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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...
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s upcoming summer reading program runs from June 1-July 25. The theme is “Unearth a Story,” and the library system will have free events and reading challenges as part of the program, according to a May 26 news release. About the prog...
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 ...
Home sales saw a decrease in the Conroe and Montgomery area in April, according to market data provided by Tammy Sohl at JLA Realty. What you need to know In seven of the eight ZIP codes in the Conroe and Montgomery area, home sales declined, with total home sales decreasing 4.3%...
Kathleen Adams used to call her home her “forever.” The Conroe-area property had room for reunions, a pool and a 1,400-square-foot porch. Now, much of her life is boxed upstairs. After repeated floods, she said she watches the weather, tracks river levels—and waits for a buyout p...
An active shooter situation in Kings Colony, east Montgomery County, has resulted in multiple shooting vitims, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Montgomery County deputies and other law enforcement agencies are responding to an active...
The lawsuit filed last year by Rhea Young alleged she was fired in retaliation for refusing to segregate and limit access to books containing LGBTQ+ themes or ideas. The post Ousted library director wins $475,000 settlement in discrimination lawsuit against Montgomery County appe...
Conroe Noon Lions are gearing up for some great events as we wrap up our “Lion’s year 25/26”. Our Service Saturday had a huge turnout of helping hands with power tools and plenty of energy to tackle a list of “honey do’s” for one of our fellow Lions needing some assistance for th...
Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a General Meeting recently at Walden Yacht Club. President Katherine Maher called the meeting to order, with Bill Hogan starting us off with a prayer. Bob Neilsen then led us all in the Pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. After ...
The last two weeks have been very busy for the Rotary Club of Conroe. These are the weeks for distribution of the “I Like Me!” books to the first-grade students in the Conroe High School feeder zone. This project has delivered personalized books to first-grade students since the ...
Licasa Treatment Center has opened a new location in Conroe, expanding mental health and addiction recovery services in the area, according to a May 11 news release. Licasa was founded by Lilit Muradyan and first established in Los Angeles in 2016. What they offer The Conroe cent...
