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Government

Montgomery County approves roadside vendor, solicitor regulations

By Nichaela Shaheen

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.

Amazing Window Cleaners launches division for Christmas ...

Top Restaurant News

Dining

Bojangles now open in Tomball, more locations ...

Dining

Magnolia Texas Roadhouse opening in October, bringing ...

Dining

Michelin Guide Texas to return to Houston ...

The classic bagel sandwich comes with egg, cheese and a breakfast meat of the customer's choice. (Courtesy of Best Bagel Shop)

Dining

CI Foodie: 6 new restaurants to try ...

Mochi Mochi Chillin offers a variety of mochi donuts crafted by its staff, including the Cookie Monster ($2.95) made with vanilla icing with blue food coloring and a chocolate chip cookie. (Jovanna Aguilar/Community Impact)

Dining

Mochi Mochi Chillin combines culture and creativity ...

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Top Development News

Development

Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility breaks ground on 100-bed expansion

By Nichaela Shaheen

Montgomery County officials and community leaders gathered Aug. 18 to break ground on an expansion to the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility aimed at increasing access to care for justice-involved individuals experiencing mental illness.

Top Education News

Education

Magnolia ISD approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its regular meeting Aug. 25. (Julianna Washburn/Community Impact)

Magnolia ISD approves $157.4M balanced budget including teacher pay raises

By Julianna Washburn

Along with a budget approval, MISD approved the FY 2025-26 tax rate and a $500 stipend for district employees at its Aug. 25 meeting.

Top Transportation News

Transportation

Frontier Airlines announces 8 new routes from ...

Transportation

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

Transportation

Houston region receives additional $2.2 billion in ...

Transportation

H-GAC seeks public input on 2050 regional ...

Transportation

3 transportation updates around Tomball, Magnolia

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Top Government News

Government

Harris County commissioners authorize letter urging updated flood maps from FEMA

By Melissa Enaje

Commissioners across the board agreed to sign the letter during the Aug. 26 court meeting.

Top Business News

Business

Amazing Window Cleaners launches division for Christmas ...

JB Sweet Temptations Coffee, Bakery and Cake Design will open its doors in Magnolia along Roy Street. The bakery offers desserts, cookies and pastries. (Courtesy JB Sweet Temptations Coffee, Bakery and Cake Design)

Business

New Magnolia bakery to serve up cakes, ...

Worthley's Home Appliances, a family-owned appliance store, will relocate to a bigger showroom in Tomball in November. The store offers parts, services and sales, with brands including Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Speed Queen. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Business

Tomball’s Worthley’s Home Appliances to open bigger ...

Leading Note Studios, a music school with over 15 years under its belt, opened its doors in Magnolia in August. (Courtesy Leading Note Studios)

Business

Leading Note Studios brings music education to ...

Business

Heal Wellness Lounge now open along FM ...

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

Amid Democratic criticism, Texas lawmakers vote to overhaul STAAR and launch new tests in 2027

By Hannah Norton

House Bill 8 would overhaul Texas’ standardized testing system by requiring students to take three exams, at least one of which would be developed by the Texas Education Agency, in the 2027-28 school year.