FLIGHT! Journey 2 Excellence will bring private tutoring, K-fifth grade enrichment and pediatric speech therapy services to Conroe, Educational Program Director Carla White confirmed via email. “We have many years of experience in [the] field,” White said. “There is always a need for personalized instruction, enrichment and speech services.” The business will open this summer…
Water conservation is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water resources. In the Houston area, where population growth and climate variability put increasing pressure on water supplies, using native plants can play a significant role in reducing water consumption while maintaining healthy ecosystems. Water conservation helps ensure that there is enough clean […]
HOUSTON, TX — Brennan’s, the iconic Houston restaurant with its famous sister restaurants in New Orleans, has a new Courtyard Bar that promises to entice guests with the past charms denoting the history of Brennan’s of New Orleans and Commander’s Palace. Brennan’s of Houston, located at 3300 Smith Street, opened its doors in 1967 and…
On April 8, Montgomery County commissioners will be requesting just over $14.7 million in federal grant funds from U.S. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Kingwood and Morgan Luttrell, R-Magnolia as well as considering a new interlocal agreement with Waller County for housing inmates. The details County commissioners will discuss an interlocal agreement with Waller County to house…
Panicafe officials said the new Panicafe location held a grand opening event on April 5, featuring live music by Jon Sheptock. The details Per a Jan. 15 release, the 1,400-square-foot cafe is owned by Esteban Cardozo and will serve a selection of European-style pastries, coffee, sandwiches and desserts. “We bring the charm of Italy straight…
Conroe High School junior Avery McCartney was crowned queen of the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Saturday night. The honor was announced during the rodeo at the fair. Rounding out the Montgomery County Fair Queen court are First Runner-up Bella Birkelbach, Magnolia West High School; Second Runner-up Ali Denson, Magnolia West High School and Miss Congeniality Riley Minter…
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, sat down with Community Impact on April 3 to discuss the final stretch of Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, which ends June 2. From his office at the state capitol in Austin, Burrows said House members were on track to increase salaries for public school teachers; rein in school…
CONROE, TX – From page to screen to stage, ‘Shakespeare in Love’ has had quite the literary journey. The original screenplay written by John Madden (not the football guy), Tom Stoppard, and Marc Norman, was turned into a 1998 movie that dominated the awards season with multiple awards, even usurping Saving Private Ryan from receiving…
By Angela Bonilla Education Reporter Angela joined Community Impact as a reporter covering education in Montgomery County in April 2024 after working as a journalist in Central Texas. Prior to joining CI, Angela worked as part of a digital and social media team at a news station in Waco. When she’s not writing, she enjoys…
Hundreds of people from all over the Lake Conroe community gathered at Lone Star Community Center to enjoy Lake Conroe Area Republican Women’s annual “My American Hero” Awards Luncheon held at Lone Star Community Center. As usual, the place was packed, and excitement was in the air. It was indeed inspiring to see so many…