By Kara Willis Kara Willis joined Community Impact as a Senior Government Reporter in 2026, covering The Woodlands and Montgomery County. She’s a proud Stephen F. Austin graduate. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, planning her next trip, visiting dog parks with her terrier-mix, Scotty, and doing Pilates.
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list and events are subject to change. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The Players Theatre Company presents “Jesus Christ Superstar,” a rock opera loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,…
After 10 years as Bayou Land Conservancy’s executive director, Jill Boullion reflected on her time spent in leadership and the progress the conservancy has made over the years. According to its website, the conservancy works to preserve land along streams for better flood control, clean water and wildlife. It preserves land within watersheds that feed…
Montgomery City Council moved March 10 to approve a one-way traffic design for McCown Street and authorized outside human resources support for the next six months. What happened Council approved plans to designate McCown Street as a northbound one-way street as part of the downtown improvement effort. City officials said the current phase stretches from…
Lobb’s Padel officials said an entertainment center is under construction and has plans to open in late May or early June. The details Lobb’s Padel is being built inside the new Dudley Sports Plaza sports and entertainment complex on FM 1488, officials said. The indoor padel club plans to offer five courts as a community-driven…
Several road improvements are underway and coming soon across the Greater Houston region. Here are some projects to keep an eye on. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Upcoming projects 1. Greenhouse Road underpass Project: According to details shared by Harris County MUD 500 and Caldwell Companies, the new Greenhouse…
Conroe City Council is set to meet March 12, to discuss possible leadership changes at City Hall and to vote on whether to allow a trap-neuter-release program for feral cats within city limits. The gist Council is slated to consider accepting the resignation of City Attorney Michael Garner and the retirement of Norman McGuire, assistant…
A new boutique has opened shop in Montgomery, owner Jadyn Vaughn confirmed. The details Demin and Lace Boutique offers a variety of women’s clothing, including jeans, tops, dresses, rompers and more. Vaughn said sizes range from small to 2XL, and the boutique also sells handmade purses and handbags, along with jewelry and car fresheners. She…
Cancer Clinician and Translational Scientist Dr. Daniela Matei will become the next director of the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center following a national search, Houston Methodist officials announced in a Feb. 27 news release. Matei will replace interim Director Dr. Nestor Esnaola, who served in the position since January 2025, when…
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…