The San Jacinto River Authority, commonly known as SJRA, was created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 under Article 8280-121, as amended. Its mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River Basin. Spanning all or part of seven counties, SJRA’s jurisdiction includes the San Jacinto River watershed, excluding…

The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to a spectacular season finale, “Celebrate America,” scheduled for June 27, 2026. This highly anticipated event will close out the orchestra’s 27th season while connecting the community to a momentous national milestone: the United States Semiquincentennial, marking America’s 250th birthday.  Under the baton of Music Director Gary Liebst,…

In celebration of Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary, The Players Theatre Company proudly presents a special limited-engagement production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical that brings the signing of the Declaration of Independence to vivid life through stirring music, sharp wit, and compelling drama. Performances will take place at The Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf St.…

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.

During Conroe City Council’s June 11 meeting, Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz discussed Flock cameras, which are automated license plate recognition cameras, and addressed concerns regarding privacy and facial recognition. In a nutshell Buckholtz said the cameras are designed to identify vehicles involved in criminal activity and are not used for traffic enforcement, to issue…

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County released the results of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count & Survey, which involves volunteers counting the number of individuals experiencing homelessness over three days across Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties. This year’s count took place in mid-February, with the results being released June 12. The results are…