Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine takes a holistic approach to teaching healthcare and addressing the shortage of primary care physicians in Texas by seeking out underserved populations in need. In keeping with that mission, SHSU created a monthly community medical outreach day in partnership with the Montgomery… from Huntsville Itemclick here to...
Category: Conroe
Conroe Noon Lions: Community Assistance Center lives up to the Lions motto ‘We Serve’
Greetings from the “Greatest Noon Lions Club in the World!” Great words of wisdom from a wise man. Our very own President Ralph Perez came up with this theme. The meeting this week was very rewarding, largely in part to our speaker Jennifer Landers who enlightened us on the local Conroe Community Assistance Center. The...
Woodforest Bank building a downtown Conroe landmark of the past, beacon for the future
Driving into downtown Conroe on Texas 105, longtime Conroe banker Jay Dreibelbis was always impressed by the old Woodforest bank building. “It was a unique building for Montgomery County and the Conroe market,” said Dreibelbis, President and CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “It almost felt like somebody picked that thing up out of California and...
A Rotary Moment: Conroe Rotarian partners with historians on new history book
The Rotary Club of Conroe’s Club Secretary (and Courier Features Editor) Sondra Hernandez is an author! Sondra writes about others and is very quiet when it comes to her own accomplishments, but the community grapevine made its way to us and the secret is out. Sondra has collaborated with Joy… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
OBITUARY Edward Raymond Chambers
Edward Raymond Chambers was born on February 3rd, 1941 to Mary Elizabeth and Grover Chambers. Eddie, as his family tenderly called him, was a very light-hearted, loving individual who never came across a stranger and was truly passionate about savoring every moment of his life. The Lord called him home on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021,...
Conroe ISD Trustees Approve 21-22 School Calendar
CONROE, TX – At their meeting Tuesday night, the Board of Trustees adopted the 2021-2022 School Calendar as recommended by the CISD District-Level Planning and Decision-Making Committee (DLPDMC). The 2021-2022 calendar reflects 176 days of instruction and a minimum of 75,600 instructional minutes for students and 187 working days for… from hellowoodlands.comclick here to view...
Conroe ISD’s Horton helps reboot Choral Society in new leadership role
The Montgomery County Choral Society is kicking off 2021 with a reboot of the program as its leaders continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In December, Bob Horton, coordinator of fine arts for Conroe ISD, was announced as the new artistic director for the Choral Society. Since Horton has come on board, the group has...
Conroe ISD eyes funding, distance learning plans in 2021
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 reading and supporting community journalism. Following the passage of the school finance package House Bill 3 by… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...
Miles for Meals postponed to April, virtual run added to lineup
The 5th Annual Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Miles for Meals 5K/10K Walk Run presented by Team Sinisi Real Estate Group has been re-scheduled from Feb. 6 to April 17 at B-52 Brewing Company in Conroe. Family members, friends and community partners can improve the lives of homebound seniors by… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe ISD’s Horton helps reboot Choral Society in new leadership role
The Montgomery County Choral Society is kicking off 2021 with a reboot of the program as its leaders continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In December, Bob Horton, coordinator of fine arts for Conroe ISD, was announced as the new artistic director for the Choral Society. Since Horton has come on board, the group has...









