GOVERNMENT
From left: Justice of the Peace Matt Beasley administered the oath of office to Woodlands Township directors Ann Snyder, Bob Milner and Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper
The Woodlands Township welcomes new board members, approves bid for waste contract
At the annual State of the County address Nov. 15, County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke on several initiatives launched in 2019, including criminal justice reform and emergency recovery, among other topics. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lina Hidalgo reflects on boundary-pushing first year in State of the County address
Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Conroe. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County to be declared a "gun sanctuary" county with resolution Nov. 19
The Shenandoah City Council denied a permit appeal Nov. 13. (photo by Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper).
Shenandoah council denies developer's permit appeal for five houses
The Oak Ridge North City Council met for a special session Nov. 13. Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper
Oak Ridge North City Council approves code updates, HUD civil rights policies and procedures
In a split 3-2 vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a nonbinding resolution in favor of legislation requiring universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales, including those involving an unlicensed gun dealer and stranger-to-stranger gun sales, at its Nov. 12 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
In split vote, Harris County approves resolution supporting universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales
A dog receives treatment at Montgomery County Animal Shelter's new wellness clinic.
Montogmery County Animal Shelter opens wellness clinic
One of the major themes found in the report was a nearly 24-year range in average lifespan that varied across the county from as low as 65 years to as high as 89 years. According to the report, the Memorial/Bear Creek area has the highest average lifespan, while the East Little York/Settegast area has the lowest. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Benchmark study reveals 24-year lifespan variance, high obesity rates and limited health care access across Harris County
Montgomery County commissioners appointed 10 members to the county's new ethics commission at their Nov. 12 regular meeting. Community Impact Newspaper staff
Montgomery County commissioners approve 10 members for new county ethics commission
New Internet sales tax rules take effect in Texas
Robinson Road improvement remains top Oak Ridge North priority
Voting
UPDATED: Sekula-Gibbs, Snyder, Milner maintain commanding leads in races for Woodlands Township board positions
Harris County Commissioners voted to expand a pilot program designed to reduce domestic gun violence.
Harris County expands program to reduce domestic gun violence
Oak Ridge North City Council met for a regular session Oct. 28.
Oak Ridge North names new economic development corporation director; council approves land annexation
The Woodlands Township board of directors will continue to discuss law enforcement costs at its Dec. 11 meeting.
The Woodlands board delays decision on law enforcement model