What’s new at the 2026 Montgomery County Fair in Conroe

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Austen Altenwerth

What’s new at the 2026 Montgomery County Fair in Conroe

The 69th Montgomery County Fair opens Thursday in Conroe, bringing new events such as “Faith at the Fair,” free parking, and a packed schedule of rodeos, concerts, and youth competitions. The 10-day event is expected to draw more than 75,000 attendees.

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Ivy Lopez

Flames tear through assisted-living home in Montgomery County

Flames tear through assisted-living home in Montgomery County

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City Council Cuts Vehicle Costs, Targets Rising Sick Leave Liability

City Council Cuts Vehicle Costs, Targets Rising Sick Leave Liability

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Ivy Lopez

Conroe Plans New Courthouse, Restoring 1930s Landmark to Original Design

Conroe Plans New Courthouse, Restoring 1930s Landmark to Original Design

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Fabian Medhurst

Conroe Council Reinstates First Responder Pay Program to Boost Retention

Conroe Council Reinstates First Responder Pay Program to Boost Retention

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The Woodlands weighs crackdown on e-bikes, scooters

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Conroe to shuttle fans to Houston for 2026 World Cup

Conroe Veterans Park Champion, Judge Jimmie Edwards, Dies at 77

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Conroe Veterans Park Champion, Judge Jimmie Edwards, Dies at 77

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From Farmers Markets to Festivals, Conroe’s Spring Lineup Expands

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Downtown Conroe Transforms Into Storytelling Hub for Film Festival Weekend

Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo returns with new events

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Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo returns with new events

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Waffle House plans five new Montgomery County locations by 2027

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Quick police response stops break-in at local autism center

Guard shot during Conroe ATM robbery

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Guard shot during Conroe ATM robbery

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MCSO: Suspect in custody after double homicide on Shoreview Drive

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City seeks new organizer after Conroe Kiwanis ends parade role

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New Conroe TNR program aims to reduce stray cats, euthanasia rates

Veteran charged with capital murder after double shooting near Conroe

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Veteran charged with capital murder after double shooting near Conroe

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Conroe Blocks Surveyors at Wastewater Plant Amid Pipeline Concerns

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From rock opera to tree giveaways: Weekend events planned in Conroe area

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Weather Alert: Strong Storms Near Conroe as Forecast Warns of Possible Tornadoes

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Free Spring Break Arts Series Launches at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

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New Galveston Beachfront Tower Reaches Milestone, Offering Coastal Living Within Reach of Montgomery County

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Commuter Bus Service in The Woodlands Increasing Routes and Fares Starting April 1

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Montgomery County early vote surges to 8.4% in final week before primary

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The Woodlands data center housing expands as AI demand surges

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Montgomery County reviews road bond spending, debates ad hoc committees

Weekend Activities in Conroe

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Weekend Activities in Conroe

Galveston sells island lifestyle as cruise port expands

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Galveston sells island lifestyle as cruise port expands

Construction worker rescued after medical emergency 60 feet above new Conroe ISD school site

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Construction worker rescued after medical emergency 60 feet above new Conroe ISD school site

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New stations, more firefighters planned as Conroe and ESDs face surge in calls

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Township seeks 1-mile Tesla tunnel in bid to ease Waterway congestion

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MISD trustees approve $3.2M plan to relocate ESC staff to CTE center

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New Public Archery Range Coming to Owen Park as City Expands Outdoor Recreation

UHD guarantees admission to HISD grads with 2.5 GPA

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UHD guarantees admission to HISD grads with 2.5 GPA

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Conroe, Willis ISD settle water dispute

Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry to headline 2026 Conroe Go Texan Parade

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Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry to headline 2026 Conroe Go Texan Parade

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Winning ticket sold at Fuel Maxx on Highway 105

Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

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Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

Republican women protest county party actions

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Republican women protest county party actions

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Study: The Woodlands needs two more full-service hotels

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Margaritaville Lake Conroe to Host February Job Fairs for Summer Hiring

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Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

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Pickleball Pops Across Conroe, Montgomery Area

Conroe Sets $500 Street-Closure Fee for Special Events

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Conroe Sets $500 Street-Closure Fee for Special Events

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Conroe area kicks off Dave Matthews Band U.S. tour

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Food festival, galas headline Woodlands weekend events

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New snow cone stand brings shaved ice to Conroe

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No charges filed against CISD officer in motorcycle death

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Extreme cold grips Houston as warning stays in effect

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Abbott expands disaster declaration as winter storm grips Texas

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Student dies after medical emergency on Magnolia ISD bus

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Best of The Woodlands voting opens Feb. 1

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Montgomery County moves toward first 10-year transportation plan

Conroe ISD board appoints Gambino to fill trustee vacancy

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Conroe ISD board appoints Gambino to fill trustee vacancy

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Margaritaville Lake Conroe names new GM

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Council boosts defense in charter, fire union cases

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Conroe Ranks No. 1 Houston Suburb for Growth

Conroe puts firefighter union vote on May ballot

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Conroe puts firefighter union vote on May ballot