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Conroe City Council approves $5.5M land purchase for potential future city hall site

Nichaela Shaheen — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:04:00 +0000

The total $6 million price tag also includes up to $425,000 for demolition and environmental remediation, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The land purchase will be funded through a one-time draw from the city's general reserve fund.

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Magnolia City Council approves parking lot project for Town Center district

Nichaela Shaheen — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

The approval is the final phase of the parking lot project, which aims to expand parking options for small businesses in the downtown area, also known as The Stroll District, according to the agenda packet. City Planner Dana Berry said the permit a...

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New Venezuelan restaurant opens in Pinehurst

Nichaela Shaheen — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Toro's family-owned restaurant serves a mix of Venezuelan street food and American fusion, including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, traditional arepas and lunch specials such as beef fajitas.

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Morgan to manage 3,250 residences across The Woodlands, Bridgeland

Nichaela Shaheen — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:06:00 +0000

Houston-based multifamily firm Morgan has been selected by Howard Hughes Communities to manage more than 3,250 residences across 11 rental communities in The Woodlands and Bridgeland, two of the Greater Houston area’s premier master-planned communi...

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Barnes & Noble now open in Spring

Nichaela Shaheen — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A new 12,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble is now open in Spring.

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New Caney, West University top HAR’s Q3 list of Houston’s hottest communities

Nichaela Shaheen — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

The top-ranked communities are seeing the largest increase in sales due to affordability and new construction continuing to attract buyers, according to an Oct. 27 news release. Eight of the top 10 communities reported average home prices below Hou...

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Enchanted Chapters brings mobile bookstore pop-ups across Greater Houston

Nichaela Shaheen — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A new mobile bookstore is rolling into communities across Greater Houston, offering readers a joyful way to shop Owner Christie Hopson said.

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Montgomery City Council approves funding for citywide wayfinding signs

Nichaela Shaheen — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Montgomery City Council on Nov. 10 approved the Montgomery Economic Development Corp. to spend up to $850,000 on the design, fabrication and installation of citywide wayfinding signs.

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SS Paint and Body relocates to Conroe

Nichaela Shaheen — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

SS Paint and Body has relocated from Montgomery to Conroe, Owner Scott Scott confirmed.

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EveryBellies Tomball coming soon to Montgomery

Nichaela Shaheen — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

EveryBellies in Tomball is coming soon to Montgomery, Owner Nicole Cole said.

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Tejas Chocolate and Barbecue celebrating 10 years in Tomball

Nichaela Shaheen — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

What started as a small chocolate-making hobby in 2011 has grown into a decade of barbecue and chocolate delight.

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Q&A: Montgomery’s new city administrator Brent Walker shares priorities for budget, growth

Nichaela Shaheen — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:46:00 +0000

Brent Walker, Montgomery’s new city administrator, was appointed May 27 and brings municipal administration and finance experience to his new position. In a written interview with Community Impact, Walker shared his top budget priorities and though...

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HMF Americana breaks ground on new Tomball rental community

Nichaela Shaheen — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A new 25-acre Cottage Green community will bring 278 high-end rental homes to Tomball as developer HMF Americana expands its footprint across Greater Houston.

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UPDATE: Unofficial voting results show Conroe voters approve 9 of 15 charter amendments

Nichaela Shaheen — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0000

Nine out of 15 proposed charter amendments have passed, according to unofficial Montgomery County results.

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UPDATE: Conroe voters approving 9 charter amendments in unofficial election results

Nichaela Shaheen — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0000

Nine out of 15 proposed charter amendments have passed, according to unofficial Montgomery County results.

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Tomball names new assistant city manager

Nichaela Shaheen — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Moten brings more than 20 years of experience in municipal administration, finance, technology and organizational development, according to a Nov. 5 news release. She previously served as director of administrative services and acting city manager ...

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34,350 early votes cast in Montgomery County during Oct. 20-31

Nichaela Shaheen — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:53:00 +0000

During the two weeks of early voting Oct. 20-31, a little over 7% of registered voters in Montgomery County cast their ballots, with 34,350 votes cast—or 7.38% of registered voters.

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New rage room opening soon in Pinehurst

Nichaela Shaheen — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Johnson said the business offers walk-ins, appointments and can host parties. She said the rage rooms are set up with furniture, electronics and other items to smash.

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Montgomery County Food Bank expands facility to serve 1M more meals annually

Nichaela Shaheen — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Montgomery County Food Bank celebrated the completion of an 18,000-square-foot expansion to its facility in Conroe on Oct. 28, marking a milestone in its mission to fight hunger across the county, according to an Oct. 28 news release

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TxDOT to host virtual public meeting on I-45 improvement project, Segment 3

Nichaela Shaheen — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:32:00 +0000

The nearly $13 billion project involves rebuilding the downtown freeway loop system encompassing I-45, I-69, I-10 and Hwy. 288, according to the release.

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