David Vinson was named the new superintendent of Conroe ISD in a 7-0 vote at its Sept. 18 meeting. He joined the district after former Superintendent Curtis Null left the CISD after 25 years to take the superintendent position in Lake Travis ISD, as previously reported by Community Impact in early May. Vinson began his…
Opening in 1955, Cartwright’s Western Wear & Conroe Shoe Shop, a family-owned business in Conroe, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. “We believe in shopping small and supporting our community. Our goal is to make you feel and look your best while giving you a great experience along the way,” the company states on its website.…
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, a locally based nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the memories and honoring the sacrifices of county residents who have served in the military over the decades, has announced a special dedication ceremony taking place at the MCVMC Park, located at 1776 Freedom Blvd in Conroe…
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Oct. 2 authorized CenterPoint Energy to issue a customer rate increase—totaling approximately $1.2 billion—to cover repair and recovery costs from Hurricane Beryl and two other storms that affected the Greater Houston area. The overview The restoration costs will add about $2 per month to the average customer’s electricity…
MONTGOMERY, TX — In a very informative address to The North Shore Republican Women on October 1st at the Bentwater Country Club, Judges Vince Santini (457th District Court) and Kristin Bays (284th District Court) spoke to the ladies about the pressing need for new infrastructure amongst Montgomery County courts, tax office (and money transfers), courthouse…
The University of Houston is launching UH Next, a new transfer program designed to help community college students more easily and affordably complete their bachelor’s degrees, starting in spring 2026. Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, or CLASS, the pilot will streamline transfers after students complete associate degrees at one of…
Gardenwright, which offers a boutique gardening experience, will hold a grand opening in Conroe Oct. 15, owner and operator Mary Cummings confirmed. “I’ve spent almost 40 years working in and managing retail nurseries in Houston and Conroe. It was time for me to fulfill my dream of doing things a little differently. I fell in…
PNC Bank officials said a new location is in the works and plans to open by the second quarter of next year. The details Per the website, PNC Bank offers personal, corporate, institutional and small business banking services. Services offered include checking, credit cards, savings, home loans, retirement, auto loans and merchant services. With 2,600…
CONROE, TX — This October, the chill is not just in the air but also on stage as The Players Theatre Company presents Carrie: The Musical, adapted from the Stephen King horror classic. Performances run October 10–26, 2026, at the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. The Players Theatre Company to Stage Stephen King Classic Based…
THE WOODLANDS, TX — The H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort this past Saturday was quite a change from the previous Market Street location and brought about a successful conclusion to the 21st annual Wine & Food Week event season. It’s just another feather in the cap of Constance McDerby and her Food &…