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Posted Nov. 3, 7:56 p.m. Conroe ISD position 1 incumbent Aggie Gambino and position 3 incumbent Misty Odenweller are facing challengers Ryan Tsamouris and Phillip Martin, respectively, for seats on the Conroe ISD board of trustees. What you need to know Three of the seven seats o...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – James Graf has conceded the race for Montgomery County judge to Mark Keough. Graf acknowledged the outcome in a statement Tuesday night, saying: Recommended Videos I have enjoyed sharing my vision for the future of Montgomery County and approach to miti...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Mark Keough announced he’s won the race for Montgomery County judge, defeating James Graf. Recommended Videos The election pitted Republican incumbent Mark Keough, who has served as county judge since 2019, against Democrat James Graf, a business and fi...
The Conroe Economic Development Council has a new leader. Tiffani Wooten was named the new executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council, officials announced Nov. 1 in a news release. At a glance Wooten was the assistant director for the Tomball Economic Developme...
View in Full Page Format Grand Central Park Food Drive Returns Nov. 1-15 November 6, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Lake House at Grand Central Park A few pantry staples can make all the difference in the fight against hunger — a fight everyone can join during the Grand Central Park ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas Familias Council, a nonprofit based in Montgomery County, has helped communities since 2011 through natural disasters, public health crises and policy shifts impacting residents. With one of the most consequential election cycles facing Texas and ...
Montgomery County Precinct 4 officials celebrated the opening of a new park in Grangerland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29. What to expect Dubbed Granger Park, the new amenity features the precinct’s first GaGa Ball pit, walking trails and a play structure that incorporate...
Montgomery County voters will decide county, state and federal races during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Local contests may include county judge, county commissioners, county clerk, district clerk, county treasurer, district attorney, judicial ...
Patriotism and love for our country is an integral part of the Conroe Noon Lions Club. All our club meetings start with the singing of God Bless America followed by the pledge to the United States and Texas flags. Along those lines, honoring our Veterans is vitally important to t...
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted newly appointed Conroe Parks Director Lauren Arnold last Tuesday to speak to Rotarians on his goals including a new, upgraded Master Plan for the Conroe Parks Department. Mr. Arnold has several open positions to fill as he re-builds the Parks Depa...
CONROE, Texas – A man convicted of stabbing a pediatrician to death in Conroe in 2023 has learned his sentence. Miles Joseph Fridrich, 27, was sentenced by a Montgomery County jury to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan. Recommen...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is turning the entire month of November into a celebration of savings, sunshine, and unforgettable escapes with the launch of its inaugural Cyber Month Sale, featuring the resort’s biggest deals of the year, with s...
Several events are happening in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Trunk or Treat at TLE Conroe The Learning Experience Conroe will host a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event on O...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas is becoming a hot spot for data centers. The Lone Star State is home to more than 300 data centers, according to ENOUGH previous reporting, with several proposed in Montgomery County. As Election Day approaches, some voters are questioning how the...
Montgomery County Food Bank hosted its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Oct. 22, presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Held at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia, the event brought together women from across Montgomery County to raise funds for hundreds...
Homes in the Conroe and Montgomery area are spending less time on the market according to local real estate data. The big picture According to data provided by Chance Brown with CB&A Realtors, the number of days single-family homes stayed on the market fell in five of the eight Z...
Looking for spooky haunts to explore ahead of Halloween night? Check out this guide for haunted houses in the Lake Houston area and East Montgomery County. This list is not comprehensive. Haunted Drive Visit a spooky drive-thru haunted house at Haunted Drive. Additional attractio...
CONROE, Texas – The Conroe Police Department is investing a head-on crash early Sunday morning. They say a 59-year-old woman was killed when a pickup driving the wrong-way when it crashed into a her SUV. Recommended Videos Around 4:40 a.m. 911 callers reported the pickup going ar...
CONROE, TX — On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Conroe PD Communications personnel received a call about a wrong way driver going southbound in the northbound lanes of IH45. At approximately 4:41 a.m., a second caller advised the vehicle, a dark colored pick...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A 49-year-old man was killed in a shooting early Sunday on eastbound SH 99 near Riley Fuzzel Road, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses told investigators that after a traffic incident, someone got out of a vehicle and approach...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A Montgomery County deputy was hurt when a passing driver struck his patrol vehicle on I-45 and drove away, authorities said. The deputy was treated at a hospital and later released. The crash happened early Saturday in the 14000 block of I-45, where de...
The Conroe ISD board of trustees held a discussion regarding making up days for bad weather events and possibly adding more teacher workdays for staff on the school calendar at the Oct. 20 school board meeting. The gist Mark Murrel, assistant superintendent for high schools, brok...
The Conroe City Council on Oct. 22 approved a new law placing a cap on the number of units allowed per acre for certain higher-density housing types, such as townhomes and duplexes. Zooming in The law affects unit developments, which city code says normally include housing forms ...
Montgomery County Precinct 4 will open a new park for the community on Oct. 29, according to an Oct. 13 news release. A closer look Granger Park will feature space for people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors. “We’re excited to bring something new and different to the Grangerland...
Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club recently held their Cruisin’ 2026 Car Show and what a record-breaking blast it was! Everyone had a great time: the car owners, the folks who came to ooh and ahh over them, the children and all of their activities and (maybe most of all!) the Lion...
“We don’t just ask, how can we help someone today, we also ask, how can we help them become the person who helps someone else tomorrow?” Sharene Carr It is a great day to be a Lion! The Conroe Noon Lions are roaring with opportunities to serve the community and inviting others to...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – FM 149 was shut down in both directions after a major crash in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO said units were arriving at FM 149 near Magnolia Hills, where multiple sheriff’s office, fire and EMS crews were ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A 17-year-old driver died after a major crash on FM 149 in Montgomery County Friday. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says it happened around 6:30 a.m. near where FM 149 intersects with Karen Switch Road. Recommended Videos DPS said a gray 20...
Montgomery County commissioners voted 5-0 at Commissioners Court on Oct. 22 to approve additional law enforcement for The Woodlands Township’s mounted patrol services. The decision comes after the township voted in September to approve the sheriff’s office proposal for mounted pa...
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. Per a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Conroe-based steel fabrication company St...
MONTGOMERY, TX —This Thanksgiving, gather your friends and family for a holiday spread at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston. Dine on an elevated array of Thanksgiving classics as you soak in the view of beautiful Lake Conroe. Take your celebration of thanks up a no...
On the day that Montgomery County utility provider Quadvest completed its $540 million sale earlier this month, CEO Simon Sequeira gave every employee a gift and a personalized letter that promised to change their lives. In the letters, Sequeira wrote something nice about each em...
Oleon’s Conroe plant celebrated the completion of a new facility on Oct. 15 that will serve area businesses helping to create household and industrial products. The details Company and local officials on Thursday gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a ...
Montgomery County commissioners will meet Oct. 22 to discuss and approve awards for two projects, including a project to finish extending David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242. and for debris monitoring for San Jacinto River watershed flood mitigation projects. The backstory Conroe Ci...
Rotary International is celebrating World Polio Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. This Saturday the Interact Clubs of Conroe High School and Washington High School in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Conroe will be hosting a Polio Walk on the track at Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe....
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 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Skechers officials plan to open ...
CONROE, TX — The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing to take the reins of the sleigh as it assumes responsibility for the highly anticipated Conroe Christmas Parade, a beloved community tradition spanning 50 years. The parade previously hosted by the Conroe Friendly Ci...
Local veteran and Conroe resident Michele Thompson has recently announced the opening of a soul food restaurant, Nana Soul Food. Two-minute impact Originally a catering and food truck business, Nana Soul Food will officially open its brick-and-mortar location Oct. 13, from 11 a.m...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe, Houston announced today it has once again been named Texas’s Best Incentive Hotel at the 7th annual World MICE Awards 2026. The World MICE Awards celebrate and recognize excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, ...
Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Oct. 8 approved selling $35 million in bonds that will pay for roadway projects through next summer. The background Voters in May 2025 authorized a $480 million road bond expected to fund 76 transportation projects. It was the first road b...
By the time Dr. Pamela Schlembach took the microphone on Wednesday, she had been warned about the napkins. Members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club throw them. The guest speaker took off her shoes and settled in.“Since y’all are throwing napkins, I’m going to kick my shoes off,” sai...
The Lake Conroe Association works tirelessly to improve the lake for residents and businesses surrounding the area. By fighting for safe water levels, water conservation, resolving vegetation problems, and improving the overall quality of life around the lake. Source: Read origin...
CONROE, TX — Petty Officer 1st Class Erik Perales, a native of Conroe, TX, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 75 (HSM 75). Perales graduated from Conroe High School in 2010. “I played soccer for most of my life, especially during high school, and...
Entergy Texas announced on Oct. 7 that David Borde has been named its new president and CEO, succeeding Eliecer Viamontes, who left the company for other opportunities, according to a news release. The change was effective Oct. 5. “Eli has been a tremendous leader and a great col...
CONROE, TX — On Tuesday, October 6, at approximately 4:00 PM, Officers received a Flock camera alert identifying a stolen U-Haul truck traveling in the area of West Davis Street and West Dallas Street. Officers quickly located the vehicle traveling eastbound on Davis Street and c...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Several southbound lanes of I-45 are closed in Montgomery County after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a 18-wheeler. The collision happened at State Highway 242. Recommended Videos Sky 2 Chopper flew over the scene and captured images of police inves...
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 an Oct. 6 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, AutoZone will be opening...
CONROE, TX — During the late morning hours of October 5, an officer with the Conroe Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) observed a black Toyota coupe parked at a gas station near Crockett Martin Road and Highline Blvd. The vehicle was known to be operated by a wanted s...
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. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was recently submitted for the construction of...
Montgomery County commissioners will meet on Oct. 8 to discuss a resolution that would support legislation allowing the county to adopt and enforce local ordinances, which counties in Texas do not have the power to do. The resolution would advocate for the ability to adopt and en...
CONROE, TX — Airgas, a supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases, and safety supplies in the United States, has been holding a National Branch of the Year award for the past 22 years, and the Conroe Airgas Team has been named as the Prestigious National Branch of the Year ...
Conroe will review how it classifies and pays city employees after the City Council approved an $80,000 contract for a compensation study at its Sept. 24 meeting. The details The city selected Public Sector Personnel Consultants to conduct a comprehensive review and update of its...
SPRING, Texas – Jarred Hostetler never got rid of the posters he made in 2024 to protest his kids’ school district’s decision to eliminate almost 80 school bus routes. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District cut the transportation budget that year to lower the district’s mu...
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted Cunty Judge Mark Keough as its speaker last Tuesday. We know there is a lot of growth in Montgomery County, but the growth was shown by Judge Keough as some of the fastest ever. Under his stewardship, the tax rate has fallen, but the assessed valu...
