During a July 10 meeting, Conroe City Council awarded a $4.6 million contract to SLI Group for the design and build of Fire Station No. 8, which will be located in the southeast portion of the city. What this means SLI Group will lead design and construction efforts over the next 13 months, and Conroe…
Conroe residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on possible changes to the city’s governing document during a July 17 town hall hosted by city staff. What you need to know The meeting will include a presentation on the city charter, how amendments are made, which changes city staff may propose for future Conroe…
Twisted Trail Ranch is opening soon in Conroe, Texas, owner John McCracken confirmed. The business will offer horseback riding lessons, full-care horse boarding and a rental space for any event, McCracken said. Opening July 26 11793 FM 1484, Conroe www.twistedtrailranch.com
A Texas judge ruled July 3 that the Texas Education Agency can release its public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The scores were blocked for nearly one year after 33 school districts sued the TEA last August, arguing that the agency unfairly raised the bar for schools to earn a high score…
Conroe ISD will hold a meeting July 15 to discuss multiple items, including its compensation plan and zoning for its new schools. The details At the June 24 meeting, CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented the 2025-26 compensation plan, which includes 6% raises for teachers and staff and a 4% raise for police and…
Willis ISD trustees approved its 2025-26 compensation plan, the district announced July 10. What it means The plan includes salary increases for teachers, instructional professionals, nonexempt hourly personnel and administrators, according to the district. Teachers will receive: $1,000–$1,500 for one to two years of service $2,500 for three to four years of service $5,000 for…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss an informational update on the state of the county jail for the forecasted inmate population growth at its July 15 meeting. What you need to know According to the agenda packet, commissioners will hear a presentation on the county jail and discuss the land swap agreement between the…
During a July 10 budget workshop meeting, Conroe officials said they are reshaping their long-term infrastructure strategy with a five-year Capital Improvement Plan instead of 10 years. “This is a true CIP for five years. Will it change? Absolutely, it’s going to change. There’s going to be some projects that come up,” Norman McGuire, assistant…
President Donald Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville on July 11, one week after historic flooding killed at least 119 people during the July 4 weekend. Before heading to Texas, the president expanded a federal disaster declaration for the floods, making residents of Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, San Saba, Tom…
Willis ISD is estimated to have a surplus budget for its 2025-26 fiscal year following the impact of House Bill 2, which will provide permanent raises for educators and support staff; overhaul how the state funds special education; and set aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance. WISD…