Amid a winter storm warning set to begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 for the Greater Houston area—with heavy snow, sleet and ice accumulations possible—school districts and colleges have announced cancellations for Jan. 21-22. Editor’s note: This story was posted at 4:40 p.m. Jan. 19 and may be updated. Alvin ISD Alvin ISD will be…
Ten warming centers will open the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, Mayor John Whitmire announced during a Jan. 17 press conference. The details The city of Houston is expected to see a low of 29 degrees that night, according to the National Weather Service. Ahead of the cold weather, Whitmire said the city will open…
During its Jan. 14 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved an escrow agreement with KHR Properties and authorized the city engineer to conduct a feasibility study. After an initial 2-2 vote against the study, City Council eventually voted 3-1 to approve the study following further discussion about the city’s liability regarding a no vote. Council member…
With below-freezing temperatures returning to Texas as soon as Jan. 18, the state power grid operator aims to reassure Texans that their lights will remain on during the second cold snap this month. The grid is expected to be stable throughout the freeze, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said Jan. 17. The agency issued…
Montgomery ISD can expect about a 35% enrollment growth over the next decade, according to a Dec. 17 demographics report, but data shows this surge may be more conservative than previously predicted. Sorting out details Over the next 10 years, MISD will add almost 3,400 students by 2034, demographics firm Zonda Education predicts in its…
See some of the most recent restaurant news from across the Houston metro, as recently reported by Community Impact. 1. Amalfi Taste The Italian restaurant in Montgomery takes pride in creating an inviting atmosphere that feels like home away from home, according to its website. Menu items include homemade Italian dishes, such as gnocchi gorgonzola,…
The Modern Skein, which was previously located in downtown Montgomery, relocated to Longmire Road in Conroe, Owner Sharon Graff confirmed. The store offers a variety of yarn and fiber for knitters and crocheters, Graff said. “This move not only brings us closer to many of our customers, but the new space also allows for more…
There are several ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Houston area throughout the holiday weekend, including community service, brunches, parades and musical tributes. See what is happening in your neighborhood. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change. MLK Day of Service Attendees will honor Dr. King’s life…
The Terminal B lobby at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will temporarily close Jan. 21 due to progress in the $2.5 billion expansion of the terminal, according to a Jan. 15 news release from United Airlines. The terminal, where passengers currently check in for flights, pass through Transportation Security Administration security and claim baggage, is expected…
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 15, according to a news release from the hospital. The medical center first opened as The Woodlands Community Hospital with 42 beds and less than 200 employees, according to the release. The medical center’s 1,400-plus affiliated physicians across nearly 90 disciplines offer services from…
