Montgomery County commissioners approved a new set of development regulations March 4 after some changes were made regarding minimum street widths, following concerns presented by the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association. What you need to know Under the new regulations, the county is mandating a minimum road width within new residential developments to improve the…
The Texas House Ways and Means Committee discussed a $3.5 billion plan to cut property taxes March 3. The legislation would expand a tax exemption for business owners and reduce school district tax rates by about $0.10 per $100 of taxable property value. Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, the bill author and committee chair, said…
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…
Conroe City Council approved a new five-year contract with First Class Transportation to operate city bus services during its Feb. 27 meeting. The service plans to connect The Woodlands Express and Conroe Connection services to downtown Houston, according to the agenda. The details The agreement, valued at $2.1 million, includes an option to extend for…
Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a nearly $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to transform its U.S. History curriculum, according to a news release. What to know The NEH grant, valued at $148,594, is one of only a few humanities grants awarded each year to community colleges, according to a news…
Editor’s note: The headline of this story was updated to reflect the amount of the grant. Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a nearly $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to transform its U.S. History curriculum, according to a news release. What to know The NEH grant, valued at $148,594, is one…
From a strawberry festival in Dickinson to kite flying in Hermann Park, celebrate the seasons changing with these 12 outdoor events happening around the Houston metro throughout April. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change. Bayou City Arts Festival This annual, outdoor art festival at Sam Houston Park displays world-class pieces…
For Austin homeowners and businesses, the arrival of property tax assessments each April often brings frustration and concern. For Texas Protax, it marks the beginning of another year dedicated to advocacy. Since its founding in 1988, the company has specialized in protesting property tax valuations, working to secure fair assessments and financial relief for its…
As the 89th legislative session progresses, school districts across Texas are navigating uncertainty regarding state funding for public education. School leaders warn that without additional funding, rising operational costs, declining enrollment, inflation, and increasing student needs may force districts to make cuts that could compromise the quality of education in Texas classrooms. The Texas Association…
Memorial Hermann is a leader in cardiovascular care, offering leading-edge treatments at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital and Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Located in rapidly growing areas of North Greater Houston—shaped by expanding infrastructure such as the Grand Parkway and proximity to George Bush Intercontinental Airport—both hospitals…
