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Montgomery County weighs determinate sentencing for 16-year-old

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Montgomery County weighs determinate sentencing for 16-year-old

Montgomery County prosecutors are considering whether to pursue determinate sentencing against a 16-year-old Grand Oaks High School student accused of stabbing a classmate. The hybrid juvenile-adult option could result in a sentence of up to 40 years, depending on the severity of the injuries and other factors.

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Texas leads nation in new residents, growth slows in 2025

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Two Conroe sisters indicted in child kidnapping case

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District, city move toward agreement for Calfee Middle School

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Wildfire in Sam Houston National Forest contained, officials say

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Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry to headline 2026 Conroe Go Texan Parade

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Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry to headline 2026 Conroe Go Texan Parade

The 61st annual Conroe Go Texan Parade will feature the Texas A&M University Parsons Mounted Cavalry on Feb. 21 in downtown Conroe. The parade, hosted by local Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo partners, kicks off rodeo season and has helped generate $320,000 in scholarships for area students.

Winning ticket sold at Fuel Maxx on Highway 105

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Winning ticket sold at Fuel Maxx on Highway 105

A Conroe resident claimed a $1 million top prize from the Texas Lottery’s $20 Extreme Multiplier scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Fuel Maxx #88 on Highway 105. Three top prizes remain in the game.

Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

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Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

A 29-year-old Conroe woman pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston. Prosecutors say she scratched an agent and swung a handcuffed arm before fleeing into a crowd. She faces up to eight years in prison.

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Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

A 29-year-old Conroe woman pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston. Prosecutors say she scratched an agent and swung a handcuffed arm before fleeing into a crowd. She faces up to eight years in prison.

Republican women protest county party actions

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Republican women protest county party actions

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.

Study: The Woodlands needs two more full-service hotels

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Study: The Woodlands needs two more full-service hotels

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.

Margaritaville Lake Conroe to Host February Job Fairs for Summer Hiring

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Margaritaville Lake Conroe to Host February Job Fairs for Summer Hiring

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.

Grand Oaks Incident Follows Fatal December Attack at Sterling High

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Grand Oaks Incident Follows Fatal December Attack at Sterling High

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.

Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

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Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

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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Grand Oaks Incident Follows Fatal December Attack at Sterling High

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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Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

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.

Pickleball Pops Across Conroe, Montgomery Area

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Pickleball Pops Across Conroe, Montgomery Area

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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Conroe Sets $500 Street-Closure Fee for Special Events

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.

Montgomery County weighs determinate sentencing for 16-year-old

Texas leads nation in new residents, growth slows in 2025

Two Conroe sisters indicted in child kidnapping case

District, city move toward agreement for Calfee Middle School

Wildfire in Sam Houston National Forest contained, officials say

The Latest

Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry to headline 2026 Conroe Go Texan Parade

Winning ticket sold at Fuel Maxx on Highway 105

Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

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Conroe woman pleads guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Houston

Republican women protest county party actions

Study: The Woodlands needs two more full-service hotels

Margaritaville Lake Conroe to Host February Job Fairs for Summer Hiring

Grand Oaks Incident Follows Fatal December Attack at Sterling High

Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

Grand Oaks Incident Follows Fatal December Attack at Sterling High

Downtown Conroe’s Main Street Market Announces Final Market Day

Pickleball Pops Across Conroe, Montgomery Area

Conroe Sets $500 Street-Closure Fee for Special Events

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