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SWIMMING AND DIVING: Local athletes remain prepared for state

SWIMMING AND DIVING: Local athletes remain prepared for state

Last week was a whirlwind for local athletes. The winter weather that swept across Texas left many without power for hours or days and caused widespread distress across the region. The swimmers and divers preparing for the University Interscholastic League state championships were waiting to hear how their schedules would… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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SOCCER ROUNDUP: Conroe boys edge College Park; Oak Ridge girls top Willis

SOCCER ROUNDUP: Conroe boys edge College Park; Oak Ridge girls top Willis

Conroe defeated College Park 1-0 in District 13-6A action Saturday. Carlos Salinas and Alexis Lopez each scored goals for the Tigers (8-0-4, 3-0). Conroe returns to action at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Woodlands. College Park (7-5-1, 1-2), meanwhile, travels to play Oak Ridge at the same time that day. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: New Caney opens season with two victories

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: New Caney opens season with two victories

New Caney won a pair of games to open the season Saturday, beating Humble (16-0) and No. 5 state-ranked Atascocita (4-3). The game against Humble lasted just three innings. Erin Plunkett, Jaycee Cantrell and Kasen Morkish each drove in two runs, while Morkish and Mya Bradshaw led the Lady Eagles (2-0) with two hits apiece....

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BOYS HOOPS: New Caney falls to state-ranked Paetow

BOYS HOOPS: New Caney falls to state-ranked Paetow

New Caney saw its breakthrough season come to a close Saturday, falling 74-55 against No. 20 state-ranked Katy Paetow in the Region III-5A bi-district playoffs at Klein Collins High School. The Eagles (12-11) were making their first playoff appearance since 2016 after finishing tied for third in the District 20-5A… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Hundreds seek milk and water in Splendora

Hundreds seek milk and water in Splendora

Dozens of cars, filled with families seeking necessities, lined a street from the East Texas Dream Center in Splendora on Saturday. The center, its partners and about 25 volunteers distributed a variety of items, including milk, bread and water — enough to feed 250 cars, which average about four people each. from yourconroenews.comclick here to...

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Winter storm adds strain to mental health

Winter storm adds strain to mental health

On top of the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of the recent winter storm could add mental and emotional strain to residents. Weather events like the winter storm that wrecked havoc on south Texas this past week can affect a person’s wellness in a variety of ways. The physical aspects of being cold...

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Here’s how to help Montgomery County residents in need after arctic storm

Here’s how to help Montgomery County residents in need after arctic storm

With temperatures rising, Montgomery County residents are starting to recover from the catastrophic winter storm. For those looking to help their neighbors in need, different organizations have posted on social media ways to contribute. Plumbing. The City of Conroe is requesting plumbing parts and tools and PVC pipes. The two… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Hundreds seek food and water at mobile site in Willis

Hundreds seek food and water at mobile site in Willis

This week’s winter storm not only left millions without power, but for thousands of families already struggling the added effects of the storm left them without other necessities as well. In response, the Montgomery County Food Bank and its partners organized emergency mobile markets on Friday. The emergency mobile market… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Willis continues its boil water notice

Willis continues its boil water notice

A boil notice remains in effect for the city of Willis until at least next week, city officials said. The Director of Public Works for the city of Willis, Taylor Whichard, stated in an email on Friday that the city officials hope to rescind the notice next week, but it depends on the availability of...

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Busted garage pipe totals grieving Splendora teacher’s car

Busted garage pipe totals grieving Splendora teacher’s car

On Sunday, her grandmother passed away. On Monday, she lost power. About 18-hours later, Krista Richey, 29, of Conroe received a notification that her power had returned. So, Richey headed home from her relative’s house — hoping for a shower. But when her best friend walked into her garage, she… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...