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CISD and WISD also saw an increase in the Black population, which rose to 8.9% and 8.5%, respectively, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's data. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Conroe, Montgomery see changes in diversity of population between 2018-23

By Nichaela Shaheen

During the past five years, the demographic makeup within the boundaries of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis ISDs became more diverse, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data released Dec. 12.

City of Conroe, The Woodlands Township seek ...

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Half Baked Goodness now open on FM ...

The location is only bar service at the moment as the kitchen will open in January 2025. (Courtesy Tailgators Pub & Grill)

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Tailgators Pub & Grill now open along ...

Nona's Italian Grill, which also has a location in The Woodlands, offers a variety of Italian dishes. (Courtesy Nona's Italian Grill)

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6 restaurants now open in Conroe, Montgomery

Karla Cuba said the business first started as a food truck on FM 1488, which opened a week before the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Mr.Chicke-N)

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Mr. Chicke-N now open in Conroe

Afuri Ramen is known for its Yuzu Shio and Tsukemen, which are different types of ramen. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

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Home Depot opened its Montgomery location along Eva Street on Oct. 24. The home improvement store is one of several businesses that opened in and around Montgomery over the last year. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

City of Montgomery works to balance small-town charm with increased development

By Nichaela Shaheen

Within the last year, 14 businesses ranging from craft stores to a meat market have opened their doors in and around Montgomery.

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See updates on 6 Conroe ISD construction projects

By Angela Bonilla

On Dec. 17, the Conroe ISD board of trustees received updates regarding campus construction and improvements planned as part of the district’s $1.9 billion 2023 bond package as well as several from the $653.57 million 2019 bond package.

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City of Conroe, The Woodlands Township seek ...

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Task force to target safety on the ...

Houston airports provided over $40 billion dollars in economic impact in 2024. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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Houston airports provided $40.6B in economic impact, ...

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Texas drivers save time, fuel as traffic ...

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The U.S. Census Bureau released 2023 data on Dec. 12, which shows an increase in population throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area. WISD saw the most growth with a 22.7% increase from 40,291 to 49,444, with CISD and MISD behind—growing to 53,753 and 6,318, respectively. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

See how the population has changed in 5 years in Conroe, Montgomery

By Nichaela Shaheen

Over the past five years, the population within the boundaries of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis ISDs increased, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.