Last week, the Conroe Noon Lions Club hosted our annual Legend of the Lion Dinner Dance & Auction which was a huge roaring success! Initial figures look amazing with a possible 15% increase in funds raised over 2024. The community support for the “Lions Under the Lone Star” Boot Scootin’ great time a huge success. The…
Rotarians are known for our service to our community, country and the world. We serve in a variety of ways whether through Rotary’s organized service pathways or in individual realms. Rotarian Elizabeth Logue is one of those blazing a pathway through Lone Star College in a unique four-year program aimed at mainstreaming those who are neuro-sensitive…
A roughly $5 billion proposal to deliver teacher pay raises through a permanent allotment for teacher salaries cleared the Texas Senate Education Committee on Feb. 20. Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, the bill author and committee chair, told lawmakers during the Feb. 20 hearing that Senate Bill 26 is the first in a series of bills…
Are you ready for some Mardi Gras PHun? Grab your colors – purple, green and gold, of course – and join the 5 O’Clock Phlock Parrot Head Club this week for a family friendly celebration right here in our community! This Thursday, February 27th you’ll find our Phlock at 202 Main in downtown Conroe for…
In March, the Assistance League of Montgomery County—a nonprofit serving county residents in need—will celebrate 40 years since its founding, according to a news release from the organization. In 1985, a group of women living in the Lake Conroe area initially established the Auxiliary of Assistance League of Houston with 41 founding members, according to…
Mary Blocker, vice president of Keep US Fed Montgomery County, said the nonprofit was founded under the Leadership Montgomery County class of 2015 to address food insecurity and waste. Statistically, 30%-40% of food the U.S. produces is wasted, Blocker said. With the mission to feed hungry neighbors, Keep US Fed Montgomery County recovers excess nutritional…
Co-owner Rachel and Buddy Adams have expanded their barbecue restaurant The Meating Place BBQ into Montgomery. The details The Adams originally had a location in Montgomery before shutting down operations due to COVID-19. Rachel said they have always wanted to come back to Montgomery and have been so excited to open their doors in the…
The Montgomery County Food Bank served an average of 85,000 people monthly in 2024, a 25% increase from just two years prior. Kristine Marlow, president and CEO of the MCFB, said clients range from seniors, people with one or more jobs to make ends meet, and families with young children. “I have found in my…
With all committee assignments officially announced for the Texas House, both chambers of the legislature are beginning to move bills to various Senate and House committees. Here are five local bills which Community Impact staff is keeping an eye on as bills begin to move into the next stage in the legislative process. 1. Magnolia…