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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 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 Closing the Gaps. Of Con
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Montgomery County commissioners wrapped up several days of budget talks Aug. 13 with a roughly $552.7 million working budget for fiscal year 2026-27, adding about $15.4 million in expenses to the preliminary spending plan while proposing a higher property tax rate. The preliminary budget filed in Ju
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CONROE, TX — HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) celebrated back-to-school season by dressing NICU babies in adorable school-inspired outfits and sharing the special milestone with their families during their hospital stay. The back-to-school-themed moment was created
Two closely watched issues will not go before Conroe voters this November following an Aug. 13 City Council meeting. Council members voted to send a proposed firefighter collective bargaining election to a committee after city officials said key election deadlines had already passed. In a separate 2
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MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is bringing the excitement of college and professional football to the poolside with the launch of “Gameday in Paradise,” a season-long promotion that blends resort-style relaxation with big-game-day fun. “After seeing how much our gu
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View in Full Page Format Family Feud August 21, 2026 12:00 am B52 Brewing Company Games & Sports Teams of friends & family compete in a bracket tournament answering classic feud style questions in a fast-paced buzzer beater for glory & gift cards! [...] More Info Friday Night Trivia August 21, 2026
Conroe ISD outperformed the state in most subjects for the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, but scores within the district decreased in many categories compared to 2025, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. What you need to know The TEA released s
All eastbound lanes have reopened on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road after a motorcycle crash, according to Houston TranStar.
At 2:30 pm Sunday afternoon a Montgomery County Precinct 4 K-9 unit was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at FM 1485 and SH 242. With lights and siren, he approached the intersection, and the driver continued south just as the light went amber. A Ford pickup, which was westbound,
8:50 p.m. Fire boats and Lake Patrol are headed to a dark boat with audible shouting, possibly in distress, in the area of Rush Creek Cove marina on Lake Conroe.
With thousands of new homes and commercial projects planned in Willis ISD’s boundaries, residents at an Aug. 12 town hall said FM 1097 is already overwhelmed. However, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said there is still no widening project currently funded and that large-scale
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For nearly 90 years, the Conroe Noon Lions Club has been improving lives in the local community and beyond through service and leadership. From collecting, repairing and distributing eyeglasses to providing vision screenings, supporting local neighbors and serving at Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, t
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The Conroe City Council voted late Thursday night on whether to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on the November ballot, but the motion did not get the three “yes” votes needed to advance. PREVIOUS: Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters cou
The Conroe City Council voted late Thursday night on whether to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on the November ballot, but the motion did not get the three “yes” votes needed to advance.PREVIOUS: Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters coul
There are several events taking place this weekend around the Conroe and Montgomery area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. Friday Night Family Feud B52 Brewing Company will be hosting a family-friendly Family Feud night on August 14; the event i
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CONROE, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission has announced a presentation of $6,302,000 in grants to 27 organizations for providing services to veterans and their families in the Southeast Texas and Gulf Coast region. 27 veterans service organizations in the Southeast Texas, Coastal Bend area get majo
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More than 50 automated license plate reader cameras are positioned around Conroe, quietly capturing information from vehicles traveling through the city. Some residents say the cameras make them feel safer. Others see them as an invasion of privacy. “I think if it involves everybody, then everybody
More than 50 automated license plate reader cameras are positioned around Conroe, quietly capturing information from vehicles traveling through the city.Some residents say the cameras make them feel safer. Others see them as an invasion of privacy.“I think if it involves everybody, then everybody sh
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Michael Fields with the Rotary Club of Magnolia told me, “It is the time of year to again plan our projects for the upcoming year. We are working on planning our “Meals of Hope” project for September. This event includes the Rotary Club acquiring food and food preparation kits to allow Club members
Montgomery County commissioners heard budget requests from several department heads Aug. 12, while County Judge Mark Keough began the day’s budget workshop calling for an economic development director to help bring tax relief to the county. “The county is in desperate need of some tax relief,” Keoug
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WILLIS, TX — Patten Properties has announced a new release of 3- to 5-acre wooded estate homesites from $189,900 in North Houston’s newest acreage community – Legacy Grand Ranch, which is offering estate-sized homesites to build your forever home, plan for retirement, or invest in land for the next
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