Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, a nonprofit blood center founded in January 1975, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Theresa Pina, chief growth officer for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, said with the new milestone came memories of impactful testimonies from over the years. “I get to hear the stories from moms that talk about…
A total of $120 million in bond funds is set to be available for road work across Montgomery County by July 24, according to an update presented to commissioners June 10. The details John Robuck, managing director of BOK Financial Securities, and county bond legal counsel Marcus Dietz of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP presented…
Montgomery County commissioners on June 10 authorized the creation of a committee that will look at law enforcement pay equity across policing agencies in the county. Two-minute impact Representatives from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and all five precinct constables’ offices filled the Montgomery County Commissioner’s courtroom on June 10 for an agenda item placed…
By Lizzy Spangler Editor Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV. If the full…
A new initiative from UTHealth Houston aims to remove financial barriers for nursing students while addressing the state’s critical shortage of health care workers, according to a June 9 news release. What’s happening Beginning in spring 2026, the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston will roll out the Future Nurses Fund, which will help…
The Boot Shop Woodlands is under new management as of June 2. The Boot Shop Woodlands, formerly called Boot Shop Magnolia, is a shoe repair shop with services including boot and shoe repair, designer glue-downs and heel fixes, zipper repairs, and leather restoration.If the full content does not display, visit the article originally published on…
The Glass Guru is coming soon to Montgomery, owner and business manager Jennifer Hayward confirmed. The business will offer residential and commercial glass services, Hayward said. “As a full-service glass shop, we deliver high-quality solutions for everything from glass repair and window replacement to custom mirrors, in-glass pet doors, and shower enclosures,” Hayward said.If the…
Montgomery County Commissioners are set to discuss the next steps in the county’s $480 million road bond issuance as well as pay equity for law enforcement personnel in Montgomery County on June 10. The details According to the agenda packet, commissioners will discuss several resolutions authorizing the financing and reimbursement agreements for each precinct in…
During its May 27 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved hiring Brent Walker as the new city administrator effective June 16. What we know The search for a new city administrator began after the previous city administrator Gary Palmer was fired 3-1 during a Nov. 18 City Council meeting, per prior reporting. Since then, Police Chief…
Here are the latest updates on five transportation projects happening around the Conroe area. Upcoming projects 1. Hwy. 75 improvements Project: Hwy. 75 will undergo improvements such as underseal base repair and planing between South Loop 336 North and Gladstell Street. Update: According to a May 1 media update from the Texas Department of Transportation,…
