Category: Montgomery County

Reading Is Revolutionary is proud to announce it has received a $2,000 grant from the Montgomery County Community Foundation to support the expansion of its Packhorse Library initiative and other community literacy programs. The funding will help Reading Is Revolutionary reach more children and families in economically challenged areas by… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4437738586233-reading-is-revolutionary-receives-grant-from-montgomery-county-community-foundation-to-expand-literacy-programs

Family Promise of Montgomery County will celebrate 25 years of service to families experiencing homelessness with a 25th Anniversary Gala on Friday, February 13, at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Conroe. The evening will honor the organization’s history while looking ahead to the next 25 years of supporting families in Montgomery County. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4437763644387-family-promise-of-montgomery-county-celebrates-25-years-and-anniversary-gala-on-february-13

HOUSTON – One person was taken to the hospital following a 2-alarm fire near Lake Conroe on Tuesday, officials said. According to the Montgomery County Fire Marshals Office, the fire sparked up on Poe Drive, near Walden Road around 2:30 p.m. Officials said when firefighters arrived, they found a fire… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4440669535107-montgomery-county-fire-1-injured-in-2-alarm-fire-near-lake-conroe

More than 40-acres could be modeled after two Houston-area public spaces. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/chron-com-1592131/4439275032867-conroe-eyes-its-own-take-on-houstons-discovery-green-woodlands-pavilion

Texas property taxes follow the same timeline statewide, meaning homeowners in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties face many of the same key deadlines. While appraisal districts technically control their own mailing schedules, state law effectively keeps large counties on the same spring-to-fall rhythm. HARRIS COUNTY VOTING: Texas flags Harris… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4439257474826-a-homeowners-guide-to-2026-property-tax-deadlines-in-harris-fort-bend-and-montgomery-counties

The project includes towers that have been built to withstand hurricane-force winds and other extreme weather events. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact) East Montgomery County leaders joined representatives from Entergy Texas for a Jan. 7 ribbon-cutting in celebration of the energy company’s new Millbend substation and transmission line project. The details. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/community-impact-houston-512982/4437849588732-entergys-new-millbend-substation-to-increase-energy-capacity-in-montgomery-county

Texas Southern University and University of Houston are among 277 U.S. universities to hold the prestigious recognition from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/houston-chronicle-304428656/4437722171603-tsu-uh-among-four-houston-area-schools-getting-national-recognition-for-community-engagement

The bariatric surgical program at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center offers a new start and helps patients lose weight with multiple medical procedures available. Watch our video interview below with bariatric surgeon Dr. Jason Balette and patient Amanda L., who share more about bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, and Amanda’s weight loss and health journey....

A Texas mother is demanding answers after her 4-year-old said a teacher slapped her during class. Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/power-95-9-520853/4439214443521-texas-mother-demands-answers-after-teacher-slapped-her-4-year-old

A new Fuel Maxx location is slated to open in the first half of this year at 23980 FM 1314, Stes. 100-300, Porter. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Construction is underway for a Fuel Maxx gas station and convenience store in Porter, a spokesperson for the company confirmed via email Dec. 24. Construction began in the third...