Need something to do this summer? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area in late July and August. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. JBF The Woodlands & Conroe Consignment Event Shop for clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys, books, maternity clothes and more at the…
Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe will host a free skate party Aug. 6 to celebrate 70 years in business and 40 years at its current location, according to a news release. The details The event includes free admission, skate rentals, ’70s-themed music and family activities, the release states. “The free skate party is our way…
Texas lawmakers must outlaw all intoxicating THC products and increase regulations on the hemp industry during the current special legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact on July 22. “My overall goal is to protect the lives of children while at the same time protecting the liberty of adults to use a nonintoxicating product,”…
Applications for the next superintendent of Conroe ISD officially closed July 18, the district announced July 22. “A strong pool of highly-qualified candidates, representing some of the best talent from across Texas and the nation, have submitted application materials,” district officials said in a news release. How we got here Previously, at its June 17…
After the July flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas, communities are still grappling with the aftermath. Approximately 100 people have died, including 84 from flooding in Kerr County, six in Travis County and two in Williamson County, as previously reported by Community Impact. What we know In Harris County, members of the Houston Humane…
Several businesses across the Conroe and Montgomery area opened their doors in June. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. Get Fictional, a scent and book shop, is officially open, according to owner Keely Mahaffey. The business sells handmade soy candles with a “bookish twist,” Mahaffey said, along with other scent items like…
Taste The Asian expanded in Conroe with a brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant is a Pan-Asian fusion street food concept from Kahlia Cheng, whose family owns Dragon Bowl C. “When they moved to a new location, my parents encouraged me to continue the legacy at this spot. Keeping the business here was important to us—it’s a…
Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved a new misdemeanor contract defender program during its July 15 meeting. The program, set to launch in fiscal year 2025-26, is expected to increase consistency in court-appointed representation and reduce excess costs, said Wendy Little, the director of the Office of Indigent Defense. What this means The new contract aims…
After Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session ended in June, state lawmakers will return to Austin July 21 for a 30-day legislative overtime. The special session comes just over two weeks after historic flooding hit communities across Central Texas, killing at least 135 people. Gov. Greg Abbott, who sets the agenda for special sessions, gave lawmakers…
Leased listings for single-family homes and the number of rentals available in the Greater Houston area both saw a rise compared to last year in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ June 2025 Market Update released July 16. A closer look Leased listings rose 5.2% compared to June 2024, with a total of…