Aloha everyone! We have the coolest story to share with you. In early 2017, South Carolina mom Gwen Pollard watched as her young son left to serve his country. With a mixture of pride and fear, she followed his journey as he was deployed overseas with the 101st Airborne Division. Although he was unable to…
In the wake of flooding that killed over 100 people in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas lawmakers to improve the state’s natural disaster preparedness during an upcoming legislative overtime. He also asked lawmakers to redraw congressional districts and tackle other GOP priorities. At a glance Lawmakers should draft legislation to update…
After more than 30 years of serving families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, the Houston-based nonprofit Family to Family Network has announced it will permanently close due to funding shortages, officials announced in a July 9 news release. “For many families, we were the only place they could turn,” Executive Director…
What if your next big idea just needed the right spark to take off? That’s a question that inspired The Office at the Garage Project: a space built for starting something new. As more people step away from traditional offices, this coworking space offers a fresh option for anyone building a business, launching a side…
Magnolia ISD is working to balance the resources of a growing district with the heart of a small-town community. “We’re big enough to offer anything that a family might want for their student academically, programmatically and extracurricular-wise in our school district, but we haven’t lost the feel of a smaller district,” Superintendent Jason Bullock, Ph.…
When the founder of Plush Nail Bar, Cindy Mai Phan, opened her first salon, she wasn’t just chasing a business idea; she was building an environment centered on joy, luxury and meticulous care. Today, with five salons open and two more set to launch late this year, Plush Nail Bar has grown into a full-blown…
Skyline Dental in Houston is redefining dental visits by adding something unexpected: professional skin care. With licensed esthetician Priscilla Dayton now part of the team, patients can care for their smiles and skin all under one roof. From facials to microneedling to specialized massages, these services are already making a difference, especially for patients seeking…
Conroe City Council began budget discussion for fiscal year 2025-26 during a July 10 special budget workshop. Key topics were whether to hold city elections independently or through Montgomery County, and how to address ongoing challenges in employee compensation amid city growth and budget constraints. What you need to know According to the proposed budget…
In a 3-2 vote during a July 10 meeting, Conroe City Council approved changing its ordinance to remove the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, shifting authority for plat and plan approvals to city staff instead. Council members Howard Wood and Harry Hardman voted against the decision. Why it matters The commission served as a public-facing…
The San Jacinto River Authority is celebrating 50 years of service in The Woodlands Division, according to a July 9 news release. The entity oversees areas such as the Bear Branch Dam and the watershed in The Woodlands. The details The Woodlands Division of the SJRA operates over 121 miles of water distribution pipelines throughout…
