The city of Conroe is launching the Downtown Rangers Program, an initiative aimed at improving downtown’s visual appeal and upkeep of the area. Conroe City Council approved the program during its March 27 meeting, which is designed to build on past efforts while setting a new standard for ongoing maintenance, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska…
Texas lawmakers are on track to reduce property taxes for homeowners and businesses after a pair of bills were greenlit by the House on May 20. At a glance House members voted to raise tax exemptions on all Texans’ homes, with the largest proposed tax cut for people who are over 65 years old or…
Lone Star Clay Studio has opened its doors, owner DeeDee Mangum confirmed. What we know The studio is community-based and artist-led, with six wheels and clay tables for pottery throwing and hand-building experiences, Mangum said. Mangum said the studio offers classes for date night, group events and also has monthly memberships available. Lone Star Clay…
Conroe ISD board of trustees named Ted Landry as interim superintendent for the district in a 7-0 vote at its May 19 special meeting to discuss the position. What to know The board held the meeting to consider 12 candidates for its interim superintendent, as previously reported by Community Impact. Landry is currently serving as…
Erika Prothow opened E. Free’s On Main in February 2024 to carry on her late mother’s legacy of friendship and elegance and bring people together through tea. Born in 1939, her mother, Odis Freeman, was an advocate for friendship and wellness amongst her community in Conroe. “My mother believed that you should give people permission…
Officials with Project Beacon, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focusing on providing resources and housing to adults with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities, held a grand opening May 19 for its newest facility in Oak Ridge North. Two-minute impact Located at 27316 Spectrum Way in Oak Ridge North, the Project Beacon Access Center provides day-to-day…
Texas House lawmakers signed off on three bills May 19 that would tighten restrictions on bail and keep more defendants in jail while they await trial for certain felony charges. The measures received bipartisan support in the Republican-led House, which rejected similar legislation during previous legislative sessions. A proposal that would require judges to deny…
A new gym is open in Willis, owner and head coach Mike Hernandez confirmed. What we know The gym offers a membership and group and personal training, Hernandez said. Hernandez has been a personal trainer for the past 10 years with a mission to eliminate big box gyms, he said. He said the goal behind…
Since August, Conroe has enforced a moratorium in its northern portion, halting new development due to a lack of available water capacity. Now, officials are considering expanding that moratorium citywide. “There is no new water that has been added to this system since … late August,” Norman McGuire, assistant city administrator and director of public…
The housing market in the Greater Houston area saw a 1.1% decrease in single-family home sales, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’April Housing Market Report released May 14. In April, 7,856 single-family homes were sold, compared to 7,940 in April of last year, according to the report. Diving in deeper According to the report,…
