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For the Conroe Noon Lions Club, fall also means something else — a season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready for it! We were proud to recognize Adrienne Byrd as our August – Lion of the Month. Since joining the club, she has jumped right in, lending a...
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Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a meeting recently at Walden Yacht Club. Bill Hogan began with a prayer followed by President Todd Keifer leading us in the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Lots of Good News were shared along with the singi...
schools
Rotarians were heavily involved in education this past week. The Rotary Club of Conroe participated in reading to students at Runyan Elementary School on Wednesday. Steve Scheffler, Leland Dushkin, Lamar Casparis, Jim Wiggins and wife Sylvia along with yours truly dressed up in C...
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A man in his 70s who was scheduled to be sentenced in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the man was a trial defendant in a case before the court. Th...
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A man in his 70s who was scheduled to be sentenced in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office . Authorities said the man was a defendant in a case before...
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Mounted patrols will continue to be present in the heart of The Woodlands, but under a new proposal approved Sept. 17, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is slated to provide the services beginning in 2027. The Woodlands Township board of directors agreed to proceed with a switch...
safety
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a body was discovered under a bridge in northwest Houston late Thursday night. Deputies were called to the area of 18200 Homestead Road around 9 p.m. Thursday after a passerby stumbled upon the body. Houston Fire Dep...
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Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a 7...
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The Forgotten Third, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention, says Harris County will not renew funding for its R.E.S.E.T. program — a reentry initiative designed for young adults coming out of prison. R.E.S.E.T. works primarily with young adults who have bee...
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As Houston’s regional traffic patterns officially surpass pre-pandemic levels, organizers with the Houston-Galveston Area Council are strategizing how to entice the area’s millions of commuters to choose public transit over single-occupancy vehicles, especially in the Bay Area. T...
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Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor. The four members of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court present on Sept. 17 approved a resolution declaring Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day. Commissioner Matt...
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Harris County is putting $1.4 million toward around-the-clock ankle monitor oversight, a direct response to the high-profile case of a capital murder defendant who cut off his device and fled to Italy months before his scheduled trial. Commissioners approved the funding as part o...
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is criticizing the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “irresponsible” and “unsustainable” after Commissioners Court approved the largest property tax hike in county history. Hidalgo spoke to reporters Thursday after commissioners approved ...
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Lone Star College System leaders said they hope to pay off the college system’s bond debt sooner than initially expected, proposing a tax rate that will enable them to do so while saving taxpayers money in the long term. Explained LSCS leaders are hoping to pay off $404 million i...
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Officials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District and Oak View Group named Melanie Granado as the general manager for the upcoming Caney Pines Convention Center in New Caney, via a Sept. 16 news release. Career history Per the release, Granado most recently served as...
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Everyone knows someone who has served or is currently serving in the United States military. It is an honorable decision to raise your hand, take the oath, and commit to defending our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic — even making the ultimate sacrifice if called...
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A number of road projects are underway in The Woodlands area, some of which are funded by the Montgomery County road bond, while others are ongoing projects from the Texas Department of Transportation . This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Upcoming p...
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Two candidates will face off for the Texas Senate District 4 seat in the November general election. In case you missed it Brett Ligon and Ron Angeletti—Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively—will compete in the Nov. 3 election to represent District 4. The district cov...
business
The Players Theatre Company will take audiences beyond the stage on Sunday, September 27 with “Encore Conversations: From Silent Sky to NASA,” a panel discussion featuring NASA professionals whose careers connect the early wonder of astronomy featured in the theatre’s current pro...
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One of the wine adages that is so true is “Wine is best when shared with others.” Enjoying wines with other people seems to enhance the experiences. Dog owners enjoy sipping on vino with their best friends, but that does not mean giving your dog wine. That should never happen. Ho...
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Harris County Commissioners approved a historic property tax increase Thursday that will raise the combined tax rate to about 67 cents for every $100 of taxable value. That means if you own a home assessed at $400,000 your taxes will increase by almost $200 a year. The public com...
Local
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 29th season with Swing Swing Swing, a high-energy tribute to the golden age of American big band music, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Conroe. The program, sponsored in part by the Apricity Foundation, c...
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For the 2026-27 Conroe ISD school year, the district has implemented new learning materials to support student development. On Sept. 16, the CISD board of trustees reviewed an initial report detailing the curriculum integration. Some context CISD Deputy Superintendent Ted Landry ...
business
Is Harris County really growing? A Rice University professor said the numbers tell a more complicated story — and local businesses in Southwest Houston said they are feeling the effects firsthand. Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said Harris County’s ...
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From coffee to cocktails, music to Mexico City eats, The Watershed is bringing a local gathering spot to Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood. The new hospitality hub welcomed customers starting Sept. 8, with hopes of creating a new neighborhood hang. “We all designed a program, a m...
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The proposed Tomball ISD Virtual Academy for Cybersecurity, a new Career and Technical Education program that focuses on college credits and training in cybersecurity and computer science, would be the 11th virtual school of its type in Texas. Mapping it out The presentation for ...
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Conroe officials are continuing to look at how to pay for the city’s growing drainage needs, but City Council stopped short of moving forward with a proposed stormwater utility fee Sept. 10 . During the meeting, council reviewed available grant funding, upcoming drainage work and...
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The family of a longtime Richmond resident who has spent nearly three months in federal immigration custody is asking why he cannot be released under supervision while his immigration case continues. Innocent Rutahagara Batamula, 59, is currently being held at an immigration dete...
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If you turn on your faucet and brown water comes out, your first reaction might be: What is that? And is it safe? That’s the question one Montgomery County woman wanted answered after she noticed dark brown water coming from her faucet. Linda contacted ENOUGH’s Amy Davis and prod...
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With Election Day approaching, Harris County election officials are testing thousands of pieces of voting equipment as part of an effort to demonstrate how ballots are handled and build public trust in the process. But when KPRC 2 asked people at Discovery Green whether they trus...
government
Harris County homeowners are facing another increase in their county property-tax burden as commissioners move forward with a budget that would increase spending by hundreds of millions of dollars. The proposed budget would increase county spending by about 12 percent, or roughly...
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From cards and collectibles to hotels and hospitality, check out eight business updates from the west campus and downtown Austin area. This list is not comprehensive. Now Open Mo Bamba Cards & Collectibles Former The University of Texas at Austin basketball player and NBA player ...
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David Willard officially became Conroe’s city administrator Aug. 10 after the City Council unanimously appointed him to the position July 23. Willard previously served as city manager in Longview and Borger, assistant city manager in Odessa and Hutchinson County judge. Willard, w...
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Check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter this weekend, Sept. 18-20. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. East Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo Hosted by the East Montgomery County Fair Association, the nearly 10-day event will take place Sept. 11-...
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The Woodlands Township board of directors will review a proposed agreement from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for mounted patrol services at a Sept. 17 meeting. The board will decide whether to move forward with negotiations for a final agreement with MCSO, as the contra...
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The man accused of attacking and stabbing a nurse inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage now faces federal kidnapping and carjacking charges, according to the FBI’s Houston office. Perry Bernard Green, 46, is accused of attacking a woman with a knife inside a parking garage...
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A decision by Gov. Greg Abbott to pause state funding for Flock Safety cameras is forcing law enforcement agencies across the Houston area to reconsider how they will pay for, and in some cases continue using, the license plate reader technology. The move comes as communities acr...
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Homeowners in a Montgomery County community are pushing back against a new community-wide internet plan that will eventually add $75 a month to their HOA assessments, with some residents questioning why they should have to pay for a service they say they did not choose. The Woodl...
safety
The mother of one of two people charged in the firebombing of a Montgomery County Buddhist temple is now facing federal charges herself. FBI Houston Civil Rights agents arrested Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson, 58, on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, use of an explosive, a...
schools
Earlier this year, more than 270,000 students across Texas applied for the state’s new school voucher program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or TEFA. A district-level report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which oversees the program, identified 92,728 awa...
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Montgomery County commissioners will discuss temporary office and courtroom operations for the 523rd District Court among several items slated on the Sept. 17 agenda. Revisions to several amendments to the county’s Drainage Criteria Manual and the Thoroughfare Plan will also be r...
