The Texas Senate Education Committee discussed a pair of bills April 1 aimed at closing learning gaps in public schools. State data shows students have struggled to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic test scores in math. Across Texas, the percentage of students approaching grade level, or passing, the math State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness…
Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed projections for its fiscal year 2025-26 budget at an April 1 special meeting, while acknowledging uncertainly surrounding enrollment and potential changes to funding with the Texas Legislature underway. What to know CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented projections to the board and discussed the challenges of formulating the…
Owner Daniel Vengoechea said Ruah Cafe opened on FM 2978 March 19, serving items such as toast, crepes, specialty coffees, wine, smoothies and salads. Toast options on the menu are inspired by different geographic locations, such as the Curacao featuring vanilla yogurt and fruit, and the Austin toast with pulled pork and orange BBQ sauce.…
Conroe City Council named Khanh Ariel Gibbs as the city’s new chief financial officer during its April 1 special meeting. Gibbs replaces Collin Boothe, who left the position in November, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The details Mikeska said the city received more than 25 applications, and Mayor Duke Coon then interviewed four applicants…
Blinc Eye Care, located along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on May 7, owner Catherine Kristynik confirmed. “We’re incredibly grateful to our patients, our team, and the community for trusting us and growing with us,” Kristynik said. “It’s a milestone that humbles us and motivates us for the next five…
St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit agencies for projects relating to the health and well-being of those in underserved communities. A total of 23 nonprofits received a total of 32 grants across St. Luke’s service areas in Greater Houston, East Texas and the Brazos Valley, according to a news release.…
By Sayer Townsend, Owner & Head Trainer Edgebrook Equestrian Center• Edgebrook Equestrian Center finishes out regular season strong, with 7 riders advancing through Regionals and onto Zone Finals. Edgebrook Equestrian Center’s IEA team finished their post season Regional show with 7 zone qualifiers. The middle school team won Grand Champion and the High School team…
Hunter Laskoskie fishing solo tied for 10th ling fairly consistently until 8:15, catching 8 keepers before 8:15, and one more later in the day.” Tanner went on to say, “I caught all of my keepers on a swim jig, as I had identified that there was a shad spawn going on around the hay grass,…
Left to Rt: Donna Summers, Evelyn Miller, Dianne Kebodeaux, Regina Riney, Charlotte Belin, and Lyn Howard. The Beautiful Belles of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, were again invited to be Docents at the Annual Conroe Founder’s Day, at the Homestead of Isaac Conroe. The Rebel Belle Docents are standing on this breezy day…
Left to Rt: RJOA Docents: Donna Summers, Regina Riney, Evelyn Miller, Dianne Kebodeaux, and Charlotte Belin. Back Row: SCV: Daryl Seely, Marshall Brown, Jody Ballard, David Underdown, Buddy Gurganus, Curtis Summers, Anthony Gurganus. The Major General Patrick Cleburne’s 7th Texas Infantry #2182, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, and the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Docents,…
