Texas lawmakers are working on legislation aimed at giving teachers more discretion to remove students from the classroom if they are repeatedly disruptive or violent. Lawmakers have said these bills would help schools attract and retain educators. Over 12% of teachers left their jobs ahead of the 2023-24 school year, according to Texas Education Agency…
At its April 8 meeting, Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with BCS Capital Development for a mixed-use project on 32.72 acres that includes public infrastructure improvements. The details The MOU outlines a cost-sharing agreement for water and sewer infrastructure extensions, roadway connections and other improvements for a development near the intersection…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. National Archery Tour at Westside Recreation Center The National Archery Tour is taking place in Conroe for adults and children. April 11-13 $15-$75 Westside Recreation Center,…
Progress on CenterPoint Energy’s Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative has reached the 70% completion mark as hurricane season approaches. A closer look The phased initiative—launched last July after 2.2 million customers were left without power during Hurricane Beryl—aims to strengthen the region’s power grid ahead of the 2025 hurricane season from June 1 to Nov. 30,…
Charter schools drew thousands of students from public school districts all over the Greater Houston area in the 2024-25 school year, with Houston ISD and Alief ISD taking the biggest enrollment losses, Texas Education Agency data from March 6 shows. The breakdown Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students left…
Montgomery County commissioners approved applying for $16.5 million in federal grant funds on April 8 to address road and drainage concerns in the Conroe, New Caney and Porter areas. The details Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved seven applications for federal grant funds for Precinct 4 with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Kingwood and U.S. Rep.…
Ruah Cafe officials said the eatery opened a second location in Conroe in early April. The cafe originated in The Woodlands and specializes in gourmet toast and crepes. On the menu Ruah Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with menu items such as gourmet toast, breakfast toast and savory and sweet crepes. A few menu…
Pet Supplies Plus reopened Feb. 28 after undergoing a change in ownership, officials said. The store is known for its selection of pet food and products and offers three-bay, self-serve dog washing stations for dog owners. The store closed in early February for renovations prior to reopening to the public, officials said.If the full content…
Montgomery County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement April 8 for Waller County to house inmates following overcrowding at the Montgomery County Jail. Two-minute impact Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle presented the agreement to commissioners, which would see the Waller County Jail house up to 45 Montgomery County inmates at a rate of $75 per inmate,…
Home sales have begun in Venetian Pines, a single-family residential community located in Conroe, Sales Counselor Hannah Rumery said. The details Venetian Pines is a community by D.R. Horton’s Houston division, located near Loop 336 and Airport Road. The community offers a selection of one- and two-story homes ranging in size from about 1,489 to…
