Educators around Houston discussed the gap between classrooms and the workforce at the Greater Houston Partnership’s State of Education event May 9. The keynote speaker at the event was Wynn Rosser, commissioner of higher education on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Speakers within a panel discussion included Mario Castillo, chancellor of the Lone Star…
During the first three months of 2025, 40% of Houston-area households could afford to buy a median-priced home, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ Q1 Housing and Rental Affordability Report released May 8. In the first quarter of 2025, the median price of a home in the Houston area was $337,400, according to the…
Results of a study into housing and care needs of adults with autism and intellectual development disabilities showed an estimated 53,110 Montgomery County residents are currently facing challenges in housing, transportation and quality of life as a result of a lack of accessible support and financial independence. Two-minute impact The study, released May 7, was…
A fiery crash on I-45 near FM 1488 kills one, hospitalizes three.
During its May 8 meeting, Conroe City Council voted 3-2 to allow staff to begin the formal process of enacting a temporary citywide development moratorium due to growing concerns over water capacity and compliance with state regulations. Council members Howard Wood and Harry Hardman voted against. The details The approval allows city staff to prepare…
Of the 28 school districts across the Greater Houston area, 17 saw an increase in the number of economically disadvantaged students compared to five years ago, according to Texas Education Agency data released April 21. The overview Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were considered economically disadvantaged at public…
The Columbia Climate School has found that Houston is the fastest sinking city out of 28 cities examined in its recent study released May 8. In a nutshell Columbia Climate School is part of Columbia University’s school of transdisciplinary climate research, a program that began in 2020. The study found that some cities are sinking…
What an exciting meeting at this week’s Conroe Noon Lions Club!  Lions, Sandy Apostolo, Sharene Carr, Gail Cain, and Tiffany Iadarola put together the annual Spring Style Show hosting the residents of Bridgewood Farms.  With the help of Randy Doleman, Director of Bridgewood Farms, along with Pam Jones, and Miosha Sanders, eight models graced the…
City of Pearland officials are calling on residents to help maintain the city’s drainage systems and prevent pollution. Officials discussed the importance of keeping stormwater drains clear of debris and pollutants to protect local ecosystems and prevent flooding. “We make sure the stormwater, which drains to the creeks, is clean and that there aren’t any…
