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What have the Conroe Noon Lions been up to? Last week fourteen Lions conducted eye screenings for forty-two pre-school children at the Kids-R-Kids Child Center and Presbyterian Day School. As usual, these were free of charge to the children because our motto is “WE SERVE.” And we...
On Oct. 6, the Conroe ISD board of trustees will host a special public meeting to review the district’s bond process and long-term program management plan and to approve the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System appraisers. The gist According to its website, T-TESS is a sta...
Conroe City Council approved $195,000 in arts and cultural grants alongside a $65,000 project to replace the Owen Theatre’s digital marquee signs Sept. 24. The details The arts grants will support eligible organizations during the 2026-27 grant year, which begins Oct. 1. Administ...
Are you ready for spooky season? We are! “Frankenstein” is coming to the Crighton Theatre stage for Halloween. Stage Right of Texas presents its second show of their 2026-27 season. “Frankenstein” is adapted for the stage by Victor Gianalella based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic ...
CONROE, TX — On the afternoon of Saturday, September 26th, officers responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of North Loop 336 West involving a male and a female. A DFR pilot deployed a drone and responded to the area. The drone was first on scene and located the male, who app...
Christmas lights are moving downtown this holiday season, and the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is getting help promoting its upcoming event. Conroe City Council approved both items Sept. 24, renewing a reduced-cost contract for holiday lighting and awarding a $20,000 marketing g...
Local Mexican restaurant Conroe Icehouse will be opening its doors in late October, according to general manager Justin Marshall. What’s special about it? Conroe Icehouse will operate alongside in-house and supplemental food trucks. The restaurant is also equipped with a full bar...
A larger playground is on its way to the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center after Conroe City Council approved a $275,836.72 proposal Sept. 24. The council approved the new proposal without opposition, moving ahead with a larger design after council members questi...
Several nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County held events in late summer or recently announced upcoming fundraisers or events. Here’s a look at some news from area nonprofit organizations, private schools and community organizations in Montgomery County and The Woodlands a...
11 p.m. Hwy 105 – The crash scene is across from Shogun on Lake Conroe, on the eastbound lanes of Hwy 105 – It’s a major accident involving a motorcycle. Traffic is flowing in both directions, but only on the westbound lanes with alternating traffic to let folks traveling both di...
Even though the heat of summer is not giving us a break, Conroe Noon Lion’s Club is falling over themselves to provide for our community! We are in the season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready to serve! Lion Jay Wright thanked and had great praise fo...
Building on the remarkable success of their first Penguin Project production last spring, The Players Theatre Company announces the launching of their next session with an informational meeting for parents, artists, mentors and volunteers on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at The Owen ...
Looking for something to do in the Conroe and Montgomery area? Check out several events happening Oct. 1-20 in the area. Lobsterfest Join the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce for the 40th annual Lobsterfest fundraiser. The event is followed by a golf tournament on Oct. 2 an...
1 million in inventory available for sale! We have 10 pallets of Halloween decor items, 5 pallets of candle warmers, Water Bottles, Fishing nets, lures, crab traps, minnow buckets, sporting goods, Dr. Seuss Books! Amazon mystery bins for $25! All Halloween decor $5! Jewlery! Ray-...
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. Encompass Health has recently filed a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulat...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is turning Fall Break into a lakeside getaway full of entertainment, dining, and family-friendly fun from Oct. 9–12. Guests can save 20% off the best available rate and receive a $50 daily resort credit by booking ...
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...
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...
