A new gym is open in Willis, owner and head coach Mike Hernandez confirmed. What we know The gym offers a membership and group and personal training, Hernandez said. Hernandez has been a personal trainer for the past 10 years with a mission to eliminate big box gyms, he said. He said the goal behind…

The housing market in the Greater Houston area saw a 1.1% decrease in single-family home sales, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’April Housing Market Report released May 14. In April, 7,856 single-family homes were sold, compared to 7,940 in April of last year, according to the report. Diving in deeper According to the report,…

Texas House lawmakers approved a bill May 13 that would expand prescription access to medical cannabis through the state’s Compassionate Use Program. Under the program, Texans can use low-THC cannabis to treat conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. The overview House Bill 46 would nearly double the number of conditions eligible for…

The Lake Conroe Area Republican Women (LCARW) held their monthly general meeting on April 17 at 12:02 PM, presided over by President Molly Adame. The session opened with an invocation led by Linda Porten, followed by the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags, led by Brandon Steinmann.Brandie Gonzalez welcomed attendees and introduced local elected officials and…

Willis ISD has received a $192,348 federal grant through the Texas Education Agency as part of adopting the Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum for grades K-5, district officials announced at the May 14 meeting. What to know Sarah Ballew, the district’s director of teaching, learning and professional development, told the board the district will begin to…