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Conroe ISD moves to appoint trustee after resignation

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Kyle Cline

Conroe ISD moves to appoint trustee after resignation

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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Fabian Medhurst

City-owned Conroe Hyatt faces debt gap despite steady revenue outlook

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Arden Huels

City Awards $88K Contract to Remove Former YMCA in Floodway

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Ivy Lopez

Legendary Houston Anchor Dave Ward Dies at 86

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Ivy Lopez

Conroe OKs New Police SUVs, Drones

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From potlucks to New Year’s Eve, Conroe-area events run through January

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From potlucks to New Year’s Eve, Conroe-area events run through January

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.

Conroe ISD Eyes Campus Rentals to Help Teachers Launch Private Tutoring Businesses

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Conroe ISD Eyes Campus Rentals to Help Teachers Launch Private Tutoring Businesses

Conroe ISD trustees are considering a policy change that would allow teachers to rent campus space to provide paid tutoring services, a move district leaders say could support educators financially while potentially improving student outcomes.

Montgomery County Extends Hurricane Harvey Buyout Grants Through 2027

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Montgomery County Extends Hurricane Harvey Buyout Grants Through 2027

Montgomery County commissioners approved extensions to disaster recovery grant timelines tied to Hurricane Harvey and the 2016 flood, allowing officials to continue property buyouts and maximize remaining funds.

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Montgomery County Extends Hurricane Harvey Buyout Grants Through 2027

Montgomery County commissioners approved extensions to disaster recovery grant timelines tied to Hurricane Harvey and the 2016 flood, allowing officials to continue property buyouts and maximize remaining funds.

Children’s Safe Harbor Opens $10M Conroe Center, Doubling Trauma Services

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Children’s Safe Harbor Opens $10M Conroe Center, Doubling Trauma Services

Children’s Safe Harbor has opened a $10 million, 45,000-square-foot facility in Conroe designed to double trauma services for children and families across Montgomery County and surrounding areas, marking a major expansion for the 27-year-old nonprofit.

Volunteers Begin Restoring Historic New Home Cemetery Near Willis

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Volunteers Begin Restoring Historic New Home Cemetery Near Willis

Volunteers who led the restoration of Conroe Community Cemetery have begun a long-term effort to restore New Home Cemetery near Willis, a historic African American burial ground dating back to the 1860s and tied to a former Freedom Colony.

‘Mama Bear’ Trustee Leaves Conroe ISD Board, Triggers Fight Over Appointment vs. Special Election

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‘Mama Bear’ Trustee Leaves Conroe ISD Board, Triggers Fight Over Appointment vs. Special Election

Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson resigned to pursue a seat on the Texas State Board of Education, prompting a dispute over how her now-vacant position should be filled.

The Woodlands Approves Expansion of Flock Safety System Amid Privacy Concerns

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The Woodlands Approves Expansion of Flock Safety System Amid Privacy Concerns

The Woodlands Township will add 30 Flock Safety cameras that read license plates by summer 2026 as part of a crime-prevention initiative. Law enforcement leaders praise the system’s investigative value, while civil liberties advocates warn about privacy risks.

United Way Expands Services in Montgomery County With Purchase of 51,900-Square-Foot Conroe Building.

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United Way Expands Services in Montgomery County With Purchase of 51,900-Square-Foot Conroe Building.

United Way of Greater Houston has purchased a new 51,900-square-foot building in Conroe, more than doubling its Montgomery County space and positioning critical services closer to communities facing the highest financial hardship.

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The Woodlands Approves Expansion of Flock Safety System Amid Privacy Concerns

The Woodlands Township will add 30 Flock Safety cameras that read license plates by summer 2026 as part of a crime-prevention initiative. Law enforcement leaders praise the system’s investigative value, while civil liberties advocates warn about privacy risks.

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United Way Expands Services in Montgomery County With Purchase of 51,900-Square-Foot Conroe Building.

United Way of Greater Houston has purchased a new 51,900-square-foot building in Conroe, more than doubling its Montgomery County space and positioning critical services closer to communities facing the highest financial hardship.

Anonymous Donor Pledges $500K as Habitat for Humanity Launches Marble Creek Neighborhood

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Anonymous Donor Pledges $500K as Habitat for Humanity Launches Marble Creek Neighborhood

Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County celebrated the start of its new Marble Creek neighborhood in Magnolia on Dec. 3, announcing that homebuilding will begin this spring and unveiling a $500,000 donation to support the project.

Houston Woman Charged with Child Trafficking Following Montgomery County Investigation

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Houston Woman Charged with Child Trafficking Following Montgomery County Investigation

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Houston woman on a child trafficking charge after a multi-agency investigation that began with the disappearance of two young victims in 2024.

Conroe ISD moves to appoint trustee after resignation

City-owned Conroe Hyatt faces debt gap despite steady revenue outlook

City Awards $88K Contract to Remove Former YMCA in Floodway

Legendary Houston Anchor Dave Ward Dies at 86

Conroe OKs New Police SUVs, Drones

The Latest

From potlucks to New Year’s Eve, Conroe-area events run through January

Conroe ISD Eyes Campus Rentals to Help Teachers Launch Private Tutoring Businesses

Montgomery County Extends Hurricane Harvey Buyout Grants Through 2027

Other News

Montgomery County Extends Hurricane Harvey Buyout Grants Through 2027

Children’s Safe Harbor Opens $10M Conroe Center, Doubling Trauma Services

Volunteers Begin Restoring Historic New Home Cemetery Near Willis

‘Mama Bear’ Trustee Leaves Conroe ISD Board, Triggers Fight Over Appointment vs. Special Election

The Woodlands Approves Expansion of Flock Safety System Amid Privacy Concerns

United Way Expands Services in Montgomery County With Purchase of 51,900-Square-Foot Conroe Building.

The Woodlands Approves Expansion of Flock Safety System Amid Privacy Concerns

United Way Expands Services in Montgomery County With Purchase of 51,900-Square-Foot Conroe Building.

Anonymous Donor Pledges $500K as Habitat for Humanity Launches Marble Creek Neighborhood

Houston Woman Charged with Child Trafficking Following Montgomery County Investigation

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