HTX-COM: Impact 9/24/2025

With the fall season coming up there are several events planned in the Conroe and Montgomery area, including fall festivals and markets.

Fall and Christmas Market
Shop from over 60 vendors exhibiting fall and Christmas decor, homemade craft items and boutique accessories while supporting small businesses. The market benefits student college scholarships.

• Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 601 N. Main St., Conroe

• Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2727 N. Loop 336 W., Conroe

The Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center will begin accepting tires Oct. 1, Robert Walker, Montgomery County Precinct 1 commissioner, announced via Facebook on Sept. 17.

The gist: The cost for tire recycling will depend on the tire and whether it’s on or off the rim, and payments will be credit card only, according to the Precinct 1 flyer about the new service.

• Passenger/light truck tires: $4 off rim, $9 on rim
• Heavy/commercial tires: $10 off rim, $15 on rim

Following the retirement of in-house attorney Carrie Galatas, Conroe ISD on Sept. 16 agreed to use O’Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo P.C., an Austin-based firm, to be its general counsel.

What to know: Finance Director Karen Garza told the board it had spent $1.11 million on legal expenses within the last three years prior to the approval. Board President Misty Odenweller stated during the presentation that she, Garza and former interim Superintendent Ted Landry have worked on finding a new general counsel for the district since July.

Digging deeper: The contract with O’Hanlon, Demerath, & Castillo will cost the district a total of $360,000 for non-litigation costs for a term of one year, or $30,000 a month, and the contract can be terminated at any time, said Kara Belew, a partner with the law firm. The board's previous contract was for $32,000 monthly, meaning it would see a $24,000 annual savings, according to a presentation.

Looking to take family photos or celebrate fall to the fullest? Here are eight pumpkin patches to check out in the Greater Houston area.

Pumpkin Patch at Harvest Season Farm: A ticket to the pumpkin patch at Harvest Season Farm includes access to a bouncy house, unlimited hay rides and pumpkin painting. 

• Sept. 20-Nov. 2, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• $15 (per ticket)
• 21110 Bauer Hockley Road, Tomball

Pumpkin Patch at P-6 Farms: Families exploring the pumpkin patch at P-6 Farms can also enjoy vintage rides, pig races, giant slides and an animal barn.

• Sept. 27-Nov. 2, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• $27.42 (per ticket)
• 9963 Pooles Road, Montgomery