Conroe City Council approved nearly $1.9 million in heavy equipment purchases May 28, moving forward with several vehicle replacements aimed at supporting the city’s ongoing public works operations.

The details: The council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 VERF heavy equipment replacement bids for a total of $1.87 million. The purchases will go to four vendors: Cleveland Mack Sales Inc., doing business as Performance Truck; Holt Truck Centers; Houston Freightliner; and Monk JCB, according to city documents.

The replacement list includes equipment such as dump trucks, an excavator, a street sweeper, a jet truck and an asphalt patch truck.

Jason Miller, assistant director of public works, told council the city received bids through its purchasing process and selected the low bid for six of the eight vehicles. However, staff recommended going with the second-lowest bid for two pieces of equipment: a jet truck used on sanitary sewer lines and an asphalt patch truck.

Owners Jared and Carrie Johnson said they opened Texan Mattress in Montgomery on May 5.

Quote of note: “We are excited to be open and we look forward to helping our community get the most comfortable mattress and start sleeping better tonight,” Jared and Carrie Johnson said in an email.

What they offer: Per the website, Texan Mattress offers a variety of mattresses including:

• Tempur-Pedic
• Helix
• Sealy
• Stearns and Foster

Willis ISD Child Nutrition will offer free meals to local students this summer.

About the program: According to its website, WISD will be providing free meals at three district schools from June 1-25, Monday through Thursday, for children ages 18 and younger. More information can be found below:

Parmley Elementary, 600 N. Campbell St., Willis

• Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11 a.m.-noon

• Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11 a.m.-noon

• Breakfast: 8-9 a.m.
• Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

There are several events taking place throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston. 

Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride
The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event's Race Roster site.

• June 13, 7:30 a.m.
• $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K)
• John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress

• June 14, 1-6 p.m.
• Free
• Bad Astronaut Brewery, 1519 Fulton St., Houston

• June 21, 6 p.m.
• $20-$30 (admission)
• The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts, 810 Bagby St., Houston

Catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week with five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from May 25-29.

1. Lamar CISD’s property value growth expected to increase to 4.5% for 2026-27 school year

2. See election results for Harris County judge, district clerk

3. Target, MD Anderson plans included in proposed Manvel mixed-use development

4. All the Crave Cheesecakes announces permanent closure

5. Bed Bath & Beyond to reopen inside four The Container Store locations in the Greater Houston area