Stay informed about the latest local news in New Caney and Porter, including New Caney ISD coverage, transportation and local business news, along with Montgomery County coverage.
In January, Unique Kids Pediatric Dentistry will be marking its five-year anniversary since opening in Valley Ranch Town Center in New Caney.
After years of being locked in a standstill, planners of the Coastal Texas Project announced the approval of two engineering design contracts.
New Caney ISD is working to meet state bilingual/ESL requirements and prepare for potentially more students with language needs as the district continues to grow, by certifying 129 additional teachers to teach those courses by March, NCISD leaders said Dec. 9.
In 2025, Community Impact readers followed a mix of county decisions—from the fiscal year budget and public safety changes to debates over county facilities, road funding and new regulations.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
In the Greater Houston area in November, single-family rental leases grew 10.2% year over year, while lease prices remained statistically flat.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most in-demand sporting events in the tournament's history, with over 150 million tickets requested during the Random Selection Draw ticketing phase to date. The figure represents the highest demand in FIFA World Cup history, according to a Dec. 29 news release.
