A YMCA location is marking a significant milestone, 40 years since its opening on September 21. The organization began as an extension in 1977, initially operating from a trailer and later a former store. Over time, its offerings expanded to include various classes.
A major move in 1986 brought new facilities, including a childcare center and swimming pool. Further expansions followed, adding features such as a kids' gym and wellness center. Additional details about the location's history and milestones are available from the organization.
The location has continued to grow and evolve over the years, with new additions and events, including an annual run that started on Thanksgiving in 1994.
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena. The Harris County Sports & Convention...
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...
The 17th Annual Spelling Bee hosted by the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Suann Hereford with RCEMC told me, “Gather your friends, coworkers, classmates or family and join us for one of our favorite community traditio...
President Kym Crane opened the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe’s Community Connection gathering at Napoli’s Italian Grill with a pledge to the United States flag and a pledge to the Texas Flag followed by Rotarian Charlie Parada leading us in a prayer. After we munched on delicious ap...
Conroe Noon Lions are “Roaring into Fall” with a calendar full of terrific events, service projects and involvement with our wonderful community. We have a nearly full roster of Lions looking forward to our first of this school year “Reading at Reaves” event. We adapt and overcom...
Children’s Safe Harbor is making its modern Training & Community Engagement Center available to organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community partners for meetings, training, and special events. The center can flexibly accommodate a wide range of gatherings, from interacti...
Florian Martin | Houston Public Media The county-owned Astrodome opened in 1965 but has been closed to all events since 2009. Since the Houston Astrodome was permanently closed to the public in 2009, there have been three presidents of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, two Ha...
There is promising news in the fight against opioid overdoses in Texas, with data showing overdose deaths have declined in recent years. But Houston-area medical experts say the decrease does not mean the opioid crisis is over, and they are urging families to remain prepared for ...