Homeowners living within the Lone Star College System’s boundaries will be charged the same tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25 that they were for the previous fiscal year after the college system’s board of trustees approved a flat tax rate on Oct. 3. The action taken On Oct. 3, LSCS’s board of trustees unanimously approved…
H-E-B is launching tap-to-pay services across all its Texas stores, allowing customers to make quick, contactless payments using digital wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay. The gist Starting on Oct. 7, H-E-B will roll out tap-to-pay technology across Texas, beginning with stores in the San Antonio area, according to a news release…
More than half of the state’s school districts are facing budget shortfalls this year while also navigating the conclusion of federal stimulus funds, forcing districts to make hard decisions related to staffing and programming. In addition, districts are experiencing an increase in educators considering leaving the profession due to lack of funds, increased class sizes…
Three candidates are running for a six-year term to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Republican incumbent Ted Cruz is seeking a third term as Texas’ junior U.S. senator. Each state has two U.S. senators—Cruz currently serves alongside Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Cruz is being challenged by Democrat Colin Allred, a third-term congressman from Dallas…
A 24,000-square-foot expansion of Lone Star Family Health Center in Conroe is set to open in late 2024, representatives said in an email. The details According to the email and prior reporting from Community Impact, the expansion is set to include: Medical exam rooms A dedicated mental health suite Expanded patient intake area Over 70…
During its Sept. 26 meeting, Conroe City Council approved a second and final round of funding for the removal of debris from Hurricane Beryl, resulting in a total of $911,135. Public Works Director Norman McGuire said during the Sept. 25 workshop meeting that contractors have been demobilized and the debris pickups have concluded. The breakdown…
On Oct. 3, the Port of Houston strike was suspended after the union representing striking dock workers reached a tentative agreement on wages with U.S. Maritime Alliance, a group of carriers, port associates and employers. What’s happening The International Longshoremen’s Association—the union that represents East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers—and USMX reached a tentative…
The city of Houston was selected to host the first-ever Michelin Guide Texas ceremony, a representative with Michelin confirmed. In case you missed it The Michelin Guide—which awards restaurants coveted Michelin Stars through anonymous inspection for their cooking—announced this summer that the first Texas guide will publish in 2024, Community Impact reported. The guide will…
—one of eight statewide races on the ballot this November. Republican incumbent Christi Craddick, who was first elected in 2012, is seeking reelection. She is being challenged by Democrat Katherine Culbert, an oil and gas process safety engineer; Libertarian Hawk Dunlap, a well control specialist; and Green Party candidate Eddie Espinoza, a retired teacher and…
KVST K-Star Country 99.7 FM radio host and DJ Mary McCoy, 86, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame on Sept. 19 in Nashville, Tennessee. “It’s just incredible,” McCoy said about the honor. “I was in my office, and I got an email. I looked at that and I ran into Larry’s [office] and…
