Two closely watched issues will not go before Conroe voters this November following an Aug. 13 City Council meeting. Council members voted to send a proposed firefighter collective bargaining election to a committee after city officials said key election deadlines had already passed. In a separat...
Several Montgomery County school districts, including Conroe ISD, have seen enrollment increases in the last five years, while others in the Greater Houston region experienced losses. Community Impact analyzed data from the Texas Education Agency to learn how many students were enrolled at public...
The fitness gym JetSet Pilates will open a new location this November in Conroe, officials confirmed. The Conroe location is one of more than 70 different locations the gym has across the United States. Two-minute impact Jet Set Pilates studios teach classes that focus on core and fundamentals, o...
Backpacks and school supplies were handed out at CC Hardy Elementary in Willis as charitable organisations, local businesses and campus staff opened the school year together — with meal coupons and a Christmas gift drive already planned.
Montgomery County deputies pulled a theft suspect from a burning car after a chase ended in a crash. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the rescue. They said deputies responded to a theft call at the Walmart and saw the suspect fleeing the store on foot. The suspect reportedly...
It was only the second week of school, but some students at Anderson Elementary in Houston Independent School District were already feeling the heat — literally. Parents received notifications Monday morning about air conditioning issues at the school, prompting some to pick up their children ear...
Montgomery County commissioners wrapped up several days of budget talks Aug. 13 with a roughly $552.7 million working budget for fiscal year 2026-27 , adding about $15.4 million in expenses to the preliminary spending plan while proposing a higher property tax rate. The preliminary budget filed i...
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As students across Texas return to classrooms this month, a state lawmaker is pushing for a major change to when the school year can begin. State Rep. Jared Patterson is preparing legislation that would move the start of the school year to after Labor Day, arguing that students and school staff s...
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Conroe ISD outperformed the state in most subjects for the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, but scores within the district decreased in many categories compared to 2025 , according to results released by the Texas Education Agency . What you need to know The TEA relea...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On August 13, a deputy with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 5000 block of FM 1960 West, but the driver allegedly failed to comply and stop. Instead, 31-year-old Luis Lanz reportedly tried to flee, which started a brief pursuit. Deputies qui...
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8:50 p.m. Fire boats and Lake Patrol are headed to a dark boat with audible shouting, possibly in distress, in the area of Rush Creek Cove marina on Lake Conroe.
On Friday night, a Montgomery County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Woodlands Parkway near South Panther Creek. Five males jumped out of the vehicle and fled into the nearby woods. A manhunt was initiated, bringing in DPS, a DPS helicopter, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office K-9. The area was se...
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, constables, firefi...
A lengthy search for a Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child ended July 27 when authorities found him in Louisiana, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. James Michael Nona was initially investigated after the sheriff’s office received a report in July ...
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3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officerAug 14
Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detentionAug 14With thousands of new homes and commercial projects planned in Willis ISD’s boundaries, residents at an Aug. 12 town hall said FM 1097 is already overwhelmed. However, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said there is still no widening project currently funded and that large-sca...
Need to catch up on Community Impact’ s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 7-14 1. Sam Houston State University announces new name for College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe The Sam Houston State University Col...
For nearly 90 years, the Conroe Noon Lions Club has been improving lives in the local community and beyond through service and leadership. From collecting, repairing and distributing eyeglasses to providing vision screenings, supporting local neighbors and serving at Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville...
The Conroe City Council voted late Thursday night on whether to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on the November ballot, but the motion did not get the three “yes” votes needed to advance. PREVIOUS: Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters ...
There are several events taking place this weekend around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Friday Night Family Feud B52 Brewing Company will be hosting a family-friendly Family Feud night on August 14; the even...
Montgomery County veterans services to benefit from part of $6.3 million in grants from the Texas Veterans CommissionAug 13
Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters could get the final sayAug 13
Brazos County’s $124.5 million building boom takes shape with its first medical examiner’s office nears opening. Brazos County is simultaneously reshaping how it delivers government services through three major capital projects worth millions. These are investments county leaders say are designed...
A week after being brought unconscious with life-threatening injuries to a gas station in Spring, authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old girl has died. The child’s mother, Jazmin Cisneros, as well as Cisneros’ boyfriend, Gerardo Gonzalez, are currently in the Harris...
Parrot Heads live in a technicolor world, but for the next few weeks, our hearts and wardrobes will be filled with pink as we point our navigational beacon towards our “Pink Strong” Breast Cancer Walk. We’re trading the colors of blue lagoons for a pink horizon. And it’s all FREE! On Saturday mor...
Michael Fields with the Rotary Club of Magnolia told me, “It is the time of year to again plan our projects for the upcoming year. We are working on planning our “Meals of Hope” project for September. This event includes the Rotary Club acquiring food and food preparation kits to allow Club membe...
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Parrot Heads live in a technicolor world, but for the next few weeks, our hearts and wardrobes will be filled with pink as we point our navi…
Michael Fields with the Rotary Club of Magnolia told me, “It is the time of year to again plan our projects for the upcoming year. We are wo…
From left: Photo illustration with James Talarico and Ken Paxton, Democratic and Republican nominees for U.S. Senate, at their respective st…
Engines will rev, chrome will shine and family fun will cruise into Grand Central Park when the community’s 4th annual Cars in the Park roll…
Montgomery County commissioners heard budget requests from several department heads Aug. 12 , while County Judge Mark Keough began the day’s…
HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains ac…
When April Sound’s Fourth of July parade rolled through the neighborhood this year, residents weren’t just waving at the Grand Marshal. They…
Former Magnolia PD officer and Magnolia ISD employee charged with child sex assault, Montgomery Co. Pct. 3 Constable's Office says ABC13 Hou…
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented cr…
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