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GIRLS HOOPS: Splendora falls short in overtime, misses playoffs

GIRLS HOOPS: Splendora falls short in overtime, misses playoffs

SPLENDORA — The Splendora Ladycats had a mountain to climb heading into Friday’s game with Livingston and then faced another one within the game. Needing a win to force a tiebreaker next week with the same Lady Lions for the fourth and final spot to make the postseason out of District 21-4A, the Ladycats forced...

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A Rotary Moment: Flags will fly at Memory Park for President’s Day

A Rotary Moment: Flags will fly at Memory Park for President’s Day

Some weeks we have long stories from our Rotary adventures of the prior week, and sometimes we just have tidbits of news. This week is the latter. Memory Park – President’s Day is next Monday, Feb. 15, which means the flags will be out at Memory Park. The long range forecast for the week and...

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Historian revels in portraying Lone Star flag designer Charles B. Stewart

Historian revels in portraying Lone Star flag designer Charles B. Stewart

Jack Shepherd can’t wait to portray one of his favorite heroes of Texas history again. Shepherd, 85, often portrays Charles B. Stewart — an early Montgomery resident who is recognized as the designer of the Lone Star flag. He’s done the portrayal for school groups and events, but there haven’t been so many of those...

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Montgomery County crisis negotiators see 50 percent increase in calls during pandemic

Montgomery County crisis negotiators see 50 percent increase in calls during pandemic

The disturbance calls the Montgomery County crisis intervention team (CIT) officers answer usually involve people suffering bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in episodes induced by not medicating or by the occurrence of natural disasters like a hurricane. The calls are often of people threatening self-harm. Precinct 1 officials have signaled to… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Robin Montgomery: Recognition of Tejano contributions to Texas independence a part of Feb. 27 Conroe celebration

Robin Montgomery: Recognition of Tejano contributions to Texas independence a part of Feb. 27 Conroe celebration

On March 2, 1822, the Texas Association took birth in Nashville, Tennessee. It was on Sam Houston’s birthday and he was a member. The Association sent a representative to Mexico City which resulted, by 1834, in the birth of Robertson’s Colony in Texas thanks largely to initial support from a distinguished Tejano, the label given...

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church to hold ceremony for new chapel

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church to hold ceremony for new chapel

Following a 10 a.m. mass on Saturday, the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands will be celebrating a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new chapel the church has been planning for several years. Construction on the site will not actually start for several weeks because the project has not yet received final approval...

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OUTDOORS: Fishing Tournament Results

OUTDOORS: Fishing Tournament Results

Margaritaville Lake Conroe – Jan. 30 (54 teams) 1. Jason and Christi Slot – 26.23 pounds. 3. Tony Murray – 17.13 pounds. 5. Ronnie Wagner and John Stephenson – 14.49 pounds. 2. Rusty Lawson and Dusty Schultz – 6.92 pounds. Stow-A-Way Marina Sunday Tournament. Jan. 31 (12 teams) 1. Garrett… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: The importance of keeping Lake Conroe healthy

OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: The importance of keeping Lake Conroe healthy

Lake Conroe is one of the healthiest reservoirs in the great state of Texas, thanks to the efforts of many people. It has taken sound biological practices by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and many more organizations and individuals who devote their time, money and efforts toward making this a reality. We are in...

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SOFTBALL: Splendora to feature many new faces this season

SOFTBALL: Splendora to feature many new faces this season

Splendora’s softball program was in the spotlight during a National Signing Day ceremony at the school in November of 2019. Head coach Deanna Eubanks and the Ladycats were celebrating the signings of five key players: Caleigh Millican (Baylor), Gracie Bumpurs (UT-Arlington), Shaelyn Sanders (Blinn), Kaicey Hagler (Houston Baptist) and Keeley Wright (Southern Miss). from yourconroenews.comclick...

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Advanced planning paid off for group of ladies visiting Hill Country wineries

Advanced planning paid off for group of ladies visiting Hill Country wineries

A group of 10 business women planned ahead on their winery visits to the Texas Hill Country and reaped dividends in memories. This trip began in The Woodlands with husbands dropping off their wives early last Friday morning where a chartered bus took them safely through a variety of vineyards. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...