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COVID-19 shot brings relief to Montgomery County residents

COVID-19 shot brings relief to Montgomery County residents

While the debate continues for some over COVID-19 vaccinations, several Montgomery County residents say they were happy receive the vaccine and encourage others to follow suit. For Conroe resident Daniel Flores, concern about getting COVID-19 made him feel trapped. “I recommend others to take the vaccine,” he said. “I can’t… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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24 shops, restaurants that opened in 2020 or coming soon in 2021 in Conroe, Montgomery

24 shops, restaurants that opened in 2020 or coming soon in 2021 in Conroe, Montgomery

Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Become a Patron by contributing to Community Impact Newspaper and gain daily insight into what’s happening in your own backyard. Thank you for reading and supporting community journalism. Restaurants that opened in the Conroe and Montgomery area in 2020 include… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...

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Conroe’s Calfee family shares memories of White Oak School

Conroe’s Calfee family shares memories of White Oak School

When Montgomery County Historical Commission Chairman Larry Foerster visited the old Calfee homestead last fall, he concluded the home could easily serve as a museum of local history. The Calfee family homestead is located along Longmire Road and for more than 100 years, the Calfee family has worked the land,… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Conroe approves grant application for license plate cameras

Conroe approves grant application for license plate cameras

The Conroe Police Department is hoping to land a grant to help fund the purchase of 19 cameras around the city designed to read licenses plates. Council members approved a resolution Tuesday allowing Police Chief Jeff Christy to submit the application to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. “This is same type… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe expands downtown districts for revitalization

Conroe expands downtown districts for revitalization

Following a presentation on a proposal to renovate the former Montgomery County Hospital into affordable housing for seniors, the Conroe City Council took action to ensure the property is eligible for state and federal tax credits. The council’s action expands the Old Marketplace District south to encompass several city blocks… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe cop, activist seek historic site restoration to benefit youth

Conroe cop, activist seek historic site restoration to benefit youth

It was May 31 when LaDon Johnson gathered more than 100 people in downtown Conroe to protest the death of George Floyd. The Conroe Police Department sent Lt. Brent Stowe to commandeer crowd control after Johnson reached out to the department to ensure a peaceful demonstration. On the hot pavement… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Conroe Police Chief Recognizes Hero for Saving Little Girl from Animal Attack

Conroe Police Chief Recognizes Hero for Saving Little Girl from Animal Attack

CONROE, TX – Conroe Police Chief Jeff Christy was honored to recognize Hector Franko for his heroic and selfless actions on December 11, 2020. Hector, a Conroe citizen and City of Conroe – Government Public Works employee, risked his own safety when he came to the aid of 6 year old Jerricka Brown as she...

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Feds charge registered Conroe sex offender with filming child porn

Feds charge registered Conroe sex offender with filming child porn

A Conroe man has been indicted in federal court on alleged sex crimes against children, including the production of child pornography. Timothy Lee Tyler, 42, has been charged with sexual exploitation of children and distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas....