Conroe City Council has approved $110,000 in funding to support four tourism-driven events, including fishing tournaments and a rodeo. The funds come from the city’s hotel occupancy tax and aim to boost local tourism.
Montgomery County commissioners will meet on March 25 to consider adopting a clean energy incentive plan, renaming a new library, and approving a tax abatement for a biopharmaceutical company.
Conroe Mayor Duke Coon has requested an opinion from Texas AG Ken Paxton on a possible loophole in the city charter that may allow a voting majority to meet privately.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at 70, just two months into his first congressional term. His passing leaves a leadership void in Texas’ 18th District.
Texas is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with cases surging to 146 in just one month. Public health experts warn the crisis could worsen due to declining vaccination rates and political reluctance to endorse aggressive public health measures.