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MCSO Statement regarding Investigation involving Former Conroe ISD Wrestling Coach
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement on October 7, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. regarding the Investigation involving Former Conroe ISD Wrestling Coach. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was originally made aware of the allegations regarding CISD wrestl...
Conroe ISD releases statement: ‘Conroe ISD acted swiftly and continues to cooperate in Investigation’
Conroe ISD shared the following press release and statement on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, titled, “Conroe ISD Acted Swiftly and Continues to Cooperate in Investigation.” Conroe ISD acted immediately upon learning of the allegations against then-employee Mr. Durning on April 27, 20...
Lamar CISD opens its CTE center with hopes of helping students land more than careers
Lamar CISD opened a career and technical education center that research shows is providing more than landing students jobs upon graduation.
Parents seek answers after Lamar CISD says a parent entered a campus, classroom, without permission
Some Lamar CISD families are demanding answers after a viral video showed a parent walking through a school and entering a classroom full of students to confront a teacher....
Lamar CISD votes to move Tesla’s JETI application forward
Lamar CISD has approved its portion of an agreement for a state economic incentive as Tesla finalizes its site selection for a new manufacturing facility....
Conroe ISD closed Wednesday, September 2 due to Tropical Storm Edouard
On September 1 at 2:51 p.m., Conroe ISD shared the following weather update that the school system will be closed Wednesday, September 2 due to the latest forecast of Tropical Storm Edouard. WEATHER UPDATE | Conroe ISD Closed Wednesday, September 2 Following a meeting with the Na...
Conroe ISD Weather Updates: After-School Activities Canceled and Transportation Schedule Adjustment
Conroe ISD shared the following weather updates regarding the cancellation of After-School Activities and Transportation Schedule Adjustment today, September 1, 2026. 9/1/26 5:05am: WEATHER UPDATE | After-School Activities Canceled Conroe ISD continues to closely monitor Tropical...
1 suspect in custody, 1 at large after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus, district says
Police arrested one man and are looking for another after the pair hit a school bus in Conroe, then ran off, a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
Driver, passenger arrested after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus
Two arrests have been made following a hit-and-run involving a Conroe Independent School District school bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Conroe ISD.District officials said the school bus was transporting students home from Campbell Elementary School when it was rear-ended b...
Local Developer and Charities Join Community Partners to Support Montgomery County Students
Backpacks and school supplies were handed out at CC Hardy Elementary in Willis as charitable organisations, local businesses and campus staff opened the school year together — with meal coupons and a Christmas gift drive already planned....
Conroe ISD maintains B Rating, celebrates breakthrough Campus growth and accelerates Improvement Efforts
Conroe ISD earned an overall B rating and scored an 85 for the third consecutive year in the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings released by the Texas Education Agency. The District earned a B in each of the three accountability domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Clos...
Lamar CISD reminds families of e-bike rules; motorized mini-bikes and similar devices banned on campuses
The Lamar CISD Police Department is reminding students, parents, and guardians of the rules on riding to eBikes and other motorized vehicles to school.The district says legal e-bikes are allowed on campus if they have functional pedals and meet state speed limits ,generally 20–28...
Records reveal investigation that led Lamar CISD to fire, then reinstate police chief, lieutenant
Newly obtained records reveal more about the investigation that led Lamar Consolidated ISD to fire its police chief and a lieutenant before later reinstating both as part of negotiated separation agreements....
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year
School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely.The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on th...
Conroe ISD announces policy for providing Free and Reduced-Price meals
Conroe ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on Augus...
