With summer in full swing, Community Impact interviewed Karl Steinbacher, the remodel manager for Sunrise Pool Renovations, on what safety features he recommends homeowners keep around backyard pools, especially as he said he notices pools continue to pop up at homes around the Houston area. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.…
Single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area rose 12.5%, compared to the same time last year in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ June 2025 Housing Market Update released July 9. According to the report, 8,588 homes were sold compared to 7,637 homes sold last year in June. What we know Strong…
Conroe ISD and the superintendent search firm Texans for Excellence in Education held their second community forum July 9 to gather feedback on the district’s superintendent search. Current situation Ted Landry is acting superintendent after Superintendent Curtis Null resigned effective June 1, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Conroe ISD and TEE are hosting five…
A temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Lone Star Bend in Montgomery after City Council approved entering into an interlocal agreement with Montgomery County to install it during its July 8 meeting. The details Council members approved the interlocal agreement, which stipulates that the city would pay…
Montgomery County Food Bank announced Jim Carman, president of the Houston Region for Howard Hughes, as the new chairman of its board of directors, according to a July 8 news release. What you need to know Carman succeeds outgoing chairman Jim Wolf, who led the board during a period of expansion and operational growth. Other…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Adaptations of the American Alligator Attendees can learn more about the American alligator at the pavilion at Willow Fork Park. The family-friendly event may include an appearance…
Making sure Texas communities are better prepared for disasters like the deadly July 4 weekendflooding will be “at the top of the agenda” when state lawmakers return to Austin in the coming weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott said July 8. “We’re going to address every aspect of this storm to make sure that we’re going to…
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness is now open in Conroe, owner Veronica Lovins confirmed. Lovins said the business is celebrating with a grand opening on July 26 with vendors, food and drinks. The business will also have membership sales, she said. What they offer Prime IV Hydration & Wellness offers IV infusions with various vitamins…
The Grove Community School, a Montessori school in The Woodlands area, is moving to a new campus in August, Head of School Chris Gillaspie confirmed. The details Previously located at 3305 Red Bird Lane, Conroe, The Grove will open its doors at 2675 Pine Acres Drive, Conroe, at the start of the 2025-26 school year…
ByThePour Mobile Bartending Service is now open in the Houston area, co-owner Caleb Le Jeune confirmed. The details ByThePour offers a complete dry hire service, meaning the only items the bartending service cannot provide per Texas law are the liquor, beer and wine, Le Jeune said. ByThePour provides everything else, including the bar, ice, sodas,…
