Texas House lawmakers initially approved on May 27 a bill that seeks to make housing more affordable by loosening density restrictions for new neighborhoods. The proposal was substantially amended by the House, setting up a potential clash with state senators. The overview In large Texas cities, Senate Bill 15 would allow property owners in new…
Tax Advantages to Home Ownership By Megan Stultz• Even though tax day has come and gone, the tax advantages of owning a home stick around all year long. As a refresher, here are seven of the most popular: 1. Mortgage interest deduction: Couples filing jointly can deduct the interest they pay on up to $750,000…
What Does GDP Really Mean? Understanding the Economic Buzzwords in the News By Kent Pendleton• What Does GDP Really Mean? Understanding the Economic Buzzwords in the News At the end of April, headlines lit up with the news that the U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. For many folks, that…
Montgomery County commissioners on May 27 approved Phase 2 of a reorganization effort at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as well as funding for software at the county’s forensic center. The details Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle and Budget Director Amanda Carter presented the Phase 2 restructuring plans to commissioners on May 27. The restructuring…
Editor’s note: The headline of this story was updated for clarity. Montgomery County commissioners on May 27 approved Phase 2 of a reorganization effort at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as well as funding for software at the county’s forensic center. The details Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle and Budget Director Amanda Carter presented the…
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas raised more than $1 million at a May event to support the nonprofit’s mission of building affordable homes. The Building Hope Gala, the 12th gala event held by the organization, took place May 3 with a Kentucky Derby theme. About 600 guests attended and participated in silent and…
The Lake Conroe Beach Park held a grand opening event May 24, reopening the public access point to Lake Conroe over a year after it was initially closed. What residents need to know As previously reported by Community Impact, the San Jacinto River Authority approved a new lease agreement March 27 with Leroy, Joan and…
Bricks & Minifigs, an authorized LEGO retailer, said it plans to have a grand opening for its new Conroe location in June, owner Thomas Mixon confirmed. The details The company buys, sells and trades used LEGO bricks and LEGO minifigures. Mixon said the store also sells a variety of LEGO-themed products and offers an event…
Airia Development Company’s Colton, a 5,700-acre master-planned community near Todd Mission and Magnolia along FM 1486, will hold its grand opening event on June 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., according to a May 7 news release. The Texas-inspired architectural showcase will have 14 fully furnished model homes priced from the $300,000s to the $800,000s, along…
Montgomery County commissioners will bring forward a resolution in June to begin work on the $480 million in bond projects that were was approved by voters May 3. What you need to know Budget Director Amanda Carter on May 27 presented a plan allowing commissioners to fund 2025 road bond projects through a mix of…
