Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray sought support from Commissioners Court on March 25 regarding two bills—House Bill 2012 and House Bill 4494—which would regulate the roadside vendor industry and reclassify rental developments. The details The two bills were authored by State Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. following concerns by commissioners regarding the lack of official regulations…
Clark Hearing’s new location in Montgomery is now open, owner Cassie Clark confirmed. The full-service hearing aid and protection clinic’s services include testing, hearing air repair and custom hearing protection. Clark said the clinic will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays and will expand to more days as it grows.If the full content does not display,…
Check out community events taking place in the Conroe and Montgomery area this spring season such as music festivals, markets and Easter events. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Lone Star Luau Enjoy live music at the Lone Star Luau featuring over 11 artists including Jona Lorence Band, Anthony Smith and…
A Texas House committee discussed on March 25 a proposal aimed at better protecting students from abuse in public schools and giving parents a larger role in their children’s education. The overview House Bill 7 would expand the state’s Do Not Hire Registry, which is a list of people ineligible to work in Texas public…
As of March 25, Montgomery County is moving forward on creating its first Property Assessed Clean Energy program, a state initiative aimed at encouraging commercial property owners to fund energy- and water-conserving infrastructure. What we know The PACE program is a financing initiative provided through the state legislature and the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which allows…
United Airlines officials held a groundbreaking ceremony March 25 for the airline’s upcoming $177 million,140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The details According to a March 25 news release, the Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility will support the airline’s fleet of more than 1,800 ground service vehicles at IAH. Additionally,…
Montgomery County commissioners authorized the renaming of the incoming South Montgomery County Library and Community Center to honor longtime former congressman Kevin Brady. Some context As previously reported by Community Impact, the new $16.5 million community center and library is being funded by Howard Hughes and will be located in the Grogan’s Mill Village Center…
Founded by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Tastefest is an annual event held to showcase local food and beverage businesses in the Conroe area, said Scott Harper, president of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber continues to grow, and some of that growth has been within the restaurant industry or food industry,”…
The Cuterie owner Ashley Snell confirmed via email the eatery previously located in Conroe closed its storefront in March and is now offering catering services. While the website is under construction, Snell said customers can place orders via phone. What they offer The Cuterie is known for its handmade charcuterie boards and sandwiches made with…
School districts in the northern Greater Houston area saw the top student enrollment growth—when comparing enrollment changes as a percentage—over the last five years, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 14. What we know Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were enrolled at public school districts for…
