Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales. What…
The Long Walk Rated R for pervasive language, grisly images, sexual references, strong bloody violence and suicideRotten Tomatoes Score: 96%In TheatersFor three decades, filmmakers have been trying to bring Stephen King’s 1979 novel to the big screen. From George Romero to Frank Darabont and other talented directors, the rights were acquired and then later expired.…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On September 9, 2025, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Operators, deputized as Task Force Officers with the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, arrested wanted fugitives Joseph Lee Gray and Peggy Lynn Wallace. Gray, 36, and Wallace, 35, were both wanted on felony warrants out of Montgomery County for Theft.…
Creature Commons Counseling, which offers in-person counseling services to teens and young adults, relocated to Conroe from its original location in Magnolia. “I felt there was a greater opportunity to support young people near Conroe, Montgomery and Willis from this central location,” practice owner Lish Montesa said. What they offer Montesa said the business commonly…
In March, Janna Hoglund was appointed the new director of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System after previously serving as the director of the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. Community Impact interviewed Hoglund about her new role, priorities and vision for the library system. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. What…
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has entered a multiyear partnership with the Human Trafficking Institute to expand local efforts to combat human trafficking, child exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation, according to a Sept. 9 news release. Montgomery County is one of the first five counties in Texas to partner with Human Trafficking Institute, per…
Community members, leaders and city officials gathered at the new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment & Recreation Center in Conroe on Sept. 9 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a first look at the new space. The big picture The new enrichment and recreation center is nearing completion and is expected to open to the public in…
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County‘s annual point-in-time survey shows homelessness in the Houston area remains steady, but there has been a jump in chronic homelessness compared to last year. Latest update From Jan. 28-30, survey volunteers went around the Houston region—including Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties—asking unhoused individuals where they slept…
Left to Rt: RJOA Committee C0-Chairman: Lyn Howard, Sales Manager Estella Ornelas, RJOA Committee Treasurer: Jenny Lehr, and RJOA Chairman: Elaine Collings. Excitement is in the Air as the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy, special committee for the “Texas Convention Attendee Pin & Bar” travel to pick up this years…
LOVE IS IN THE AIR By Cheryl Conley, Lake Creek Nature Center Board of Directors• Every fall, in the Houston area, love is in the air but I’m not talking about romantic strolls on the beach or candlelit dinners. I’m talking about the small black insects that fly around glued to their partner. Everyone refers…