The Texas A&M Forest Service announced in a news release Jan. 6 that a prescribed burn will be held Jan. 7 at W.G. Jones State Forest as part of routine forest management efforts. What you need to know Located along FM 1488 on the west side of I-45, the prescribed burn will begin during the…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
Nestled in the scenic town of Willis, just two miles from Lake Conroe, Rockrose Ranch offers a unique living experience that blends affordable housing with a vibrant community atmosphere. Developed by Inspire Communities, this thoughtfully-designed manufactured home community emphasizes a lifestyle-oriented approach to living. Rockrose Ranch is divided into two sections: one for all ages…
Montgomery County commissioners will meet for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 7 with Ritch Wheeler joining the court for the first time as Precinct 3 commissioner. What you need to know According to the meeting agenda, which was posted online on Jan. 3, commissioners will look at extending a disaster declaration for a…
New Danville, a Willis-based nonprofit community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will celebrate 20 years serving Montgomery County this year. The details Founded in 2005, the community offers day programs like American Sign Language, culinary arts, golf cart driving and dance classes, Community Impact previously reported. Also of note In July 2024, New…
Increased funding for Texas public schools is one of Montgomery ISD’s top legislative priorities—set Dec. 17 by the district’s board of trustees—for the Texas Legislature’s 89th session, which begins Jan. 14. Sorting out details MISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved five legislative priorities for the district. According to Dec. 17 presentation materials from MISD, the…
FastSigns Conroe relocated from 206 S. Loop 336, Conroe, to 1151 N. Loop 336 E., Conroe and is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the community, an employee confirmed. In a nutshell The business, which first opened in 2005, offers fully custom signage ranging from yard signs to banners. FastSigns also offers full-service installments and service…
Conroe City Council will discuss the potential sale of the Sam Houston Elementary School property during a Jan. 3 special meeting. The background City Council previously approved listing the elementary school for $4.3 million during a Nov. 14 meeting. Prior to the building being listed in November, the property was set to be sold to…
Updated 6:40 p.m. Jan. 2 After initially planning to hold a special meeting Jan. 3, Conroe City Council will now discuss the potential sale of the Sam Houston Elementary School property during a special meeting Jan. 6 at 9 a.m., according to the Council’s agenda website. According to the language included in the Jan. 6…
There are several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Friday Night Dance with Hit N Run Houston Hit N Run Houston will perform during a Friday night dance at the Conroe Activity Center. Coffee and water will be provided, with…
