Home sales in March in the Tomball and Magnolia area saw a decrease year over year, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Renee Leslie Group.

What you need to know: Although home sales increased in three of the five Tomball- and Magnolia-area ZIP codes, total home sales declined 0.8% year over year in March.

More details: The median price of homes sold year over year in March decreased in three of the five ZIP codes in the Tomball and Magnolia area. 77375 saw the largest percentage decrease of 17.13%—going from $400,000 to $331,500.

Imperial Sporthorses is now open in the Conroe area.

What you need to know: The facility opened in March in the Conroe area. It offers full-service stall and pasture boarding, private and group riding lessons, training programs for horses and riders, horse sales and consignment, and show coaching and competition programs.

Quote of note: "Our grand opening marks an exciting step forward in creating a welcoming, high-quality program where riders of all levels can grow, learn, and enjoy the sport," owner and head trainer Katherine Palmer said.

• 15715 Old Conroe Road, Conroe

Montgomery County commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution ordering the adoption of an artificial intelligence system code of ethics, during the April 23 court meeting. 

What happened: County IT Director Bobby Powell said the AI policy is required by the state of Texas, along with the appointment of an AI risk management official. Powell said currently, he’s the only person within the department who can handle the task.

The approved resolution enacts the minimum standards required by the Texas Department of Information Resources.

Another detail: High risks with AI are defined as anytime AI uses the county’s data. Though Powell said he’s unsure of the cost, the resolution is an unfunded mandate and will require a full-time position once the policy is implemented. First Assistant County Attorney Amy Davidson said that the county is trying to get ahead of the challenges with AI.

Meg Lonero was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, posthumously joining the Class of 2026 during a ceremony held April 10 at the Lone Star Flight Museum.

Her induction recognizes more than 20 years as an airport executive and pilot with the Houston Airport System, including her role in modernizing William P. Hobby Airport and other facilities.

The context: Meg Lonero became manager at Hobby Airport in 1998, where she led a $227 million modernization program focused on infrastructure and capacity.

Community Impact is reporting on home flooding and flood insurance rates, and is looking to hear from homeowners in the Tomball and Magnolia communities who have experienced flood damage and/or have flood insurance. Please contact Editor Lizzy Spangler at [email protected] if you’re willing to share your story in an interview.