Three candidates are running for Conroe City Council Place 4 in the May 2 election. Incumbent Howard Wood is not seeking reelection. Early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election day is May 2. In Montgomery County, voters can cast their ballot at any…
From Easter egg hunts and Easter brunches to photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, there are several events to celebrate Easter this year. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Easter Market Street photo opportunity Guests are invited to Market Street for an Easter-themed photo opportunity in the Central Park…
Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 1 opened a new facility on Calvary Road that officials said is designed to support both firefighter training and daily operations as the district continues to grow. During the March 27 grand opening, Assistant Chief Kirk Bailey said the site will help crews train for the kinds of emergencies…
Conroe City Council approved participation in a FIFA World Cup 2026 transit shuttle initiative March 26. This vote gives city transportation staff the go-ahead to keep planning a special shuttle service between Conroe and Houston on game days. As previously reported by Community Impact, Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at NRG…
Despite counties nationwide seeing a slowing growth rate, the Greater Houston area is experiencing the opposite, per recent data from the US Census Bureau. The gist The data examines population changes within the time frame of July 2024 to July 2025. According to the Census Bureau, the most populous counties saw more births than deaths…
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
Owner and pit master Cooper Abercombie has confirmed that Bar-A-BBQ will be opening up a new brick-and-mortar location in Montgomery. The gist Abercrombie is a Montgomery local who originally started his restaurant out of a trailer, and traveled to local fairs, pop-ups and events according to its website. The restaurant was also an honorable mention…
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to clarify Bar-A-BBQ was one of Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50 barbecue joints and is relocating to Montgomery. Owner and pit master Cooper Abercombie has confirmed that Bar-A-BBQ will be relocating to a new brick-and-mortar location in Montgomery. The gist Abercrombie is a Montgomery local who originally started…
Eligible Texans have until April 2 to register to vote if they would like to cast a ballot in the May 2 elections. Races that will be up for election include city council member seats and school district board of trustee spots across the Greater Houston area. For information on how to register to vote…
Rebecca Forbes, president of Operation Pets Alive, said she joined the team because she wanted to make a difference in stray animals’ lives. Operation Pets Alive is a no-kill, nonprofit organization in Montgomery County that works with volunteers to increase awareness around the need for a no-kill community for homeless dogs and cats. OPA was…