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Montgomery County Considers $400M New Jail to Address Overcrowding and Aging Infrastructure

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Ivy Lopez

Montgomery County Considers $400M New Jail to Address Overcrowding and Aging Infrastructure

Montgomery County is taking decisive action to address long-standing jail overcrowding with the launch of a comprehensive assessment to explore the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility. With a potential price tag of nearly $400 million, the project aims to prioritize safety, sustainability, and efficiency in the county’s criminal justice infrastructure.

Politics and Government

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Fabian Medhurst

Sen. Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from AG Ken Paxton, Citing Adultery

Politics and Government

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Fabian Medhurst

Texas Hardliner Steve Toth Launches Primary Bid Against Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Local News

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Jaiden Quitzon

Over 1,600 ‘Good Trouble’ Protests Planned Nationwide on July 17 in Civil Rights Push

Politics and Government

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Fabian Medhurst

Conroe Unveils $1 Billion Five-Year Infrastructure Plan to Meet Rapid Growth

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Texas Travel Experts Name Margaritaville Lake Conroe Top Spot for Lakeside Luxury

Arts and Culture

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Texas Travel Experts Name Margaritaville Lake Conroe Top Spot for Lakeside Luxury

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe has earned two major nods from Texas travel influencers, celebrating its lazy river and signature swim-up bar as among the best in the state.

Santa Nate to Be Honored at Conroe “Can Drop” for Smalls Sliders Opening

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Santa Nate to Be Honored at Conroe “Can Drop” for Smalls Sliders Opening

Smalls Sliders is set to open its first Conroe location on July 21, bringing its signature sliders and vibrant orange shipping container to 2116 West Davis. The launch will celebrate a local hero and benefit a local nonprofit.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown to Slash U.S. Economic Growth, Dallas Fed Warns

Business and Economy

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown to Slash U.S. Economic Growth, Dallas Fed Warns

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas predicts the U.S. economy will shrink by nearly 1% in 2025 due to tighter immigration policies and increased deportations under the Trump administration. The decline is primarily tied to a sharp drop in border crossings and the resulting labor shortages.

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Business and Economy

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown to Slash U.S. Economic Growth, Dallas Fed Warns

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas predicts the U.S. economy will shrink by nearly 1% in 2025 due to tighter immigration policies and increased deportations under the Trump administration. The decline is primarily tied to a sharp drop in border crossings and the resulting labor shortages.

Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Doubles Endowment Tax for Rice, Threatening Financial Aid

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Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Doubles Endowment Tax for Rice, Threatening Financial Aid

President Trump's tax and policy plan drastically raises taxes on wealthy university endowments, which critics say will cut scholarships and research funding at Rice University.

Two Kingwood Men Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of Teens in Montgomery County

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Two Kingwood Men Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of Teens in Montgomery County

Two Kingwood men have been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child after allegedly luring two 15-year-olds they met online and assaulting them at a Montgomery County stadium, according to local authorities.

Conroe ISD Teachers Get Pay Raise with Texas’ $4B School Employee Funding

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Conroe ISD Teachers Get Pay Raise with Texas’ $4B School Employee Funding

Conroe ISD teachers will see significant pay raises starting in September, with new teacher salaries increasing to $64,000, following Texas lawmakers' approval of over $4 billion in funding for school employee raises during the latest legislative session.

Low-Pressure System in Bay of Campeche Could Become Tropical Depression This Weekend

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Low-Pressure System in Bay of Campeche Could Become Tropical Depression This Weekend

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Bay of Campeche that could develop into a depression over the weekend, bringing potential heavy rainfall to parts of Central America and eastern Mexico.

Conroe Native Parker McCollum Releases New Album, Kicks Off Nationwide Tour

Arts and Culture

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Conroe Native Parker McCollum Releases New Album, Kicks Off Nationwide Tour

Conroe’s own Parker McCollum is back with a self-titled album he says is his most raw and authentic yet. The new record drops at midnight, launching a busy tour schedule across the U.S.

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Low-Pressure System in Bay of Campeche Could Become Tropical Depression This Weekend

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Bay of Campeche that could develop into a depression over the weekend, bringing potential heavy rainfall to parts of Central America and eastern Mexico.

Arts and Culture

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Conroe Native Parker McCollum Releases New Album, Kicks Off Nationwide Tour

Conroe’s own Parker McCollum is back with a self-titled album he says is his most raw and authentic yet. The new record drops at midnight, launching a busy tour schedule across the U.S.

Houston’s Rice University Tops Texas A&M in New Global Rankings

Arts and Culture

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Houston’s Rice University Tops Texas A&M in New Global Rankings

In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, Houston universities made a name for themselves. Rice University came in first, ahead of Texas A&M, and the University of Houston also made the list.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Arrives in Houston This Weekend

Arts and Culture

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Arrives in Houston This Weekend

Beyoncé is coming home, Houston. Her record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour hits NRG Stadium this Saturday and Sunday. Here's how to survive, get merch, and dress the part.

Montgomery County Considers $400M New Jail to Address Overcrowding and Aging Infrastructure

Sen. Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from AG Ken Paxton, Citing Adultery

Texas Hardliner Steve Toth Launches Primary Bid Against Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Over 1,600 ‘Good Trouble’ Protests Planned Nationwide on July 17 in Civil Rights Push

Conroe Unveils $1 Billion Five-Year Infrastructure Plan to Meet Rapid Growth

The Latest

Texas Travel Experts Name Margaritaville Lake Conroe Top Spot for Lakeside Luxury

Santa Nate to Be Honored at Conroe “Can Drop” for Smalls Sliders Opening

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown to Slash U.S. Economic Growth, Dallas Fed Warns

Other News

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown to Slash U.S. Economic Growth, Dallas Fed Warns

Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Doubles Endowment Tax for Rice, Threatening Financial Aid

Two Kingwood Men Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of Teens in Montgomery County

Conroe ISD Teachers Get Pay Raise with Texas’ $4B School Employee Funding

Low-Pressure System in Bay of Campeche Could Become Tropical Depression This Weekend

Conroe Native Parker McCollum Releases New Album, Kicks Off Nationwide Tour

Low-Pressure System in Bay of Campeche Could Become Tropical Depression This Weekend

Conroe Native Parker McCollum Releases New Album, Kicks Off Nationwide Tour

Houston’s Rice University Tops Texas A&M in New Global Rankings

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Arrives in Houston This Weekend

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