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Origin Bank plants branch in The Woodlands, aims to grow commercial team

Origin Bank plants branch in The Woodlands, aims to grow commercial team

Ruston, Louisiana-based Origin Bank, a subsidiary of Origin Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: OBNK), has added a new branch to its Houston-area footprint. Origin opened a branch at 2501 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands in February. The bank previously had a small office presence at 2170 Buckthorne Place in The Woodlands, which housed three bankers, said...

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Conroe ISD superintendent tackles pandemic challenges

Conroe ISD superintendent tackles pandemic challenges

When Curtis Null, superintendent of Conroe ISD, took office in 2018, he had no intention of making any huge changes to the already high-functioning, high-ranking school district. His biggest challenge was accommodating the rapid growth in the area. That is, until Covid-19 hit and schools had to flip to virtual learning overnight. from Houston Business...

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Restaurant Roundup: Killen’s Barbecue opens in The Woodlands; Bistro 555 to close

Restaurant Roundup: Killen’s Barbecue opens in The Woodlands; Bistro 555 to close

There are only a few days left to try a local French restaurant. Meanwhile, three local companies are expanding. Killen’s Barbecue opened its second location at 8800 Six Pines Drive in The Woodlands earlier this month, according to media reports. Two Oyler rotisserie smokers and two Cen-Tex Smokers offset pits… from Houston Business Journalclick here...

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Conroe Mayor Toby Powell dies after cancer battle

Conroe Mayor Toby Powell dies after cancer battle

Toby Powell, mayor of Conroe, died Sept. 12 after a battle with cancer, according to a press release from the city. He was 79, according to media reports. The city of Conroe has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff until his interment. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. from Houston Business Journalclick here...