Montgomery County commissioners authorized the renaming of the incoming South Montgomery County Library and Community Center to honor longtime former congressman Kevin Brady. Some context As previously reported by Community Impact, the new $16.5 million community center and library is being funded by Howard Hughes and will be located in the Grogan’s Mill Village Center…
CONROE, TX — On Saturday, officers were dispatched to a construction site at 11483 Old Highway 105 E after receiving a suspicious call indicating that someone was removing items from the job site. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male and female suspect found at the scene. The suspects were in possession of a…
Victory For Veterans Hosts Annual Charity Bike Ride Message Victory for Veterans is calling all motorcyclists, classic car enthusiasts, and community supporters to participate in its annual 149-mile fundraising ride and dice run. This event is meant to educate and fund critical mental health resources and suicide prevention initiatives for veterans and first responders. Proceeds…
Founded by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Tastefest is an annual event held to showcase local food and beverage businesses in the Conroe area, said Scott Harper, president of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber continues to grow, and some of that growth has been within the restaurant industry or food industry,”…
The Cuterie owner Ashley Snell confirmed via email the eatery previously located in Conroe closed its storefront in March and is now offering catering services. While the website is under construction, Snell said customers can place orders via phone. What they offer The Cuterie is known for its handmade charcuterie boards and sandwiches made with…
School districts in the northern Greater Houston area saw the top student enrollment growth—when comparing enrollment changes as a percentage—over the last five years, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 14. What we know Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn how many students were enrolled at public school districts for…
MONTGOMERY, TX — The N.H. Davis Pioneer Complex & Museum in Montgomery is looking for volunteer docents, and individuals looking to help out the museum in differing capacities. For high schoolers and young adults looking for letters of recommendations, the museum is willing to take into account a volunteer’s motivation, commitment, and consistency, after a…
A Texas House committee heard hours of testimony March 18 on legislation that would overhaul the state’s school discipline policies and make it easier for schools to suspend younger students. Supporters of House Bill 6 said the proposal would improve working conditions for teachers and make classrooms safer. Opponents argued it would harm Texas’ youngest…
After going through a nine-month program at Camp Hope, where he found support and learned how to restructure his life, Chris Fahey now helps others through their recovery as the developmental specialist for the nonprofit. As part of Camp Hope’s initiative to find ways to continue supporting veterans post-graduation, the nonprofit has collaborated with The…
A series of celebrations leading to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 kicked off in Conroe Sunday afternoon. The Montgomery County America 250 committee — a subcommittee of the Montgomery County Historical Commission — hosted the series’s first event, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give…
