Residents of the Conroe- and Montgomery-area have several options for places they can volunteer to help with the community, children, animals, food insecurity programs and other nonprofit groups. Here are a few organizations accepting volunteers or donations. This list is not comprehensive. Animals Henry’s Home Horse Sanctuary The nonprofit is a haven for rescued horses…
An expansion and renovation project of the Montgomery County Food Bank, set to complete in the spring, will provide 1 million more meals each year while demand for food assistance is at a record high, President and CEO Kristine Marlow said. The details The project features renovations and an 18,100-square-foot expansion on the facility, located…
There are several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Comedy Night at Southern Star Southern Star Brewing Company is hosting its comedy night featuring Barry Laminack, Natra Babin and Will Loden. Tickets can be purchased using the link below. Second…
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…
Luke Redus and his wife Karla started giving back to those experiencing homelessness in the Conroe area in 2006 by handing out breakfast tacos in downtown Conroe. Now, Luke is the CEO and Karla is the director of empowerment services of Compassion United, a nonprofit helping homeless people in the Montgomery County area, which just…
Texas’ highest appeals court will soon welcome three new judges. Three Republicans backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton are set to join the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals after beating their Democratic opponents, according to unofficial election results. Meanwhile, three Republican justices won reelection to the Texas Supreme Court. Both courts include only Republicans, and…
Montgomery County lifted its burn ban Nov. 1, County Judge Mark Keough announced in a Nov. 1 Facebook post. The gist In his post, Keough said the threat of a wildfire diminished after recent rains. With the burn ban lifted, residents can now burn limbs and leaves outdoors but burning trash is still prohibited by…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide! All events are subject to change. Noche De Cumbia Axelrad is holding a cumbia night presented by Wonky Power featuring a cumbia dance party with live bands, producers and DJs. This event is held the second Friday of the…
Updated 6:30 a.m. Nov. 6 Voters have voted against the Magnolia ISD VATRE, which could have generated $7.4 million in revenue, according to the unofficial results of Montgomery County. Updated 11:00 p.m. Nov. 5 Unofficial results show voters have voted against the Magnolia ISD VATRE in Montgomery County, with 81 Election Day precincts reporting out…
Updated 6 a.m. Nov. 6 Voters have approved Montgomery ISD’s voter-approval tax rate election, according to Montgomery ISD’s Communications Coordinator Stephanie Wells and unofficial results from Montgomery County. Results show 15,627 voted in favor of the VATRE, while 15,318 voted against the measure to secure $5.5 million in additional revenue as as the district faces…