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Willis ISD has dismissed its lawsuit against the city of Conroe over water service to Calfee Middle School. A judge signed an order of nonsuit this week, clearing the way for the district and city to finalize an agreement for permanent water service.

More than two dozen members of the Republican Women of Montgomery County released a petition letter alleging favoritism and opaque practices within the county GOP. Signers say a recent attempt to restrict their access to party headquarters and a perceived “super delegate” structure undermine grassroots influence and voter trust.
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Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced the containment of a 75-acre wildfire in Sam Houston National Forest near FM 1375 and FM 149. Fire crews remain on scene strengthening containment lines, and some trails remain closed as a precaution. Officials say there is no threat to nearby communities.

A new hospitality study finds The Woodlands needs at least two additional upscale, full-service hotels to meet growing demand for corporate meetings and conventions. Officials say the township has sufficient event space but lacks enough attached or nearby hotel rooms, costing the community hundreds of millions in lost business since 2021.
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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe will host two job fairs Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 in Montgomery to fill seasonal summer positions, with interviews and same-day job offers planned.

A student was injured in a stabbing on Monday at Grand Oaks High School in Spring, marking the second school stabbing in the region recently. One juvenile is in custody, and officials say there is no ongoing threat.
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Main Street Market Conroe will hold its final market Feb. 7 at 301 N. Thompson St., ending a nearly five-year run that supported more than 100 small businesses in downtown Conroe.
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This opinion piece challenges the January 14, 2026, Montgomery County Republican Party steering committee minutes for emphasizing factionalism over coalition-building. It disputes efforts to marginalize local Republican women's groups and critiques police rhetoric. Montgomery County Republicans should prioritize unity, transparency, and voter engagement when choosing new leaders.
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Montgomery County commissioners have approved moving forward on a $221 million extension of Old Conroe Road after the city of Conroe transferred the project to the county for $3.2 million. The 5.7-mile project will add a bridge over the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Creek to improve regional mobility.

Pickleball players in Conroe and Montgomery have a growing list of indoor and community-centered options, from dedicated clubs with leagues and tournaments to hybrid spaces that offer coffee, shopping, and live music.
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A student at Grand Oaks High School in Conroe ISD was hospitalized Monday after suffering three shallow stab wounds during a fight. School officials say the suspect has been identified and taken into custody, and there is no ongoing threat.
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The Conroe City Council approved a revised street-closure and special-events fee structure, establishing a $500 nonrefundable application fee to recover city costs tied to downtown closures. The move follows months of debate over how to balance safety, staffing, and taxpayer impact.