The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour kicks off Stage 1 at Lake Conroe, marking its return to the area for the first time since 2019. Competitors vie for the $150,000 prize while fans enjoy exciting events and giveaways.
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Beginning on Lake Conroe, the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour's 2025 season runs from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2. Featuring 66 anglers, the high-stakes tournament pays a $150,000 top prize and marks the tour's return to Conroe since 2019.
Starting at the Outlets at Conroe, fishermen leave each morning at 6:30 a.m. to one of five optional launch ramps. View parties on February 1 and 2 at the same venue allow fans to participate in the thrill. Highlights are free food, hourly raffles, and meet-and-greet events with fishermen. The first fifty children under fourteen will get a free rod and reel every day.
Six Texas fisherman want to rule on their native ground this year. Beyond the tournament, Major League Fishing pros will visit two Montgomery ISD campuses on Jan. 29 to read to students, respond to questions, and sign autographs.
The final four days will feature shows running from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The competition will stream live on Major League Fishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV app, and Rumble. Starting Aug. 30, fans may follow the action on Discovery; the championship round airs Sept. 6.
Watch this exciting 2025 Bass Pro Tour opening as elite anglers worldwide fight it out on Lake Conroe!
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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.