A larger playground is on its way to the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center after Conroe City Council approved a $275,836.72 proposal Sept. 24. The council approved the new proposal without opposition, moving ahead with a larger design after council members questioned a nearly $90,00
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10:15 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just north of S. Loop 336 – wreck
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- MCSO: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office proudly congratulates the newest members of Correction Academy Class 26-03 on successfully completing their training and beginning the next chapter of their careers. A total of 10 graduates will join the Montgome...
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CONROE, TX — On the afternoon of Saturday, September 26th, officers responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of North Loop 336 West involving a male and a female. A DFR pilot deployed a drone and responded to the area. The drone was first on scene and located the male, who app...
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Christmas lights are moving downtown this holiday season, and the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is getting help promoting its upcoming event. Conroe City Council approved both items Sept. 24, renewing a reduced-cost contract for holiday lighting and awarding a $20,000 marketing g...
government
Position 3 candidate makes public safety, preserving the character of The Woodlands and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars his top priorities
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Local Mexican restaurant Conroe Icehouse will be opening its doors in late October, according to general manager Justin Marshall. What’s special about it? Conroe Icehouse will operate alongside in-house and supplemental food trucks. The restaurant is also equipped with a full bar...
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‘ Montgomery County commissioners raised the county property tax rate to 38.60 cents per $100 of taxable value on Sept. 8, a 3-2 vote that also adopted a $546.8 million budget built around a 5% across-the-board raise for county employees and pay parity for law enforcement. The ne...
safety
4:25 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, north of Crighton Road and south of Loop 336 – major crash has three lanes blocked and a LEO on-locations confirms there’s at least one entrapment. Avoid the area if possible. Traffic began to backup almost immediately, and this time of day i...
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Several nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County held events in late summer or recently announced upcoming fundraisers or events. Here’s a look at some news from area nonprofit organizations, private schools and community organizations in Montgomery County and The Woodlands a...
