By Lizzy Spangler Editor Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV.
Long after most Texans are asleep, the Wild Honey Box team is still working. As the sun sets, thousands of bees return to their hives. That’s when the loading begins. Hive by hive, the family and their crew stack colonies onto semi-trucks before driving overnight to the next blooming stretch of Texas wildflowers. By sunrise,…
After years of conversations with residents and leaders in the Bryan-College Station area, the YMCA of Central Texas identified a consistent need for more accessible enrichment programs for local families, particularly opportunities that help children stay engaged, active and supported outside of school. That feedback is shaping the organization’s growing presence in Brazos Valley, and…
When a Member sat down with UFCU to review her auto loan, she expected a routine refinance. Instead, she discovered more than $18,000 in unnecessary add-ons tied to her original dealership financing. By removing those costs, lowering her rate and replacing them with more affordable services, she began saving $300 each month; relief that quickly…
As more households rely on the internet for remote work, streaming, gaming and smart home devices, the demands on home Wi-Fi networks continue to grow. In April, Fidium officially launched its newest fiber internet upgrades in Katy, making the community the first in Texas to receive the company’s updated Wi-Fi 7 technology, and speeds from…
Bob Hope School is expanding its Cypress campus to include fourth, sixth and ninth grades for the upcoming term, following its successful pre-K3 through third grade debut in the 2025-26 school year. This expansion marks the next phase in the free public charter school’s long-term vision to provide a seamless pre-K3 through 12th-grade experience. It…
The Lone Star College Foundation marked 35 years since its founding at an annual fundraiser where more than $524,500 was raised to help students in need, according to a May 13 Lone Star College System news release. Something to know The LSCF was created in 1991 and has since helped 27,000 students, according to the…
From specialty ramen bowls to traditional Greek dishes and pastries, check out five dining updates and an upcoming food festival in the Greater Houston area, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week North Italia slated to open 4th Greater Houston location in La Centerra North Italia is set to open its fourth Greater…
After dozens of Texas’ federal, state and local primary races ended without a clear winner in March, candidates for those seats will face off in an overtime round, known as a runoff election, this month. Registered voters who participate in the runoff election can select their nominees for various seats during the May 18-22 early…
There are several transportation projects in the works around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive. Upcoming projects Calvary Road reconstruction Project: Calvary Road will be reconstructed to be a four-lane asphalt road between Lake Conroe Bay Road and I-45. Update: This project is currently in the design…