Conroe News
The AABY Foundation will be entering a new chapter as the ABBY Foundation, an acronym that stands for Animals Better By You, said Juanita Zavala, the organization’s clinic coordinator. How we got here The AABY Foundation was created in 2004 by Kay Pass, who opened a thrift store ...
Building on the remarkable success of their first Penguin Project production last spring, The Players Theatre Company announces the launching of their next session with an informational meeting for parents, artists, mentors and volunteers on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at The Owen ...
As previously reported , PetSmart announced plans to begin construction on a new location in Willis. This past weekend, the store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its opening. The breakdown The $1 million store officially held its grand opening on Sept. 19, when staff p...
Officials with used clothing store Plato’s Closet confirmed the new Conroe location is now serving customers. The details In a social media post from the franchise, the new Conroe location celebrated the grand opening of the Conroe location on Sept. 17, with a number of deals and...
The Players Theatre Company will take audiences beyond the stage on Sunday, September 27 with “Encore Conversations: From Silent Sky to NASA,” a panel discussion featuring NASA professionals whose careers connect the early wonder of astronomy featured in the theatre’s current pro...
Is Harris County really growing? A Rice University professor said the numbers tell a more complicated story — and local businesses in Southwest Houston said they are feeling the effects firsthand. Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said Harris County’s ...
Business officials with Eyemart Express confirmed the national retailer opened a new location in Conroe. The details Specializing in same-day glasses, Eyemart Express provides not just eye exams but also in-house lens adjustments and creation. “As the first Eyemart Express in Con...
Children’s Safe Harbor is making its modern Training & Community Engagement Center available to organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community partners for meetings, training, and special events. The center can flexibly accommodate a wide range of gatherings, from interacti...
Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
The Players Theatre Company continues its 60th season, “Legacy & Revelations,” with Lauren Gunderson’s acclaimed play “Silent Sky,” running Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 at the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. Directed by Diana Egley, “Silent Sky” is inspired by the remarkable true sto...
A new flower shop offering a variety of blooms and floral arrangements is now serving the Montgomery area, business owners confirmed. What you need to know Owner Megan Pawlowski said she is now accepting orders through her website for Oopsie Daisies Flower Company in Montgomery. ...
An investigation into suspected vehicle theft operations in Harris County led to the recovery of four stolen vehicles and 252 stolen parts, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The HCSO Auto Theft Task Force coordinated search warrants at three locations as detectives...
A new headquarters for Milestone Metals —a Houston company that sells metal construction materials—is under construction in New Caney, said Kelley Mattlage, chief operating officer for the East Montgomery County Improvement District , via email Aug. 26. Diving deeper The project ...
Local Conroe restaurant Whistle Stop Cafe recently changed ownership in July and has completed phase one of a multi-step renovation plan. Two-minute impact Whistle Stop Cafe is a local diner that has been serving the Conroe community since 2011. Its previous owners, father and da...
Check out what’s happening in the New Caney and Porter area throughout September. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Rodeo kick-off parade Taylor’s Organization will be holding its ninth annual East Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo Kick-off Parade . Th...
Need to catch up with Community Impact ’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 21-28. 1. Houston Premium Outlets expands retail lineup with designer store, bar The Houston Premium Outlets annou...
This is my favorite time to be at a winery! The grapes are coming into the wineries with the winery smells overwhelmingly sweet with incoming grapes. Grapes coming to wineries have about three times the sweetness as those purchased in grocery stores. With this sweetness comes yel...
A former feed store serving ranchers in the Montgomery area since the 1940’s is continuing its lifeline as a neighborhood bar and eatery. Founded by husband and wife Curtis Barker and Angel Wiener in December 2025, 333 Bar & Grill serves as a gathering space for the Montgomery co...
Sleep H2O recently soft opened in New Caney, according to an Aug. 19 social media post from the East Montgomery County Improvement District . The details Beginning Aug. 12, the store’s soft opening hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, as previously reported by Community Impact...
As the debate and concerns about privacy and abuse increase around the usage of Flock cameras across the country, the CEO of the company behind the technology sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2’s sister station, WDIV in Detroit. Local communities debating Flock Sever...
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 Au...
Shipping, printing and logistics company PostNet announced a new location held a soft opening on Rayford Road in early August, with a grand opening event planned later this summer About the owners The PostNet Spring location is owned and operated by Ron and Wendy Tish, along with...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On Sunday, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a theft call at the Polo/Ralph Lauren store in the 29300 block of Hwy 290/Northwest Freeway in reference to a theft. They found an unidentified man entered the store, selected merchandi...
My Friend in RAL has recently begun offering services to support Montgomery County locals looking for residential assisted living in July. Two-minute impact My Friend in RAL is owned and operated by resident Pamela Clark. While the business was legally formed in February, it rece...
Texas wine is a $ 24 billion business in the state of Texas and is one of the few bright spots in a downward spiraling wine industry throughout the world. Many wineries in other parts of the world are experiencing dramatic reductions in wine sales. Meanwhile in Texas, wineries ar...
The Players Theatre Company kicks off its milestone 60th season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” opening Aug. 14 at the historic Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. Packed with unforgettable songs, razor-sharp wit, and la...
When Jeff Petersen left his Kingwood home to attend Texas A&M University in 2001—and then later, the entire state for a job in Colorado—he never imagined that he would one day return to open a hardware store with his parents along FM 1314. Petersen also could not have predicted w...
A new Texas court ruling is creating confusion for consumers, retailers and veterans who use hemp-derived THC products after the state moved to restrict products that were widely available in stores. The changes have raised a major question for Texans: If you bought a THC product...
Halloween may still be months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season ever. The specialty Halloween retailer announced it plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal associates to staff a record 1,575 Spirit Halloween stores across the United States and...
Several businesses and dining options in the area of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis have either opened recently, are coming soon or have been in the news. See some of the highlights here. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding future events are subject to change. L...
Need to catch up on Community Impact’ s coverage from this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from July 17-24. 1. Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens 12th Houston-area location in Cypress Layne’s Chicken Fingers CEO Garrett Re...
A large batch of shell eggs sold across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana is being pulled from shelves after Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. said the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis , according to a company recall notice posted by the FDA. The recall covers ab...
Artificial intelligence—technology that gives computers the ability to mimic human cognitive function—is being incorporated into many aspects of daily life, including for local governments and for business in The Woodlands area. Rice University’s 43rd Kinder Houston Area Survey s...
A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two m...
Alta Homes expects 70 Montgomery County house closings in 2026, roughly double the previous year, despite market slowdowns. CEO Dru Kahlenberg is targeting secondary submarkets like Willis and Highway 105, where reduced taxes and land costs make new building affordable for local ...
Native Texas Landscape is revitalizing Conroe’s overdeveloped subdivisions by creating sustainable, native plant gardens that attract butterflies, bees, and other local wildlife. Their eco-friendly designs seamlessly merge modern aesthetics with environmental stewardship, promoti...
Conroe has emerged as a top choice for renters from Houston, ranking as the No. 5 best city in Texas and No. 31 nationally for renters, thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant community, and proximity to Houston....
