Editor’s note: A bipartisan panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers were scheduled to hear from at least 17 state and local leaders during a July 23 hearing about the state’s response to the July 4-5 flooding in Central Texas. Live updates are below. Updated 2 p.m. July 23 Rep. Wes Virdell, a first-term Republican…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. AI for Business Workshop Series: Creating & Using Custom GPTs The workshop is for people who want to learn to create a custom Generative Pre-training Transformer, or…
City of Montgomery residents will see an increase in their solid waste collection bills beginning Aug. 1 after the City Council approved a rate adjustment at its July 22 meeting. What you need to know Finance Director Maryann Carl said the 3.19% rate increase comes as part of an annual adjustment built into the city’s…
Need something to do this summer? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area in late July and August. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. JBF The Woodlands & Conroe Consignment Event Shop for clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys, books, maternity clothes and more at the…
Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe will host a free skate party Aug. 6 to celebrate 70 years in business and 40 years at its current location, according to a news release. The details The event includes free admission, skate rentals, ’70s-themed music and family activities, the release states. “The free skate party is our way…
Texas lawmakers must outlaw all intoxicating THC products and increase regulations on the hemp industry during the current special legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact on July 22. “My overall goal is to protect the lives of children while at the same time protecting the liberty of adults to use a nonintoxicating product,”…
Applications for the next superintendent of Conroe ISD officially closed July 18, the district announced July 22. “A strong pool of highly-qualified candidates, representing some of the best talent from across Texas and the nation, have submitted application materials,” district officials said in a news release. How we got here Previously, at its June 17…
After the July flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas, communities are still grappling with the aftermath. Approximately 100 people have died, including 84 from flooding in Kerr County, six in Travis County and two in Williamson County, as previously reported by Community Impact. What we know In Harris County, members of the Houston Humane…
Several businesses across the Conroe and Montgomery area opened their doors in June. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. Get Fictional, a scent and book shop, is officially open, according to owner Keely Mahaffey. The business sells handmade soy candles with a “bookish twist,” Mahaffey said, along with other scent items like…
Taste The Asian expanded in Conroe with a brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant is a Pan-Asian fusion street food concept from Kahlia Cheng, whose family owns Dragon Bowl C. “When they moved to a new location, my parents encouraged me to continue the legacy at this spot. Keeping the business here was important to us—it’s a…
