Anna Lotz - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anna-lotz/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:23:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Anna Lotz - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anna-lotz/ 32 32 103504436 Houston City Council changes rule to keep speakers’ contact information private https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-city-council-changes-rule-to-keep-speakers-contact-information-private/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-city-council-changes-rule-to-keep-speakers-contact-information-private Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:23:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/government/2024/11/07/houston-city-council-changes-rule-to-keep-speakers-contact-information-private/ The addresses and phone numbers of Houston residents wishing to address City Council members will no longer be disclosed publicly following a unanimous vote by Houston City Council members Nov. 6 to amend its council rules of procedure. 

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]]> 843922 Juan Garcia confirmed as new Harris County-Houston Sports Authority chair https://houstonnewmedia.org/juan-garcia-confirmed-as-new-harris-county-houston-sports-authority-chair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juan-garcia-confirmed-as-new-harris-county-houston-sports-authority-chair Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/government/2024/11/07/juan-garcia-confirmed-as-new-harris-county-houston-sports-authority-chair/ Houston City Council members unanimously confirmed the appointment of Juan C. Garcia as chair of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority board of directors Nov. 6, following the departure of former Chair J. Kent Friedman in October.

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]]> 843083 McAlister’s Deli and 9 more new projects registered in the Greater Conroe area https://houstonnewmedia.org/mcalisters-deli-and-9-more-new-projects-registered-in-the-greater-conroe-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcalisters-deli-and-9-more-new-projects-registered-in-the-greater-conroe-area Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/development/2024/01/08/mcalisters-deli-and-9-more-new-projects-registered-in-the-greater-conroe-area/ Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to the Conroe and Montgomery area?

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]]> 710066 Revolution Power Sports now open in Conroe https://houstonnewmedia.org/revolution-power-sports-now-open-in-conroe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=revolution-power-sports-now-open-in-conroe Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2024/01/04/revolution-power-sports-now-open-in-conroe/ The all-terrain vehicle dealer opened in December.

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]]> 708661 Eligible registered voters reminded to reapply for mail-in ballot for 2024 elections https://houstonnewmedia.org/eligible-registered-voters-reminded-to-reapply-for-mail-in-ballot-for-2024-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eligible-registered-voters-reminded-to-reapply-for-mail-in-ballot-for-2024-elections Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/election/2024/01/04/eligible-registered-voters-reminded-to-reapply-for-mail-in-ballot-for-2024-elections/ Registered voters who are age 65 or older or disabled must reapply to vote by mail each January, per Texas law.

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]]> 708681 Yeti Eddy Shaved Ice & Candy Shoppe bringing sweet destination to Conroe https://houstonnewmedia.org/yeti-eddy-shaved-ice-candy-shoppe-bringing-sweet-destination-to-conroe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yeti-eddy-shaved-ice-candy-shoppe-bringing-sweet-destination-to-conroe Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2024/01/02/yeti-eddy-shaved-ice-candy-shoppe-bringing-sweet-destination-to-conroe/ The Guynes family will open a new sweets shop in Conroe.

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]]> 707567 Transforming I-45, new eateries: 2023’s most-read stories in Conroe, Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/transforming-i-45-new-eateries-2023s-most-read-stories-in-conroe-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transforming-i-45-new-eateries-2023s-most-read-stories-in-conroe-montgomery Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2023/12/28/transforming-i-45-new-eateries-2023s-most-read-stories-in-conroe-montgomery/ Here are some of the most-read news stories pertaining to Conroe and Montgomery in 2023 as of Dec. 18.

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]]> 705879 Tint World opens automotive styling center in Conroe https://houstonnewmedia.org/tint-world-opens-automotive-styling-center-in-conroe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tint-world-opens-automotive-styling-center-in-conroe Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2023/12/28/tint-world-opens-automotive-styling-center-in-conroe/ Mykel Walker opened a Conroe location of Tint World, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, according to a news release.

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]]> 705844 2023 in review: 8 businesses to shop local in Conroe, Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/2023-in-review-8-businesses-to-shop-local-in-conroe-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-in-review-8-businesses-to-shop-local-in-conroe-montgomery Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2023/12/28/2023-in-review-8-businesses-to-shop-local-in-conroe-montgomery/ From local coffee spots to a candy shop, there's a variety of business to support locally.

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]]> 705827 Costco, Harris County Fair plans: 2023’s most-read stories in Tomball, Magnolia https://houstonnewmedia.org/costco-harris-county-fair-plans-2023s-most-read-stories-in-tomball-magnolia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=costco-harris-county-fair-plans-2023s-most-read-stories-in-tomball-magnolia Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/development/2023/12/26/costco-harris-county-fair-plans-2023s-most-read-stories-in-tomball-magnolia/ Here are some of the hottest stories in Tomball and Magnolia in 2023 as of Dec. 18, including plans for the Harris County Fair and Rodeo and Costco breaking ground in Tomball.

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]]> 705162 New VP of instruction to begin Jan. 1 at LSC-Tomball https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-vp-of-instruction-to-begin-jan-1-at-lsc-tomball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-vp-of-instruction-to-begin-jan-1-at-lsc-tomball Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/education/2023/12/22/new-vp-of-instruction-to-begin-jan-1-at-lsc-tomball/ Lone Star College-Tomball announced Latoya Hardman the campus' new vice president of instruction, effective Jan. 1.

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]]> 703821 2023 in review: 8 dining destinations to savor in Conroe, Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/2023-in-review-8-dining-destinations-to-savor-in-conroe-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-in-review-8-dining-destinations-to-savor-in-conroe-montgomery Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/dining/2023/12/22/2023-in-review-8-dining-destinations-to-savor-in-conroe-montgomery/ From Middle Eastern cuisine to a food truck park, there's a variety of eateries to check out locally.

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]]> 703773 Here’s the latest on 6 TxDOT projects in Conroe, Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-the-latest-on-6-txdot-projects-in-conroe-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-the-latest-on-6-txdot-projects-in-conroe-montgomery Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/transportation/2023/12/21/heres-the-latest-on-6-txdot-projects-in-conroe-montgomery/ The improvements on FM 2854 are wrapping up as of December.

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]]> 703364 Montgomery ISD approves new elementary boundaries to populate Creekside Elementary https://houstonnewmedia.org/montgomery-isd-approves-new-elementary-boundaries-to-populate-creekside-elementary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-isd-approves-new-elementary-boundaries-to-populate-creekside-elementary Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2023/12/20/montgomery-isd-approves-new-elementary-boundaries-to-populate-creekside-elementary/ Trustees also approved a contract with Mark Ruffin on Dec. 19 to serve as the district's new superintendent beginning in January.

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]]> 703047 Cajun Street bringing Cajun cuisine back to Tomball https://houstonnewmedia.org/cajun-street-bringing-cajun-cuisine-back-to-tomball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cajun-street-bringing-cajun-cuisine-back-to-tomball Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/dining/2023/12/20/cajun-street-bringing-cajun-cuisine-back-to-tomball/ A new fast-casual eatery serving Cajun and barbecue favorites is coming soon to Tomball.

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]]> 702937 Tomball and Magnolia at a glance: Median home sales prices up year over year as of November https://houstonnewmedia.org/tomball-and-magnolia-at-a-glance-median-home-sales-prices-up-year-over-year-as-of-november/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tomball-and-magnolia-at-a-glance-median-home-sales-prices-up-year-over-year-as-of-november Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/real-estate/2023/12/15/tomball-and-magnolia-at-a-glance-median-home-sales-prices-up-year-over-year-as-of-november/ As fewer homes were sold, the market saw the median home sales price increase year over year in most ZIP codes.

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]]> 701252 Willis, Conroe libraries receive funding for children’s programs https://houstonnewmedia.org/willis-conroe-libraries-receive-funding-for-childrens-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=willis-conroe-libraries-receive-funding-for-childrens-programs Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/nonprofit/2023/12/14/willis-conroe-libraries-receive-funding-for-childrens-programs/ The R.F. Meador Branch and Central Branch libraries of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System have received additional funding for children's program as of early December announcements.

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]]> 700925 Teriyaki Madness opens in Magnolia https://houstonnewmedia.org/teriyaki-madness-opens-in-magnolia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teriyaki-madness-opens-in-magnolia Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/dining/2023/12/12/teriyaki-madness-opens-in-magnolia/ Teriyaki Madness serves up a create-your-own bowl concept.

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]]> 700256 Median home prices fall year over year in most Conroe, Montgomery ZIP codes in November https://houstonnewmedia.org/median-home-prices-fall-year-over-year-in-most-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-in-november/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=median-home-prices-fall-year-over-year-in-most-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-in-november Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/real-estate/2023/12/08/median-home-prices-fall-year-over-year-in-most-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-in-november/ Six of eight ZIP codes in Conroe, Montgomery and Willis saw the median home price fall year over year in November.

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]]> 698915 Spuds Potato Bar serving up loaded potatoes in Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/spuds-potato-bar-serving-up-loaded-potatoes-in-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spuds-potato-bar-serving-up-loaded-potatoes-in-montgomery Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/dining/2023/12/06/spuds-potato-bar-serving-up-loaded-potatoes-in-montgomery/ The new eatery is located in the Waterpoint Shopping Center on Lake Conroe where The Paleta Bar, a frozen treat destination, also opened earlier this fall. 

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