While a national recession is unlikely in the next year, the Houston metro is well-positioned to overcome the next economic downturn, said Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research and chief economist at the Greater Houston Partnership. The region has recovered 174% of the jobs lost in the COVID-19 pandemic, adding another 280,000 jobs since…
By Lizzy Spangler Editor Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV.
MONTGOMERY, TX — Santa Claus is headed to Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston! Make plans now to have breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick. Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet, photo opps, and a chance to visit with Santa himself. Santa and two elves will arrive on the Magical Margaritaville Express to kick off…
There are several events going on in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. The Learning Zoo’s Mommy, Me & Mirabel The Learning Zoo in Conroe is hosting Mirabel from “Encanto,” who will lead a butterfly craft in this event designed for children 5 and…
HOUSTON, TX — If you have a few years on you, then the more likely you’ve experienced the different ways, not days, of Christmas, as the players at The Ensemble Theatre in Midtown-Houston, will remind the audience; and several times at that. Chika Kaba Ma’Atunde’s unique concept in terms of a stage production, ‘The Twelve…
The Texas State Board of Education is poised to approve new state-developed textbooks this week after an initial vote Nov. 19. Proponents of the curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students…
Conroe ISD trustees shared an update regarding the proposed rezoning process for two of the district’s new elementary schools at the board’s Nov. 19 meeting. Meeting highlights Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord discussed the process of rezoning and how overcrowding from the nearby elementary schools is affecting operational needs. Mittie J. Campbell Elementary School,…
Christmas is approaching with only 33 more days until Christmas. Are you one of those in a shopping frenzy searching for those PERFECT Christmas gifts! Next Friday comes the BIGGEST shopping day of the year! BLACK FRIDAY, the most chaotic sales day leading up to Christmas. It is chaotic if you don’t plan ahead. If…
Gladiator II Rated R for Strong Bloody ViolenceRotten Tomatoes Score: 75%In Theaters For years we have been promised a sequel to one of the great modern classics: 2000’s Gladiator. As you may recall, Gladiator ended with a brutal fight to the death between its hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) and the evil emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix),…
LandShark Bar & Grill, a signature waterfront dining experience at Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe, has announced an expanded menu with new options. The new items include additions to appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, cocktails and new beers. MONTGOMERY UPCYCLING BUSINESS: Montgomery family’s project for upcycling bottles into drinkware has global impact “From mouthwatering appetizers and…