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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday night to a reported sexual assault at Magnolia High School during a football game. Deputies were dispatched to the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, where they met with a 15-year-old victim. The vic...
Officials with used clothing store Plato’s Closet confirmed the new Conroe location is now serving customers. The details In a social media post from the franchise, the new Conroe location celebrated the grand opening of the Conroe location on Sept. 17, with a number of deals and...
For the Conroe Noon Lions Club, fall also means something else — a season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready for it! We were proud to recognize Adrienne Byrd as our August – Lion of the Month. Since joining the club, she has jumped right in, lending a...
Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a meeting recently at Walden Yacht Club. Bill Hogan began with a prayer followed by President Todd Keifer leading us in the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Lots of Good News were shared along with the singi...
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to be sentenced in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the man was a trial defendant in a case before the court. Th...
Lone Star College System leaders said they hope to pay off the college system’s bond debt sooner than initially expected, proposing a tax rate that will enable them to do so while saving taxpayers money in the long term. Explained LSCS leaders are hoping to pay off $404 million i...
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 29th season with Swing Swing Swing, a high-energy tribute to the golden age of American big band music, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Conroe. The program, sponsored in part by the Apricity Foundation, c...
For the 2026-27 Conroe ISD school year, the district has implemented new learning materials to support student development. On Sept. 16, the CISD board of trustees reviewed an initial report detailing the curriculum integration. Some context CISD Deputy Superintendent Ted Landry ...
Conroe officials are continuing to look at how to pay for the city’s growing drainage needs, but City Council stopped short of moving forward with a proposed stormwater utility fee Sept. 10. During the meeting, council reviewed available grant funding, upcoming drainage work and ...
David Willard officially became Conroe’s city administrator Aug. 10 after the City Council unanimously appointed him to the position July 23. Willard previously served as city manager in Longview and Borger, assistant city manager in Odessa and Hutchinson County judge. Willard, w...
Editor’s note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. According to a July 20 TDLR filing, a new Dutch Bros location is set to open in April 2027. Two-minute impact...
Earlier this year, more than 270,000 students across Texas applied for the state’s new school voucher program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or TEFA. A district-level report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which oversees the program, identified 92,728 awa...
Montgomery County commissioners will discuss temporary office and courtroom operations for the 523rd District Court among several items slated on the Sept. 17 agenda. Revisions to several amendments to the county’s Drainage Criteria Manual and the Thoroughfare Plan will also be r...
Texas’ new school choice program has awarded funds to about 118,440 students, but as families begin using the funds, families raise questions about what the money can actually pay for and how the state-funded accounts interact with financial assistance offered by private schools....
Conroe could look to put itself in the running for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy, with two City Council members asking staff to research whether the city has a realistic shot at hosting the federal institution. During council member inquiry time at the Sept. 10 meeting, C...
View in Full Page Format Thursday Night Sailboat Races September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Race Start Area Thursday Night Sailboat Racing on Lake Conroe is back! If you're interested in sailing small boats every Thursday evening through mid-October or just w...
Conroe City Council adopted a nearly $390 million operating budget Sept. 10 that includes police pay increases and continued funding for the city’s Flock Safety license plate readers. The $389.9 million budget passed 4-2, with council members David Hairel and Shana Arthur voting ...
Business officials with Eyemart Express confirmed the national retailer opened a new location in Conroe. The details Specializing in same-day glasses, Eyemart Express provides not just eye exams but also in-house lens adjustments and creation. “As the first Eyemart Express in Con...
The 17th Annual Spelling Bee hosted by the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Suann Hereford with RCEMC told me, “Gather your friends, coworkers, classmates or family and join us for one of our favorite community traditio...
President Kym Crane opened the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe’s Community Connection gathering at Napoli’s Italian Grill with a pledge to the United States flag and a pledge to the Texas Flag followed by Rotarian Charlie Parada leading us in a prayer. After we munched on delicious ap...
Conroe Noon Lions are “Roaring into Fall” with a calendar full of terrific events, service projects and involvement with our wonderful community. We have a nearly full roster of Lions looking forward to our first of this school year “Reading at Reaves” event. We adapt and overcom...
Destinee Milton, Rodney Hammer and Robin Deferrari are the three candidates up for election to Conroe ISD position 2 on Nov. 3. What you need to know Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election Day is Nov. 3,...
Incumbent Aggie Gambino and candidate Ryan Tsamouris are the two candidates up for election for Conroe ISD position 1 on Nov. 3. What you need to know Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election Day is Nov. 3...
Montgomery County commissioners met Sept. 3 to review and consider the 2025 road bond financial report and move several project awards forward. Budget Officer Amanda Carter said according to the bond financial report, the county has received a total income of over $192 million. N...
The Players Theatre Company continues its 60th season, “Legacy & Revelations,” with Lauren Gunderson’s acclaimed play “Silent Sky,” running Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 at the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. Directed by Diana Egley, “Silent Sky” is inspired by the remarkable true sto...
Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in a 3-2 vote during its Sept. 8 special session. 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 ...
Conroe police say three men were arrested after officers interrupted an alleged catalytic converter theft in progress. If happened Monday evening at the Montgomery Park apartments along I-45. Officers were first called to the Abbey Apartments for a suspicious person report. They ...
At the upcoming Sept. 15 regular meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees will review multiple financial statements and approve new educational support systems for teachers. Breaking it down CISD board members will review multiple financial reports at the upcoming meeting, as we...
This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. According to a filing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the casual cafe chain Panera Bread has begun reno...
Conroe City Council could adopt a nearly $390 million operating budget Sept. 10 while also considering the city’s property tax rate, water and sewer rate increases and continued funding for Flock Safety cameras. What you need to know Council members are set to consider adopting t...
Montgomery County Commissioners discussed wildfire prevention after recent rains quelled the need for a burn ban during its Sept. 3 meeting. The gist While commissioners did not take action due to recent rains tampering drought concerns, Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Willi...
The Conroe Noon Lions calendar is super busy in September! Following our new President Sharene Carr’s theme for the year, “Driven to Serve”, Lions will be reading to CISD students, fishing & playing games with ‘special’ abled kids and their families, dancing & raising money, and ...
The Rotary Club of Lake Conroe will be hosting a Pink Strong Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday morning, Sept. 12, starting at 9 with the walk starting at 10:15. The event will be held at Margaritaville on Lake Conroe. Michael Fields with RCLC told me, “At 10:15, our walk will begin ...
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Conroe and Montgomery areas? Here are four events happening across the area from Sept. 4-6. ‘Footloose’ This 80s rock musical, produced by Stage Right at Crighton Theatre, follows Ren McCormack, a teen who moves from Chicago to a sm...
Weather Alert Tornado Warning for Montgomery County until 7:15 p.m. Live radar: We still have a serious situation in Polk Country including Livingston. We have a flood warning in effect through 5:30 pm Wednesday. Wednesday a flood threat and wind advisory: As the center of circul...
A Montgomery County man is warning others after he says he came close to paying $15,000 to callers who convinced him he had missed federal jury duty and could be arrested if he did not pay. Steve McCreight said he has received suspicious calls before and typically recognizes them...
On Sept. 3, Montgomery County commissioners will discuss and potentially take action to address wildfire activity in the area as well as hear the monthly road bond financial report. What you need to know According to the agenda documents, as of Aug. 31, county reports $188 millio...
On Aug. 11, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deployed a new road patching machine that is expected to perform roadway repairs quicker and better than previous equipment. In a nutshell The Durapatcher was purchased on Aug. 3 for $108,000, said Kennedy Williams, a community outreach st...
Conroe voters will have multiple candidates to consider in the upcoming Nov. 3 election for the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees. Candidate filings for Positions 1, 2 and 3 closed on Aug. 17. On the Conroe ballot Conroe ISD, Position 1 Aggie Gambino (incumbent) Ryan Tsamouris Conroe ...
Conroe residents and businesses will not see a new stormwater charge just yet. The City Council did not vote on the proposed fee during its Aug. 27 meeting. Instead, council members asked staff to return with more information about the condition of the city’s drainage system, kno...
The Rotary Club of Lake Conroe will be hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday morning, September 12, 2026, starting at 9 with the walk starting at 10:15. The event will be held at Margaritaville on Lake Conroe. Michael Fields with RCLC told me, “At 10:15, our walk wil...
Looking for something to do in the Conroe-Montgomery area? Check out these seven events coming up in September. ‘Footloose’ This 80s rock musical, produced by Stage Right at Crighton Theatre, follows Ren McCormack, a teen who moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing is ba...
At an Aug. 27 regular meeting, the San Jacinto River Authority approved the operating budget for FY 2026-27, set to begin on Sept 1. Within the budget, the Groundwater Reduction Plan rates are expected to remain the same, while the raw water rate will rise. The breakdown Presente...
The Conroe ISD Career and Technical Education program is seeing growth in popularity as it continues to partner with local industries and build new facilities in the area, officials said. CISD does not have a central CTE facility where students train and learn. Instead, different...
As part of the brand’s Day of Service, throughout August and September, including Jimmy Buffett Day on Sept. 4, and Labor Day Weekend, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is supporting The Jazz Connection, a Montgomery County-based nonprofit dedicated to providing fr...
The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
Families of student-athletes in Hays CISD will be required to pay athletics fees this year to help offset budget cuts and keep non-varsity teams running. “We know that it’s a hardship on families,” Chief Communication Officer Tim Savoy said. “Nobody wants, in this economy, an add...
CONROE, TX — As the Dog Days of August began its third week in Conroe, the call for Ragtime enthusiasts and admirers to gather had been heralded throughout Texas, and this past Saturday many Ragtimers heeded the summonance of Conroe Symphony Orchestra President Bill Thompson, to ...
MONTGOMERY, TX — The 5 o’Clock Phlockers invite the community to join them for “Serious Fun for a Serious Cause” as they descend on Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston for the “Pink Strong Breast Cancer Walk.” Presented by the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe and Faith Fig...
Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 14-21. 1. Apple officially opens new manufacturing facility in north Houston Apple opened a new 20,000 square-foot manufac...
A Montgomery County woman in her 90s has died from West Nile virus, marking the county’s first confirmed death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, health officials said. The Montgomery County Public Health Department said the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm...
Serve. It means “to perform duties for others.” This word embodies what the members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club do for this community. The motto for this year is “Driven to Serve.” As a member of the club for the past several years, I have seen this motto in action. This week, ...
The Rotary Club of Conroe will hear from Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz relating to his office’s crime-fighting tactics. Conroe PD in conjunction with Conroe Fire Department jointly use several drones to approach fires and crime scenes in progress to establish what levels of r...
Conroe City Council appointed two longtime city employees to leadership roles Aug. 13, naming Brandy Taylor as community development director and Jason Miller as public works director. What you need to know City Administrator David Willard recommended both appointments, telling c...
The syncopated, toe-tapping sound of ragtime returns to Conroe this month. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents “An Afternoon of Ragtime” on Saturday, August 22, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Conroe Symphony Centre, 1500 North Frazier in Conroe. The event is free and open to th...
The Texas Education Agency released the A-F accountability ratings for the 2026 school year on Aug. 15. Conroe ISD has secured its third consecutive overall B rating from the TEA, improving the year-over-year score for multiple campuses. District growth According to the TEA websi...
Conroe City Council moved several water infrastructure projects forward Aug. 13, including a $572,425 emergency rehabilitation of Water Well No. 26 and the use of eminent domain to acquire property for two future water plants. The most immediate concern centered on Water Well No....
