The project: Following the completion of a $150,000 renovation project that began in June, the RF Meador Library will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open its doors on Dec. 7, with an official celebration on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Funded by sources including grants from the Tocker Foundation and the Still Water Foundation, the library added new paint, furnishings and an updated layout. The improvements include:

• A new children's area with more space for families and an interactive iPad area

• An updated teen area with more spaces for studying and relaxing

• Upgraded library services with a new dedicated service point

• An expanded meeting space that can hold 50 people and provide more space for educational programs

Quote of note: Janna Hoglund, the Montgomery County Memorial Library System Executive Director, released a statement thanking those who made the renovations possible. "The transformation of the R.F. Meador Library reflects our commitment to creating welcoming, efficient and inspiring spaces for our community," Hoglund said.

Grazeables, a charcuterie board and "edible artistry" shop, has relocated from Tomball to Conroe.

The details: Grazeables is a self-described charcuterie box bar “specializing in elaborate tablescape design, platter artistry and elevated mini desserts.

“We are officially over here and the Tomball store is closed,” Martinez said.

The shop sells artistically arranged charcuterie boards, fruit cakes and other types of platters. For events, Grazeables will make tablescapes with spreads of various appetizers.

• Relocated Nov. 2

• 408 Wilson Road, Conroe

Montgomery County is moving forward with trying to secure money to buy out around 50 flood-prone homes.

The specifics: Montgomery County commissioners at their Nov. 5 meeting approved hiring a consultant to help navigate the application process to obtain funding from a Federal Emergency Management Agency program for buying out and demolishing homes that have flooded multiple times.

“Predominantly, these are going to be located in Precincts 3 and 4, which is based on the historical nature of our flooding,” Millsaps said.

The impact: To date, the county has purchased 148 flood-prone properties, Millsaps said. After the county purchases the properties, the homes are demolished and the land remains green space.

“It’s a great program,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray said.

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."

Community Impact staff compiled a number of articles ranging from elections to data center development and new store openings.

Here are the top five stories you may have missed from Oct. 31-Nov. 6 in the Conroe and Montgomery area.

1. See updates on the election for Conroe ISD positions 1 and 3

2. See updates on the election for Position 2 in Conroe ISD

3. Montgomery County water officials say data centers aren’t likely to target county for development

4. H-E-B finalizes grand opening date in Montgomery

5. Montgomery County tops 192,000 votes cast ahead of election day