As freezing temperatures impact Montgomery County, officials in Conroe and Montgomery have opened warming centers to provide relief for residents. Meanwhile, city facilities in Conroe, including the C.K. Ray Recreation Center and Conroe Aquatic Center, closed at 2 p.m. Wednesday and will remain closed until further notice.
Conroe and Montgomery County have opened warming centers to help residents cope with the extreme cold. The C.K. Ray Recreation Center and Conroe Aquatic Center are closed.
Still, two warming centers are available in Conroe: Under Over Fellowship at 600 S. Frazier and Compassion United at 350 Foster Dr. Another warming center has opened in East Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management confirmed the openings. Officials urge residents to take precautions against the freezing temperatures and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Residents should visit the City of Conroe’s official website or social media channels for the latest updates.
Beginning on November 4, voters in Conroe will have the opportunity to vote on fifteen different charter amendments, one of which proposes transferring power from elected officials to an appointed city manager.
As a result of the severe drought and the potential for wildfires, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough declared a local disaster and issued a burn ban that applies to the whole county beginning on October 14.