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Treat of the Day: Elise Ohnheiser scholarship winner

Treat of the Day: Elise Ohnheiser scholarship winner

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Elise Marie Ohnheiser is a 2020 graduate from Conroe High School. She’s also the winner of the 2020 MCCF Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will support Elise in her first semester at Baylor University where she is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. from KBTX.comclick here...

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Memorial Procession for Mayor Toby Powell

Memorial Procession for Mayor Toby Powell

A memorial procession has been scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2020, in honor of Mayor Toby. Powell’s life and dedicated service to the City of Conroe. The procession will begin at 10 am at. 700 Metcalf St (FM 2854) and will wind through downtown Conroe before continuing on to the. from montgomerycountypolicereporter.comclick here to view...

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Conroe ISD’s internet services attacked by ‘outside source’

Conroe ISD’s internet services attacked by ‘outside source’

CONROE, Texas — Conroe ISD’s internet service was attacked last week, resulting in network issues for those who were learning remotely. The district said last week they started experiencing “network issues that impacted phone and internet service.” After working with engineers, they determined that the disruptions were not due to a malfunctioning piece of equipment...

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Woodforest National Bank to Develop New Building in Downtown Conroe

Woodforest National Bank to Develop New Building in Downtown Conroe

Woodforest National Bank has recently announced its plan to develop a new mixed-use business center in historic downtown Conroe, Texas. The site where the new project will be developed is currently home to a Woodforest branch located at 400 West Davis, in Conroe. The current building that will be fully reconstructed, was erected in 1962....

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Conroe PD to host National Night Out October 6

Conroe PD to host National Night Out October 6

CONROE, TX – The Conroe Police Department is hosting a 2020 National Night Out at the Conroe Kroger Shopping Center, located at 341 S. Loop 336 in Conroe, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The event is designed for residents to meet their neighbors, the Conroe Police officers and firefighters, and law enforcement partners in a...

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Conroe ISD board OKs instruction plan for TEA; sets tax rate

Conroe ISD board OKs instruction plan for TEA; sets tax rate

The Conroe ISD board on Tuesday approved the district’s asynchronous instruction plan to be sent to Texas Education Agency. This school year, in order to receive state funding, districts must submit their plans for approval by the TEA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts have been given the option… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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CALIFORNIA FIRE UPDATE-LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ON SCENE

CALIFORNIA FIRE UPDATE-LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ON SCENE

Local Firefighters from Conroe and Montgomery County have been assigned to a Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) strike team that has responded to California to assist over 16,000 other firefighters, who are battling 25 major wildfires. TIFMAS Strike Team 143 departed Texas on Friday, September 11th, and checked in with the Creek Fire...

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Conroe ISD’s student-led Teach 2 Learn aims to inspire career-focused passion

Conroe ISD’s student-led Teach 2 Learn aims to inspire career-focused passion

Dozens of Conroe ISD junior high students have participated in seminars hosted by CISD seniors through the organization. (Courtesy Teach 2 Learn) Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what’s happening in your own backyard. Thank you for...

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Funeral procession planned for Conroe Mayor Toby Powell

Funeral procession planned for Conroe Mayor Toby Powell

A funeral procession for Mayor Toby Powell is set for 10 a.m. Friday starting at 700 Metcalf St. in downtown Conroe. Powell passed away Saturday following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 79. The public is invited to watch the procession along the route that will proceed north on… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Woodforest National Bank to develop downtown Conroe project

Woodforest National Bank to develop downtown Conroe project

Woodforest National Bank announced plans to break ground on a new mixed-use business center at 400 W. Dallas in downtown Conroe. The project will be built on the site of one of the bank’s oldest locations, which opened in 1996. The Woodlands-based bank will anchor the first floor of the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...