
Following the clearance of two major engineering design contracts, the Coastal Texas Project is moving forward after years of delays. Plans for enormous floodgates and coastal barrier systems to safeguard the Texas Gulf Coast can resume under the accords.
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From butcher shops and beekeepers to pickleball courts and biohacking studios, a range of Conroe-Montgomery businesses are being highlighted in the 2025 Community Impact edition for their local roots and community appeal.
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A Montgomery County nonprofit is partnering with a Conroe tattoo studio to distribute free Narcan and provide overdose response training at a community event aimed at reducing fentanyl-related deaths.
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The Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association has filed a lawsuit accusing the city of improperly rejecting a voter petition that could trigger a future election on collective bargaining rights for firefighters.
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A Conroe judge accused of driving while intoxicated is publicly responding for the first time, disputing key details in police documents while acknowledging responsibility for the incident as his case proceeds through the courts.
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Conroe City Councilman Harry Hardman announced he will run for municipal judge in the city’s May 2 election, setting up a race to replace Judge William Waggoner, who is seeking another judicial post. Several City Council seats will also be on the ballot.
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Attorneys for the Woodlands-based John Cooper School are asking a Harris County judge to dismiss a $15 million lawsuit alleging a middle school student was assaulted on campus, arguing the claims are time-barred and that the parents failed to mitigate damages. The school denies all allegations and says it acted appropriately.
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Conroe ISD will open an application process to fill a vacant board seat following the resignation of Trustee Tiffany Nelson, who stepped down to run for the State Board of Education. Trustees opted for an appointment rather than a special election, citing cost and timing concerns.
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Community groups, libraries, and local venues across the Conroe area are hosting a range of holiday and early-January events, including family-friendly activities, live-music celebrations, and a regional wedding expo.
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Conroe officials approved a $10.6 million budget for the city-owned Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center for 2026, but projections show the property will not turn a profit or meet upcoming debt service requirements, raising continued concerns about the city’s financial exposure.
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Conroe ISD trustees are considering a policy change that would allow teachers to rent campus space to provide paid tutoring services, a move district leaders say could support educators financially while potentially improving student outcomes.