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Floating fountain coming to Memory Park this spring

Floating fountain coming to Memory Park this spring

Huba huba it’s cold. It’s also President’s Day and we were hoping for a nice walk around Memory Park today to see the beautiful American flags. That’s likely not going to happen as we brave this winter storm front, but spring is just around the corner and there will be lots of sunny days to...

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Conroe ISD announces Feb. 16 closure, citing inclement weather

Conroe ISD announces Feb. 16 closure, citing inclement weather

Conroe ISD joined other school districts in the Greater Houston area Feb. 12 by announcing it will be closed Feb. 16 in light of expected inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. The district was already set to be closed Feb. 15 for Presidents Day weekend, according to the district. The… from communityimpact.comclick here to view...

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Sacred Heart Catholic School participates in Catholic Schools Week 2021

Sacred Heart Catholic School participates in Catholic Schools Week 2021

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Conroe recently participated in Catholic Schools Week 2021 held Jan. 31 through Feb. 5. The week kicked off with a special mass on Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, there was a live-streamed Grandparent’s Mass and donuts with grandparents and grandchildren on the outside plaza. Students also prepared special treats for...

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Montgomery County, city officials prepare for ‘major’ weather event

Montgomery County, city officials prepare for ‘major’ weather event

Montgomery County commissioners and Conroe city officials are prepared for what could be a major weather event as an arctic blast pushes through Texas this weekend. Temperatures are expected to dip into single digits Monday night and along with precipitation, conditions could be dangerous, especially for drivers. According to the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Montgomery County, city officials prepare for ‘major’ weather event

Montgomery County, city officials prepare for ‘major’ weather event

Montgomery County commissioners and Conroe city officials are prepared for what could be a major weather event as an arctic blast pushes through Texas this weekend. Temperatures are expected to dip into single digits Monday night and along with precipitation, conditions could be dangerous, especially for drivers. According to the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe expands initiative to help struggling businesses

Conroe expands initiative to help struggling businesses

After launching a program to help local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Conroe is expanding the effort beyond downtown to include businesses within Loop 336. Council members approved the action during their regular meeting Thursday. The city first launched the program in October making up to… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Conroe to bring new music festival to city

Conroe to bring new music festival to city

The city of Conroe is moving forward with a new festival city tourism officials hope make Conroe a destination for music lovers. After earning the certification as a “music friendly city” through the state in 2018, Conroe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Shannon Overby said her office has been making the designation a focus of...

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Texas Independence Celebration Moved to Conroe

Texas Independence Celebration Moved to Conroe

CONROE, TX – This year the Annual Texas Independence Day Celebration will not take place at Washington on the Brazos historic site, location of the original signing of the declaration of Texas March 2, 1836. Instead, Heritage Place Park in Conroe will be the officially declared statewide celebration site for activities starting at 10:00am and...

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LAKE CONROE RECORDS FIRST DEATH ON LAKE CONROE IN 2021

LAKE CONROE RECORDS FIRST DEATH ON LAKE CONROE IN 2021

At 11:30 am Thursday morning a Walden man was preparing his boat for the upcoming freeze at his home on La Jolla Drive in Walden into Lake Conroe. As he was he apparently fell off the dock into Lake Conroe. A neighbor was unable to pull him out of the water but held him till...

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Severe Winter Weather Forecasted for Conroe

Severe Winter Weather Forecasted for Conroe

CONROE, TX — The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston is reporting a very cold air mass that will plunge into SE Texas over the next few days. A prolonged period of well below freezing temperatures is expected in most locations, especially inland. Record cold temperatures are likely in many spots across Texas. from conroetoday.comclick here to...