HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Dr. Renee Hebbeler-Clark its new chief medical officer July 17. The details Hebbeler-Clark has more than 15 years of clinical experience, with a background in patient safety, quality improvement and hospital operations, according to a July 17 news release. In her new role, she will work alongside physicians and clinical…
A lifelong love of books and crafting came full circle for local entrepreneur Keely Mahaffey with her new shop, Get Fictional, founded in Downtown Conroe on June 13, 2025. The boutique combines handcrafted soy-based candles with a curated selection of books from local authors as well as a spooky theme designed for the “bookish community,”…
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. Upcoming projects 1. David Memorial Drive extension Project: A project to…
Looking for something fun to do with friends or family in The Woodlands area? Community Impact’s events guide highlights a handful of activities happening through late August. Instrument Petting Zoo This interactive experience on will offer children a hands-on introduction to the world of music by allowing them to see, hear and play a collection…
Conroe City Council held off on awarding a nearly $90,000 playground equipment contract for the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center on June 25 after council members said the proposed replacement may not go far enough for the new facility. The details The item came back to council after playground equipment from the former…
Several events are happening around Greater Houston for the Fourth of July weekend, including Freedom Over Texas and the South County 4th of July parade. This list is not comprehensive, and these events are subject to change. Stars, Stripes & Swing Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe is celebrating Independence Day with music by the Jazz…
At its June 16 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees voted to table the approval of the CISD Board Operating Procedures Manual. The manual is an internal document detailing the board’s operating procedures, while also granting new powers to the CISD board president. The board of trustees previously voted to approve the…
Golden Chick opened its first Conroe restaurant, a June 23 news release confirmed. What we know The Texas-born chicken chain serves tenders, fried and roast chicken, sandwiches, fried catfish, rolls, and sides. Per the release, the location is owned and operated by first-time franchisee Shafeeq Khimani, along with business partner Nooruddin Punjani and Khimani’s son,…
The Conroe Police Department will have more flexibility to hire experienced officers after the council approved an amendment to the city’s 2026 meet-and-confer agreement with the Conroe Police Officers Association during its June 25 meeting. The details The change centers on lateral hires, or officers who already have law enforcement experience and can join the…
After more than nine hours of debate June 26, Texas’ Republican-led State Board of Education approved a sweeping rewrite of the state’s social studies curriculum standards and a list of dozens of books that students will be required to read each school year, both of which are infused with biblical references. The new requirements will…