The Texas Education Agency released public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years Aug. 15. The release follows a legal battle that began nearly two years ago, in which school districts sued the TEA due to concerns over the ratings system. Montgomery ISD received a B for the 2023-24 school year with…
An Aug. 14 Ulta Beauty news release announced Ulta Beauty and Target mutually agreed to not renew their partnership once the agreement concludes in August 2026. The Ulta Beauty at Target experience will continue in Target stores and on Target.com until then. “As we continue to execute our Ulta Beauty Unleashed plans, we’re confident our…
Kenzie Rankin was brought on to operate Nourish Cafe as general manager in July 2022. Located inside a building along with several other health-related businesses, the cafe serves healthy food options, coffee and drinks. Rankin, a self-taught baker, also managed Flour-Ish, in Conroe in 2017. The bakery closed down after the cafe lost its clientele…
Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Co. celebrated 20 years in business Aug. 5, Director of Marketing Kim Valadez said. The details Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Co. offers a range of hosting options, including birthday parties, group events, corporate events, overnight lock-in parties and exclusive use buyouts, Valadez said. She said while the business is known for pizza, the…
CONROE, TX — Operation Heat Wave was initiated after a review uncovered a significant number of outstanding warrants. In response, Chief Buckholtz reached out to the U.S. Marshals, leading to a coordinated plan that united surrounding agencies. Together, they set out to locate and arrest fugitives across the region, ensuring they were brought to justice…
MAGNOLIA, TX — Just after 11 am Monday, August 18, 2025, the Magnolia Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 200 block of Sundew Ct. in Magnolia. Upon their arrival, firefighters found that the interior of the residence had sustained heavy fire, smoke and heat damage. Fire Investigators from the Montgomery County Fire…
Conroe’s temporary development moratorium in the northern portion of the city will come to an end after City Council’s vote to extend it failed during an Aug. 14 meeting. What this means After nearly a year, the city will end its development moratorium. The moratorium, first enacted Aug. 29, 2024, during a special meeting, paused…
During its Aug. 14 meeting, Conroe City Council approved proposing a $0.4613 per $100 valuation tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26. The details The proposed rate is higher than the FY 2024-25 tax rate, which is $0.4272, according to prior reporting. Finance Manager Michael Monteilh said property taxes help pay for: Police and fire service…
During its Aug. 14 meeting, Conroe City Council members approved 15 out of 17 proposed charter amendments to be included on the November ballot. What you need to know Conroe city staff hosted two town hall meetings where residents provided feedback and shared requests to be included as charter amendments, including single-member districts, allowing the…
Approximately two dozen Texas House Democrats returned to Austin on Aug. 18, ending a two-week walkout over a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts. After calling the House to order with the two-thirds quorum needed to conduct official business, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said lawmakers would “move quickly” on dozens of bills, which…