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Volunteers who led the restoration of Conroe Community Cemetery have begun a long-term effort to restore New Home Cemetery near Willis, a historic African American burial ground dating back to the 1860s and tied to a former Freedom Colony.

Conroe City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 14 Chevrolet Tahoes and two drones—about $1 million total—to replace aging police vehicles and strengthen response capabilities, with SUVs paid from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund and drones funded by federal seized-asset proceeds.
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Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson resigned to pursue a seat on the Texas State Board of Education, prompting a dispute over how her now-vacant position should be filled.
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Conroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner resumed his judicial duties after his third arrest, this time on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Court documents outline a history of prior arrests stretching back to 2008.
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The Woodlands Township will add 30 Flock Safety cameras that read license plates by summer 2026 as part of a crime-prevention initiative. Law enforcement leaders praise the system’s investigative value, while civil liberties advocates warn about privacy risks.
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Conroe Municipal Judge William Waggoner returned to the bench after his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon. City officials acknowledged the incident but declined to comment on the case as it proceeds through the legal process.
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United Way of Greater Houston has purchased a new 51,900-square-foot building in Conroe, more than doubling its Montgomery County space and positioning critical services closer to communities facing the highest financial hardship.
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A 76-year-old triathlete from The Woodlands placed second in his age group at the 2025 World Triathlon Championship in Australia, marking his first podium finish at the event and reinforcing the training philosophy he says keeps him healthy.
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Employees at Woodlands Specialty Hospital say they have gone more than a month without pay, prompting financial hardship and growing frustration as the hospital blames missed payrolls on insurance-related cash-flow issues.

Montgomery County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Wayne Mack announced he will challenge incumbent County Judge Mark Keough in the March Republican primary, setting up a high-profile race centered on public safety, leadership style, and county unity.
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Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County celebrated the start of its new Marble Creek neighborhood in Magnolia on Dec. 3, announcing that homebuilding will begin this spring and unveiling a $500,000 donation to support the project.

Two veteran lawmakers say the Montgomery County Republican Party is undermining voters after its Executive Committee voted not to support them in their 2025 reelection bids, escalating a dispute that began with a failed censure effort earlier this year.