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Lee Psychiatry to serve patients soon in New Caney

Lee Psychiatry is expected to hold a soft opening on Sept. 28 in New Caney, according to clinic owner and psychiatric nurse practitioner Tarnesha Lee.

What they offer: According to the clinic's website, Lee Psychiatry will offer the following services:

  • Psychiatric evaluations

  • ADHD evaluations and treatment

  • Anxiety, depression and mood disorder treatment

  • Medication prescription and management

Some context: The clinic will be located in the ArchPoint at 1485 retail center, as previously reported. This 14,000-square-foot center is also expected to house a mattress store, a salon and an insurance office.

  • Grand opening Oct. 5

  • 19261 FM 1485, Ste. C, New Caney

 
Latest Education News
Nonprofit Suits-N-Sports helps young athletes dress, prepare for future

Nonprofit Suits-N-Sports helps athletes prepare for their future in many ways—from healing their mental health to building their personal brand, founder Jordan Lewis said.

A closer look: Prior to founding Suits-N-Sports around November 2022, Lewis said he managed a men’s formal wear store, helping many clients find the right clothing and tailoring for events. He said some of the most memorable moments were seeing the impact his work had for young clients and their families. Lewis said these experiences prompted him to want to help more families and teach more young men how to dress for important life events.

What they offer: Suits-N-Sports is based out of the Lake Houston area but works with high school athletes across the Greater Houston area, helping them to dress well for athletic recruiting opportunities, interviews and more. On top of wardrobe consultations, the organization offers access to mental health support, media and social media training, financial advice, nutrition help, and professional photography and videography.

 
County Coverage
Montgomery County Commissioners approve tax rate increase, budget

Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in a 3-2 vote during its Sept. 8 special session.

By the numbers: Some of the provisions adopted in the $546.8 million budget include pay parity for law enforcement, a 5% across the board raise for non-law enforcement employees and funding for the new 523rd District Court.

What they're saying: The main point of disagreement in the budget was a 5% across the board raise for non-law enforcement Montgomery County employees and pay parity for law enforcement beginning June 5. 

 
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Statewide News
Texas is spending $51B on property tax relief. Senators want to know if residents are feeling the benefits.

Across Texas, the taxes that homeowners pay to their local school districts went down by about 13.6% in 2025, one state senator found.

The overview: Across the board, many Texas counties mailed out reduced property tax bills for the 2025 tax year, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, reported. During a Sept. 1 hearing of the Senate Local Government Committee, he said the average homeowner's property tax bill went down by about $140 last year, falling from $1,037 per year in 2024 to $896 per year in 2025.

Texas' 2026-27 budget includes $51 billion in property tax relief, previous Community Impact reporting shows. Unless the legislature rolls back existing tax exemptions, the state will be required to spend that much or more on tax relief in future bienniums.

How it works: The state does not charge property taxes, meaning homeowners are taxed by local entities such as school districts, cities, counties and municipal utility districts. The Texas Legislature, however, can place limits on how much local governments raise taxes annually and require tax exemptions for certain groups.

 

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