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Former Conroe priest sentenced to prison on indecency with a child charges

Former Conroe priest sentenced to prison on indecency with a child charges

CONROE, Texas – A former Conroe priest has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on two charges of indecency with a child. Manuel La Rosa-Lopez pleaded guilty in November and was formally sentenced on Wednesday. According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, the sentences of 10 years were… from fox26houston.comclick here to view...

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Jackino Manzella

Jackino Manzella

Jackino Manzella, 94, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, August 17, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to John Manzella and Jessie Lee Falcone, both of whom have preceded him in death. Jackino was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Frank and Anthony Manzella. Left to...

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Conroe-Montgomery County Weekend Weather Forecast

Conroe-Montgomery County Weekend Weather Forecast

CONROE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Here’s your local weather forecast for the coming weekend, as reported by Darksky. Clear throughout the day. Partly cloudy throughout the day. Rain in the morning and afternoon. High 66, low 50. Chance of rain: 89%. Visibility: 9 miles. 8 mph winds, with gusts up to… from Conroe-Montgomery County Patchclick here...

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VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT FM 3083 FATAL CRASH

VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT FM 3083 FATAL CRASH

At about 6:30 pm an 18-wheeler tractor driven by Michael Evans of Houston pulled out of a private drive on FM 3083 between Jefferson Chemical and Loop 336. As he traveled several hundred yards northbound on FM 3083 79-year-old Kenneth Tierling, of Conroe, was northbound at a high rate of speed in a Lincoln passenger...

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The Courier’s 12 Days of Christmas nonprofit spotlight – Day 6 – The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance

Many residents and tourists alike attend events with the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, performances at the Crighton Theatre or the Owen Theatre, shop the Conroe Art League, and learn history from the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Did you know they are united together in the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance?...

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79-year-old dead after car goes airborne in Conroe crash with tractor-trailer

79-year-old dead after car goes airborne in Conroe crash with tractor-trailer

A man is dead after reportedly speeding into a tractor-trailer and flipping in his vehicle on Wednesday evening in east Conroe. About 6:30 p.m., a woman traveling southbound on FM 3083 between Jefferson Chemical Road and Loop 336 witnessed a Lincoln passenger car flip several times before landing atop her Toyota van. The woman, who...

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Lake Conroe business expansion stymied by annexation, fire code

Lake Conroe business expansion stymied by annexation, fire code

A Lake Conroe business looking to expand its footprint has left city officials scratching their heads thanks to the council’s annexation of the property over six years ago. L. P. Carlson, owner of Dockside Marine on Texas 105, along with Ron Saikowski with Quest Engineering, have requested a temporary variance to the city’s fire code...

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MCFB Credits Caring Community for Successful Holiday Food Drive

MCFB Credits Caring Community for Successful Holiday Food Drive

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX – In an effort to fight hunger and feed hope, hearts were full on December 4th as hundreds of caring individuals from local businesses, schools, families, and civic organizations rolled up their sleeves to help make this year’s “Holiday Food Drive” for the Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) a huge success. from...

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New park, elementary school: Three development updates in Conroe and Willis

New park, elementary school: Three development updates in Conroe and Willis

Cadence McShane Construction Company has completed construction of a new state-of-the-art food-grade warehouse in Conroe. (Courtesy The McShane Companies) 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...

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Houston-area priest gets 10 years for child indecency counts

CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area Roman Catholic priest was sentenced to a decade in prison on Wednesday for abusing children at his church more than 20 years ago. Manuel La Rosa-Lopez pleaded guilty last month to two counts of indecency with a child. As part of an agreement with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s...