On April 8, Montgomery County commissioners will be requesting just over $14.7 million in federal grant funds from U.S. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Kingwood and Morgan Luttrell, R-Magnolia as well as considering a new interlocal agreement with Waller County for housing inmates. The details County commissioners will discuss an interlocal agreement with Waller County to house…
Panicafe officials said the new Panicafe location held a grand opening event on April 5, featuring live music by Jon Sheptock. The details Per a Jan. 15 release, the 1,400-square-foot cafe is owned by Esteban Cardozo and will serve a selection of European-style pastries, coffee, sandwiches and desserts. “We bring the charm of Italy straight…
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, sat down with Community Impact on April 3 to discuss the final stretch of Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, which ends June 2. From his office at the state capitol in Austin, Burrows said House members were on track to increase salaries for public school teachers; rein in school…
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…
As the season of Easter approaches, Houston’s First Baptist Church—under the leadership of Senior Pastor Gregg Matte—prepares for a truly transformative experience. For Houston’s First Baptist Church, Easter is not just a holiday; it’s the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of their faith. “Easter is pivotal because had Jesus only died…
San Jacinto College is expanding its educational offerings with the launch of San Jac Online, a fully virtual campus designed to deliver high-quality online courses to students across the college district. Starting in the fall, the new campus will provide a streamlined, consistent online learning experience, catering to the growing demand for flexible education options.…
Beckett West Fork by Mill Creek is expected to complete construction in April, Community Manager Erin Dobias said. The details Construction on all of the buildings, units and landscaping is set to be completed in April, Dobias said. The apartment complex offers one- and two-bedroom units with leases ranging from 13-18 months, Dobias said. The…
The Texas Education Agency can now release its public school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year, a state judge ruled April 3. The ruling is a reversal of a 2023 injunction issued by a Travis County district court. At a glance Over 100 Texas school districts sued TEA Commissioner Mike Morath in August 2023,…
Updated 1:45 p.m. April 9 Public school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year will be released on April 24, the Texas Education Agency announced April 8. In a letter sent to school administrators across the state, the TEA said school systems would be able to access the A-F accountability ratings on April 17. The…
With 60 days remaining in Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, state senators are working to raise salaries for public school teachers, expand tax exemptions for homeowners and fund dementia research, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Community Impact in a sit-down interview April 2. Patrick, a former state senator from northwest Harris County, was first elected…
