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Montgomery County Historical Commission unveils historical marker for Mittie J. Campbell Elementary School

The Montgomery County Historical Commission on Oct. 30 held a dedication ceremony for a historical marker at Conroe ISD's Mittie J. Campbell Elementary School, which opened in August.

The gist: The dedication included the unveiling of the historical marker and a reading about Mittie J. Campbell and her accomplishments within CISD as the first Black woman to serve as a principal in the district, according to a news release from the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Attendance included two of Campbell's family members—her great-nephew, Myron Washington, and his daughter, Tramikia Davis.

Quote of note: "The effort to get a school named for Mittie J. Campbell again was one of the main goals for the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project," commission officials said in a statement.

 
In Your Community
7 events to attend this weekend around the Conroe, Montgomery area, Nov. 7-9

Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

‘Elf Jr. The Musical’
Christian Youth Theater is putting on performances of “Elf Jr. The Musical,” based on the movie “Elf," this weekend.

  • Nov. 7-8, 7 p.m., Nov. 8-9, 2 p.m.
  • $22 (standard ticket), $25 (at-the-door ticket)
  • The Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe

Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run
Participate in the third annual Mighty Oaks Veterans Day Run to raise awareness about veteran suicide.
  • Nov. 8, 8 a.m.
  • $22
  • 500 Collins St., Conroe

Woodforest Animal Hospital Annual Fall Fest
Celebrate the fall season at Woodforest Animal Hospital’s annual fall festival featuring bounce houses, a petting zoo, food and drinks, raffle prizes and face painting.
  • Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 14920 FM 2854, Montgomery

 
On The Transportation Beat
Q&A: Ron Papsdorf, H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, discusses priorities in Greater Houston area

Community Impact interviewed Ron Papsdorf, the Chief Transportation Officer for the Houston-Galveston Area Council, about the current state of transportation in the Greater Houston area.

The gist: H-GAC is a regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving problems in areas such as transportation. Papsdorf, who stepped into the role of chief transportation officer in June, spoke about the biggest priorities and challenges for transportation in the Greater Houston area as well as new trends he is seeing in mobility needs across the region.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

The Taco Stand is now open in Houston.

What they offer: In addition to traditional street-style meats, the menu offers fish, shrimp, vegan and vegetarian options. Customers can also order any choice of protein or vegetables served as a taco, burrito, quesadilla or bowl.

The Taco Stand pairs dishes with five different house-made salsas, corn and flour tortillas.

Read more.

 

🍕 Mr. Crunch Pizza Buffet now open at Spring's Corum Station Shopping Center
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🦪 Liberty Kitchen serves coastal eats in new Rice Village location
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☕️ Quickbite Bakery and Coffee now serving Venezuelan bites
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🌮 Mi Rancho Mexican Grill & Bar now serving Tex-Mex in Spring
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The Dumpling Zone opened in Cypress in October.

On the menu: With a focus on dumplings, per the website, The Dumpling Zone offers soup dumplings, boiled dumplings, steamed dumplings and pan-fried dumplings.

The eatery also offers noodles, vegetarian dishes and chef specials, including sesame chicken and walnut shrimp.

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Stay In The Know
Dallas, Houston airports required to reduce operations Nov. 7 under FAA order

Airports in Dallas and Houston are required to begin reducing flights and other operations by 4% on Nov. 7 in response to air traffic controller shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, transportation officials announced Nov. 6.

The details: The cuts will affect 40 "high impact airports" across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The affected Texas airports include:

  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are not required to reduce operations.

How we got here: The restrictions come as the federal government shutdown surpassed the five-week mark Nov. 5, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history after Congress missed an Oct. 1 deadline on negotiations to fund the government.

Federal employees, including air traffic controllers, are not paid while the government is shut down. This has led to staffing shortages across the country, according to USDOT.

 

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