to community colleges, according to a news…
Editor’s note: The headline of this story was updated to reflect the amount of the grant. Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a nearly $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to transform its U.S. History curriculum, according to a news release. What to know The NEH grant, valued at $148,594, is one…
From a strawberry festival in Dickinson to kite flying in Hermann Park, celebrate the seasons changing with these 12 outdoor events happening around the Houston metro throughout April. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change. Bayou City Arts Festival This annual, outdoor art festival at Sam Houston Park displays world-class pieces…
Liberty Tree Planting. The Historical Commission Committee will arrange for the Ceremony, music, Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution. Liberty Tree Planting Conroe • Details: Sons of the American Revolution will participate in planting a 20 ft Liberty Tree which will grow to 100 ft full size. • Date: March 23, 2025 • Time:…