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Conroe mom, son with a passion for reading partner on children’s book

Conroe mom, son with a passion for reading partner on children’s book

Conroe residents Carmen Ortega and her 8-year-old son Landon Medina have taken their passion for books and reading to the next level and they hope to inspire others to do the same. Ortega and Medina, a student at Conroe Adventist Academy, recently published a Christian children’s book “Operation Twins The… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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SWIMMING AND DIVING: The Woodlands sweeps District 13-6A titles

SWIMMING AND DIVING: The Woodlands sweeps District 13-6A titles

The Woodlands boys and girls won the District 13-5A championships in landslide fashion last weekend at Conroe ISD Natatorium. The girls had the largest margin of victory with 283 points. The Lady Highlanders finished ahead of College Park (83), Grand Oaks (62), Oak Ridge (55), Willis (38) and Conroe (20). The team won all 12...

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Chili cookoff draws support for Boots for Troops

Chili cookoff draws support for Boots for Troops

At least 200 people came out to support the inaugural Boots for Troops chili cookoff in Magnolia on Saturday. The outdoor event featured about 30 cookoff teams, live music , a raffle drawing, merchandise and games for both adults and children. “It gives us an opportunity to give back to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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BOYS HOOPS: Strong fourth quarter propels New Caney

BOYS HOOPS: Strong fourth quarter propels New Caney

NEW Caney — New Caney coach Matt Farmer emerged from the locker room doused in water. His team had just captured perhaps its most important victory of the season, giving the Eagles plenty of reason to celebrate. New Caney used a strong fourth-quarter performance to earn a 58-47 triumph over… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe Noon Lions Club fundraising carries on with ‘Battle of the Bottle’

Conroe Noon Lions Club fundraising carries on with ‘Battle of the Bottle’

Conroe Noon Lions Club, “the greatest Lions Club in the world” met this past Wednesday for the weekly luncheon meeting. As is our norm, the program began with the pledges, prayer, and our beloved song “Smile.”. Our program for the day was “Shake It Up” style with each Lion being… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Woodlands DSC member enjoying new duties

Woodlands DSC member enjoying new duties

The newest member of The Woodlands Township Development Standards Committee, David C. Smith, is used to challenges having coached The Woodlands High School club ice hockey team from 2009-13 as well as his more than four year stint in the U.S. Marine Corps. Now he faces a new endeavor: joining… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Willis subdivision hit by multiple vehicle burglaries

Willis subdivision hit by multiple vehicle burglaries

Authorities are trying to locate the suspect who stole a truck out of Conroe and of multiple vehicle burglaries in a Willis subdivision last week. On Jan. 23, a white 2015 GMC Sierra truck with Missouri license plate 94A6KH was stolen from the 18900 block of FM 1484 in Conroe. from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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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...