The Highlands made a big splash in Montgomery County with the grand opening of its highly anticipated water park, Discovery Cove, on May 17. The opening event marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the community, as the state-of-the-art water park offers a variety of thrilling attractions designed for all ages. “Discovery Cove…
Located at 3410 W. Dallas St., Houston, Milestone Montessori provides an educational environment designed to foster independence, self-direction and a lifelong love of learning from the earliest stages of childhood. It is a verified member of the American Montessori Society, an organization that recognizes schools following authentic Montessori practices. “The Montessori approach is child-led,” Director…
International Leadership of Texas, with 26 campuses across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, College Station and Liberty County, is changing the way families think about public education. By combining strong academics, leadership training and immersive, trilingual language instruction, the public charter school gives students the tools to thrive, whether they plan to attend college, start a career,…
Houston Equipment Repair has grown from a small garage hobby into a trusted name in generator installation and service across the Houston area. The company offers expert solutions in portable, air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems to keep homes and businesses powered during outages. Community Impact sat down with the owners Reed and Brittney Smith to learn…
Through sheer and absolute perseverance, Chase Johnson is mounting up as a young, distinguished, celebrated Calf and skilled Team Roper. Despite his quiet meditation, tranquil outlook and unyielding mindset, he continues to show extraordinary skills and determination. The resilience and toughness that is shown by young Chase is not just about his roping skills or his…
Lone Star College System has chosen Carlos R. Morales as the inaugural president of LSC-Online, effective July 14. He is the current campus president of Tarrant County College TCC Connect Campus in Fort Worth. What to know Morales is the current campus president of Tarrant County College’s TCC Connect Campus in Fort Worth and will…
Here are several water parks and pools opening for the summer in the greater Houston area. This list is not comprehensive. Big Rivers Water Park The park will celebrate its daily opening with fireworks at 9 p.m. Great Wolf Lodge An all-inclusive resort with an Adventure Park, water slides and multiple vendors including a summer…
Memorial Day means honoring and remembering those who died serving our country. Remember and honor our military who lost their lives serving our country by attending a local event Memorial Day Weekend. As you plan activities with family and friends, please keep in mind this is not a “happy” holiday for surviving parents, spouses, children,…
Texas House lawmakers greenlit legislation May 21 that would shut down the state’s multibillion dollar consumable hemp industry, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Senate Bill 3 would ban the possession, sale and manufacture of all products containing hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a psychoactive substance. The bill includes exceptions for the state’s low-THC…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire emphasized regional partnerships as part of the plan to continue addressing mobility needs across the greater Houston area during the Transportation Advocacy Group’s State of Mobility conference on May 22. Two-minute impact The Transportation Advocacy Group, or TAG-Houston, brings together state and local government, transit authorities and engineers on an annual…
