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Professor Toni Templeton, principal investigator on the grant, said in addition to easing barriers to certification, long-term sustainability for teacher hiring and retention will require addressing broader challenges in the field, such as teacher compensation and job satisfaction. (Courtesy University of Houston)

University of Houston receives $1M grant to study teacher certification pathways

By Valeria Escobar

The two-year project is intended to generate data, research, and policy recommendations that could help reduce the number of uncertified teachers in classrooms across Texas, according to a Sept. 22 news release.

Veteran Builders reopens, offering construction services in ...

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Rancho Grande Conroe Bar & Grill offers Mexican cuisine favorites such as fajitas, nachos, enchiladas and burritos. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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Rancho Grande Conroe Bar & Grill celebrates ...

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CI Foodie: 6 fresh additions to the ...

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Salad and Go to close all Houston ...

Taquizas Tacolicious offers authentic Mexican food, including tacos. (Courtesy Taquizas Tacolicious)

Dining

Taquizas Tacolicious opening soon in Conroe

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Nourish Cafe is a ‘hidden gem’ within ...

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Generations-old Montgomery County land to become residential community Homeplace

By Julianna Washburn

The community, called Homeplace, holds the same name as the family homestead the land has been a part of for three generations.

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Education

Lone Star College System board lowers property tax rate for FY 2025-26

By Wesley Gardner

LSCS’s board of trustees unanimously approved a FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.1060 per $100 valuation, down from last year’s rate of $0.1076.

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Portion of FM 1097 in Willis dedicated ...

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FM 1097 widening, Hwy. 75 reconstruction: See ...

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Frontier Airlines announces 8 new routes from ...

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H-GAC bringing back ‘Free Fare Fridays’ to ...

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Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in ...

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Conroe transitions trash services with new provider beginning Oct. 1

By Nichaela Shaheen

Conroe residents are nearing the end of a month-long transition as the city changes trash and recycling service providers from Waste Management to Frontier Waste Solutions.

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Veteran Builders reopens, offering construction services in ...

Business

Woody’s Hideaway to offer karaoke, swing golf ...

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Target launches first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout for visually ...

Spanish Schoolhouse opened a new location in Montgomery in September. (Courtesy Spanish Schoolhouse)

Business

Spanish Schoolhouse now open in Montgomery

Blue Willow Coffee offers gourmet lattes, customizable energy spritzers and kid-friendly options with hopes to bring more fresh-baked goods into the new space. (Courtesy Blue Willow Coffee)

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Blue Willow Coffee returns to its roots ...

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Texas Legislature

Thousands of Texas businesses barred from selling THC to customers under 21

By Hannah Norton

The new rule applies to Texas businesses with liquor licenses, such as bars and liquor stores. State agencies are working to develop regulations for other THC retailers, a spokesperson for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said.