CONROE, TX – Music sensation and Conroe native Parker McCollum is maintaining his hometown roots by partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation. McCollum is featured in a new public service announcement for the department’s new ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart.’ campaign calling on his fellow Texans to slow down and be safe. The campaign runs…
HOUSTON, TX — Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division are urgently seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a tragic Hit and Run – Failure to Stop and Render Aid – Fatality. Reward of up to $5,000 leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved…
There are several events going on in the Conroe area between July 31-Aug. 3. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change. JBF The Woodlands & Conroe Consignment Event Shop for clothes, shoes, baby gear, toys, books, maternity clothes and more at the Lone Star…
Planet Fitness in Conroe celebrated its 10-year anniversary in July, according to a July 28 news release. The details The gym hosted a party featuring Planet Fitness merchandise, giveaways including Houston Astros tickets and a JBL speaker, with food from Texas Roadhouse and Epic Nutrition to celebrate the milestone anniversary, according to the release. Planet…
In a move aimed at strengthening transparency, Conroe City Council approved a new ethics ordinance during its July 24 meeting, requiring city officials and candidates to publicly disclose detailed financial information, including income sources and business interests. The ordinance passed 4-1, with council member Howard Wood voting against. The details The ordinance applies to elected…
Montgomery County commissioners are expected to review highlights of the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget, discuss a water and sewer infrastructure project in Tamina and hold a public hearing on proposed changes to floodplain regulations during its upcoming meeting July 29. What’s happening According to the agenda packet, commissioners will hear a presentation of the…
The Conroe and Montgomery area is experiencing a surge in single-family residential developments as more people move north from Houston and Harris County, Conroe Mayor Duke Coon said. “Montgomery County and the city of Conroe [are] well known for the lake … but also the sense of security and safety,” Coon said. The full story…
CONROE, TX — With a jump to the left, then a step to the right, The Players Theatre Company announces its upcoming production of The Rocky Horror Show at The Owen Theatre August 8 through 10, 2025. This fundraiser event will also feature a silent auction and participation packages to benefit The Players’ artistic and…
The University of Houston is the first Texas public university to adopt a revised state law allowing students to exclude grades and credits that are at least five years old—halving the previous 10-year wait—to help over 5 million Texans with some college credit but no degree, according to a July 22 release. The legislative change,…
Over the next two years, Texas’ nearly 9,000 public schools will receive about $8.4 billion in new funding after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law in June. At a glance Nearly half of that funding will be spent on raises for educators and support staff, such as bus drivers, janitors and librarians.…