HTX-COM: Impact 9/10/2025

Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

16 Handles Spirit Night
Cool off with a sweet treat while supporting Conroe ISD’s Stewart Elementary at 16 Handles.

• Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 765 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Ste. 200, Montgomery

• Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• 439 N. 10th St., Conroe

• Sept. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• $5-$12 (admission)
• Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe

The Montgomery County Historical Commission dedicated a county historical marker to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Sept. 7, MCHC Chair Larry Foerster confirmed.

The details: The church, established in September 1865, is one of the earliest African American churches in Montgomery County formed after the Civil War, Foerster said. During the dedication ceremony, Montgomery City Council member Cheryl Fox read a city proclamation honoring the church and there was also a proclamation from Gov. Greg Abbott.

• 15155 Liberty St., Montgomery

During its Sept. 9 meeting, the Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved voting locations for the Nov. 4 election. 

What this means: Registered voters in Montgomery County can utilize any of the 57 polling locations to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4, according to the agenda item. 

Those who will hold elections in conjunction with the county will also use these locations. 

When Texas students returned to school in August, some substantial changes awaited them.

The overview:

• House Bill 2 increases state funding for public schools by $8.4 billion.
• House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cellphones and other personal communication devices throughout the school day.
• Senate Bill 12 requires parental consent for students to receive "medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment" on campus.
• Senate Bill 13 gives parents and school boards more oversight of library materials.
• House Bill 6 gives teachers more discretion to remove repeatedly disruptive or violent students from class.
• Senate Bill 10 requires most schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
• Senate Bill 11 allows districts to set aside time for students and staff to pray or read religious texts at school.
• Senate Bill 965 codifies school employees' rights to "engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty."