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On June 27, a series of public meetings will be held regarding the Montgomery County Mobility Plan, according to its website. Montgomery County and the Houston-Galveston Area Council are developing the countywide transportation plan, which is estimated to take around 18 months, p...
Want to see the latest happenings with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out Community Impact’s updates below. This story is not comprehensive. Montgomery County Food Bank selected for nonprofit AI fellowship, slated to participate as host organization A...
Based on results from the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, Conroe ISD outperformed statewide testing for the second year in a row, according to the June 10 results, while test scores within the district itself are lower in comparison to last year. Wha...
The ice cream franchise Crispy Cones opened a new location in Conroe, owner Brian Patrick confirmed. Two-minute Impact According to its website, Crispy Cones is a franchise that features a crispy waffle cone baked rotisserie-style with gourmet soft serve ice cream, originally pop...
Longtime Conroe High supporters Buddy and Swanette Smith are seeking school memorabilia for a new on-campus museum. The Conroe High History Museum is scheduled to open with the new school year as a years-long renovation project wraps up at the school. FAMOUS CHS GRADUATES: Who ar...
11:15 PM-Conroe and Montgomery Firefighters are on the scene at Margaritaville with a stuck elevator. Two adults and four children are in the car. Firefighters have opened the outer door and attempting to open the inner door. 11:28pm-All persons have been taken out of the elevato...
Let’s Go Lions! It’s always a great week to be a Conroe Noon Lion, and this week was a great example of why Lions love being Lions!Our Golf Tournament last week was an ACE! The course was wonderful, the golf was fun, and the volunteers definitely brought their A-game. A special T...
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During the 2025-26 school year, Conroe ISD tracked the number of cellphone-related discipline referrals across its secondary campuses. This is the first year of the district tracking and implementing disciplinary measures for cellphone usage. Mark Murrell, CISD assistant superint...
One way Rotarians serve our local community is toward assisting those families with loved ones who come to Montgomery County for medical help. Outside of the Medical District in Houst, being one of the largest in the world, Montgomery County’s Hospitals consisting of Herman Memor...
On June 16, the Conroe ISD board of trustees discussed the district’s special education department’s increasing costs and student population as well as an update on the district’s “homecoming plan,” which will return students to their zoned neighborhoods. The discussion Kendra Wi...
CONROE, TX — On June 18th, 2026, at approximately 06:14 am, the Conroe Police Department responded to a disturbance with weapons at the Alta Sergeant apartments located at 650 Sgt. Ed Holcomb North. As Conroe Police Officers arrived, they located a 14-year-old juvenile male in th...
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Texas country music singer Casey Donahew will headline the 2026 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival along with some returning fan-favorite Zydeco bands. The 37th annual festival is set for Oct. 9-11 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe. The music lineup for this year’s event ...
1:30 p.m. Fireboats are extinguishing a burning jet ski in the middle of Lake Conroe. Medics are evaluating a patient who was already on the shore when the fire was dispatched....
After bouts of heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, more rain is expected Wednesday in the Houston region, according to the National Weather Service. The post 15-year-old boy drowns in flooded retention pond in Montgomery County, sheriff’s office says appeared first on Lake Conroe....
Authorities say a 15-year-old boy died after drowning in a flooded retention pond near Magnolia Tuesday evening.According to Lt. Richard Durbin with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, it happened near a construction road located near the 30000 block of Turriff Circle.Durbin ...
Conroe World War II Veteran, George Waters, celebrated his 105th Birthday on June 12th, actually having two birthday parties. One party was with his Veteran friends at the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group on June 10th, and the other was at his residence at Worthington Manor,...
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) is now accepting applications for its Homeownership Program, offering qualified families the opportunity to purchase affordable homes in Marble Creek, a new Habitat community in Magnolia. Marble Creek will create aff...
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to a spectacular season finale, “Celebrate America,” scheduled for June 27, 2026. This highly anticipated event will close out the orchestra’s 27th season while connecting the community to a momentous national milestone: t...
The Conroe ISD board of trustees will meet on June 16 to discuss approving the new employee compensation plan as well as provide an update on the district’s special education program. In a nutshell As in previous years, the Conroe ISD board will review its employee compensation p...
Top This Party Co. will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate its official opening in Conroe. Two-minute impact Top This Party Co. Owner Selena Leal said the decision to open this store came from happenstance during a conversation with a friend who mentione...
During a June 11 meeting, Montgomery County commissioners voted 4-1 to create four new courts to help handle increasing caseloads. Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray was the opposing vote. The initial proposal to create nine new courts was met with discussion about location and fu...
Rotarians are closing another fiscal year of achievements. Rotary District 5910 contains 44 active Rotary Club stretching from Beaumont toward but not including Houston. However, District 5910 contains Galveston County to the South and the five Rotary Clubs in Montgomery County. ...
MONTGOMERY, TX — As the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in Houston, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is pulling out all the stops for “Swim-Up Soccer Summer,” featuring live music, events, and a globally inspired food and drink menu that brings the energ...
Teaching can be a deeply rewarding profession that provides purpose and a chance to have a positive impact. As the world changes, so does the training that goes into preparing teachers to have a basic understanding of how people learn and develop. To help students achieve their g...
Conroe Noon Lions Club was treated this week to a performance of the highly anticipated show 1776-the musical, by The Players Theatre Company. Just like any show there were a few club previews before the entertainment began. Quick reminder that the Annual Golf Tournament at Walde...
On Aug. 4, 1961 Emilio Gonzales was driving on US 59 in New Caney when he suffered a serious cardiac episode and died at the age of 73. His name is not known today, and though there are documents that trace his life journey, his contributions to a community might never have been ...
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There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Outrun Hunger On June 13, the Outrun Hunger event will be held at Grand Central Park in Conroe. This commun...
CONROE, TX — The Players Theatre Company is honored to host a special Juneteenth presentation of Texas Underground Railroad, presented by the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. This powerful original work, written and performed by Whitney Shelton, explores stories of courage, ...
Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities. The big picture The governor dir...
The inaugural Piney Woods Film Festival will spotlight 64 feature films and documentaries by local and international filmmakers June 11-13 in its first showcase. Hosted at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the festival spans three days with each day presenting a full itinerary to att...
On June 4, a $25 million increase was approved for Lone Star College System’s textbook program in order to continue the services through fiscal year 2026-27. In a nutshell The maximum amount to be spent to fund LSCS’s textbook program was raised to $79.24 million total, according...
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student ...
General dentist Dr. Keyshla Escobar Rivera said KeySmiles Dental is now offering services in Conroe. The details Originally from Puerto Rico, Rivera said she is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Per the website, KeySmiles Dental offers a variety of dental services including...
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. KimoKawaii Anime Convention The fifth annual KimoKawaii Anime Convention will be at the Lone Star Conventio...
Three Lone Star College System seats are slated to go before voters in November after the college system’s trustees called the election during the June 4 board meeting. The gist LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4...
Texans are on track to use more electricity this summer than ever before, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced during a board meeting this week. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the power grid for the majority of Texas, is forecasting high temperatures a...
At its June 2 special board meeting, the Conroe ISD board finalized the hiring of five new principals to serve the district for the 2026-27 school year. Meeting highlights 1. Gordon Reed Elementary School Amy Barber originally served at Geisienge Elementary in multiple roles, inc...
MONTGOMERY, TX — Back by popular demand, the Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is returning for another unforgettable night of laughs. Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for a reason to laugh...
Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1. During a nearly 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to st...
As extreme weather events become more frequent, CenterPoint Energy announced June 1 that it is expanding its storm preparedness efforts through a partnership with Technosylva, a provider of weather, wildfire and flood modeling software. “Preparing for extreme weather today requir...
Conroe’s animal shelter is now operating as a no-kill shelter after euthanasia numbers dropped sharply under city management, Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz told City Council during a May 28 update. The city took over direct operations of the shelter Sept. 20, 2024, after what...
Sometimes the best evenings are the simplest ones. A good meal, comfortable company, and a local musician playing somewhere nearby. Fortunately, Conroe, TX has quietly built a live music scene that offers exactly that. Whether you’re looking for a casual date night, a place to me...
KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention celebrates its 5th anniversary with an array of notable voice actors, guest authors, cosplay contest, Japanese fashion show and Anime Family Feud on June 6 – 7 at the Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd. in Conroe. Come jo...
Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility. The update came during a Conroe City Co...
On June 4, Lone Star College System‘s board of trustees will consider calling an election for three trustee seats in November. The big picture LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are slated to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4 meeting documents for the college sys...
The Houston-area craft brewery, best known for its Bombshell Blonde Ale, is the latest casualty in an industrywide downturn. The post Southern Star Brewing Company announces plans to close after nearly 20 years in Conroe appeared first on Lake Conroe....
The Conroe Noon Lions marked the Wednesday after the Memorial Day Weekend by remembering one of our departed WW II veterans — Lion Pete Brasher. Lion Pete served in the Navy during the war and became a prominent Conroe area businessman. Pete had an uncanny, sharp wit and was amaz...
St. Somewhere Spa, the premier wellness retreat at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston, has earned a spot among the top 10 spas in Montgomery County, according to BusinessRate, a platform that ranks local businesses based on Google Reviews. “Every day, our team is co...
Conroe City Council approved nearly $1.9 million in heavy equipment purchases May 28, moving forward with several vehicle replacements aimed at supporting the city’s ongoing public works operations. The details The council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 VERF heavy equipment rep...
A Montgomery County deputy is suspended, accused of sharing an arrestee’s photos on social media, according to the Precinct 5 Constable’s office. CONROE, Texas — A Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s deputy has been suspended following allegations that the deputy shared phot...
