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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Conroe ISD Position 5
Kristin Guardino, Josh Webb and Lindsay Dawson are running for Position 5 on the Conroe ISD board of trustees. (Community Impact staff) On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will be elected to Position 5 of the Conroe ISD board of trustees. The details. The current position is held by...
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for The Woodlands Township board of directors, Position 4
Craig Eissler and Jaime Viteri are running for Position 4 on The Woodlands Township board of directors. (Community Impact staff) The Woodlands Township has three contested races on the Nov. 5 ballot. There are two candidates running for Position 4 on the township board of directors to replace outgoing board member Kyle Watson, who did not seek re-election.
Forest Park Missouri City Funeral Home breaks ground in Missouri City
A new funeral home is coming to Missouri City in early 2025. (Rendering courtesy Anchor Construction) Dignity Memorial, a national network for funeral, cemetery and cremation services, will break ground on a new Missouri City funeral home in late September. What to expect. Construction on Forest Park Missouri City Funeral...
Texas education commissioner urges lawmakers to ban cellphones in K-12 schools
School districts across Texas—including nine in Community Impact's coverage areas—have recently tightened their electronic device policies, which range from complete bans to limiting when students can use their phones. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Cellphones are “extremely harmful” to student learning and mental health, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath...
Meat market Wild Fork no longer opening in Webster
Wild Fork will no longer open a location originally slated to open in Webster near I-45 and Bay Area Boulevard in late 2023. (Courtesy Wild Fork) Wild Fork will no longer open a location that was originally slated to open in Webster near I-45 and Bay Area Boulevard in late 2023.
Hubcap Grill closing in Pearland
After five years of business, Hubcap Grill closed in Pearland on Sept. 16, according to a social media post. (Courtesy of Hubcap Grill) After five years of business, Hubcap Grill, a burger restaurant with locations throughout the Houston area, closed in Pearland on Sept. 16, according to a social media post.
North Harris County Regional Water Authority votes for rate reduction
At a Sept. 16 meeting, the North Harris County Regional Water Authority voted to reduce surface water rates and groundwater pumpage fees, according to a Sept. 18 news release. This is the board’s third rate reduction since 2023. (Courtesy Pexels) At a Sept. 16 meeting, the North Harris County...
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Friendswood ISD board of trustees Position 2
In November's general election, residents in Friendswood ISD will have the opportunity to vote on four competitive races for Friendswood ISD's board of trustees. (Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact) In November's general election, residents in Friendswood ISD will have the opportunity to vote on four competitive races for Friendswood ISD's board of...
Montgomery City Council approves FY 2024-25 budget, tax rate
The approved general fund revenues and expenses are 17% and 15% higher than the FY 2023-24 budget, respectively, according to the city's budget. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) At its Sept. 16 special meeting, Montgomery City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and tax rate of $0.4000 per $100 valuation. In...
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Conroe ISD trustees Position 4
Incumbent Datren Williams is running against opponents Nicole May and Jasmine Gentle for Position 4 on the Conroe ISD board of trustees. (Community Impact staff) On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will be elected to Position 4 of the Conroe ISD board of trustees. The details. Incumbent Datren Williams...
Tomball City Council approves rezoning for upcoming industrial project
Developer Mike Evenson said he plans on purchasing the land to build a light industrial park. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Tomball City Council approved a rezoning request at its Sept. 16 meeting for a light industrial project. The breakdown. Council approved rezoning 10.89 acres of land, legally described as a tract...
AllyAnne’s Kolache Kitchen now open along FM 1488
The restaurant, now open in Magnolia, specializes in Texas-style kolaches. (Courtesy AllyAnne's Kolache Kitchen) AllyAnne’s Kolache Kitchen is now open along FM 1488, co-owner AllyAnne Thomas confirmed. The restaurant specializes in Texas-style kolaches. “Our dough is made fresh every day and we only use the best ingredients,” Thomas said....
Shipley Do-Nuts now open along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery
A new location of Shipley Do-Nuts is now open along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery. (Courtesy Shipley Do-Nuts) A new location of Shipley Do-Nuts is now open along Fish Creek Thoroughfare in Montgomery, according to a Sept. 12 news release. The new location, owned by franchisees David and Tiffany Chea,...
Papa Johns coming to downtown Fulshear
Papa Johns is coming soon to downtown Fulshear. (Courtesy Papa Johns) The menu features specialty pizzas such as an ultimate pepperoni, barbecue chicken bacon and Philly cheesesteak, according to its website. Patrons can also customize pizzas to their liking. Additionally, the franchise offers various wings, breadsticks and desserts such as...
Harris County approves increase in property tax rate for FY 2024-25
Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19...
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas House District 146
Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons and Republican Lance York are both running in the race for Texas House District 147 in the Nov. 5 election. (Graphic by Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact) Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons and Republican Lance York are both running in the race for Texas House District 146 in the...
VIO Med Spa celebrates one year in Sugar Land
VIO Med Spas offers medical spa services including skin rejuvenation treatments, body contouring, dermal fillers and injectables, hair restoration, and hormone therapy. (Courtesy VIO Med Spa) VIO Med Spa in Sugar Land celebrated its one-year anniversary Sept. 19, staff confirmed. The details. The business offers botox injections, dermaplaning, laser hair...
Fulshear’s FY 2024-25 budget funds water, parks projects
Fulshear City Council approve the fiscal year 2024-25 budget at a Sept. 17 meeting. The city will see $123.71 million in expenses for FY 2024-25, a $11.90 million decrease from FY 2023-24. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact) Fulshear’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget includes funding for water and wastewater projects as well as...
Candente to celebrate 5 years in Montrose with weekend fiesta
Candente is celebrating its fifth anniversary Sept. 20-22 in Montrose with a weekend fiesta. (Courtesy Duc Hoang) Candente is celebrating its fifth anniversary Sept. 20-22 in Montrose with a weekend fiesta. In a nutshell. The Tex-Mex restaurant opened on Yoakum Boulevard in the summer of 2019 inside the former Cane...
Missouri City police to see 6% pay increase
Missouri City police officers will receive a 6% pay increase each year through 2027. (Community Impact staff) Missouri City police officers will receive additional pay and incentives following City Council’s approval of an agreement aiming to retain and attract officers. This comes after the department has faced staffing shortages over the last few years.
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