Conroe will join over 100 cities across Texas this Saturday in hosting a “No Kings” protest — a grassroots demonstration opposing President Donald Trump’s military-themed parade and policies.
A high-speed chase on I-45 ended in Montgomery County with the arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of planning additional vehicle thefts, authorities say.
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday near Conroe after allegedly assaulting and strangling his fiancée at their Magnolia residence. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
The Houston Restaurant Weeks, which is Houston's most significant annual dining fundraiser, will return from August 1st to September 1st. These weeks will feature over 400 participating restaurants serving prix fixe menus to raise money for the Houston Food Bank, which supports local initiatives aimed at alleviating hunger.
As anti-President Trump demonstrations escalate across Texas, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are gearing up for "No Kings" rallies scheduled for this Saturday. Agencies in Houston, Conroe, and Sugar Land are emphasizing their commitment to facilitating peaceful protests while maintaining public safety, as past demonstrations in other Texas cities have seen arrests and confrontations.
A tense confrontation in Conroe’s MLK Park ended in gunfire when a man armed with a machete reportedly charged at a police officer, prompting the officer to shoot. The man, identified as Zachary Raychel, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
The Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber is in the national spotlight after being named a finalist for the 2025 Chamber of the Year award by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The honor recognizes outstanding performance in operations, community leadership, and member services.
A catastrophic chlorine gas leak at Olin Corporation’s Freeport facility on May 20 released over 8,000 pounds of hazardous chemicals, marking Texas’s most significant such incident in years. Despite the scale of the emergency, residents report that official warnings were delayed or never received, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of local chemical emergency alert systems.
A Conroe city official is pushing to formally request more water from the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) as water issues persist. However, a $24 million dispute over unpaid fees continues to restrict the city’s access to its full water allocation.
A domestic violence call in Conroe turned into a SWAT standoff Thursday, ending with police shooting the armed suspect after failed negotiations. The suspect remains hospitalized.
A federal court has permanently blocked the Texas Dream Act, a 25-year-old law that granted in-state tuition to undocumented students in Texas. The decision is sparking renewed debate over immigration, education, and access to opportunity in Texas.
A viral audio clip allegedly capturing Peterson Elementary Principal John Aleman making a profane remark about excluding parents from a student ceremony has sparked outrage among Houston ISD families. The district confirmed it is investigating the incident, which has raised broader concerns about transparency, leadership, and parent involvement at the campus.