In a world where hearing loss is often overlooked until it significantly affects daily life, Clark Hearing stands as a beacon of hope. With three successful locations, and Community Impact exclusively learning a fourth is set to open in Montgomery this January, the business is dedicated to enhancing lives through improved hearing and personalized care.…
Texas lawmakers will have about $20 billion in unspent money going into the 89th legislative session, state Comptroller Glenn Hegar told members of the Austin Chamber on Dec. 12. “The Legislature will have a lot of tools in the toolbox next session to deal with issues, whether it’s road infrastructure, water infrastructure, electrical grid infrastructure,…
Houston is projected to create 75,000 jobs in 2025, leaving the city with over a record-breaking 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year, according to the Greater Houston Partnership’s 2024 Houston Region Economic Outlook. Health care, construction, professional and technical services, government, restaurants and bars are the sectors expected to experience the most…
Conroe City Council named Paul Sims as the city’s new fire chief during its Dec. 12 meeting. Sims will replace Interim Fire Chief Mike Legoudes, Jr., who was appointed after the City Council accepted the retirement of former Fire Chief Ken Kreger in July, as previously reported. Diving in deeper Conroe’s Human Resource Director Andre…
Willis ISD increased its pay for all bus drivers, which will go into effect Jan. 6, district officials announced at the board of trustees’ Dec. 11 meeting. What you need to know The increase of $1.25 an hour comes after WISD lost some bus drivers due to better pay offers from nearby school districts, such…
Looking for events to attend this weekend? Here’s a list of several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Christmas in the Barn & Toy Drive The event will have activities, holiday crafts, games, a petting zoo, snow and a meet…
During its Dec. 10 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved enrolling staff into AT&T FirstNet unlimited plan, canceling reimbursements to city staff for phone plans. The gist By switching to the AT&T FirstNet unlimited plan, city staff will receive smartphone devices to use for work. Information on the smartphones—such as texts, emails, notes and pictures—will be…
A new location of Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care is now open along Hwy. 242, according to a Dec. 11 news release. The center offers services for non-life-threatening conditions for patients 6 months and older, according to the news release. It also offers services such as flu vaccinations and sports physicals. “We are thrilled to open…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide! All events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive. Polar Express City Place is presenting an iteration of the Polar Express in which guests can hop aboard complimentary train rides around the City Place pond. Tomball German…
During its Dec. 10 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved a $20,000 raise effective Dec. 10 to Chief of Police Anthony Solomon, who is acting as the interim city administrator. The details During a Nov. 18 special meeting, Montgomery City Council terminated the city’s contract with former City Administrator Gary Palmer and appointed Solomon as the…