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Montgomery ISD announces new faculty hires at March 24 board meeting

At the March 24 regular board meeting, Montgomery ISD announced the hiring of multiple new faculty. That includes Sid Chacon, MISD’s new director of maintenance; Cale Melton, Lake Creek High School’s new athletic coordinator and head football coach; and Montgomery Junior High Principal Tim Chesser.

More details: Sid Chacon previously served in Conroe ISD as the administrative maintenance coordinator of compliance, and has over two decades of experience in maintenance and facilities management, MISD Chief Facilities & Operations Officer Brad Mansfield said. 

The new Lake Creek High School head football coach, Cale Melton, has 22 years of experience in athletics, working as a head coach and defensive coordinator.

For the past two years, Tim Chesser has served as associate principal at Montgomery High School, according to a news release. Now, with 17 years of leadership experience, the MISD board placed him as the new principal of Montgomery Junior High School.

 
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Check out 4 weekend events in the Conroe, Montgomery area, March 28

There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

Spring Heavy Trash Event
Montgomery County Precinct 1 residents will have the opportunity to remove their heavy trash this weekend during the Spring Heavy Trash event. The event is available to residents in order to curb illegal dumping in the area. Not all types of trash will be accepted; this includes, but is not limited to, tires, fire extinguishers, barrels, oil and electronics.

  • March 28, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 16716 FM 149, Montgomery; 13551 Rodgers Road, Willis

Montgomery Music & Mudbugs Festival
The Montgomery Music & Mudbugs Festival will feature several artists, including Eli Young Band, Colt Ford, Wayne Toups, Don Louis, Scotty Alexander and Henry Williams.
  • March 28, 1-10 p.m.
  • $10-$1,500
  • 1097 McCaleb Road, Montgomery
 
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MD Anderson Cancer Center opens Colorectal Center

On March 19, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced the opening of its new Colorectal Center located on the second floor of its Duncan Building, per a news release.

More details: The 24,565-square-foot center blends art and technology, aiming to create a calm, healing environment focused on patient experience, per the news release. This center includes 32 exam rooms, along with a lobby featuring three focus rooms. Patients will have access to supportive services such as nutrition counseling, pain management, genetic counseling and risk assessment.

Quote of note: “When we treat young patients, we are addressing more than just the cancer,” Dr. Y. Nancy You, professor of colon and rectal surgery and director of the young-onset colorectal cancer program, said via news release. “We also recognize the significant psychological impact that a diagnosis can have on their lives. This new center provides a dedicated space where we can deliver personalized, whole-person care and walk that journey with every patient, so they know they are not alone."

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Wild West Brewfest

Tomball German Festival

March 26-28, times vary
Katy

March 27-29, times vary
Tomball

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Lake Houston Bridgefest 2026

Open Mic Night

March 28, 8 a.m.
Kingwood

March 28, 5-8 p.m.
Friendswood

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Metro News
Houston rental data shows more single-family homes available on the market

Houston’s single-family rental homes saw an 6.8% increase in leased properties compared to last February, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ February Rental Market Update released March 18.

By the numbers: Alongside the higher number of leased single-family homes, the average lease price declined by 0.6% compared to last year. The number of days on market for homes, however, increased, jumping to 50 days compared to 44 days last year, per the report.

What else: The townhome and condominium market saw some movement this past month as well. There were 569 properties listed, representing a 4.2% increase from the 546 units last February. The lease price also dropped by 3.6%, and the days on market increased to 56 days, up from 52 the previous February, per the report.

 

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