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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....
After months of deliberation and planning, the Conroe ISD board of trustees officially approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year at the Aug. 18 regular meeting. The cost As previously reported, CISD began drafting initial projections for the new tax rate in January. T...
CONROE, TX — Ryan and Savannah Crihfield officially opened their new location with CH&P Management located at 2200 FM 3083 in Conroe. Since its founding in 2013, CH&P Management has grown from a two-person operation into a 33-person team dedicated to serving homeowners associatio...
In early 2026, as the 40th anniversary of Lobsterfest, the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber’s signature event presented by Woodforest National Bank, approached, the Chamber’s Marketing Committee put a call out to members who might be interested in giving the Lobsterfest logo a refresh ...
A new federal proposal could remove protections from thousands of acres of roadless forest in Texas, including four areas of the Sam Houston National Forest north of Houston. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which generally...
While enrollment projections have fallen compared to previously expected numbers, Conroe ISD officials said the needs that will be served by current construction remain, and the lower expected enrollment numbers districtwide do not reflect changes at the campuses where overcrowdi...
Conroe City Council approved new regulations Aug. 13 governing how data centers could be developed and operated in the city, as officials said there is already interest in bringing the industry to Conroe. The details The ordinance adds regulations covering permitting, constructio...
On the heels of a week of budget workshops, Montgomery County commissioners are set to handle a range of regular business items during the Aug. 20 meeting such as approving vendors for several bond projects as well as advancing work on a flood mitigation project. What you need to...
Several Montgomery County school districts, including Conroe ISD, have seen enrollment increases in the last five years, while others in the Greater Houston region experienced losses. Community Impact analyzed data from the Texas Education Agency to learn how many students were e...
The fitness gym JetSet Pilates will open a new location this November in Conroe, officials confirmed. The Conroe location is one of more than 70 different locations the gym has across the United States. Two-minute impact Jet Set Pilates studios teach classes that focus on core an...
Montgomery County commissioners wrapped up several days of budget talks Aug. 13 with a roughly $552.7 million working budget for fiscal year 2026-27, adding about $15.4 million in expenses to the preliminary spending plan while proposing a higher property tax rate. The preliminar...
Two closely watched issues will not go before Conroe voters this November following an Aug. 13 City Council meeting. Council members voted to send a proposed firefighter collective bargaining election to a committee after city officials said key election deadlines had already pas...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is bringing the excitement of college and professional football to the poolside with the launch of “Gameday in Paradise,” a season-long promotion that blends resort-style relaxation with big-game-day fun. “After se...
Conroe ISD outperformed the state in most subjects for the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, but scores within the district decreased in many categories compared to 2025, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. What you need to kno...
8:50 p.m. Fire boats and Lake Patrol are headed to a dark boat with audible shouting, possibly in distress, in the area of Rush Creek Cove marina on Lake Conroe....
For nearly 90 years, the Conroe Noon Lions Club has been improving lives in the local community and beyond through service and leadership. From collecting, repairing and distributing eyeglasses to providing vision screenings, supporting local neighbors and serving at Texas Lions ...
The Conroe City Council voted late Thursday night on whether to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on the November ballot, but the motion did not get the three “yes” votes needed to advance. PREVIOUS: Should Flock cameras stay i...
There are several events taking place this weekend around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Friday Night Family Feud B52 Brewing Company will be hosting a family-friendly Family Feud night on Au...
Michael Fields with the Rotary Club of Magnolia told me, “It is the time of year to again plan our projects for the upcoming year. We are working on planning our “Meals of Hope” project for September. This event includes the Rotary Club acquiring food and food preparation kits to...
Montgomery County commissioners heard budget requests from several department heads Aug. 12, while County Judge Mark Keough began the day’s budget workshop calling for an economic development director to help bring tax relief to the county. “The county is in desperate need of som...
Huzzah! Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is offering two free tickets to this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival with every Texas Renaissance Festival Package booked at the all-suite, full-service resort, just 30 minutes from the fairgrounds. The special package al...
The local music community has two big reasons to celebrate as hometown artists Payton Howie and Payton Riley have both been named finalists in the 2026 Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) Awards. Payton Howie has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Payton Ril...
Montgomery County budget workshop discussions for fiscal year 2026-27 began Aug. 11 at the Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building in Conroe. The conversation started with commissioners’ review of tax rate options as well as the FY 2026-27 certified taxable value of about $10...
Conroe City Council members could take action on several items that may eventually head to voters during their Aug. 13 meeting, including proposals related to residential lot sizes, firefighter collective bargaining and the city’s continued use of automated license plate reader s...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Drivers will see more deputies out on the roads from August 14 – September 7. MCSO says impaired driving remains a major factor in fatal...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Huzzah! Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is offering two FREE tickets to this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival with every Texas Renaissance Festival Package booked at the all-suite, full-service resort, just 30 minutes from the fairgrounds. The s...
“Glenda and I are deeply honored to have the College of Osteopathic Medicine named in our honor,” Russell Gordy said. “From our earliest conversations with Dr. Dana Hoyt, we believed Sam Houston could create a medical school that would serve Texas. Chancellor Brian McCall champio...
Montgomery County commissioners got a look Aug. 6 at a roughly $537.3 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with several days of budget workshops set to begin Aug. 11. The preliminary budget, filed July 27, totals $537,298,232, an increase of about $29.2 million fro...
On Aug. 6, Lone Star College System’s board of trustees unanimously approved a balanced $577.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which features 2% raises for full- and part-time employees. The gist According to Aug. 7 meeting documents, the FY 2026-27 budget featured employ...
For half a century, the sign that football season had arrived in Montgomery County wasn’t a whistle or a scoreboard — it was a room full of Lions, a microphone, and a line of head coaches waiting their turn. On Wednesday, the Conroe Noon Lions Club hosted the 50th Buddy Moorhead’...
Fall is coming which means football is back! The head football coaches from the high schools in Conroe Independent School District came to visit the Rotary Club of Conroe to talk about their football programs. There is a lot of football talent growing up in CISD with these coache...
Kendra Wiggins is the executive director of the Conroe ISD special education department, which has grown by 15% in the past five years, with 11,911 special education students currently enrolled and 1,084 students being evaluated, as previously reported by Community Impact. A 27-y...
A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
CONROE, TX — If you are looking for pizza in Conroe that isn’t big box related, there is a little pizza shop located just off FM 3083, on Longmire Road, placed right for those heading to Lake Conroe and all points beyond after a long day’s work or to hang out with friends. It’s l...
Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are free, m...
Whether you’re boating on Lake Conroe, fishing along its shoreline, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the region, water quality plays an important role in our daily lives. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, safe recreation, and thriving communities. Behind the scenes...
My Friend in RAL has recently begun offering services to support Montgomery County locals looking for residential assisted living in July. Two-minute impact My Friend in RAL is owned and operated by resident Pamela Clark. While the business was legally formed in February, it rece...
At its Aug. 4 special meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from John Robuck, managing director at BOK Financial Advisors, and CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza focusing on the district’s budget, compensation plan and tax rate for fiscal year 20...
Several projects were filed within the city of Conroe through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June and July. Check out some of the items with the largest anticipated price tags. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding the projects are subject to...
Need to catch up on government news from July? Here are six stories from the government beat in Conroe and Montgomery County. Montgomery County Precinct 1 breaks ground on new community center Montgomery County Precinct 1 has broken ground on a new community center that will brin...
Montgomery County commissioners could take the next steps toward a potential November bond election while continuing discussions over a new jail facility for the sheriff’s office during an Aug. 6 meeting. What you need to know Per meeting documents, commissioners will consider ca...
