Reflecting By Megan Stultz• As we close out another year in Montgomery County, many of us find ourselves reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’d like to go next. For some, that means setting goals around health, family, or finances. For others, it’s about creating a fresh start in a new home. If buying…
L to R, Anita Stevens, RJOA Historian; Laura Polite, Montgomery County Genealogy Librarian; Charlotte Belin, Vice President. By Anita Stevens, RJOA Historian The genealogy room of the Montgomery County Central Library in Conroe recently hosted an open house touting the installation of new digital equipment that has been added and is now operational and available…
By James M. Rankin• By: James M. RankinIt is remarkable to live in a moment that future generations will study, debate, and learn from. I wrote an article when the Berlin Wall fell, so likewise this event this weekend in Venezuela echoes the world’s cry for freedom. Venezuela’s modern story reads like a cultural roller…
By James M. Rankin, Author of Income Engineering• “Financial Independence is not accidental, it is engineered” As we leave 2025 in the rearview window, and set our new horizons for 2026, people are thinking about their financial goals, and resolutions. fresh starts. That is why I created the Income Engineering process — a practical, seven…
In 2025, Community Impact readers followed a mix of county decisions—from the fiscal year budget and public safety changes to debates over county facilities, road funding and new regulations. Read on for a roundup of some of the most-read Montgomery County stories from the year. County adopts FY 2025-26 budget, sets $0.3770 tax rate Commissioners…
CONROE, TX – The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, in coordination with the Montgomery County DWI Task Force, comprised of local law enforcement agencies, will increase impaired-driving enforcement efforts during the New Year holiday period. Enhanced enforcement will take place from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a focus on identifying…
CONROE, TX— In its 14th year, the annual Job Fair hosted by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce has a successful track record of connecting local talent with area employers. This year’s event, scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, should be no…
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Players Theatre Company announced it has been designated as the inaugural replica chapter of The Penguin Project in the Houston area and will present the program’s first production next spring. The Penguin Project gives young artists with special needs, working with peer mentors, the opportunity to perform in a fully…
CONROE, TX — As holidays and special events approach, the City reminds all residents that celebratory gunfire and the use of fireworks are strictly prohibited within city limits. These activities pose serious risks to public safety and can result in severe injuries, property damage, and criminal penalties. The dangers of celebratory gunfire are real and…
Every-Bellies’ Tomball location menu features a variety of loaded potatoes, such as buffalo chicken ranch, crawfish etouffee and chicken Alfredo. (Courtesy Every-Bellies) Every-Bellies’ Tomball location menu features a variety of loaded potatoes, such as buffalo chicken ranch, crawfish etouffee and chicken Alfredo. (Courtesy Every-Bellies) Every-Bellies is set to hold an official grand opening Jan. 7,…