Beginning July 1, Texans who purchase new and used vehicles from in-state dealers will drive off the lot with their metal license plates. What you need to know Texas dealers will no longer issue temporary paper tags for new and used vehicles, according to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. This change is due to…
Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session ended June 2. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills into law, set 140 to become law without his signature and vetoed 26 bills. Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and making it…
Conroe ISD and superintendent search company Texans for Excellence in Education will host five community forums to gain feedback regarding the district’s superintendent search, the district posted on social media. Superintendent Curtis Null resigned effective June 1, and Ted Landry is acting superintendent, Community Impact previously reported. What to know The events will be held…
Here’s a look at several new businesses that are coming soon or have recently opened offering wellness, fitness and self-care services or food items in The Woodlands area. This listing is not comprehensive. SugaringLA SugaringLA offers body and face waxing services with a sugar-based wax product which aims to provide a natural alternative to other…
Owner Becca Sims has opened Neon Bloom, an 11-room selfie studio and content museum in the Montgomery area, she confirmed. What we know What has been a dream of Sims for six years has come true, she said. The photography studio houses 11 different decorated rooms for photography options. Sims said she plans to change…
During a June 26 meeting, Conroe City Council approved an advanced funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for a project that aims to widen existing lanes approaching the bridge on both the east and west sides of I-45 near North Loop 336, as well as upgrading the traffic signals to improve traffic flow and…
Autograph Homes, a new homebuilding company led by James Miller and Wade Bradow, is building three model homes in the new 2,000-acre community of Two Step Farm in Montgomery, according to a June 25 news release. What to know Autograph Homes, a privately held local builder, was launched in 2024. It offers a broad range…
Sam Houston State University opened registration for its new polytechnic college, which is set to commence in fall 2025, according to a June 24 news release. The overview Known as SamPoly, the college offers students the opportunity to earn certificates and applied associate degrees in select fields, according to the release. The four fully online…
Texas residents will have less influence over the rezoning of neighboring properties for new housing under a new state law going into effect later this year. The setup On June 20, Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation intended to weaken what many critics have dubbed the “tyrant’s veto” in local land-use reviews. Under state law, landowners…
Road closures on the Grand Parkway are planned for June 27-29 as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s widening project, according to a June 27 news release from TxDOT. What you need to know From 8 p.m. June 27 until 7 a.m. June 28 the following closure will be in place: Westbound main lanes…
