Five Below is opening a new location in Willis in May, according to an April 29 news release. The discounted store offers beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, pet supplies, toys and games, arts and crafts, party essentials and electronics. Opens May 2 12342 I-45 N., Willis www.fivebelow.com If the full content does not display, visit the…
A new 6-acre park is now open at Sweetwater Ridge in Conroe, LGI Homes, Inc. confirmed in an April 24 news release. A closer look The $3 million private park has a children’s playground, splash pad, two dog parks, an 18-hole disc golf course, a fishing lake and a pavilion with picnic tables. The park…
During its April 24 meeting, Conroe City Council voted 3-2 to approve requiring in-person attendance for the executive session portion of meetings. Council members Harry Hardman and Howard Wood voted against. What you need to know Before City Council’s decision, council members were allowed to video call into executive session. However, City Attorney Mike Garner…
Best Friends Animal Society will bring its Adoptable Pets on Tour event series to the Greater Houston area from April 30-May 17 as a way to encourage pet adoption. What’s happening? The Best Friends mobile adoption vehicle will roll into seven communities as a way to help shelter and rescue partners throughout the Greater Houston…
Nearly three years after 21 people were killed during a Uvalde school shooting, Texas House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation that would overhaul how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to mass shootings. At a glance House Bill 33, by former Uvalde mayor and freshman state Rep. Don McLaughlin, would direct school districts and law…
David Eason, Montgomery County Precinct 2 constable, said the number of animal cruelty cases reported in the county are projected to nearly double from 162 in 2024 to 320 in 2025, according to data provided to Montgomery County commissioners on April 29. What you need to know During a presentation to commissioners on April 29,…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
FINS Swim School CEO Liam Goudeket said swimming is a life skill that should be taught to children at a young age to avoid accidents. It’s also a skill that requires consistent practice to prevent regression. “Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under 5, so we saw a need in…
During its April 24 meeting, Conroe City Council approved the request for qualifications for design and build services for Conroe Fire Station No. 8, and is beginning contract negotiations with SLI Group LLC. The details Fire Chief Paul Sims said $4.2 million is slated for the design and the construction of the project, which does…
Montgomery ISD received a “B” for the 2022-23 school year with 83 out of 100 possible points in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022-23 accountability ratings for school districts statewide. The ratings were released April 24 after a two-year delay due to lawsuits, TEA officials said. Willis ISD received a “D” for the 2022-23 school year…
