Per a May 12 news release, Potbelly soft opened a new location in Conroe on April 28 and plans to hold a grand opening event on May 16. The details The new location is locally owned and operated by Ralph Baig and Omair Farooqui. Baig is an existing Potbelly franchise partner with more than 25…
A 2023 Texas law allowing state and local police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally is scheduled to take effect May 15. The big picture Texas legislators passed Senate Bill 4, a state immigration enforcement law, in late 2023. The law was originally set to take effect in March 2024, but has…
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect a May 14 court ruling halting some, but not all, of Senate Bill 4. Updated 7:25 p.m. May 14 Two major provisions of Texas’ immigration enforcement law were blocked by a federal judge May 14, extending a yearslong legal battle over state and federal authority to…
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend, May 15-17? Check out this weekend’s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. 1. Houston Greek Fest The 27th Annual Houston Greek Fest will feature live Greek music, dance performances, carnival rides, games, kids crafts, traditional food, pastries,…
The Conroe ISD board of trustees at its May 12 regular board meeting authorized multiple construction project contracts to move bond projects forward. The project Over the last few years, the district has begun construction on multiple projects due to the passed bonds in 2019 and 2023. According to Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord,…
On May 26, Republican voters will choose their nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in a runoff election between former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright. The overview The Republican railroad commission race is one of several statewide contests that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50%…
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.
Roughly 76,000 fewer students were enrolled in Texas public schools this academic year than the year prior, according to a report released May 11. The big picture Hispanic students accounted for 81% of the enrollment loss in the 2025-26 school year, the public policy nonprofit Texas 2036 found. Enrollment among homeless students, students learning English…
There are several events taking place around the Conroe area this weekend. This story is not comprehensive and events are subject to change. ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Christian Youth Theater will put on three performances of the musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie” this weekend. May 15, 7 p.m., May 16-17, 2 p.m. $22 (standard ticket), $25…
Gary Scott, Conroe city administrator and acting city attorney, and Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska are retiring from the city effective May 13, creating two immediate vacancies in top leadership roles. Scott and Mikeska confirmed the retirements in a May 11 email sent to Community Impact, and said Mayor Duke Coon told them during a…