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…
The Nov. 5 general election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 7 to vote for the president, a U.S. senator and several statewide candidates. Depending on where Texans live, local leaders, tax changes and propositions may also appear on the ballot. What you…
The Signorelli Company, a Houston-based developer, announced plans for amenity areas at master-planned community Cielo at Conroe, according to a Sept. 23 news release. Cielo is set to bring over 800 homes to the 256-acre development, according to the release. The overview Amenities coming to Cielo include: An activity lawn A playground A dog park…
For the first time since March 2020, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 18 cut its federal funds rate, the amount it charges banks, by 50 basis points—to 5% from 5.5%. Community Impact spoke to Houston-area real estate and economic experts who explained how the federal funds rate cut will affect businesses and consumers in the…
The second annual Bike the Gulf Biketober Challenge has begun and will run until Oct. 31 across Houston-area counties. What to know The event is hosted by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and its Commute Solutions program for bike riders across Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties in partnership with the…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide as recently reported by Community Impact. All events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. Wine Walk To raise funds for breast cancer awareness, Chicken N Pickle hosts this fundraiser at the venue’s outdoor space. Guests will…
Homeowners and renters whose properties were damaged during Hurricane Beryl have until Oct. 10 to apply for federal assistance. The gist The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 693,246 Texas households for disaster-related assistance since the July storm, FEMA Media Specialist Rita Obey said in an Oct. 1 email. This totals $748 million in financial…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the deadline for applying for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Beryl is open until Oct. 10. The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced a series of community workshops and information sessions for residents regarding home buyouts following a series of severe storms in…
Willis ISD officials will host a communitywide presentation about the district’s upcoming November bond election Oct. 7, according to an Oct. 1 Facebook post. During the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to hear about WISD’s growth, the development of the bond, the proposed projects and the tax impact, among other things, according to the…
Eggs Up Grill will open a 4,000-square-foot restaurant in Conroe, according to a Sept. 25 news release. “By opening a restaurant in Conroe, we can tap into that sense of local pride and build relationships with the community, which we think is crucial for long-term success. We are hoping to help contribute to the growing…
