Want to see the latest happenings with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out Community Impact's updates below. This story is not comprehensive.

Woodforest Charitable Foundation awarded over $6 million to 232 nonprofits in 2026

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Outrun Hunger raises record-breaking funds in Conroe

Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowners for new Magnolia neighborhood

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church donates over $100K to Habitat for Humanity, mobilizes volunteers for soon-to-be-built community

Child Advocates of Montgomery County to host support luncheon for children in crisis this August

Golden Chick opened its first Conroe restaurant, a June 23 news release confirmed.

What we know: The Texas-born chicken chain serves tenders, fried and roast chicken, sandwiches, fried catfish, rolls, and sides.

Per the release, the location is owned and operated by first-time franchisee Shafeeq Khimani, along with business partner Nooruddin Punjani and Khimani’s son, Rizwan, who serves as general manager.

• 1127 League Line Road, Conroe

A new pre-security Starbucks opened in mid-June at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E, officials with the Houston Airport System announced in a June 19 news release. 

What to expect: Per the release, the coffee shop is located beneath the Oculus—the centerpiece of the Terminal E arrivals hall—and has nearby seating options with charging stations. 

Founded in Seattle in 1971, the international coffee chain offers a menu of brewed coffee, espresso drinks, blended frozen Frappuccinos, teas, pastries and more. 

Some context: The new Starbucks is just the latest in a slate of new dining options to open in Terminal E over the past year, as part of a $1.5 billion effort to expand terminal offerings.

What's next: Officials also noted a Chili's To-Go Bar is set to open near the Starbucks later this year. 

• Opened June 18
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E, 2800 N. Terminal Road, Houston

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is planning an expansion along Hwy. 288, with a new agricultural and livestock complex expected to add more than 1 million square feet of event and programming space.

What we know: The organization announced June 24 that the project will be the largest single facilities investment in the rodeo’s more than 90-year history. Construction is expected to take several years, with the goal of opening the complex in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The new facility is designed to support livestock shows, horse show competitions, junior and open breeding shows, archery competitions, agricultural mechanics, commercial auctions and educational contests, including 4-H and intercollegiate programming. Some livestock events will continue to be held at Reliant Center, according to the release.

Diving in deeper: Outside of the annual rodeo, the complex is expected to host year-round educational programming, committee meetings, fundraisers, auctions, galas and other agricultural, youth and Western heritage events.

Conroe City Council held off on awarding a nearly $90,000 playground equipment contract for the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center on June 25 after council members said the proposed replacement may not go far enough for the new facility.

The details: The item came back to council after playground equipment from the former Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center was damaged during an effort to move it to the new OJJERC.

According to the agenda item, Perezidente Elite Service LLC was contracted in December 2025 to relocate the equipment, but it “sustained substantial damage due to inadequate project oversight” during removal and reinstallation. City staff said replacement was ultimately determined to be the best path forward. 

Purchasing staff solicited bids Feb. 5 and received nine proposals. Staff recommended Cunningham Recreation for $89,999.99, saying the proposal was within budget, scored high for play value and engagement, and closely matched the existing equipment.

Council ultimately voted to defer the item, meaning the bid award was not approved June 25.

Several events are happening around Greater Houston for the Fourth of July weekend, including Freedom Over Texas and the South County 4th of July parade. This list is not comprehensive, and these events are subject to change.

Freedom Over Texas
The 39th annual Freedom Over Texas festival will feature headliner country music artist Keith Urban with supporting acts Collective Soul and Los Lonely Boys.

• July 4, 4:45 p.m.-9:53 p.m.
• $15 (admission)
• 18-3600 Allen Parkway, Houston

• July 3, gates open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

• July 4, 8-11 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston