Local News

Conroe Prepares for Major Mid-Week Flood Threat

Conroe/Montgomery County was warned of a multi-day heavy rain event (Apr 9-11) with 5-15 inches, threatening widespread, significant flooding.

Decker Prairie Road Crash Closes Road, Multiple Injured

A significant multi-vehicle crash closed Decker Prairie Road in Magnolia on Saturday evening, March 2.

SE Texas Under Flood Watch: Heavy Rains Expected

Southeast Texas was under an extended Flood Watch for 19 counties. Slow-moving storms were forecast to dump 2-6 inches of rain on saturated ground,

Crumbl Cookies Opens in The Woodlands

Crumbl Cookies officially opened its doors in The Woodlands on June 7 at 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.

Kyle Busch Alive, Death Hoax Debunked

NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch is alive and well, debunking baseless internet rumors of his death.

Conroe ULP Strike Halts Trash Service

Conroe's trash piles up as Teamsters Local 988 strikes Republic Services for weeks over wages, healthcare, and safety.

Rotary Gains Insight at Texas Lions Camp

The Woodlands Rotary Club visited Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, a beneficiary serving 1,500 children with physical disabilities, Type 1 diabetes, and

LSFHC Launches New Vision Care Services

LSFHC opened a new vision clinic in Conroe, TX, led by Dr. Yablon. It offers comprehensive eye exams, glasses, contacts, and screenings for glaucoma.

Links Inc. Chapter Awards $50,000 in Scholarships

The Montgomery County Chapter of The Links, Inc. raised $50,000 at its 17th scholarship luncheon on May 25, pushing historical contributions to over

Montgomery Runoff Early Voting Sees 1K+ First Day Ballots

Early voting for Montgomery County's May 26 primary runoffs is underway (May 18-22) to finalize nominations. Turnout is low, mostly GOP.

Conroe eyes $250 commercial street closure fee

Conroe City Council weighs a 900% increase ($25 to $250) in downtown street closure fees, aiming to offset city costs from commercial events.

Conroe Council grapples with youth clinic by park

Conroe Council weighs legal options against The Canopy, an LGBTQ+ youth center by a park. Citing "mission creep" & unaware services, they question its

HCA Conroe settles $10M patient misclassification

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe will pay $10M to resolve claims of improperly billing Medicare for inpatient services that should have been outpatient,

Conroe Courthouse Shooting Sparks Security Review

A violent security breach at the Montgomery County Courthouse last Thursday saw a defendant seize a deputy's gun, shooting an attorney.

Conroe ISD calls $1.98B bond election May 4

Conroe ISD voters will decide on a $1.98 billion bond May 4 to address rapid student growth, with 2,500 new students annually and 70%+ campuses

Conroe plane emergency landing, pilot unhurt

Pilot Mark B. Severson, 64, survived an emergency landing Monday near Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport after his single-engine plane had engine

Conroe ISD $150M Deficit: Educators Raise Concerns

Conroe ISD faces a projected $150M deficit for 2024-25 due to lost federal funds, inflation, and stagnant Texas state funding since 2019.

Shooting Prompts Courthouse Security Demands

A May 8 officer shooting near the Montgomery County Courthouse intensified calls for immediate security upgrades.

Montgomery County's First Dementia Awareness Week

Montgomery County launched its first Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness Week (June 10-16). This initiative aims to educate, reduce stigma, and support

Conroe Lions Approve Bylaws, Detail Fair & Events

Conroe Noon Lions Club approved updated bylaws and focused on future fundraisers. Preparations are underway for their 2024 Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo

Montgomery County Inaugural Dementia Awareness Week

Montgomery County's first Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness Week (June 24-29) is a local government & Alzheimer's Association effort.

Conroe Overpass Project to Ease Traffic Flow

LSC-Kingwood Welcomes 30 New US Citizens

On Thursday, Feb. 22, 30 individuals from 19 nations officially became U.S. citizens at Lone Star College-Kingwood.

Mr. Popper's Penguins Musical Opens in Conroe

The Players Theatre Company stages "Mr. Popper's Penguins," a family musical, at Conroe's Owen Theatre this November.