My dear late mother had worked her way through college as a waitress many years ago. Subsequently, about 60 years ago, my soon-to-be roommate and I were standing on a train platform in New York about to embark on our life-changing odyssey to the University of Texas in Austin. Just before we boarded that train,…
Paul Vincent Bonarrigo left his native New Jersey to work as a physical therapist at Bryan-College Station. Being the first-born son, he was taught the wine-making process by his family. This sixth-generation winemaker learned his wine-making skills from his Italian family roots from Messina, Sicily. One of Paul’s patients was a researcher at Texas A&M University…
Conroe teen singer and songwriter Payton Riley is taking her talent to Ireland and England. Riley, 16, is on her first international tour titled the “Texas To You Tour.” Riley made her debut on Season 22 of the singing competition show American Idol in 2024. While she did not get picked to move on in American Idol, she…
CONROE, TX — Mark Wilson of Conroe, Texas, is being honored with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The 2025 AACT National Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony during AACTFest 2025 National Theatre Festival in Des Moines, Iowa. To participate in all the exciting…
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…
With less than two months left in the 89th legislative session, several Houston-area bills have made strides on the House and Senate floors. The session is scheduled to end June 2, barring no special sessions are called. Check out some of the bills filed by Houston-area lawmakers this legislative session. 1. Bills targeting Harris County…
Here’s a roundup of the latest transportation updates, as discussed during the April 22 Montgomery City Council meeting. College Street drainage improvements City engineers are finalizing designs for drainage upgrades along College Street. The project is set to go to bid after receiving environmental clearances and will address long-standing erosion issues near school property and…
picture left to right…Beckie Endebrock, Jackie Barkman Reba Box Raylor Schelle Taylor On Saturday, April 6, 2025, the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroechapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters met for their monthy meeting. It was a busy meeting, as two brand new members were installed to the chapter.Jacqueline Fowler Barkman became a member thru…
Makeup Junkie Bags Launches Fundraiser in Honor of Autism Awareness Month Partnering with Thrive With Autism Foundation to Support Educational Excellence Houston, Texas – April 2025 – Meredith Jurica, founder and CEO of Makeup Junkie Bags (MJB) and former Speech Language Pathologist, is proud to announce a heartfelt fundraiser in honor of Autism Awareness Month.…
left to right…Gina Smith, Nelda Shippy-McGuire, Carolyn Jamail, Sherry McKey, Michele Scalin, Beckie Endebrock On Saturday, March 22, 2025, five members of the Thomas JeffersonStubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters ofthe Confederacy met in Port Arthur, Texas for their annual district meeting.The Texas Division of the UDC is divided into districts…
