Texas House lawmakers signed off on three bills May 19 that would tighten restrictions on bail and keep more defendants in jail while they await trial for certain felony charges. The measures received bipartisan support in the Republican-led House, which rejected similar legislation during previous legislative sessions. A proposal that would require judges to deny…
What does the Kinder Institute survey say about Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties?
A new gym is open in Willis, owner and head coach Mike Hernandez confirmed. What we know The gym offers a membership and group and personal training, Hernandez said. Hernandez has been a personal trainer for the past 10 years with a mission to eliminate big box gyms, he said. He said the goal behind…
Since August, Conroe has enforced a moratorium in its northern portion, halting new development due to a lack of available water capacity. Now, officials are considering expanding that moratorium citywide. “There is no new water that has been added to this system since … late August,” Norman McGuire, assistant city administrator and director of public…
The housing market in the Greater Houston area saw a 1.1% decrease in single-family home sales, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’April Housing Market Report released May 14. In April, 7,856 single-family homes were sold, compared to 7,940 in April of last year, according to the report. Diving in deeper According to the report,…
The 44th Kinder Houston-area survey looked at opinions and concerns in Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties.
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Texas House lawmakers approved a bill May 13 that would expand prescription access to medical cannabis through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. Under the program, Texans can use low-THC cannabis to treat conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. The overview House Bill 46 would nearly double the number of conditions eligible for…
Grab your modified six shooter as the Conroe Noon Lions are preparing the Wild West Shootout which will be our 39th Annual Conroe Noon Lions Club Golf Tournament. The challenge will be to shoot every hole under 6 shots! The tournament will be held May 22nd at the Walden Golf Course with a morning and afternoon…
Lots of Rotary news happening this week. The Rotary Club of The Woodlands kicked off a two-week celebration of their 50th year honoring their 50 years of service in their community. Two of the original members are still actives in this Club being Bill Lee and Tom Boak. Rotary Club Members from Bryan and Conroe…