Curious as to what new businesses and renovations are underway or coming to the Conroe and Montgomery area? The following projects have been filed in the last few weeks through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The following information may be subject to change.

Montgomery ISD-New Career and Technical Education and Agricultural Center: 1520 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Nov. 16, 2023-June 10, 2025

Estimated cost: $65 million


Carmax the Auto Superstore: I-45 and Aaron Pasternak Drive, Conroe

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: May 30, 2024-March 30, 2025

Estimated cost: $8.4 million


Conroe Welding Supply: 4405 N. Frazier St., Conroe

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Dec. 1, 2023-Sept. 1, 2024

Estimated cost: $5 million


Montgomery County ESD No. 1 Fire Station 96 and Training Complex: 11111 Calvary Road, Willis

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Jan. 15, 2023-Jan. 15, 2024

Estimated cost: $900,000


Chipotle Mexican Grill: 12600 I-45 N., Willis

Type of work: renovation/alteration of shell building

Timeline: July 29-Dec. 1, 2024

Estimated cost: $1.1 million


Stella Maris Orthodontics PLLC: 702 W. Montgomery St., Ste. 110, Willis

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Nov. 12, 2023-March 12, 2024

Estimated cost: $291,970

Plush Nails Bar: 12360 I-45 N., Ste. 200, Willis

Type of work: new construction

Timeline: Dec. 1, 2023-March 1, 2024

Estimated cost: $230,000