Conroe City Council voted Jan. 8 to support setting aside about 42 acres inside the city’s long-struggling Technology Park for a future “venue” concept that staff compared to regional draws like The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Houston’s Discovery Green. The big picture Nancy Mikeska, deputy city administrator and community development director, told council the…

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…

Knoxville-based franchise AtWork opened a new location in Conroe in early January, AtWork PR has stated via email. The details AtWork currently operates in 30 states with over 100 locations. The company is dedicated to “connecting people with jobs” and supporting businesses by filling key leadership roles through its Direct Hire program, according to its…

CONROE, TX — Distracted driving continues to be a serious public safety concern across Texas and within the City of Conroe. Despite ongoing education and enforcement efforts, distracted driving remains a leading cause of traffic crashes, resulting in preventable injuries and fatalities on our roadways. In 2024, nearly one in five traffic crashes in Texas…

Check out six dining updates from the Greater Houston area, including businesses that recently opened and new spots coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week Fresh Monkee now offering protein shakes in Missouri City The Connecticut-based shop offers a variety of protein shakes, with popular flavors including Antioxidant Berry, Cinnamon Toast,…