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Conroe ISD officials are watching rising COVID-19 numbers warily

Conroe ISD officials are watching rising COVID-19 numbers warily

Conroe ISD added 93 positive COVID-19 student cases this week, the highest weekly spike since the school started this fall. The rise in cases across the county is being reflected in local school districts and CISD said it is keeping an eye on the increase and continue to urge residents to follow health guidelines. from...

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Conroe Noon Lions: Members hear from PTSD Foundation of America rep on Veteran’s Day

Conroe Noon Lions: Members hear from PTSD Foundation of America rep on Veteran’s Day

The Conroe Noon Lions Club continued our in-person meetings for our weekly Wednesday luncheon. It is a real joy to see everyone’s smiling faces!. President Ralph Perez called the meeting to order, followed by the pledge, invocation, and the singing of “Smile!” We were blessed to again have several guests and prospective members attend. Four...

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Conroe council hesitant on sign variance for furniture warehouse

Conroe council hesitant on sign variance for furniture warehouse

The Conroe City Council sent a Houston-based sign company back to the drawing board after its client requested a variance to install a large sign along Interstate 45 to give the new business better visibility. In a letter to the Director of Capital Projects and Transportation Tommy Woolley, Nolan Morrison,… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Lake Creek clinches playoffs; New Caney rolls

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Lake Creek clinches playoffs; New Caney rolls

New Caney rolled to 48-13 road victory over Caney Creek in District 8-5A (Div. I) action Friday night. It was an important win for the Eagles (4-3, 3-2), who jumped up to fourth place in the standings ahead of the Friday games in the district. New Caney has games against Waller, Magnolia West and Magnolia...

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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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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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FOOTBALL: The Woodlands rolls past Grand Oaks to improve to 3-0 in district

FOOTBALL: The Woodlands rolls past Grand Oaks to improve to 3-0 in district

SHENANDOAH — The Woodlands dominated ball possession early and scored on four of its first five drives of the night to take care of things early Thursday against Grand Oaks at Woodforest Bank Stadium. The Woodlands won 52-17 to remain unbeaten in District 13-6A and are a step closer to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...