President Donald Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville on July 11, one week after historic flooding killed at least 119 people during the July 4 weekend. Before heading to Texas, the president expanded a federal disaster declaration for the floods, making residents of Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, San Saba, Tom…
Willis ISD is estimated to have a surplus budget for its 2025-26 fiscal year following the impact of House Bill 2, which will provide permanent raises for educators and support staff; overhaul how the state funds special education; and set aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance. WISD…
Owner Theresa Wychico has officially opened her real estate company, she confirmed. What you need to know Wychico Realty lists small lots to large acres and has 17 agents on staff, Wychico said. Her staff helps first time buyers and can also list farm property. “There’s nothing in real estate we won’t touch,” Wychico said.…
A community with 1,000 homes is one step closer to beginning sales after Shea Homes selected its builders, according to a July 7 news release. In a nutshell Wildtree, a 430-acre community, will sit in west Montgomery County and feature 40-foot homesites from Perry Homes as well as 50-foot lots from Coventry Homes. It will…
In the wake of flooding that killed over 100 people in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas lawmakers to improve the state’s natural disaster preparedness during an upcoming legislative overtime. He also asked lawmakers to redraw congressional districts and tackle other GOP priorities. At a glance Lawmakers should draft legislation to update…
After more than 30 years of serving families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, the Houston-based nonprofit Family to Family Network has announced it will permanently close due to funding shortages, officials announced in a July 9 news release. “For many families, we were the only place they could turn,” Executive Director…
What if your next big idea just needed the right spark to take off? That’s a question that inspired The Office at the Garage Project: a space built for starting something new. As more people step away from traditional offices, this coworking space offers a fresh option for anyone building a business, launching a side…
Magnolia ISD is working to balance the resources of a growing district with the heart of a small-town community. “We’re big enough to offer anything that a family might want for their student academically, programmatically and extracurricular-wise in our school district, but we haven’t lost the feel of a smaller district,” Superintendent Jason Bullock, Ph.…
When the founder of Plush Nail Bar, Cindy Mai Phan, opened her first salon, she wasn’t just chasing a business idea; she was building an environment centered on joy, luxury and meticulous care. Today, with five salons open and two more set to launch late this year, Plush Nail Bar has grown into a full-blown…
Skyline Dental in Houston is redefining dental visits by adding something unexpected: professional skin care. With licensed esthetician Priscilla Dayton now part of the team, patients can care for their smiles and skin all under one roof. From facials to microneedling to specialized massages, these services are already making a difference, especially for patients seeking…
