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Texans interested in casting their midterm election ballots before Election Day can do so from Oct. 19-30, the state’s early voting period. Registered voters can visit any polling place in their county during early voting. They will receive a ballot with federal, state and local ...
Officials with the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber are hoping to boost historically low voter participation ahead of the upcoming Nov. 3 general election through a new initiative known as EMC Votes . The breakdown In the chamber’s most recent Community Intelligence report,...
Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Oct. 8 approved selling $35 million in bonds that will pay for roadway projects through next summer. The background Voters in May 2025 authorized a $480 million road bond expected to fund 76 transportation projects . It was the first road ...
Test scores are improving in Houston ISD. But a newly released 81-page report raises a bigger question: What has changed inside the district’s classrooms since the state took control? The report, titled Diminished, Degraded, and Destroyed, comes from the Citizens Commission on th...
At the Oct. 6 Montgomery ISD special meeting, the principals for all district campuses provided the board of trustees with updates on initiatives they are implementing for the 2026-27 school year. Many principals also reviewed the recently released State of Texas Assessments of A...
You scan your ballot and leave the polling place. So who keeps it safe, and how do election workers check that the numbers add up? Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth walked KPRC 2 through the process. She described locked ballot boxes, law enforcement transporting election mat...
Bryan ISD trustees received updated specifics of design and finances of the $35.8 million Merrill Green Field House project on Oct. 5, ahead of its final vote in November. The gist As previously reported by Community Impact , the 43,000 square-foot field house will serve Bryan an...
Montgomery County commissioners will meet on Oct. 8 to discuss a resolution that would support legislation allowing the county to adopt and enforce local ordinances, which counties in Texas do not have the power to do. The resolution would advocate for the ability to adopt and en...
Conroe will review how it classifies and pays city employees after the City Council approved an $80,000 contract for a compensation study at its Sept. 24 meeting. The details The city selected Public Sector Personnel Consultants to conduct a comprehensive review and update of its...
At the upcoming Oct. 6 special meeting, the Montgomery ISD board of trustees will review multiple updates and presentations concerning campus success and learning. Meeting highlights MISD will review a delinquent tax report on the district’s finances, along with two presentations...
Houston ISD has changed how thousands of eligible school choice and magnet students get to class this school year, moving to centralized hub stops that can require families to travel farther before students ever board a school bus. The change took effect as the school year began ...
On Sept. 30, the city of Willis experienced a water main break that led to a major decrease in water pressure citywide. Willis Mayor William Brown announced that the city will remain under a boil water notice until the issue is fully resolved. Willis ISD students have been encour...
After weeks of bag searches, metal detector screenings and a new clear backpack requirement at Willis High School, Willis ISD is moving forward with another security change. The Willis ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-0 Thursday morning to approve the purchase of 15 new Xtract One w...
On Oct. 6, the Conroe ISD board of trustees will host a special public meeting to review the district’s bond process and long-term program management plan and to approve the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System appraisers. The gist According to its website , T-TESS is a st...
Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...
Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...
Conroe City Council approved $195,000 in arts and cultural grants alongside a $65,000 project to replace the Owen Theatre’s digital marquee signs Sept. 24. The details The arts grants will support eligible organizations during the 2026-27 grant year, which begins Oct. 1. Administ...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for all customers of the City of Willis public water system after a water main broke and pressure was lost. Residents should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and washing ...
Christmas lights are moving downtown this holiday season, and the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is getting help promoting its upcoming event. Conroe City Council approved both items Sept. 24 , renewing a reduced-cost contract for holiday lighting and awarding a $20,000 marketing ...
Position 3 candidate makes public safety, preserving the character of The Woodlands and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars his top priorities
A larger playground is on its way to the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center after Conroe City Council approved a $275,836.72 proposal Sept. 24 . The council approved the new proposal without opposition, moving ahead with a larger design after council members quest...
If you’re driving in Harris County, you may see a new reminder about the November election: “Plan. Check. Vote.” Thirteen billboards carrying that message are going up across the county as part of a voter education campaign unveiled Monday by Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth...
College Station City Council voted Sept. 24 to renew the city’s contracts with Flock Safety for another year. What you need to know As previously reported by Community Impact , the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras has been debated at multiple council mee...
Conroe is moving forward with a deal that could bring 22 water wells, three wastewater plants and more than 200 miles of water lines into the city’s utility system. Conroe City Council voted unanimously Sept. 24 to move forward with buying water and wastewater systems from subsid...
Three candidates are running for District 15 in the Texas House of Representatives. What voters need to know Republican Brad Bailey, Democrat Moniqua’ S. Scott and Libertarian Jessi Cowart are competing for the seat in the November election. None of the candidates is an incumbent...
Had a full plate this past week? Catch up with six trending stories by Community Impact from the South Houston area, Sept. 21-25. 1. Missouri City partners to build new roads in Sienna to improve connectivity Missouri City council members approved an agreement Sept. 21 with devel...
There are three candidates running in the contested race for Position 3 on The Woodlands Township board of directors for the Nov. 3 election. About the candidates According to the township website, the only contested race in the Nov. 3 election is for Position 3. Nick Tran, Prisc...
Check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, Sept. 25-27. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Easy Steps to Voting The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County will be presenting information on voting in the county at R.B. Tullis L...
As families across Harris County struggle with rising housing, food and health care costs, county leaders are pointing residents toward apprenticeship programs and safety-net services designed to help them earn more and access care. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Br...
Bob Harvey officially began serving as Magnolia’s city administrator July 14, marking both his first day on the job and his first City Council meeting in the position. City Council extended an offer to Harvey following its June 9 meeting. Harvey’s professional background includes...
Work to widen part of Old Houston Road from two to four lanes began Aug. 31, as planned, according to Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray’s Office . The project A $7.25 million construction project focused on expanding the roadway will take place over the next year, as previously r...
Officials with the nonprofit organization United Way of Greater Houston announced Sept. 21 that CEO Amanda McMillian will retire as president and chief executive officer on May 1, 2027. The board unanimously selected Angel Harris, current vice president and chief advancement offi...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey over the county’s newly approved property tax increase, arguing that his decision to vote against it did not stop the hike from passing. One day after the tax hike approval, Hidalgo pushed back in ...
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $3.09 billion budget and one of the highest property tax rates in the county’s history with a split vote during its Sept. 17 meeting. What you need to know Taxpayers will see a 7.6% property tax rate increase in comparison with las...
Mounted patrols will continue to be present in the heart of The Woodlands, but under a new proposal approved Sept. 17, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is slated to provide the services beginning in 2027. The Woodlands Township board of directors agreed to proceed with a switch...
Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a 7...
Harris County is putting $1.4 million toward around-the-clock ankle monitor oversight, a direct response to the high-profile case of a capital murder defendant who cut off his device and fled to Italy months before his scheduled trial. Commissioners approved the funding as part o...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is criticizing the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “irresponsible” and “unsustainable” after Commissioners Court approved the largest property tax hike in county history. Hidalgo spoke to reporters Thursday after commissioners approved ...
Two candidates will face off for the Texas Senate District 4 seat in the November general election. In case you missed it Brett Ligon and Ron Angeletti—Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively—will compete in the Nov. 3 election to represent District 4. The district cov...
Harris County Commissioners approved a historic property tax increase Thursday that will raise the combined tax rate to about 67 cents for every $100 of taxable value. That means if you own a home assessed at $400,000 your taxes will increase by almost $200 a year. The public com...
For the 2026-27 Conroe ISD school year, the district has implemented new learning materials to support student development. On Sept. 16, the CISD board of trustees reviewed an initial report detailing the curriculum integration. Some context CISD Deputy Superintendent Ted Landry ...
Conroe officials are continuing to look at how to pay for the city’s growing drainage needs, but City Council stopped short of moving forward with a proposed stormwater utility fee Sept. 10 . During the meeting, council reviewed available grant funding, upcoming drainage work and...
With Election Day approaching, Harris County election officials are testing thousands of pieces of voting equipment as part of an effort to demonstrate how ballots are handled and build public trust in the process. But when KPRC 2 asked people at Discovery Green whether they trus...
Harris County homeowners are facing another increase in their county property-tax burden as commissioners move forward with a budget that would increase spending by hundreds of millions of dollars. The proposed budget would increase county spending by about 12 percent, or roughly...
David Willard officially became Conroe’s city administrator Aug. 10 after the City Council unanimously appointed him to the position July 23. Willard previously served as city manager in Longview and Borger, assistant city manager in Odessa and Hutchinson County judge. Willard, w...
The Woodlands Township board of directors will review a proposed agreement from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for mounted patrol services at a Sept. 17 meeting. The board will decide whether to move forward with negotiations for a final agreement with MCSO, as the contra...
Montgomery County commissioners will discuss temporary office and courtroom operations for the 523rd District Court among several items slated on the Sept. 17 agenda. Revisions to several amendments to the county’s Drainage Criteria Manual and the Thoroughfare Plan will also be r...
Conroe could look to put itself in the running for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy, with two City Council members asking staff to research whether the city has a realistic shot at hosting the federal institution. During council member inquiry time at the Sept. 10 meeting, C...
Texas SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have additional time to request replacement benefits for food that was lost or destroyed because of the storm. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved extending the re...
Need to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern part of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 4-11. Montgomery County commissioners approve tax rate increase, budget Montgomery County Commissioners Court approve...
On Sept. 9, the Willis ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from Sue Clardy, WISD’s executive director of accountability, research and evaluations. The report focused on the Lone Star Governance program and the various educational standards the district met and failed to...
Montgomery County commissioners met Sept. 3 to review and consider the 2025 road bond financial report and move several project awards forward. Budget Officer Amanda Carter said according to the bond financial report, the county has received a total income of over $192 million. N...
Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region. Commissioners Court approved the wage increase Tuesday. The Harris Center employees are not Harr...
Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in a 3-2 vote during its Sept. 8 special session. Some of the provisions adopted in the $546.8 million budget include pay parity for law enforcement, a 5% across-the-board raise for non-law enforcement ...
