Want to see the latest happenings with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out Community Impact’s updates below. This story is not comprehensive. Montgomery County Food Bank selected for nonprofit AI fellowship, slated to participate as host organization According to a June 11 news release, the Montgomery County Food Bank has been selected to…
Based on results from the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, Conroe ISD outperformed statewide testing for the second year in a row, according to the June 10 results, while test scores within the district itself are lower in comparison to last year. What’s changed CISD was able to outperform the state…
In 2024, Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine received a $5 million grant to create a new master’s degree. But SHSU-COM Dean Dr. Thomas Mohr said the vision evolved when they grew a group of artificial intelligence experts. “The grant … allows us to partner with people … who may not be full-time…
The ice cream franchise Crispy Cones opened a new location in Conroe, owner Brian Patrick confirmed. Two-minute Impact According to its website, Crispy Cones is a franchise that features a crispy waffle cone baked rotisserie-style with gourmet soft serve ice cream, originally popularized in Europe. The restaurant brokered a deal on Season 14 of Shark…
Toy Story 5 Rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humorRotten Tomatoes Score: 93%In Theaters Back for another sequel is the gang from Toy Story. If you remember from the last film (and IÂ kinda forgot), the new kid is Bonnie and her favorite toys are Jessie and her horse Bulls-eye. But when her parents…
Longtime Conroe High supporters Buddy and Swanette Smith are seeking school memorabilia for a new on-campus museum. The Conroe High History Museum is scheduled to open with the new school year as a years-long renovation project wraps up at the school. FAMOUS CHS GRADUATES: Who are the most famous people that went to Conroe High School? Buddy,…
Let’s Go Lions! It’s always a great week to be a Conroe Noon Lion, and this week was a great example of why Lions love being Lions!Our Golf Tournament last week was an ACE! The course was wonderful, the golf was fun, and the volunteers definitely brought their A-game.  A special THANKS to ALL the partners,…
A Sea-Doo explosion on Lake Conroe launched a 17-year-old girl into the air. She emerged with no major injuries.
The May Housing Market Update from the Houston Association of Realtors reports pending single-family home sales in the Greater Houston area are at their highest point since May 2022. However, there has been a slight decline in closings and total sales since last May, data shows. By the numbers Single-family home sales fell by 3.2%,…
During the 2025-26 school year, Conroe ISD tracked the number of cellphone-related discipline referrals across its secondary campuses. This is the first year of the district tracking and implementing disciplinary measures for cellphone usage. Mark Murrell, CISD assistant superintendent for high schools, presented the report to the board June 16. Some key findings from the…