Houston ranked as the 27th best-performing large city in the U.S., according to the 2025 Best-Performing Cities Report by the Milken Institute, a national research firm. The rankings are based on factors like labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth and access to economic opportunities, according to the report. This year’s rankings emphasize job and wage…
The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a $1,000 one-time sign-on bonus for newly hired bilingual teachers for the 2025-26 school year at its Feb. 12 meeting. What to know Robert Whitman, the district’s chief human resources officer, told the board that Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej confirmed funds were set aside in the 2024-25…
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Wesley Sinor will serve as Grand Marshal of the 60th Annual Conroe-Willis-The Woodlands Metro Go Texan Parade in Conroe on Saturday February 22, 2025. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he obtained a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in 1990 and then continued his education at Rice University where…
The 60th Annual Go Texan Parade in downtown Conroe is set to ride again, kicking off rodeo season in the Houston region. The milestone event that brings a few thousand to downtown Conroe starts at 1 p.m. Feb. 22. The parade start and finish will be at FM 2854 and Texas 75 with the parade…
Ashley Snell opened The Cuterie, a charcuterie and sandwich shop, in June 2023 alongside her husband Ryan Snell, Nathan Dove and Lauren Dove to bring a different concept of dining to the Conroe area. “[Our boards] can be a total meal, a light lunch or an appetizer-type style for dinner,” Ashley Snell said. What’s special…
Legacy Community Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable health care to communities across Texas, including Fort Bend County. With locations in Stafford and Missouri City, Legacy offers essential health care services tailored to the needs of local residents. The Stafford clinic provides OB/GYN and pediatric care, while the Missouri City clinic focuses on pediatric…
The Harris Health Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity (CArE) is dedicated to advancing the march toward health equity and human flourishing by ensuring equitable access to care and partnering to create healthier communities. CArE fosters sustainable partnerships, drives systemic change and develops innovative solutions to support historically marginalized communities. CArE coordinates and…
UTMB Health Clear Lake has once again demonstrated its commitment to top-tier cardiovascular care, earning reaccreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology. This reaccreditation, first achieved in 2021 and renewed in 2024, highlights the hospital’s dedication to meeting and exceeding stringent quality standards for treating patients experiencing chest pain and…
Valley Ranch is set to undergo a major expansion, further solidifying its position as a dynamic and growing community in the Greater Houston area. While Valley Ranch Town Center—Houston’s most visited open-air shopping center, attracting nearly 12 million visitors annually—remains a bustling hub for retail and entertainment, the upcoming expansion will extend beyond the Town…
MONTGOMERY, TX — What better way to celebrate National Margarita Day than at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston? As part of its “Beat the Clock” promotion, margaritas will increase by just $1 every hour up to $5 for the rest of the day. The resort will also raffle off a variety of Margaritaville-themed…