David Vinson was named the new superintendent of Conroe ISD in a 7-0 vote at its Sept. 18 meeting. He joined the district after former Superintendent Curtis Null left the CISD after 25 years to take the superintendent position in Lake Travis ISD, as previously reported by Community Impact in early May. Vinson began his…
Opening in 1955, Cartwright’s Western Wear & Conroe Shoe Shop, a family-owned business in Conroe, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. “We believe in shopping small and supporting our community. Our goal is to make you feel and look your best while giving you a great experience along the way,” the company states on its website.…
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Oct. 2 authorized CenterPoint Energy to issue a customer rate increase—totaling approximately $1.2 billion—to cover repair and recovery costs from Hurricane Beryl and two other storms that affected the Greater Houston area. The overview The restoration costs will add about $2 per month to the average customer’s electricity…
The University of Houston is launching UH Next, a new transfer program designed to help community college students more easily and affordably complete their bachelor’s degrees, starting in spring 2026. Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, or CLASS, the pilot will streamline transfers after students complete associate degrees at one of…
Gardenwright, which offers a boutique gardening experience, will hold a grand opening in Conroe Oct. 15, owner and operator Mary Cummings confirmed. “I’ve spent almost 40 years working in and managing retail nurseries in Houston and Conroe. It was time for me to fulfill my dream of doing things a little differently. I fell in…
PNC Bank officials said a new location is in the works and plans to open by the second quarter of next year. The details Per the website, PNC Bank offers personal, corporate, institutional and small business banking services. Services offered include checking, credit cards, savings, home loans, retirement, auto loans and merchant services. With 2,600…
All Texas retailers are barred from selling consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted two emergency rules Oct. 3. What’s happening The new rules, which took effect immediately, require consumable hemp retailers to check all customers’ IDs to ensure they are at least 21…
From Oct. 13-19, Texas residents will not have to pay to apply to in-state public colleges and universities. What you need to know During Free College Application Week, application fees will be waived for all Texas residents applying to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities located in Texas. First-time college students, transfer students and…
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…
After 24 years as a staple in the Montgomery community, Big Bertha’s Bar & Grill officials told Community Impact the bar and restaurant closed its doors Sept. 27. The details The closing announcement was first made via the business’s Facebook, stating that the bar’s landlord chose not to renew its lease. “To our valued customers,…