See some of the most recent restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. Gayatri Bhavan The restaurant’s menu features starters, curries, biryanis and south Indian favorites, such as idly—steamed rice cakes served with lentils and coconut and tomato chutneys, General Manager Anil Prasad said. Other items include dosas, which…
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards approved a 64-bed expansion project to take place at the Montgomery County Jail as part of an effort to combat overcrowding at the facility. Two-minute impact Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle presented plans for the bed expansion to the commission on Feb. 6 alongside other law enforcement officials. The…
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…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will discuss and take action regarding the future of its dual language program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Items worth mentioning According to the meeting agenda, the board will discuss the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in the district. Currently, the program is offered at seven campuses…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will discuss and take action regarding the future of its dual language program at its Feb. 18 meeting. Items worth mentioning According to the meeting agenda, the board will discuss the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in the district. Currently, the program is offered at seven campuses…
The Texas power grid will remain stable as extremely cold temperatures head to parts of the state this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said Feb. 17. The state grid operator issued a “weather watch” for Feb. 19-21, indicating high electric demand and potentially lower power reserves as Texans brace for the third cold…
Rejuve Salon + Spa is set to open its doors in early April, according to a Feb. 13 new release. The new location is part of an expansion of Rejuve Wellness and Aesthetics. What we know The salon and spa will offer a range of services such as hair care like lived-in color and hair…
Houston ranked as the 27th best-performing large city in the U.S., according to the 2025 Best-Performing Cities Report by the Milken Institute, a national research firm. The rankings are based on factors like labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth and access to economic opportunities, according to the report. This year’s rankings emphasize job and wage…
The Willis ISD board of trustees approved a $1,000 one-time sign-on bonus for newly hired bilingual teachers for the 2025-26 school year at its Feb. 12 meeting. What to know Robert Whitman, the district’s chief human resources officer, told the board that Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej confirmed funds were set aside in the 2024-25…
Ashley Snell opened The Cuterie, a charcuterie and sandwich shop, in June 2023 alongside her husband Ryan Snell, Nathan Dove and Lauren Dove to bring a different concept of dining to the Conroe area. “[Our boards] can be a total meal, a light lunch or an appetizer-type style for dinner,” Ashley Snell said. What’s special…
