Texas’ power grid operator anticipates the state will need to nearly double its power capacity in the next five years, due to continued population growth and demand from large users like data centers. Demand on the state grid reached a record 85,508 megawatts in August 2023, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has estimated…
Cookie Co. Montgomery closed its doors Feb. 15, according to a social media post. What you need to know The business sold a variety of gourmet cookies ranging in flavors and design. “It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the closing of Cookie Co, here in Montgomery. The announcement we never wanted…
Here are a few things happening in Conroe, Montgomery from Feb. 28-March 1. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. Spring Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show Attend the Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show featuring home goods, seasonal decor and artisan furniture to create your dream home with…
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…
There are several events going on to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Greater Houston area. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Mardi Gras Festival and Parade The annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade at Kingwood Town Center Park will kick off with live zydeco music, vendors, Cajun food and…
The Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center received a major action from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network on Feb. 25. The “not in good standing” designation was issued to Memorial Hermann’s organ transplant department 10 months after the hospital system voluntarily suspended its liver and kidney transplant programs. What’s…
Texas public school teachers would see pay raises in their third and fifth years in the classroom under a bill passed unanimously by state senators Feb. 26. Senate Bill 26 would help Texas “attract and retain the best educators,” bill author Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, said on the Senate floor. The proposal will be sent…
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…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show that Commissioner Robert Walker voted against the proposal rather than for the proposal, meaning the creation of the department failed. An effort to create a government efficiency task force failed on Feb. 25 in a 3-2 vote by Montgomery County commissioners following concerns regarding the effectiveness…
During its Feb. 25 meeting, Montgomery City Council voted to cancel its May 3 election for unopposed races. What you need to know City Council places 1, 3 and 5 are unopposed for the May 3 general election, and the city will no longer have an election. According to the agenda, the positions will be…
