Montgomery Independent School District leaders and community members are holding a series of town hall meetings for the development of a new strategic plan. “It’s just great to brainstorm and throw ideas out and be able to get all of the stakeholders’ input,” Montgomery resident Jack Patton said. “It’s all about the kids. Whether I...
While the debate continues for some over COVID-19 vaccinations, several Montgomery County residents say they were happy receive the vaccine and encourage others to follow suit. For Conroe resident Daniel Flores, concern about getting COVID-19 made him feel trapped. “I recommend others to take the vaccine,” he said. “I can’t… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
We, at this point have had enough of political everything. It is almost like a truce has been called for a while. Many of us are looking for something we can call positive. Everything has been said, done and re-done, and we just need a break. What I am seeing more and more on Facebook...
When Montgomery County Historical Commission Chairman Larry Foerster visited the old Calfee homestead last fall, he concluded the home could easily serve as a museum of local history. The Calfee family homestead is located along Longmire Road and for more than 100 years, the Calfee family has worked the land,… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
SHENANDOAH — A lot has changed in the past 12 months, but at least one thing remains the same: Magnolia girls swimming is winning. The Lady Bulldogs placed second in the Class 5A state meet in early 2020. They kicked off their 2021 postseason campaign by winning the District 21-5A meet Friday at the Conroe...
It was May 31 when LaDon Johnson gathered more than 100 people in downtown Conroe to protest the death of George Floyd. The Conroe Police Department sent Lt. Brent Stowe to commandeer crowd control after Johnson reached out to the department to ensure a peaceful demonstration. On the hot pavement… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
The tomato is one of the most popular garden bounties that can be grown in the ground or in pots. Sometimes a little knowledge will go a long way … or at least leads us to be productive. If you want to start tomatoes, now is a good time to plant seeds and prepare your...
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will soon roll out new tools to help reconnect customers to the local business community. Chamber Director Shannan Reid believes serving businesses is the “heartbeat” of the chamber and the quality of the organization makes it essential to the community. As the novel coronavirus pandemic hit, the chamber offered...
Almost three years after the city of Conroe shuttered the dilapidated former Montgomery County Hospital, a Kansas-based developer is proposing new life for the structure as apartments for budget-strapped seniors. Overland Property Group is planning the renovation of the 57,000-square-foot building that most recently served as the East Texas Dream… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Officials with St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital were busy Wednesday as health care workers partnering with Montgomery County began administering 1,950 vaccinations at its drive-thru site. The president of St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands Hospital, Jim Parisi, said the hospital is scheduling eligible individuals on its waiting list this… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...