At its May 22 meeting, Conroe City Council voted to enter into an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a fiber connectivity project. What we know The city’s financial commitment for this project, representing 20% of the total cost, is $510,000, according to the May 21 workshop agenda. The project is…
Montgomery City Council will meet a handful of times before approving its fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax rate. The gist Before the council adopts the budget, city staff and elected officials will follow the schedule below to meet and discuss the upcoming budget and tax rate. Montgomery City Council passed a FY 2024-25 budget…
As part of the process to implement a citywide development moratorium, Conroe City Council held the first of two public hearings during its May 22 meeting. The council also approved a $600,000 expenditure to make critical and immediate repairs to Water Well No. 21, as stated on the agenda item. What happened During the public…
The fate of widening Old Conroe Road from Loop 336 to FM 1488 has been left up in the air following a decision from Conroe City Council to withhold funding, which includes $172 million in state and federal monies originally allocated in 2018. Conroe City Council voted to reallocate Capital Improvement Program funds originally slated…
Texas public schools will likely see an $8.5 billion funding boost this fall after state senators initially approved a bipartisan bill that would: Provide permanent raises for educators and support staff Invest in early learning initiatives Set aside money for fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance “House Bill 2 delivers what Texas students and…
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…
