Author: Nichaela Shaheen

According to agenda documents, the $10,000 annual contract—funded through the Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District—provides law enforcement officers with access to a designated facility for required training and certification.

Roadside vendor and solicitor regulations will take effect in Montgomery County after commissioners voted Aug. 26 to adopt an ordinance regulating roadside vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas of the county.

Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle said the agreement will expand services at the jail, including the addition of a full-time psychiatrist, which the facility currently lacks.

During its Aug. 26 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved calling for a public hearing set for Sept. 9 on a request from H-E-B for a special use permit tied to the grocery chain’s planned store in the city.

County staff estimated the total annual cost at about $1.5 million, including positions for the district attorney’s office, county clerk and court staff. While the state will pay the judge’s salary, the county is responsible for personnel and space…

The college will host a series of “30 for 30” service events throughout the year to highlight its community engagement.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of clean air and climate action through a new survey and a series of public meetings beginning Aug. 27, according to an Aug. 22 news release.

Montgomery County Commissioners Court is set to meet Aug. 26 to consider items including the creation of a new criminal district court and a potential interlocal agreement with the city of Conroe to improve traffic signal systems. 

Lone Star College System is moving forward with plans to offer a new bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with help from a $200,000 grant from the Houston Endowment, according to an Aug. 13 news release. 

Formerly known as Roll Out Yoga, Collective will offer yoga and mat Pilates classes in infrared heated and non-heated options and reformer Pilates classes, Sim said.