Conroe News
An argument during a Sunday night softball game escalated into a physical fight and a shooting, leaving a father of three dead and three other adults wounded, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Jarmon Mattix, 36, died in the parking lot of Fall Creek Sports Complex ...
What would the next Harris County judge do about your property taxes, public safety, and unfinished flood projects? And how would those campaign promises become decisions? ENOUGH put those questions to Democrat Letitia Plummer and Republican Orlando Sanchez in separate interviews...
One man is dead, and three other people -- including his wife and mother -- were injured in a shooting after a disturbance involving two groups playing softball in northeast Harris County Sunday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses are telling KPRC 2 ...
Iesheia Ayers-Wilson has spent all 46 years of her life in Carverdale, about a block from the Hawthorn Park landfill. “We’re just tired of it being here. And we’re ready for a change,” Ayers-Wilson said. She calls the landfill an eyesore and says truck traffic and noise are daily...
David Weekley Homes is now selling houses in the Parkview Collection section of Artavia , a master-planned community located near the intersection of Hwy. 242 and FM 1314, officials announced in a Sept. 30 news release. What to expect Per the release, Artavia-Parkview Collection ...
Young Texas Artists (YTA) will be infusing the elegance, sparkle and breathtaking classical music that guests have come to expect at its season kickoff celebrations with a touch of country personality this year. Classic Cabaret, beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, takes place at...
Deputy constables from Harris County Precinct 4 are investigating a possible aggravated robbery after a man in his mid-30s arrived at the Memorial Hermann Convenient Care in the 7400 block of North Grand Parkway West with multiple stab wounds, the constable’s office said. Driver ...
At a chapter ceremony on Sept. 28, Assistance League of Montgomery County named The Honorable Judge Kathleen Hamilton its Hometown Hero for the 2026 Stars of Service campaign honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Judge Hamilton has served on Assistance League’s Advisory Council f...
Texas’ oldest wine trail and the country’s second most active wine region just happens to be the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. This wine trail was conceived by Gary Gilstrap of Texas Hill Vineyards near Johnson City. He came up with the concept of the local Hill Country wineries...
From haunted attractions to pumpkin patches, check out the fall events being held in New Caney and Porter throughout October. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark Visit the “Boo Rivers” or “Voodoo Bayou Haunted Trail” ...
Check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, Oct. 2-4. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark Visit the “Boo Rivers” or “Voodoo Bayou Haunted Trail” attractions at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures fo...
Three juvenile males were injured in a shooting overnight in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies responded to the 24500 block of Cypresspark Glen Drive, where they found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All thr...
The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a new $209 million Grand Parkway widening project through the Spring area in Harris and Montgomery counties. The project would be funded by toll revenue and include connectors to I-45, according to information from TxDOT. Public...
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 Sept. 18-24. Greenspoint Mall site to redevelop into $150M CityNorth Industrial Park The former Greenspoint Mall site i...
Gunny Sgt. Jeff Shilanski presented an outstanding personal story of how he is helping veterans who are battling mental issues which evolved during their military deployment. He relayed to the Rotary club of Conroe how a 90-year Korean War Veteran helped him and his therapy dog C...
Love Fosters Hope is excited to announce its 2027 Night of Hope Gala, Best Day Ever, presented by Waste Connections. The highly anticipated event will take place Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 6:00–11:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Conroe, Texas. Inspired by the words of a Love F...
It was back in May when 2 Helps You first showcased the challenges with illegal dumping along the 8000 block of North Antoine Drive. A parking lot housing a closed-down Pizza Hut dining location had been turned into a massive urban dump site. We first visited the property in May ...
The Weight Rated R for language, some violence and bloody images Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% In Theaters In this decent little indie, Ethan Hawke plays a down on his luck veteran who is sent to a work camp after a regretful altercation. Wanting nothing more than to return to his d...
When everything is working as it should, most people never think about the miles of water and wastewater infrastructure operating beneath and throughout The Woodlands. But keeping that system running reliably takes a team of people who are constantly inspecting, maintaining, repa...
The man accused of attacking and stabbing a nurse inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage now faces federal kidnapping and carjacking charges, according to the FBI’s Houston office. Perry Bernard Green, 46, is accused of attacking a woman with a knife inside a parking garage...
In November, construction is scheduled to kick off on the first phase of the East Montgomery County Improvement District ’s multi-phase park project, which will be built on a 200-acre plot of land in New Caney, according to a Sept. 14 news release from the district . What’s happe...
The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend marks 40 years since its opening on Sept. 21, according to a news release from the organization. How we got here The location began as an extension of the Conroe YMCA in 1977, with an office in a trailer on Sawdust Road in 1981 followed by ...
The bullet holes are still visible on the walls of a gas station convenience store on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County. For Jarmane Parker, they’re part of the reason he keeps coming back. “I was once them,” Jarmane Parker said. Parker is a supervisor with RISE, or Relentles...
Provided by POOL/i45NOW James Elmore stands in a Galveston County courthouse after being sentenced to 20 years in prison. A Galveston County jury sentenced James Elmore, 61, to 20 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a decades-old “Texas Killing Fields” case that went unso...
It’s time to Wine Walk in the woods, foodie friends! The popular H-E-B Wine Walk returns Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-9 p.m. with its beautiful new home at The Woodlands Resort, bringing guests closer to nature while offering even more space to sip, stroll, and savor. This festive f...
2 Helps You on this Monday is examining a parking lot in southwest Houston that neighbors say is causing flooding issues. Residents say the construction of the lot allegedly did not match with plans submitted to the city. Robert Willard tells 2 Helps you, the pour was done, “with...
In early 2026, as the 40th anniversary of Lobsterfest, the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber’s signature event presented by Woodforest National Bank, approached, the Chamber’s Marketing Committee put a call out to members who might be interested in giving the Lobsterfest logo a refresh ...
Known as a neighborhood eatery, Black Walnut was established in The Woodlands in April 2002. Today the eatery has six locations in communities including Conroe, Cinco Ranch, Memorial, Vintage Park and Rice Village. The Woodlands location was founded on Research Forest Drive and r...
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...
Kyle McClenagan/Houston Public Media FIEL Houston executive director Cesar Espinosa speaks at a press conference near a Home Depot in Houston on Aug. 14, 2026. A small number of immigration advocates gathered near a hardware store parking lot in southwest Houston on Friday mornin...
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 ...
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 rolls in, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Lake House, 1039 Lakehouse Drive in Conroe. Car lovers of all ages are invited to take a lap thr...
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for a violent attack on a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe in April 2025. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says Logan Michael Parker will have to spend at least 30 years behind bars before being eligible ...
The bitter taste of a playoff exit at New England last January carried into the offseason for the Houston Texans. Through the draft and free agency they believe some key issues have been resolved as a new campaign opens in a matter of weeks. High on the Texans wish list was impro...
Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are free, m...
Whether you’re boating on Lake Conroe, fishing along its shoreline, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the region, water quality plays an important role in our daily lives. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, safe recreation, and thriving communities. Behind the scenes...
Harris County leaders on Thursday unanimously passed a measure to set aside $2.5 million over three years to support District Attorney Sean Teare’s independent investigation into the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Magnolia Park last month. Sal...
The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing for a new event, Taste of Downtown Conroe, allowing the community to sample signature bites from local restaurants and food trucks in the downtown area on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Timberline Crossing,...
A New Caney family is still searching for their loved one, and every hour counts. Maria Ortiz, 58, has been missing since July 20. Her family says she has shown serious signs of dementia for the past six years — and this isn’t the first time she has wandered off. The search has b...
Saturday morning, a line of showers and storms approaches far northern communities, bringing downpours and gusty winds into Madisonville, Huntsville, and even Trinity. As the line of rain moves south into the afternoon, it has the potential to lose steam as they move near Houston...
José Trinidad Rojas Pliego is set to be released from the Montgomery Processing Center at any moment, according to his family’s attorney. Rojas Pliego was inside a van in Magnolia Park when ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7. ICE was given 48 hours by a f...
A 17-year-old girl and her 29-year-old brother were shot and killed Sunday morning outside their north Harris County home after a confrontation involving the teen’s ex-boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened around 10:50 a.m. on West Cani...
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives responded to Houston Northwest Hospital at 710 FM 1960 in reference to an adult male who had been transported there by a friend after being shot by an unknown male. Deputies...
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there’s hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade. Bryce Young and the defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers report Wednesday. So do the Arizona Cardinals, led by rookie h...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been detained after authorities say he allegedly shot and killed his brother in the Porter area Tuesday. Authorities say it happened in the 20700 block of Kenswick Park Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, they received a...
