GRANGERLAND — Both Montgomery and Caney Creek were in desperate need of a win Friday night in District 20-5A play, and it took overtime to decide who would earn it. Foul shooting and timely rebounding helped the Bears snap their four-game losing streak and win 56-52. Montgomery’s previous two district losses, to Porter and Cleveland,...
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GIRLS HOOPS: Magnolia West falls to Waller at home
MAGNOLIA — Magnolia West had a tough night shooting Friday in a key District 19-5A matchup. Waller took care of business on the other end for a season sweep against the Mustangs, winning 52-33. Both teams are fighting for playoff spots as Waller (9-6, 5-4) came into the night in fourth place. The Mustangs (9-8,...
A Rotary Moment: New Conroe mayor gives ‘State of the City’ at RCC meeting
Our clubs are back in action now and members are enjoying the company of fellow Rotarians, whether via Zoom or in person. Being away is akin to being away from your family or best friends. We miss the off key singing, the corny family jokes, and all the wonderful traditions that make a group of...
Galavant’s Coffee offers ‘cup of joe’ on the go in downtown Conroe
For about a year, Brad Bailey and his girlfriend, Makenzie Rankin, kicked around the idea for a mobile coffee cart. Bailey had worked at a coffee shop in Houston and a few others locally, but was ready to strike out on his own. “We were floating around the idea. I… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Montgomery cooks up agreement with Panda Express
Montgomery may get a new Panda Express and the city has set the hearing for a juvenile curfew review. The city council unanimously approved an Escrow Agreement with the restaurant chain on Tuesday as part of the consent agenda. The approval will allow city engineers to move forward with reviewing the project, which would be...
Conroe seeks freeway signage for veteran’s memorial, flag park
Former Montgomery County Judge and retired United States Marine Cpl. Jimmie Edwards is mobilizing support for signs along Interstate 45 to let people know about the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park and the Montgomery County Flag Park. Conroe City Council members approved a resolution Thursday memorializing support of the signage… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe wrapping up $1.5M in repairs to old police headquarters
The Conroe City Council took its final steps to get the city’s former police headquarters repaired in order to find a use for the aging building that has been plagued by numerous structural issues since it was built more than 15 years ago. The council awarded a $317,732 contract to… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe tightens ordinance to address permanent camping in city
After several years of discussion and concern from residents, the Conroe City Council approved several changes to its camping ordinance to help stop those living permanently in tents and other makeshift housing around the city. During the council’s workshop meeting Wednesday, Director of Community Development Nancy Mikeska asked the council… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe YMCA in a holding pattern due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Conroe Family YMCA is taking a pause to regroup as leaders assess how to best serve the Conroe community. Like some other YMCA locations across Houston, the Conroe Family YMCA, at 10245 Owen Road, in Conroe closed in March as COVID-19 began to spread in the community. from...
Montgomery considers expanding alcohol sales in historic district
The city of Montgomery is considering extending a defined area of the historic district where the public may walk around downtown with alcohol. City Administrator Richard Tramm sought guidance from the council during its regular meeting on Tuesday. The city officials expect to review an updated draft at next month’s meeting, which starts at 6...









