Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include additional events. It’s officially October, which means it’s time to sport the color pink. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month runs Oct. 1-31 to honor those affected by breast cancer and raise awareness about the disease. Communities across Greater Houston show up each year with an abundance…
The University of Houston has been awarded a $1 million grant from the nonprofit Houston Endowment to analyze how school districts are implementing various teacher certification pathways—including teacher residency programs and grow-your-own models—with the goal of improving student achievement and bolstering teacher recruitment and retention. The two-year project is intended to generate data, research and…
Woody’s Hideaway, a game-centric bar, will open a location in Conroe in early 2026, business officials confirmed to Community Impact. What you need to know The new Woody’s Hideaway location will take up over 10,000 square feet and feature large screen TVs to watch sports, along with swing golf bays, karaoke, skeet shooting, interactive darts…
At an annual off-season robotics meet, two College Park High School robotics teams collected and donated bedding and pillow sets for Angel Reach, a nonprofit organization based in Conroe, according to a Sept. 30 news release from the teams. The overview Two of College Park High School’s award-winning robotics teams—Texas Torque (FRC 1477) and Turbo…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Houston Pumpkin Festival Join fun family outings with activities, games, photo ops featuring a corn pit, a bounce house and over 50 pumpkin varieties. Oct. 3-Nov. 2,…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Horror: Stage and Page The Players Theatre Company is hosting several horror authors ahead of its “Carrie: The Musical” shows. The bar will be…
According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision. The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target’s ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release. What…
By Jovanna Aguilar Features Reporter Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a…
Conroe residents are nearing the end of a month-long transition as the city changes trash and recycling service providers from Waste Management to Frontier Waste Solutions. The details While service continued uninterrupted through September, Waste Management will collect trash using old and new carts until Sept. 30. Frontier will officially take over all trash and…
Blue Willow Coffee will relocate from its current location to a tiny house on Montgomery Street, owner Melissa Jones confirmed. While the owner works to get the new shop built out, Jones said the business will operate out of its mobile coffee trailer in the back area. The gist The coffee shop offers gourmet lattes,…