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Holiday Helpings lifts food bank as need surges

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Holiday Helpings lifts food bank as need surges

As a prolonged government shutdown and a first-ever suspension of SNAP benefits strained families, Montgomery County Food Bank saw a sharp rise in visits. Holiday Helpings drew record participation and donations, reinforcing the community’s response to growing hunger.

Best of The Woodlands voting opens Feb. 1

Business and Economy

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Best of The Woodlands voting opens Feb. 1

The 17th annual “Best of The Woodlands” contest opens Feb. 1, with public voting over three weeks across 16 industries. Only businesses listed in the Woodlands Online Business Directory are eligible to be nominated.

Montgomery County judge completes rare adult adoption after 25-year bond

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Montgomery County judge completes rare adult adoption after 25-year bond

Montgomery County Judge Wayne Mack and his wife finalized the adult adoption of a woman he first met as a troubled foster teen 25 years ago, formalizing a family bond that spans generations.

Montgomery County moves toward first 10-year transportation plan

Real Estate and Development

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Montgomery County moves toward first 10-year transportation plan

Montgomery County commissioners have launched the county’s first comprehensive mobility study, a federally supported effort to create a 10-year transportation roadmap and guide future projects across all precincts.

Conroe ISD board appoints Gambino to fill trustee vacancy

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Conroe ISD board appoints Gambino to fill trustee vacancy

The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees voted 4-2 to appoint Agueda “Aggie” Gambino to fill a vacant seat after a three-hour executive session, with dissenting trustees citing concerns about transparency and qualifications.

Montgomery County Hospital District expands ambulances, telemedicine in 2026

Health and Wellness

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Montgomery County Hospital District expands ambulances, telemedicine in 2026

The Montgomery County Hospital District is expanding ambulance stations, adding vehicles, and testing telemedicine as emergency call volume continues to climb with population growth.

Conroe, Montgomery open candidate filing for May 2 election

Politics and Government

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Conroe, Montgomery open candidate filing for May 2 election

Candidates in Conroe and Montgomery, Texas, began filing Jan. 14 to run for local offices on the May 2, 2026, election ballot. The filing deadline is Feb. 13, with races including seats on the Conroe city council and positions for mayor and council in Montgomery. Early voting will take place April 20-28.

Conroe judge facing DWI avoids questions at campaign event

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Conroe judge facing DWI avoids questions at campaign event

Conroe Municipal Judge William Waggoner, who was arrested last month on a DWI charge, declined to answer reporters’ questions about his criminal history as he entered a campaign meet-and-greet for justice of the peace, precinct 1.

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Margaritaville Lake Conroe names new GM

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe , Houston, has appointed hospitality veteran Daniel Haughan as its new general manager, bringing experience from Marriott, Hilton, and other Margaritaville properties to one of Montgomery County’s largest resorts.

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Conroe taps Quinlan as city secretary

The Conroe City Council voted unanimously Jan. 8 to promote longtime city employee Sami Quinlan from interim city secretary to the permanent role, praising her performance during a challenging year that included a historic charter election and heightened scrutiny of election procedures.

Council boosts defense in charter, fire union cases

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Council boosts defense in charter, fire union cases

The Conroe City Council approved up to $400,000 in additional legal spending to defend two lawsuits—one challenging the Nov. 4 charter amendment election and another tied to the firefighters’ collective bargaining petition—sparking debate over costs and voter intent.

Conroe Ranks No. 1 Houston Suburb for Growth

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Conroe Ranks No. 1 Houston Suburb for Growth

The most recent U-Haul Growth Index shows that Conroe will be the fastest-growing neighborhood in the Houston area in 2025. Ranking No. 20 among U.S. towns, the Montgomery County seat sees many people moving there because of the quality of life.

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Holiday Helpings lifts food bank as need surges

Best of The Woodlands voting opens Feb. 1

Montgomery County judge completes rare adult adoption after 25-year bond

Montgomery County moves toward first 10-year transportation plan

Conroe ISD board appoints Gambino to fill trustee vacancy

Montgomery County Hospital District expands ambulances, telemedicine in 2026

Conroe, Montgomery open candidate filing for May 2 election

Conroe judge facing DWI avoids questions at campaign event

Margaritaville Lake Conroe names new GM

Conroe taps Quinlan as city secretary

Council boosts defense in charter, fire union cases

Conroe Ranks No. 1 Houston Suburb for Growth

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