Eva Vigh - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/eva-vigh/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +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 Eva Vigh - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/eva-vigh/ 32 32 103504436 Casual Conroe diner Marsalas Italian Grill offers catering, live saxophone music https://houstonnewmedia.org/casual-conroe-diner-marsalas-italian-grill-offers-catering-live-saxophone-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=casual-conroe-diner-marsalas-italian-grill-offers-catering-live-saxophone-music Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/dining/2021/08/25/casual-conroe-diner-marsalas-italian-grill-offers-catering-live-saxophone-music/ The restaurant opened in Conroe last October.

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]]> 157875 Conroe, Montgomery, Willis ISDs to receive millions for pandemic costs https://houstonnewmedia.org/conroe-montgomery-willis-isds-to-receive-millions-for-pandemic-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conroe-montgomery-willis-isds-to-receive-millions-for-pandemic-costs Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:15:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2021/08/24/conroe-montgomery-willis-isds-to-receive-millions-for-pandemic-costs/ Local school districts are set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to address the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

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]]> 157387 Conroe, Montgomery, Willis to receive nearly $18M in COVID-19 recovery funds https://houstonnewmedia.org/conroe-montgomery-willis-to-receive-nearly-18m-in-covid-19-recovery-funds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conroe-montgomery-willis-to-receive-nearly-18m-in-covid-19-recovery-funds Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/economy/2021/08/23/conroe-montgomery-willis-to-receive-nearly-18m-in-covid-19-recovery-funds/ Funds may be used for needs such as medical expenses, replacing lost public sector revenue, providing premium pay for essential workers and investing in various infrastructure needs.

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]]> 156789 INVESTIGATION: Wildcat PPE’s lawsuits, layoffs highlight faulty federal procurement process under pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/na/2021/08/02/investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic/ Wildcat PPE became the fourth-largest employer in Montgomery County virtually overnight but now faces accusations of poor quality products and unpaid invoices.

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]]> 147959 INVESTIGATION: Wildcat PPE’s lawsuits, layoffs highlight faulty federal procurement process under pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic-2 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/2021/08/02/investigation-wildcat-ppes-lawsuits-layoffs-highlight-faulty-federal-procurement-process-under-pandemic/ Wildcat PPE became the fourth-largest employer in Montgomery County virtually overnight but now faces accusations of poor quality products and unpaid invoices.

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]]> 148002 Montgomery ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch during 2021-22 school year https://houstonnewmedia.org/montgomery-isd-to-offer-free-breakfast-lunch-during-2021-22-school-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-isd-to-offer-free-breakfast-lunch-during-2021-22-school-year Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:19:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2021/07/29/montgomery-isd-to-offer-free-breakfast-lunch-during-2021-22-school-year/ In a typical year, a student's household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-priced meals.

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]]> 146855 Austin-based Summer Moon Coffee coming to Conroe https://houstonnewmedia.org/austin-based-summer-moon-coffee-coming-to-conroe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=austin-based-summer-moon-coffee-coming-to-conroe Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:35:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/impacts/2021/07/28/austin-based-summer-moon-coffee-coming-to-conroe/ Guests will receive free coffee and "Moon Milk" samples at the grand opening.

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]]> 146388 ‘We fight so that an insurance company doesn’t make health decisions’: Tish Zitzow opens office in Montgomery https://houstonnewmedia.org/we-fight-so-that-an-insurance-company-doesnt-make-health-decisions-tish-zitzow-opens-office-in-montgomery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-fight-so-that-an-insurance-company-doesnt-make-health-decisions-tish-zitzow-opens-office-in-montgomery Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:29:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/2021/07/27/we-fight-so-that-an-insurance-company-doesnt-make-health-decisions-tish-zitzow-opens-office-in-montgomery/ "These decisions should be between the patient and the doctor, not an insurance company," Tish Zitzow said.

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]]> 145843 Texas Taco Tequila and Music Fest returns to Conroe Oct. 2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-taco-tequila-and-music-fest-returns-to-conroe-oct-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-taco-tequila-and-music-fest-returns-to-conroe-oct-2 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:27:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/events/2021/07/26/texas-taco-tequila-and-music-fest-returns-to-conroe-oct-2/ There will be more than 30 taco vendors, artisan vendors, and frozen and hand crafted margaritas.

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]]> 145318 Montgomery adopts 20% tax break on homestead property taxes https://houstonnewmedia.org/montgomery-adopts-20-tax-break-on-homestead-property-taxes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-adopts-20-tax-break-on-homestead-property-taxes Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:12:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/city-county/2021/07/23/montgomery-adopts-20-tax-break-on-homestead-property-taxes/ Some tension arose when Council Member Julie Davis said that the city has spent thousands of dollars on “goats and walkie-talkies."

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]]> 144479 Conroe seeking muralist for downtown project https://houstonnewmedia.org/conroe-seeking-muralist-for-downtown-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conroe-seeking-muralist-for-downtown-project Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:01:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/arts-entertainment/2021/07/21/conroe-seeking-muralist-for-downtown-project/ The Conroe 360 Class has agreed to use a classmate's sketch of a train as a base design for the mural.

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]]> 143983 DATA: All Conroe, Montgomery ZIP codes see home sales increase year over year https://houstonnewmedia.org/data-all-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-see-home-sales-increase-year-over-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-all-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-see-home-sales-increase-year-over-year Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:24:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/housing-real-estate/2021/07/20/data-all-conroe-montgomery-zip-codes-see-home-sales-increase-year-over-year/ One ZIP code saw a 78% increase in number of homes sold.

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]]> 143652 Building costs still in flux as lumber prices cool off https://houstonnewmedia.org/building-costs-still-in-flux-as-lumber-prices-cool-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-costs-still-in-flux-as-lumber-prices-cool-off Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/housing-real-estate/2021/07/16/building-costs-still-in-flux-as-lumber-prices-cool-off/ A tight supply and burgeoning demand led to the price of lumber skyrocketing 365% from April 2020 to April 2021.

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]]> 141326 New directors sworn into Montgomery County Veterans Commission https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-directors-sworn-into-montgomery-county-veterans-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-directors-sworn-into-montgomery-county-veterans-commission Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:39:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/parks-recreation/2021/07/15/new-directors-sworn-into-montgomery-county-veterans-commission/ The pair were sworn in by Jimmie Williams, the chairman of the commission.

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]]> 141246 Montgomery’s proposed food truck ordinance sparks allegations of ‘personal vendetta’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/montgomerys-proposed-food-truck-ordinance-sparks-allegations-of-personal-vendetta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomerys-proposed-food-truck-ordinance-sparks-allegations-of-personal-vendetta Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:49:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/business/2021/07/14/montgomerys-proposed-food-truck-ordinance-sparks-allegations-of-personal-vendetta/ Tensions ran high at a July 13 City Council meeting over whether an ice cream truck should be allowed to operate.

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]]> 141041 Montgomery County approves funding for expenses related to border insecurities https://houstonnewmedia.org/montgomery-county-approves-funding-for-expenses-related-to-border-insecurities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montgomery-county-approves-funding-for-expenses-related-to-border-insecurities Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/public-safety/2021/07/13/montgomery-county-approves-funding-for-expenses-related-to-border-insecurities/ Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson said jailers and officers have expressed interest in assisting at the border,

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]]> 140733 Nonprofit shelter for foster girls in Conroe under investigation for child abuse https://houstonnewmedia.org/nonprofit-shelter-for-foster-girls-in-conroe-under-investigation-for-child-abuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-shelter-for-foster-girls-in-conroe-under-investigation-for-child-abuse Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/nonprofit/2021/07/12/nonprofit-shelter-for-foster-girls-in-conroe-under-investigation-for-child-abuse/ Allegations made against the staff include staff members hitting, dragging, improperly restraining and encouraging fights between the girls.

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]]> 140500 Junkyard Fitness and Fighting Arts Studio coming to Montgomery, plus 2 other local business happenings https://houstonnewmedia.org/junkyard-fitness-and-fighting-arts-studio-coming-to-montgomery-plus-2-other-local-business-happenings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=junkyard-fitness-and-fighting-arts-studio-coming-to-montgomery-plus-2-other-local-business-happenings Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:35:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/impacts/2021/07/09/junkyard-fitness-and-fighting-arts-studio-coming-to-montgomery-plus-2-other-local-business-happenings/ The academy teaches mixed martial arts, self-defense, kickboxing and functional fitness for beginners and kids to experienced athletes.

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]]> 140023 Margaritaville hosting job fair July 28, hiring 198 positions https://houstonnewmedia.org/margaritaville-hosting-job-fair-july-28-hiring-198-positions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=margaritaville-hosting-job-fair-july-28-hiring-198-positions Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/events/2021/07/09/margaritaville-hosting-job-fair-july-28-hiring-198-positions/ Interviews and offers are made on the spot.

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]]> 139860 Lake Conroe Queen, 60-passenger double-deck boat, open for cruises https://houstonnewmedia.org/lake-conroe-queen-60-passenger-double-deck-boat-open-for-cruises/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-conroe-queen-60-passenger-double-deck-boat-open-for-cruises Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:18:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/impacts/2021/07/08/lake-conroe-queen-60-passenger-double-deck-boat-open-for-cruises/ Public sunset cruises are offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-8:30 p.m.

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