Montgomery County Food Bank, a nonprofit based in Conroe that gave out 9 million meals in 2024, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, according to a Jan. 7 news release. The details Founded in 1985 by Betty Hardy, the food bank began with Hardy distributing food from the trunk of her car, according to…
Montgomery County commissioners approved naming Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker to head special projects in the county as well as overseeing the 100-bed expansion of the Montgomery County Mental Health Facility on Jan. 7. Two-minute impact Walker requested oversight of the Montgomery County Mental Health Facility expansion project to be shifted to his office because…
As Texas’ population continues to grow, the Texas Department of Public Safety is struggling to keep up with demand for driver license appointments and related services, according to agency documents. “We have not kept up with the growth in population in Texas,” said Col. Freeman Martin, the new DPS director, in a video released by…
As Texas’ population continues to grow, the Texas Department of Public Safety is struggling to keep up with demand for driver license appointments and related services, according to agency documents. “We have not kept up with the growth in population in Texas,” said Col. Freeman Martin, the new DPS director, in a video released by…
Montgomery County Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Mac Sanders as the new Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace to fill out a two-year unexpired term before the position is up for re-election in 2026. Two-minute impact Following a lengthy executive session, Sanders was appointed to complete the term left by Matt Beasley, who…
The storefront will serve a variety of chef-inspired casual menu options such as crab cakes, pork belly deviled eggs, truffle fries and chicken fried chicken, all homemade from scratch. (Courtesy Welcome to the Oscar’s Bistro) The storefront will serve a variety of chef-inspired casual menu options such as crab cakes, pork belly deviled eggs, truffle…
As cold weather moves through the Houston region, local and state officials shared a number of tips for homeowners and renters for staying warm during the periods of freezing temperatures. What you need to know The Greater Houston region saw the arrival of an arctic front on Jan. 5 which brought freezing temperatures to the…
Conroe City Council approved selling the Sam Houston Elementary building for $4.3 million to Overland Property Group during its Jan. 6 special meeting. What you need to know Overland Property Group has plans to convert the former school into a moderate-income, multifamily rental housing development named Landmark 601, according to the agenda item. City Council…
Conroe ISD will discuss the upcoming Texas Legislature session and information regarding instructional materials at the Jan. 7 workshop special meeting. Items worth mentioning According to the meeting agenda, Rep. Steve Toth, R-The Woodlands will be in attendance to discuss House Bill 1605, a bill that created new criteria for instructional material review that was…
The Texas power grid is not expected to face issues during the Jan. 6-10 cold snap, according to the state grid operator. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a “weather watch” for Jan. 6-10 as temperatures dropped below freezing across the state. The weather watch does not indicate an emergency and is not a…
