Montgomery County commissioners remained conflicted on how much funding to go for in a potential bond for the construction of a new justice center as the Aug. 6 deadline to call the election approaches. What happened Talk of a new justice center started when commissioners assessed the need for new courts and the need for…
Founded over 20 years ago, the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning program offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older taught by volunteer teachers. Amy Duval, coordinator of the program at the Cy-Fair campus, said the program offers a $25 annual membership allowing participants to take classes…
Seniors in Montgomery County will soon have a new, dedicated facility for activities and communal dining at a location off Pruitt Road near I-45, Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler announced July 23. The center will provide room for senior activities and dining, which is currently held at the Kevin Brady Community Center and Library that…
Lonestar Family Health has expanded its medical care work in Magnolia with the opening of the Magnolia Health Center—the sixth care facility in the area. What they offer According to a July 20 news release, the new Magnolia Health Center will offer underserved, underinsured and uninsured patients primary care across multiple avenues, including but not…
Two proposals tied to Conroe’s use of Flock Safety cameras were tabled indefinitely July 23 after City Council members voted unanimously to set both items aside. One proposal would have created a temporary citizens advisory committee to study the city’s use of automated license plate recognition technology. The second would have asked the city attorney…
Artificial intelligence—technology that gives computers the ability to mimic human cognitive function—is being incorporated into many aspects of daily life, including for local governments and for business in The Woodlands area. Rice University’s 43rd Kinder Houston Area Survey showed that in 2024, about six out of 10 area residents expected the rise of AI to…
Conroe ISD board of trustees on July 21 reviewed a report from Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, the CISD Assistant Superintendent of Governance & Leadership Programs. The framework is a draft of the district’s initial priorities ahead of the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in January. The plan Sauceda-Upshaw said that the reason CISD is beginning its…
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Tequila in Paradise Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake Conroe will be celebrating National Tequila Day on July 24. The event will feature tastings from multiple…
Sandy Creek resident Georgia Bishop was out of town for a concert when 22 inches of rain fell on parts of northwest Travis County over the July 4, 2025, weekend. When Bishop returned home days later, her community was significantly changed. Residents of the hard-hit Sandy Creek neighborhood described a “wall of water” that tore…
An established church within Montgomery County recently underwent rebranding, which included a relocation to a larger property, officials confirmed. Formerly known as Grand Central Church, The Sanctuary sold its previous property at 1115 Houston Street, Conroe, and closed the deal on its new one located at 1701 McCaleb Road, Montgomery, in mid-June, Community Pastor Vance…