By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
With less than two months left in the 89th legislative session, several Houston-area bills have made strides on the House and Senate floors. The session is scheduled to end June 2, barring no special sessions are called. Check out some of the bills filed by Houston-area lawmakers this legislative session. 1. Bills targeting Harris County…
Here’s a roundup of the latest transportation updates, as discussed during the April 22 Montgomery City Council meeting. College Street drainage improvements City engineers are finalizing designs for drainage upgrades along College Street. The project is set to go to bid after receiving environmental clearances and will address long-standing erosion issues near school property and…
picture left to right…Beckie Endebrock, Jackie Barkman Reba Box Raylor Schelle Taylor On Saturday, April 6, 2025, the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroechapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters met for their monthy meeting. It was a busy meeting, as two brand new members were installed to the chapter.Jacqueline Fowler Barkman became a member thru…
Makeup Junkie Bags Launches Fundraiser in Honor of Autism Awareness Month Partnering with Thrive With Autism Foundation to Support Educational Excellence Houston, Texas – April 2025 – Meredith Jurica, founder and CEO of Makeup Junkie Bags (MJB) and former Speech Language Pathologist, is proud to announce a heartfelt fundraiser in honor of Autism Awareness Month.…
left to right…Gina Smith, Nelda Shippy-McGuire, Carolyn Jamail, Sherry McKey, Michele Scalin, Beckie Endebrock On Saturday, March 22, 2025, five members of the Thomas JeffersonStubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters ofthe Confederacy met in Port Arthur, Texas for their annual district meeting.The Texas Division of the UDC is divided into districts…
Living the Dream: The Growing Trend of Retiring Abroad By Kent Pendleton• For decades, the idea of retirement was tied to familiar things: a paid-off home, grandkids nearby, and a quiet, comfortable pace. But in recent years, a growing number of Americans — especially retirees — have begun looking outside the borders of the U.S.…
Fox News gets exclusive inside Texas ICE detention center By Brooke Taylor, Fox News• Over three-quarters of MPC detainees have been charged or convicted of at least one crime, according to ICE data. (John Moore/Getty Images) Fox News gets exclusive inside Texas ICE detention center By Brooke Taylor Fox News Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor…
Profitable Homes? By Megan Stultz• Curious how seasoned investors evaluate properties to find profitable homes? Here are 9 key factors to consider: → Location: Consider the neighborhood and its potential for growth. Look for proximity to amenities, good schools, and employment opportunities. → Local market trends: Research local market trends, including property values, rental rates,…
President Bush signing the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 The United States ranks near the mid-30’s in education when put up against The World. For an advanced country such as ours, it’s a shame that we have allowed Democrats and their diseased mentality to influence our kids. It’s gotten so bad that Harvard,…
