Montgomery County commissioners approved a contract with LJA Engineering on Dec. 17 to begin preliminary work on a 2025 bond issue during the final commissioners court session of the year. The details The 10-month contract was approved unanimously by the court and authorizes LJA Engineering to begin preliminary work including: Project assessment and organization Public…
During the 75th anniversary celebration of Camp Robinwood near Willis on Saturday, the camp received a Texas Historical Commission Marker. The camp dates back to 1949 and is a part of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. The camp is near 9877 Calvary Road near Willis. POTENTIAL ROAD BOND: Montgomery County moves closer to calling a road bond referendum…
Home sales saw a 9% decrease year over year in November in the Conroe and Montgomery area, according to market data provided by local real estate firm The Spencer Team. Two-minute impact Home sales decreased in four of the eight ZIP codes in Conroe and Montgomery, with total home sales decreasing 9% year over year…
CONROE, TX — Montgomery County has a wealth of talent, both in instrument and voice, and the Conroe Symphony Orchestra and the Montgomery County Choral Society, both played their parts in bringing enjoyment to their audiences in separate performances at the First Methodist Church in Conroe in December. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra celebrated this year’s…
The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3% to 19% between 2018-23, according to five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. The overview The 2023 results, which were released Dec. 12, show Montgomery and Waller counties’ populations grew over 18%, followed by Fort Bend County with over 16% between the…
Conroe City Council approved a $1.6 million budget for the Conroe Animal Shelter, which is now operated by the city, during its Dec. 12 meeting. How we got here After a dog injured itself in July at the Conroe Animal Shelter, City Council terminated its contract with the former operator Care Corporation, as previously reported.…
Half Baked Goodness owners Heather and David Murphy said the bakery held its grand opening on Dec. 16. In case you missed it During the grand opening, customers received a free cookie and participated in prize wheel giveaways, officials said. Half Baked Goodness offers hand-crafted cookies including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and chocolate peanut butter…
In a world where hearing loss is often overlooked until it significantly affects daily life, Clark Hearing stands as a beacon of hope. With three successful locations, and Community Impact exclusively learning a fourth is set to open in Montgomery this January, the business is dedicated to enhancing lives through improved hearing and personalized care.…
Texas lawmakers will have about $20 billion in unspent money going into the 89th legislative session, state Comptroller Glenn Hegar told members of the Austin Chamber on Dec. 12. “The Legislature will have a lot of tools in the toolbox next session to deal with issues, whether it’s road infrastructure, water infrastructure, electrical grid infrastructure,…
CONROE, TX – Since 2016, Carl Schweikhardt – the founder and owner of Carl’s Quality Cooling and Heating, LLC – has provided twelve families with a complete and installed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system free of charge in the spirit of the holidays. For the ninth time, he has announced that nominations are…