As Texans head to the polls for the Nov. 5 election, state and federal leaders are urging voters to trust their local election officials and respect the electoral process. “Across the country, the people who run our elections are professionals,” said Benjamin Hovland, chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “They follow the laws set…
During early voting through Oct. 28, there were over 52,000 ballots cast at Conroe- and Montgomery-area polling locations, according to early voting turnout data from Montgomery County. In a nutshell At three polling locations across Conroe, Montgomery and Wills, there were 52,110 votes cast in-person through Oct. 28. North Montgomery County Community Center: 20,023 Lone…
The city of Conroe will move forward with a $1.19 million project to expand the Conroe Police Department’s parking lot after council approved awarding the bid to Millennium Project Solutions at its Oct. 24 meeting. In a nutshell The majority of the project will be funded from the city’s capital improvement program budget, with a…
During its Oct. 24 meeting, Conroe City Council approved an ordinance requiring all new and renovated retail fuel stations, assisted living facilities and nursing facilities to have alternative power sources in case of power outages. The gist The ordinance will apply to all fuel stations, assisted living facilities and nursing facilities permitted for construction or…
CONROE, TX — On October 29, 2024, the Conroe Police Department attempted to locate a stolen vehicle that was involved in an Aggravated Robbery, with the suspects being armed with firearms. Multiple units attempted to locate the vehicle but were initially unsuccessful. At about 2:00 a.m., Harris County Pct. 4 Constable advised they were in…
MONTGOMERY, TX — The fun continues this weekend at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston as the Lost Shaker of Salt Band takes the stage as part of the “It’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere Concert Series.” Offering a lively lineup of musical talent, including rock, country, Motown, and tribute bands, the free live musical performances…
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…
THE WOODLANDS, TX — A Thursday night in The Woodlands, with wine, great food, and music, is not that much of a stretch, but when you have an event thrown by Young Texas Artists (YTA) President/CEO Susie Moore Pokorski, at The Woodlands Country Club, Palmer Course. Plus you throw in some art, a world class…
CONROE, TX — I remember a time when I had a spinster aunt, actually two; who were hairdressers, and maintained a beauty salon in Houston much like what is shown in the play. And more than likely, we all know someone who struggles with diabetes. I’ve had aunts, uncles, and cousins who have struggled with…
A total of 135,565 ballots were cast during the first week of early voting for the Nov. 5 general election in Montgomery County, setting a new record for early voting turnout in a presidential election cycle. As of Oct. 27, there were 456,254 registered voters in Montgomery County, meaning 29.7% of registered voters voted in…