Ritch Wheeler, Wesley Doolittle and David Eason were sworn in Jan. 1 for various elected positions across Montgomery County, marking the end of office for several longtime elected officials. Two-minute impact During the ceremony, several elected officials across the county were sworn in for their respective positions. While the majority of officials were sworn in…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change. Sugar Land Holiday Lights At this 11th annual holiday season celebration, Sugar Land’s Constellation Field is decorated with lights and features food and activities during themed nights such as Lights and Leashes and…
The single-family rental market in Houston remained stable as of November, while the townhome and condominium rental market experienced a slowdown, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ November 2024 Rental Market Update released Dec. 18. The details The report found that the demand for single-family rental homes remained virtually unchanged, with 3,119 leases in…
Ellie Mental Health is now open in Conroe, Clinic Manager Rubina Pina confirmed. The practice offers counseling for individuals, couples and families of all ages, Pina said. “Therapy isn’t about judgment—it’s about connection, growth, and support. Our therapists are compassionate, real people who are here to help you navigate life’s challenges without stigma or shame,”…
Smalls Sliders is now open in Willis, according to a Dec. 17 news release. The restaurant specializes in cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, according to the news release. Smalls Sliders also features a modular setup built from shipping containers. “We are excited to become a place where the community gathers and enjoys delicious sliders, shakes and fries,”…
Check out the latest news regarding several Montgomery County-area nonprofits below. This roundup is not comprehensive. Interfaith Community Clinic receives $50K donation The Interfaith Community Clinic received a $50,000 donation from the Huntsman Corporation, according to a Dec. 16 news release. The donation will help the clinic expand its hours and purchase supplies and equipment…
By Lizzy Spangler Editor Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV. If the full…
By Emily Lincke Education Reporter Emily joined Community Impact in August 2021 and is an education reporter for the northern Greater Houston area. Previously, Emily worked for a small-town newspaper in El Campo, Texas, for two years. Before that, she interned and freelanced for the Houston Chronicle and worked as a freelance photographer and writer…
Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine—which is located in Conroe—was awarded a $4.99 million four-year Research and Development Infrastructure grant from the U.S. Department of Education, according to a Dec. 12 news release. The gist The RDI program’s mission is to invest in research infrastructure, faculty expertise and workforce development, according to the…
