By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
Owner and pit master Cooper Abercombie has confirmed that Bar-A-BBQ will be opening up a new brick-and-mortar location in Montgomery. The gist Abercrombie is a Montgomery local who originally started his restaurant out of a trailer, and traveled to local fairs, pop-ups and events according to its website. The restaurant was also an honorable mention…
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to clarify Bar-A-BBQ was one of Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50 barbecue joints and is relocating to Montgomery. Owner and pit master Cooper Abercombie has confirmed that Bar-A-BBQ will be relocating to a new brick-and-mortar location in Montgomery. The gist Abercrombie is a Montgomery local who originally started…
Eligible Texans have until April 2 to register to vote if they would like to cast a ballot in the May 2 elections. Races that will be up for election include city council member seats and school district board of trustee spots across the Greater Houston area. For information on how to register to vote…
CONROE, TX — This April, Downtown Conroe becomes a celebration of storytelling — on screen and on the streets. The Greater Conroe Film Festival returns to the Owen Theatre for the 3rd year, on Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, bringing with it an exciting mix of filmmakers, artists, and audiences ready to experience powerful stories…
Rebecca Forbes, president of Operation Pets Alive, said she joined the team because she wanted to make a difference in stray animals’ lives. Operation Pets Alive is a no-kill, nonprofit organization in Montgomery County that works with volunteers to increase awareness around the need for a no-kill community for homeless dogs and cats. OPA was…
Buttermilk Cafe is planning to open its doors in the Willis area in May. What they offer According to its website, beyond offering sweets and drinks, Buttermilk Cafe is a registered nonprofit organization. “Buttermilk Cafe is a cafe with a cause,” Director of Development Lauren Swonke said. “We exist to provide exposure and funding to…
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community…
Why did you decide to run in this election? As a native resident, wife, and mom to a five-year-old, I want my daughter to grow up with the same “hometown feel” I had. My work as a local blogger revealed a disconnect between City Hall and our neighbors. I’m running to bridge that gap and…
On Jan. 8, Raymond Flannelly was officially elected as president of the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association. A 45-year veteran of the force, Flannelly has served the county as fire chief of Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 9 for the last 16 years. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. How…