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New asphalt sprayer to improve road repairs, Montgomery County Precinct 4 officials say
On Aug. 11, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deployed a new road patching machine that is expected to perform roadway repairs quicker and better than previous equipment. In a nutshell The Durapatcher was purchased on Aug. 3 for $108,000, said Kennedy Williams, a community outreach st...
GCP Paper USA Inc. plant slated to open in late 2026 in New Caney
GCP Paper USA Inc. ’s new manufacturing facility in New Caney is estimated to open in November or December, said Kelley Mattlage, chief operating officer for the East Montgomery County Improvement District, via email Aug. 26. Officials for GCP Paper held a “fill it in” concrete p...
Montgomery County Animal Shelter asks public for help fostering after air conditioning outage
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is seeking the public’s help fostering up to 60 dogs as they work to fix an air conditioning outage in two rooms. The shelter says the county is actively working to fix the situation, but they critically need fosters while the work is being do...
5 O’Clock Phlock: Pink Strong Breast Cancer Walk in the works for Sept. 12
The count down is on friends – only 12 days until our Pink Strong Breast Cancer Walk at Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe. We are so excited! But let’s be honest here and not ignore the big pink elephant in the room… it’s hot. More than usual hot. More than almost ever in Conroe ...
Food festival, charity clay shoot: See 7 events happening in Conroe, Montgomery in September
Looking for something to do in the Conroe-Montgomery area? Check out these seven events coming up in September. ‘Footloose’ This 80s rock musical, produced by Stage Right at Crighton Theatre, follows Ren McCormack, a teen who moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing is ba...
LIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through SE Texas as Tropical Depression Edouard continues moving across state
Strong storms have developed and are moving through Southeast Texas as Tropical Depression Edouard continues moving through the state. Earlier Wednesday evening, a Tornado Warning was issued for a rotating storm moving through Montgomery County. That warning has since expired. Ti...
LIVE RADAR: Storms continue to move through SE Texas
Strong storms have developed and are moving through Southeast Texas as Tropical Depression Edouard continues moving through the state. Earlier Wednesday evening, a Tornado Warning was issued for a rotating storm moving through Montgomery County. That warning has since expired. Ti...
Margaritaville Lake Conroe backs Jazz Connection group with Jimmy Buffett Day stays
As part of the brand’s Day of Service, throughout August and September, including Jimmy Buffett Day on Sept. 4, and Labor Day Weekend, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is supporting The Jazz Connection, a Montgomery County-based nonprofit dedicated to providing fr...
Interference charges jumped nearly 700% since 2017 in Montgomery County, most of them were dismissed
The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
New Apple manufacturing facility, Conroe passes data center regulations: 7 trending stories from across the North Houston area
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. 14-21. 1. Apple officially opens new manufacturing facility in north Houston Apple opened a new 20,000 square-foot manufa...
Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm
A Montgomery County woman in her 90s has died from West Nile virus, marking the county’s first confirmed death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, health officials said. The Montgomery County Public Health Department said the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm...
President’s Letter August 20th, 2026
Join us August 26 th for the LCA Mid-Year Townhall I would like to extend an invitation to all LCA members and any interested area residents to join us at the Conroe Chamber office on Wednesday August 26 th at 10AM for presentations and discussions on several important topics inv...
Conroe Noon Lions: Ray Steinmann honored with Lions International award for 30 years of service
Serve. It means “to perform duties for others.” This word embodies what the members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club do for this community. The motto for this year is “Driven to Serve.” As a member of the club for the past several years, I have seen this motto in action. This week, ...
Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents ‘An Afternoon of Ragtime’ Saturday
The syncopated, toe-tapping sound of ragtime returns to Conroe this month. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents “An Afternoon of Ragtime” on Saturday, August 22, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Conroe Symphony Centre, 1500 North Frazier in Conroe. The event is free and open to th...
7 road project updates in The Woodlands area this August
A number of road projects are underway in The Woodlands area, some of which are funded by the Montgomery County road bond as well as ongoing projects from the Texas Department of Transportation . This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Ongoing projects ...
JetSet Pilates Conroe set to open in late November
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 an...
Montgomery County artists earn Texas Country Music Association finalist honors
The local music community has two big reasons to celebrate as hometown artists Payton Howie and Payton Riley have both been named finalists in the 2026 Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) Awards. Payton Howie has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Payton Ril...
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is nationally recognized for commitment to providing High-Quality Stroke Care
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus; Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus; Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy; and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll quality achievement awards for demonstrating commi...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to get impaired drivers off the roads
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Drivers will see more deputies out on the roads from August 14 – September 7. MCSO says impaired driving remains a major factor in fatal...