GOVERNMENT
Montgomery County commissioners pushed back a proposed move for the county treasurer's office after a public complaint from Treasurer Melanie Bush. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Treasurer's office relocation pushed back: Sept. 27 Montgomery County Commissioners Court recap
Montgomery County will hold a Commissioners Court session Sept. 27. Agenda items include a fiscal year2022-23 salary schedule and a Montgomery County Appraisal District director nominee. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County notebook: Inside the Sept. 27 Commissioners Court agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials at a news conference in Midland, TX, on Sept. 21. A sign on the table reads "SECURING THE BORDER."
‘One pill can kill': Gov. Abbott orders state leaders, law enforcement to focus on cartels amid fentanyl crisis
The Woodlands Township will hold its next meeting Sept. 28. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Woodlands parents: Lack of heater in Lakeside Pool could harm swim team's future
Doug Hooten—CEO of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 Mobile Health Care—resigned from his position effective immediately Sept. 20 , district officials confirmed Sept. 21. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Doug Hooten, Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare CEO, resigns
Four black graduation caps being thrown in the air.
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
Shenandoah opened its Holly Hill Trails Park on Sept. 1. (Courtesy city of Shenandoah)
Holly Hill Trails Park opens in Shenandoah
The Woodlands Township contracts with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County: Deputy patrols to The Woodlands will remain same despite funding changes
A low building with a triangular roof. Animal Shelter is written in red capital letters on white panels on the front of the building.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough to oversee animal shelter operations
The Woodlands Township eyes parks and recreation needs through 2036
Shenandoah City Council opted to form a committee for future Halloween events during a Sept. 14 meeting. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Future of Halloween Safe Streets discussed in Shenandoah
A red, white and blue sign reading "Vote Here Today" mounted in front of a brick building
Montgomery County formally adopts Hart InterCivic voting system for 2022 elections
The Woodlands Township board of directors adopted the 2023 budget at a Sept. 12 meeting. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Woodlands Township adopts 2023 budget, including law enforcement funds also in county budget
An older man with grey hair, glasses, and a mustache and beard in a black jacket and grey and white checkered tie gestures behind a podium
Montgomery County approves reduced tax abatement for steel company Husteel America
Benches inside a courtroom
Montgomery County approves $397M budget for 2022-23, approves tax rate exceeding no-new-revenue rate
The Woodlands Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes presented a parks and recreation plan at the Aug. 24 board of directors meeting. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
First phase of parks and recreation upgrades in The Woodlands estimated at $8.2M in 2023
To fund its 2022-23 budget, Montgomery County commissioners approved a proposed property tax rate of $0.3764 per $100 of taxable property, but as the rate exceeds the effective rate, a public hearing is scheduled on Aug. 26. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County notebook: Budget approval preview
The Woodlands Township concluded its budget workshops Aug. 24. (Screenshot via The Woodlands Township)
The Woodlands Township's 2023 tax rate to dip below no-new-revenue rate
Shenandoah adopted a new tax rate that is around 18% lower than the previous fiscal year. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Shenandoah tax rate sees near 18% decrease