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DRUNK DRIVER HITS CONROE POLICE OFFICER

DRUNK DRIVER HITS CONROE POLICE OFFICER

A Conroe Police Officer was struck by a suspected drunk driver while he directed traffic on the main lanes of IH-45 near Creighton Road. The female driver, Kayla Nicole Roberts, 32, of 1706 Moston Drive in Spring, was traveling north on the interstate when she drove upon a major crash scene Wednesday morning, at about...

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Cedric Nutter’s recollections of early New Year’s Eve

Cedric Nutter’s recollections of early New Year’s Eve

Cedric Newberry Nutter was born in Conroe in the Methodist Church Parsonage on June 29, 1895 to Jacob Brillhart Nutter and Bertha L. Newberry. In 1976, Nutter wrote his stories about growing up in very early Conroe and compiled them into “A Silhouette of Conroe, Texas 1976.” Nutter spent most of his life in Montgomery...

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Local Kids Shine in National Baseball Showcase

Local Kids Shine in National Baseball Showcase

This past weekend at the Baseball Youth All-American Game in Conroe, TX, four kids from the surrounding area showcased their talent as a part of the championship team. Evan Arcement, Carter Douglas, Owen Porche and Mike Rhodes of the LBA Naturals 13u Blue team all participated in the showcase. “We… from houmatimes.comclick here to view...

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Woodforest National Bank mixed-use development, bank branch breaks ground in downtown Conroe

Woodforest National Bank mixed-use development, bank branch breaks ground in downtown Conroe

The Woodforest National Bank groundbreaking ceremony was attended by bank representatives and several city and county leaders and officials. (Courtesy Liz Gramm PR) 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...

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Houses of worship adapt to COVID-19 for holiday services

Houses of worship adapt to COVID-19 for holiday services

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, local houses of worship are weighing tradition against health protocols this holiday season. Some longstanding events and traditions had to be scrapped this year due to the pandemic, including West Conroe Baptist Church’s annual “Bethlehem City” drive-through event. All the preparation to pull it together just couldn’t be...

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Check out this month’s featured neighborhood, Bonterra at Woodforest

Check out this month’s featured neighborhood, Bonterra at Woodforest

The number of homes sold in October compared to October 2019 increased in the eight ZIP codes that make up the Conroe, Montgomery and Willis area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) 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...

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GUIDE: 14 ways to give back in Conroe, Montgomery

GUIDE: 14 ways to give back in Conroe, Montgomery

Volunteers are also needed to work with animal-based charities. (Courtesy Henry’s Home Horse Sanctuary) 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. from communityimpact.comclick here...

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Man allegedly robbed 2 Conroe Subway locations at knifepoint

Man allegedly robbed 2 Conroe Subway locations at knifepoint

A former Subway employee is in jail for allegedly holding up at knifepoint two of the restaurant chain’s locations in Conroe, reportedly stabbing one woman during one of the robberies. Brice Seantavayawn Harrison, 24, of Conroe, is being charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony. Harrison is… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe disappointed with minimal CARES Act allocation

Conroe disappointed with minimal CARES Act allocation

The Conroe City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Montgomery County on Tuesday to receive just over $73,000 in CARES Act funds but not without several council members expressing disappointment that the county chose not to give them all they requested. Montgomery County commissioners approved the agreement, along with similar… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Porter takes seat on Conroe City Council

Porter takes seat on Conroe City Council

Marsha Porter found herself in a familiar spot Tuesday as she was sworn in to Conroe City Council to fill the unexpired term of newly elected Mayor Jody Czajkoski. Porter was sworn in by former Montgomery County Judge and retired Marine Corps Cpl. Jimmie Edwards III. Porter pulled a solid… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...