There are several events taking place in the Conroe and Montgomery area this holiday season, including lighting ceremonies and Christmas markets.This is not a comprehensive list. Conroe Tree Lighting Ceremony The city of Conroe’s parks and recreation department is presenting a Christmas tree lighting with the mayor in Downtown Conroe. ‘White Christmas’ Owen Theatre Owen…
During its Nov. 12 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved allocating the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for College Street drainage improvements and Water Plant No. 3’s booster pump addition. The gist Council approved allotting $250,000 and $125,000 to College Street drainage improvements and Water Plant No. 3’s booster pump addition, respectively. In doing so,…
During its Nov. 14 meeting, Conroe City Council agreed to close Westside Recreation Center on or before Dec. 31, citing building concerns and the center’s location within a floodway. “We have participation at the Westside [Recreation Center], there’s no doubt about that. We’ve always known we needed something on the west side, but the problem…
The Houston Astros and Daikin Comfort Technologies North America announced a 15-year agreement on an exclusive naming rights partnership, rebranding Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park, according to a Nov. 18 news release. The details The agreement takes effect on Jan. 1 and will run through the 2039 MLB season, according to the news release,…
Looking for places to ice skate in the Greater Houston area this holiday season? Check out this guide for venues throughout the Houston area. This list is not comprehensive. Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex The venue hosts visitors for ice skating and hockey lessons during the winter season as well as “Nutcracker on Ice” performances on…
The Woodlands Hills Community Church will begin construction on a new location along FM 830 in mid-2025, member Jan Floro confirmed. The church, which currently meets at Meador Elementary School, is a campus of First Methodist Conroe, Floro said. The new campus will be located across the street from Meador Elementary. “We began worshiping at…
In an effort to tackle important men’s health issues, UTMB Health is dedicated to raising awareness through its Men’s Health program. This program aims to address common yet often unspoken conditions like erectile dysfunction and low testosterone, providing high-quality care and support to men across the region. In this Q&A with Community Impact, Dr. Laith…
Whole Earth Provision Co. is the ideal destination for holiday shoppers looking for unique, thoughtful gifts that stand out from the usual retail offerings. This beloved Texas retailer combines a wide range of high-quality products with a deep sense of community and personal connection, ensuring that every visit offers a special experience. “As a family-owned…
During its Nov. 14 meeting, Conroe City Council approved listing Sam Houston Elementary for $4.3 million. After a first vote to defer listing the property failed, the motion to list the property passed 3-2 with council members Howard Wood and Mayor Pro Tem Harry Hardman voting against. Wood voted for the deferral and said approving…
For the first time, Texas education officials will consider adopting a set of state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 18. The Texas Education Agency released thousands of pages of elementary school reading and language arts, kindergarten through eighth grade math, and algebra 1 curriculum materials in May. The textbooks were developed under House Bill 1605,…