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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

By Jovanna Aguilar

Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax-free in Texas from April 26-28.

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The grants are through the federal Community Project Funding initiative, which allows members of the U.S. House to allocate funding to local areas for projects such as critical infrastructure replacements and public facilities. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Montgomery County seeks $16.5M in federal grants ...

Montgomery County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement April 8 with Waller County to house inmates following growing overcrowding concerns from the state at the Montgomery County Jail. (Courtesy Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)

'We don’t have another contingency': Montgomery County ...

doors outside court building

Published 1:24 PM | Apr 7, 2025 CDT

PREVIEW: Montgomery County Commissioners to request $14.7M in federal funds, talk jail overcrowding

Children play in the newly renovated splash pad at Bull Sallas Park in New Caney. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)

Published 1:32 PM | Apr 1, 2025 CDT

Bull Sallas Park splash pad reopens in New Caney

Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray sought support from Commissioners Court on March 25 regarding two bills that would regulate the roadside vendor industry and reclassify rental developments. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)

Published 11:16 AM | Mar 26, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County looks to legislature to regulate roadside vendors, rental developments

As of March 25, Montgomery County is moving forward on creating its first Property Assessed Clean Energy program, a state initiative aimed at encouraging commercial property owners to fund energy- and water-conserving infrastructure. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)

Published 3:00 PM | Mar 25, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County to sponsor new clean energy infrastructure program

Montgomery County commissioners authorized the renaming of the incoming South Montgomery County Library and Community Center to honor longtime former congressman Kevin Brady. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact)

Updated 11:00 AM | Mar 25, 2025 CDT

County commissioners rename South Montgomery County Library, Community Center

Montgomery County commissioners will consider creating a new clean energy incentive plan during the March 25 meeting, alongside renaming the new South Montgomery County Library and Community Center. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Updated 10:59 AM | Mar 25, 2025 CDT

PREVIEW: Montgomery County to consider creating new clean energy program, renaming South County Library

Published 12:06 PM | Mar 21, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County overhauls development regulations

Published 9:28 AM | Mar 19, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County announces new library director

The Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner's Office announced the reopening of Ed Rinehart Park in New Caney as of March 15 following a turf replacement project. (Courtesy Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray's office)

Published 2:13 PM | Mar 17, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County Precinct 4 completes Ed Rinehart Park turf project in New Caney

police car with lights

Published 3:06 PM | Mar 11, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announces new non-emergency number