The Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed the district’s preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget on Dec. 3. CISD officials also discussed news that Texas districts will receive a refund based on value lost due to Senate Bill 12, following a calculation error on the state’s part, at the same meeting. What to know CISD Chief…
Houston airports were a significant revenue generator for the Greater Houston area economy, Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation at Houston Airport System, said during the Greater Houston Partnership’s State of the Airports event Dec. 5. George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Ellington airports were responsible for a combined $40.6 billion in economic output, and…
Space City Gourmet Popcorn is now open along Hwy. 105, owner Julie Long confirmed. The veteran-owned business specializes in locally crafted gourmet popcorn that comes in a variety of buttery, savory, candied and decadent flavors, Long said. “[It’s] perfect for adding some pop to your parties, corporate gifting, events, weddings, holiday gatherings and gift-giving,” Long…
Check out 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. Deck the Pines Holiday Festival Pine Market in Woodforest is hosting its third annual holiday festival. The festival will have a tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m., photos…
Texas drivers have experienced shorter commute times and fewer traffic delays over the last five years, according to a Texas Department of Transportation Nov. 25 news release. Analysis of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s annual report shows that TxDOT projects have reduced traffic delays by 7% since 2019, even though the total number of miles…
Montgomery ISD will be able to hire additional elementary school staff following the passage of the district’s voter-approval tax rate election on Nov. 5, district leaders announced Dec. 3. The details Voters approved MISD’s VATRE, which will provide $5.5 million in additional revenue as the district faces a nearly $4.3 million budget shortfall. In light…
Texans can expect another extreme cold snap this winter, officials warned Dec. 3, adding that the state power grid is better equipped than in recent years to withstand a harsh freeze. Overall, this winter will likely be warmer than normal, but Texas is on track for “something like a Uri this winter,” said Chris Coleman,…
Friends of Conroe’s Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival will have to look for a new venue after Conroe City Council decided the festival will no longer take place in downtown during its Nov. 14 meeting. How we got here Friends of Conroe has hosted the annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival in downtown Conroe for 35 years,…
Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed possible revisions to the board’s policy on how gender is addressed, regarding topics such as restrooms and alerting parents of a child’s request to be identified by a gender or pronoun that differs from their biological sex, at its Dec. 3 workshop meeting. Zooming in As the gender policy…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change. City of Sugar Land Tree Lighting The city of Sugar Land will host this annual tree lighting at Sugar Land Town Square. The event features live performances, photos with Santa, family activities, sweet…
