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After relocation, Gristy halts re-election bid in Shenandoah

After relocation, Gristy halts re-election bid in Shenandoah

Shenandoah City Council Member Dean Gristy has withdrawn from the May 1 municipal election after buying a new home in The Woodlands, a move that will make him ineligible to serve on the council. First elected in 2019 in an unopposed race, Gristy replaced former council member Byron Bevers for… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Montgomery ISD urges state to prioritize staff for COVID-19 vaccines

Montgomery ISD urges state to prioritize staff for COVID-19 vaccines

The Montgomery Independent School District is urging the state to prioritize school district employees for the next round of COVID-19 vaccines. The school board adopted a new resolution during the winter storm-rescheduled regular meeting Tuesday night on the COVID-19 vaccine allocation. The resolution requests Gov. Greg Abbott and the state-appointed… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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The Woodlands finishes comeback with buzzer-beater, tops Spring

The Woodlands finishes comeback with buzzer-beater, tops Spring

WILLIS — A deep, buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Shey Eberwein lifted The Woodlands to a 56-53 win over Spring on Monday in the Region II-6A bi-district round at Willis High School. The Highlanders (21-7) trailed by 16 points with 2:30 to play in the third quarter. After trimming the deficit to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Saturday event kicks off Texas Brewery Tours from Margaritaville on Lake Conroe

Saturday event kicks off Texas Brewery Tours from Margaritaville on Lake Conroe

Tom Faust believes it’s hard to say Margaritaville without smiling. “It’s a fun, laid back, chill place,” said Faust, vice president of sales and marketing at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe Houston. This weekend, the fun will be kicked up to the next level when the resort hosts a kick-off… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Texas Independence Celebration in Conroe leads off slate of Saturday events

Texas Independence Celebration in Conroe leads off slate of Saturday events

After last week’s winter blast kept residents indoors most of the week, they’ll have the chance to enjoy spring-like temperatures at four different outdoor events this Saturday. Two are in downtown Conroe, the others are at Margaritaville on Lake Conroe and in Willis at the North Montgomery County Community Center. from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Woodlands agrees to provide firefighters for vaccination sites

Woodlands agrees to provide firefighters for vaccination sites

The Woodlands Fire Department will allow up to six firefighters to volunteer to work at Montgomery County COVID-19 vaccinations on their free time under a deal approved by township directors on Feb. 18. The interlocal agreement between The Woodlands and Montgomery County allows up to six off-duty firefighters to help… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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BOYS HOOPS: The Woodlands finishes comeback with buzzer-beater, tops Spring

BOYS HOOPS: The Woodlands finishes comeback with buzzer-beater, tops Spring

WILLIS — A deep, buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Shey Eberwein lifted The Woodlands to a 56-53 win over Spring on Monday in the Region II-6A bi-district round at Willis High School. The Highlanders (21-7) trailed by 16 points with 2:30 to play in the third quarter. After trimming the deficit to… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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Conroe family files $100 million lawsuit after son’s death during winter storm

Conroe family files $100 million lawsuit after son’s death during winter storm

Eleven-year-old Cristian Pineda was found dead on Tuesday, February 16, after a night spent without power in his family’s freezing Conroe mobile home. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is now filing a $100 million lawsuit against ERCOT and Entergy on behalf of Pineda’s family. According to Pineda’s aunt, Jaliza Yera, the… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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College Park outlasts Dekaney, avenges playoff loss

College Park outlasts Dekaney, avenges playoff loss

OAK RIDGE NORTH — College Park has been avenged. After losing to Dekaney in the bi-district playoffs last season, the Cavaliers turned the tables Monday evening with a 67-58 victory over the Wildcats in the Region II-6A bracket at Oak Ridge High School. College Park (25-3) has now won 18… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...

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BASEBALL: Grand Oaks led by large senior class

BASEBALL: Grand Oaks led by large senior class

Grand Oaks has its first senior class this spring, and from the numbers alone it appears the baseball program at Conroe ISD’s newest high school is a full one. The Grizzlies have 17 players in the Class of 2021 and many of them will play key roles as the program begins its first full season...