By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Relocity, a talent mobility company, announced the launch of its concierge relocation services in Houston, according to a March 13 news release. The gist Relocity Concierge matches employees with local experts for the duration of the relocation process, according to the news release. Services include: Customized neighborhood tours Education guidance Rental assistance Cultural integration Support…
During a March 11-12 hearing, hundreds of Texans testified about the Texas House’s plan to give families public money to pay for private education. State budget writers have set aside $1 billion for the plan, which is a top priority of Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas Republican leaders. The overview House Bill 3 would…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Home sales across the Greater Houston area declined 3% year over year in February, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ February Housing Market Report released March 12. This February, there were 6,050 single-family homes sold compared to 6,234 last February, according to the report. Diving in deeper The number of available homes in Houston…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on March 11 announced a new phone line which will handle calls for non-emergency police services. What you need to know According to a news release, the change was made to help streamline calls for service through the dispatch center. The old number is being transitioned to a general public…
Montgomery ISD voters will decide between two candidates for Position 6 during the May 3 election. What you need to know Mark Keelen is running against Bryan Bahr for MISD Position 6 in the May election. Incumbent Matt Fuller did not file for reelection, Community Impact previously reported. The last day to register to vote…
Texas-based pizza buffet Cicis Pizza celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Zooming in The buffet-style restaurant was established in Plano, Texas, in March 1985, a representative for the brand confirmed. The eatery has a total of 23 locations across the Houston area, according to its website. Cicis Pizza offers a family-friendly environment and provides party…
Six upcoming free workshops are being held by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office and Montgomery Central Appraisal District to provide information on property tax assessments, exemptions, payment options, protest procedures and deadlines. The workshops are designed to educate and assist taxpayers in understanding the property tax process, according to a March 10 news release.…
The Woodlands Firefighters Foundation has been renamed Montgomery County First Responders Foundation. According to information from the nonprofit, it was created in 2017 after Hurricane Harvey to provide assistance for members and expanded to include financial assistance due to death, injury and other hardships. The nonprofit’s website states it also serves to prioritize the behavioral…
