Willis ISD trustees approved 5-0 an emergency vendor for Brabham Middle School at its Jan. 27 special meeting. What you need to know During a storm Jan. 9, a flood occurred at the school located at 10000 FM 830 in Willis. Superintendent Kimberley James said the storm caused water to enter the library area through…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to meet on Jan. 31 to officially move forward with planning for a 2025 road bond initiative. Two-minute impact During Commissioner’s Court on Jan. 28, the court approved a workshop date to discuss projects for the proposed 2025 bond effort. Commissioners unanimously approved to meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 31…
There are several events taking place in Conroe and Montgomery in February including plays and car shows. This list is not comprehensive. Reader’s Night in Conroe Karisa Holland, The Bookish Realtor, is holding an event for fellow readers to swap books, shop unique book-themed merchandise from local vendors and meet local authors. Feb. 7, 5-8…
The Social House by Inspired event venue is now accepting bookings for 2025, Co-owners Mandy Poff and Lauren Dauzat confirmed. What we know The event venue accommodates up to 35 people for any celebration such as graduation parties, baby showers and more. Poff said the venue is a high-end designer space with multiple locations for…
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of The Wood Snake at one of these nine events across the Houston metro. This list is not comprehensive. Kroger Lunar New Year Celebration This celebration at a Kroger grocery store in Sugar Land will offer traditional performances, food sampling and family activities. The first 100 guests will…
In a nutshell State law requires 75,600 minutes of minimum instructional time per school year, as previously reported by Community Impact. According to a Jan. 24 MISD news release, the approved calendar will include: A start date of Aug. 14 for students; the first day of school for the 2024-25 school year was Aug. 15…
Since beginning in 2022, Cherokee Outlaw Ranch President Ty Nordic said the nonprofit has served dozens of clients. “We’ve had parents in tears going, ‘We don’t see our children act like this. … They’re so withdrawn and nervous,’” Nordic said. “They come out here and they’re … with the horse, just happy.” What you need…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss moving forward on a May road and infrastructure bond Jan. 28 to begin addressing nearly $1.5 billion in infrastructure needs for the county. What you need to know According to agenda documents posted Jan. 24, commissioners will discuss setting up a workshop to discuss a bond issue in…
Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, opened a house that serves Montgomery and Walker counties, according to a Jan. 7 news release. “We are so grateful to this community for their support and for helping to make this dream become a reality for Montgomery and Walker County,” Ronda…
Carlos is a 54-year-old who works nights at an industrial lab. Alika is a recent immigrant to the U.S. from Nigeria. Daisy is a community healthcare advocate. David has lived in Houston for over 40 years. Four different backgrounds, four different sets of life experiences, yet they all share two distinct things: they are living…
