In an April 2 news release, Texas Children’s The Woodlands officials announced the hospital was officially certified as a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by the Texas Department of State Health Services, the first hospital to receive the designation in The Woodlands area, according to Texas Children’s. What it means According to the Texas…
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Julian Sanchez as its chief operating officer effective April 1, according to an April 1 news release. The gist Sanchez was most recently the vice president of operations at Corpus Christi Medical Center, according to the news release. He has bachelor degrees in biology and business administration from St. Edwards…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout Conroe this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Spring Love Sip N’ Shop Shop from vendors, sample food and enjoy live music and a cocktail around the Square. Spring Open Gardens Day The Montgomery County Master…
The Texas Senate Education Committee discussed a pair of bills April 1 aimed at closing learning gaps in public schools. State data shows students have struggled to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic test scores in math. Across Texas, the percentage of students approaching grade level, or passing, the math State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness…
Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed projections for its fiscal year 2025-26 budget at an April 1 special meeting, while acknowledging uncertainly surrounding enrollment and potential changes to funding with the Texas Legislature underway. What to know CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented projections to the board and discussed the challenges of formulating the…
Owner Daniel Vengoechea said Ruah Cafe opened on FM 2978 March 19, serving items such as toast, crepes, specialty coffees, wine, smoothies and salads. Toast options on the menu are inspired by different geographic locations, such as the Curacao featuring vanilla yogurt and fruit, and the Austin toast with pulled pork and orange BBQ sauce.…
Conroe City Council named Khanh Ariel Gibbs as the city’s new chief financial officer during its April 1 special meeting. Gibbs replaces Collin Boothe, who left the position in November, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The details Mikeska said the city received more than 25 applications, and Mayor Duke Coon then interviewed four applicants…
Blinc Eye Care, located along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on May 7, owner Catherine Kristynik confirmed. “We’re incredibly grateful to our patients, our team, and the community for trusting us and growing with us,” Kristynik said. “It’s a milestone that humbles us and motivates us for the next five…
St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit agencies for projects relating to the health and well-being of those in underserved communities. A total of 23 nonprofits received a total of 32 grants across St. Luke’s service areas in Greater Houston, East Texas and the Brazos Valley, according to a news release.…
The deli fast-casual restaurant McAlister’s opened a new location in Willis in late March, according to a March 17 news release. The details Per the release, McAlister’s Deli serves handcrafted sandwiches, salads, stuffed spuds and sweet tea. The new location offers dining services with outdoor seating options, window-side pickup, delivery and catering, and will be…
