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Activate Woodlands now open on Sawdust Road
Activate is open on Sawdust Road. (Courtesy Activate) Activate is now open in The Woodlands, offering interactive games. The first location for the business in the Houston region was in the Katy area. The indoor active game room offers many games with interactive technology, according to a news release. Groups...
Montgomery Co. commissioners reject voting machine upgrade amid growing concern over election fraud
Just 35 days remain until the presidential election, but for some residents, fears are rising about whether it will be carried out fairly and transparently.In fiery testimony over two days, dozens of Montgomery County residents questioned how ballots are counted and who is being allowed to cast them.State audits have found no evidence of widespread election fraud."As the people, we need a better way to determine whether our elections are accurate," resident Kristen Plaisance explained. "After November, I think that no matter who wins, we're going to see unrest in the streets."Other residents defended the county's election process as fair.On...
Conroe City Council greenlights changes to water, sewer rates
During its Sept. 26 meeting, Conroe City Council unanimously approved new water and sewer rates based on percentage usage for multi-family units effective Dec. 1. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) During its Sept. 26 meeting, Conroe City Council unanimously approved new water and sewer rates based on percentage usage for multifamily units...
Montgomery County hosting home buyout workshops following storms, Beryl
The six workshops will provide opportunities for residents to get information regarding what a home buyout is, how to qualify for a buyout and the steps to apply. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced a series of community workshops and information sessions...
5 new entertainment venues open or coming soon in Shenandoah and The Woodlands area
Escapology, a global escape game company, is expected to open a new location in Shenandoah. (Courtesy Escapology) Within the span of 2024-25, the city of Shenandoah will have three new entertainment venues open for business, and two other family-friendly businesses are opening in The Woodlands area. Shenandoah has grown in...
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