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Conroe will welcome the Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center on May 25 after seven budget increases brought the hotel construction costs to $108.57 million. (Peyton MacKenzie/Community Impact)
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in Grand Central Park o I-45, the city’s Public Information O cer Andrew Yousse said. Stephen Naleway, chairman of the city’s Tourist Advisory Committee, said he believes bringing the Hyatt to Conroe will allow healthy compe- tition with convention centers to the south and add tourism opportunities in Conroe.
“[The hotel] is going to be great. This is an opportunity to have more conventions in Conroe with an all-inclusive facility, more space and restaurants,” Naleway said. However, since its groundbreak- ing in October 2021, the guaranteed maximum price for the Hyatt hotel has increased from $98 million to CONTINUED ON 24
The Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center, expected to bring jobs and tax revenue to the city of Conroe, is nearing its opening in late May with construction costs totaling $10.57 million more than originally budgeted. As of press time May 16, the sev- en-story hotel was set to open May 25
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FROM ANNA: I’m a proud dog mom of two rescue pups from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, so this month’s story by Reporter Cassandra Jenkins hits home. In April, Montgomery County commissioners approved a study looking at future animal shelter needs as the county continues to grow (see Page 15), and County Judge Mark Keough discussed a few changes he’s made to improve conditions since he began overseeing shelter operations last fall. As the shelter remains overcapacity, I encourage you to consider fostering or adopting a dog or cat and making a di erence for these sweet animals. Anna Lotz, SENIOR EDITOR
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NOW OPEN 1 Wichita-based Chick N Max opened May 8 in Willis at 12312 I-45 as the first Texas location for the franchise. The fast-casual eatery offers its signature almond wood-smoked chicken wings, leg quarters, breast quarters and half chickens as well as fried chicken tenders and sandwiches. Chick N Max has eateries planned in Fulshear and Magnolia. 936-272-1029. www.chicknmax.com
2 Bar-A-BBQ opened in March in Montgomery. The eatery is located at 21149 Eva St., Montgomery, and serves traditional barbecue dishes, such as bris- ket, pork ribs and pulled pork. The busi- ness also serves hand-crafted sausage, cowboy pinto beans and banana pudding. 940-445-0148. www.barabbq.com 3 Dunkin’ opened a new restaurant, located at 10463 Hwy. 242, in Conroe on May 6. Dunkin’ offers special-made
coffee drinks such as iced lattes, espresso, cappuccinos and frappes. The restaurant menu also includes breakfast sandwiches,
doughnuts and bagels. www.dunkindonuts.com
4 219 Social House opened in March at 219 Simonton St., Conroe. The eatery offers dishes ranging from shrimp and salmon to barbecue brisket flatbread and chicken tacos alongside dessert options like chocolate lava cake. 936-202-8426. Facebook: 219 Social House
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therapy to laser treatments. 281-651-5170. www.rejuvemedspatx.com 9 Hellhound Gym , located at 18409 Hwy. 105, Ste. D, opened in Mont- gomery this spring and is offering a special grand opening membership for $45 per month until June. The 8,400-square-foot facility features plate-loaded machines, dumbbells, EZ-curl bars, cardio equipment and a posing room. There is also a fully stocked kitchen where members can pur- chase meal prep items to go. Membership is billed month to month with no contract. Members receive 24/7 access. 936-203-6569. www.hellhoundgym.com 10 Montgomery Autism Center , a subsidiary of Aggieland Autism Cen- ter in College Station, began offering tours May 1 at its new space located at 22985 Hwy. 105, Montgomery, owner and Clinical Director Lynn Hawkins said. Consultations and tours are available to families by appointment. Montgomery Autism Center provides applied behavior analysis, working with children diagnosed with autism to communicate better, play and develop social skills, Hawkins said. The center works with children ages birth through age 8 and enrolls children age 7
healing center that offers sessions in the harmonic egg. 936-870-8950. www.harmoniceggtexas.net 12 Twisted Oak Bar + Kitchen , an up- scale restaurant serving American-style cuisine, will open this summer within Woodforest’s Pine Market, Woodforest announced in an April 13 news release. Pine Market is located at 791 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Montgomery. Co-owners Rommel Gonzalez and George Best will offer lunch, brunch and dinner with craft cocktails, a wine list and a variety of 1000 Outpost Drive, Conroe, is projected to open at the end of August, accord- ing to Walk-On’s Enterprise. Walk-On’s is a restaurant and sports “bistreaux.” According to its website, Walk-On’s offers authentic Louisiana cuisine prepared fresh in a scratch-made kitchen. Menu items include crawfish etouffee, Catfish Atchafalaya, voodoo shrimp and grits, and Bayou Pasta. The restaurant also serves traditional burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos and wraps along with an extensive beer and cocktail menu. 225-330-4533. www.walk-ons.com 14 Clara Vista Eyecare , located at 19792 Hwy. 105, Ste. 300, will have a soft opening May 30 in Montgomery. Human resources representative Kayla Townsend said the optometry unit will include ser- vices such as eye exams, glasses and con- tact lenses. According to the Clara Vista Eyecare website, specialty services also include diabetic eye care, glaucoma and LASIK management. New patients can begin scheduling appointments May 30, Townsend said. The grand opening will be liquors also on the menu. www.twistedoaktx.com 13 Walk-On’s , located at
Dough Baby Bakeshop, located at 107 Old River Road, Ste. I, Montgomery, opened April 15.
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15 Revive Biohacking will open July 1 at 618 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Ste. 550, Montgomery, bringing an option for natural, science-based, noninvasive health and wellness methods, co-owner Rick Ornelas said. The business offers multiple therapies for health and well- ness, including an infrared sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, Star T Ther- mal Shock therapy, a salt room—also known as halotherapy—brain tap, and zero gravity massage. Ornelas said the business hopes to provide alternative options for health and wellness with this biohacking and longevity center. contact@revivebiohacking.com. www.revivebiohacking.com
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will be available for purchase. 8:15 p.m. (movie starts). Free (admission). Heritage Park Place, 500 Collins St., Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org 10 WATCH A MOVIE IN MONTGOMERY The city of Montgomery is hosting a movie night in the park with a screening of “Finding Nemo.” Food vendors will be available. 7 p.m. (movie starts). Free (admission). Cedar Brake Park, 21358 Eva St., Montgomery. www.montgomerytexas.gov 10 THROUGH 11 ATTEND A REPTILE SHOW HERPS Conroe Exotic Reptile and Pet Show is coming to Conroe to feature reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, feeders and supplies. All will be available for purchase at discounted prices. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). $12 (adult admission), $5 (kids ages 5-12), free (children age 4 and under). Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. The Lone Star Street Dance will return for a summer dance night, including dancing to country music in the street. Food will be available for purchase, and guests are invited to bring chairs. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free (admission). Parking lot of Jacobs Properties, 14372 Liberty St., Montgomery. Facebook: Lone Star Street Dance 25 ATTEND A BAND CONCERT The Montgomery Community Band will host a concert themed “God Bless America.” The concert will include a reception afterward with refreshments. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). Free (admission), donations encouraged. Montgomery High School, 22825 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery. Facebook: Montgomery Community Band www.herpshow.net 17 GO DANCING
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ONGOING PROJECTS 1 Hwy. 105 improvements Construction on Hwy. 105 between FM 2854 and I-45 was 79% complete as of a May 4 update from the Texas De- partment of Transportation. The project adds raised median barriers and includes pavement widening, traffic signals and pavement marking upgrades. Timeline: October 2021-first quarter 2024 Cost: $9.83 million Funding sources: TxDOT, federal
UPCOMING PROJECTS 3 David Memorial Drive construction The last phase of funding for the David Memorial Drive extension was approved at the April 26 Shenandoah City Council meeting, and the city expects to award a construction bid in late June or July. The roughly mile-long project, for which land clearing began in December, will extend David Memorial Drive north to Hwy. 242. Timeline: June 2023-TBD Cost: $9.1 million Funding sources: Montgomery County, city of Conroe, city of Shenandoah 4 Lone Star Parkway intersection The county will install turn lanes and a traffic signal at Lone Star Parkway and Buffalo Springs Drive in Montgomery instead of the proposed roundabout. Pre- cinct 1 Engineer Michael Beitler said the cost estimates for the roundabout were higher than expected. Timeline: October 2023-TBD Cost: $450,000 Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 1, city of Montgomery
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NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS The Historic Downtown Conroe Main Street Advisory Board was tasked with recommending projects in four di erent categories to city o cials that would enhance downtown Conroe’s appeal as part of a three-year strategic plan.
ORGANIZATION
• Re-establish Conroe Live. • Establish monthly happy
hour to connect existing events and businesses. • Enhance the Downtown Conroe website and social media presence.
DESIGN
• Install pedestrian way nding signs. • Add historical markers downtown. • Increase and repair lighting within downtown. • Add restrooms in Founders Plaza.
The Historic Downtown Conroe Main Street Advisory Board recommended downtown plans to council in April, including repurposing vacant buildings and installing way nding signs as part of the board’s 2023 25 strategic plan. (Photos by Peyton MacKenzie/Community Impact)
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Larry Foerster, chair of the design committee, said in an April 12 council meeting the committee recommended adding historical markers downtown, adding public restrooms to Founders Plaza on Metcalf Street, and increasing and repairing lighting so pedestrians will feel more comfortable navigating the streets at night. To better promote the downtown area, recommendations included installing an electronic sign that will advertise and promote Downtown Conroe events. Carla Alsandor, chair of the organization committee, said another recommendation is to arrange speaking engagements to promote Historic Downtown Conroe. The plan also outlines re-establishing Conroe Live—a nonpro t that applies for grants and fundraising for Main Street in Conroe—Alsandor said. Pool said when the city left the Main Street program, Conroe Live lost a purpose. The city is now back in the program; therefore, the board wants to re-estab- lish a relationship with Conroe Live, which would be the main fundraising arm for Conroe’s Main Street. Pool said projects that qualify for grants could be funded, but those that do not qualify for grants would need to be funded by the city and private donations; however, a cost estimate could not be provided. “[The advisory board] is just an advisory board to the council,” Alsan- dor said. “So we need a fundraising arm to be able to do anything.”
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was created after the Texas Historical Commission designated Conroe a Main Street Community in October 2021, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The purpose of the Main Street program is to aid and pro- mote projects in Downtown Conroe. The rst members were appointed to downtown, this was followed by the Texas Commission on the Arts also designating Downtown Conroe as a cultural district in September, providing Conroe with the ability to use resources to stimulate economic development in the arts, according to previous reporting. Project recommendations According to the advisory board’s the board in January 2022. As the city ups its focus on strategic plan, key recommendations included repurposing buildings and vacant lots owned by the city, o ering incentive grants to businesses that need nancial assistance for small improvements, and o ering support to downtown businesses to keep them operating in the downtown area. The plan also outlines a recommen- dation to design, order and install pedestrian way nding signs through- out downtown.
The Historic Downtown Conroe Main Street Advisory Board presented recommendations to council in April to promote and boost Downtown Con- roe’s economy as part of the board’s three-year strategic plan from 2023-25. The board is evaluating which projects will be prioritized and plans to present priorities to City Council at an upcoming meeting, although an exact date was unknown as of press time, board Chair Rodney Pool said. Once council approves priorities, projects will be completed over a three-year span. Timelines for each project are unknown as of press time, Pool said. Pool said four committees were established to consider recommenda- tions for the areas of economic vitality, design, organization and promotions in downtown. Each committee was tasked with meeting with stakehold- ers to pursue downtown changes. The process took two months and produced 70 recommendations to revitalize Downtown Conroe. “There was a lot of overlap, which we knew we were going to have, but we wanted to get everybody’s ideas. … Then we charged the committees to go back and prioritize,” Pool said. The Main Street Advisory Board
PROMOTIONS
• Purchase and install an electronic sign to promote Downtown Conroe events. • Arrange speaking
engagements to promote Historic Downtown Conroe.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
• O er incentive grants to businesses that need nancial assistance for improvements. • O er support to businesses to keep them operating downtown. • Redevelop buildings and vacant lots.
The plan seeks to redevelop buildings, such as this one on West Davis Street.
SOURCE: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CONROE MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY IMPACT
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