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Economic, redevelopment progress slow for Conroe’s historic Black communities

Economic, redevelopment progress slow for Conroe’s historic Black communities

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. Across the Santa Fe railroad tracks in southeast Conroe lies the Dugan… from Community Impact Houstonclick here...

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You can thank two Conroe guys for the new Nickelodeon doc

You can thank two Conroe guys for the new Nickelodeon doc

Kel Mitchell is featured in the documentary ‘The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story’. As kids attending Oak Ridge Elementary School in Conroe, Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney bonded over their mutual love for one thing: Nickelodeon. Growing up pre-social media, they used to call each other and talk for hours watching the “anti-Disney” network for...

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Heritage Museum event advances Saturday re-opening in Conroe

Heritage Museum event advances Saturday re-opening in Conroe

In the same room where the late Mayor Toby Powell attended so many functions as a city leader, his life and contributions to the city were remembered on Thursday night. Powell passed away of cancer on Sept. 12. The sixth floor of Conroe’s City Hall was the location for an event organized by the Heritage...

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Construction to begin on hike and bike path along Conroe’s Alligator Creek

Construction to begin on hike and bike path along Conroe’s Alligator Creek

Conroe is one step closer to a hike and bike trail along Alligator Creek after the city council approved the construction of the path Thursday. Council members approved a $460,771 contract with Baytown-based Greenscapes Six LLC. The project is expected to be complete in 105 days. In January, the council… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe adds ‘care’ to tree ordinance as it pursues designation

Conroe adds ‘care’ to tree ordinance as it pursues designation

Conroe City Council members amended its tree ordinance Thursday regarding the care of trees on public property as the city continues to work toward obtaining a “Tree City USA” designation. The amendment address trees on public property and adds “care” to the ordinance. Director of Community Development Nancy Mikeska said… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Mobility tops priorities for Conroe’s comprehensive plan

Mobility tops priorities for Conroe’s comprehensive plan

The Conroe City Council got a sneak peak at its updated comprehensive plan Thursday that city leaders will use to continue growth and development of the city. The city began the process to update the plan in March 2019 when the council approved a $285,000 contract with Freese & Nichols to act as the city’s...

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Allen Academy football team cancels regular-season finale

Allen Academy football team cancels regular-season finale

Allen Academy canceled its home football game Friday night against Conroe Covenant because of COVID-19 concerns, athletics director and head football coach Adrian Adams said Thursday. In addition to canceling its last game of the regular season, Allen Academy also canceled all basketball games this week at every level. “As… from Bryan College Station Eagleclick...

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Rodeo team rides strong

Rodeo team rides strong

After being informed the team had violated Texas A&M club travel restrictions, the A&M rodeo team will move ahead into the final competition of the fall, which will take place Friday, Nov. 13-14 in Conroe. On Oct. 5, A&M Student Activities contacted the rodeo team to inform the team of… from Battalion Texas AMclick here...

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Suspect in Montgomery bar parking lot murder found dead

Suspect in Montgomery bar parking lot murder found dead

The man authorities say is responsible for the murder of a man at a Montgomery bar this past weekend has been found dead by suicide in Galveston, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Reagan Greer, 27, of Conroe died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, his remains found Sunday… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Construction to begin on hike and bike path along Conroe’s Alligator Creek

Construction to begin on hike and bike path along Conroe’s Alligator Creek

Conroe is one step closer to a hike and bike trail along Alligator Creek after the city council approved the construction of the path Thursday. Council members approved a $460,771 contract with Baytown-based Greenscapes Six LLC. The project is expected to be complete in 105 days. In January, the council… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...