Many residents and tourists alike attend events with the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, performances at the Crighton Theatre or the Owen Theatre, shop the Conroe Art League, and learn history from the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County or the Montgomery County Historical Commission. Did you know they are united together in the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance?...
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Lake Conroe business expansion stymied by annexation, fire code
A Lake Conroe business looking to expand its footprint has left city officials scratching their heads thanks to the council’s annexation of the property over six years ago. L. P. Carlson, owner of Dockside Marine on Texas 105, along with Ron Saikowski with Quest Engineering, have requested a temporary variance to the city’s fire code...
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Willis city officials get updates on projects
A major Waste Water Treatment Plant project is wrapping up in Willis. Bleyl Engineering presented an update and photos during the regular Willis city council meeting on Tuesday comparing the plant’s project to January. He shared a walk-through has been completed. “They are near completion on their final punch list… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Man charged in woman’s sexual assault at New Caney gas station
A man recently facing charges related to a rape caught right off camera at a New Caney gas station is accused of similar offenses, leaving authorities suspecting there are more victims. Mitchell Lee Knight, 39, of New Caney, is charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony, according to Montgomery County… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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SIGNING DAY: Five Magnolia Bulldogs sign college offers
MAGNOLIA — Five of the top fall athletes from Magnolia High School made their college intentions official Wednesday afternoon during an Early National Signing Day ceremony in the school library. Football player Matthew Wykoff (Texas A&M), volleyball player Faith Lynch (Baylor) and three cross country stars in Emma Ellis (Texas… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Five hundred free tickets available to Woodlands Symphony, Jazz Orchestra ‘Swinging Christmas Concert’
The Howard Hughes Corporation and Woodforest Wealth Strategies present The Woodlands Symphony and Jazz Orchestra Swinging Christmas Concert with Sinatra singer Bryan Anthony. The concert is set for 6 p.m. Sunday at The Woodlands First Baptist Church. The Woodlands Symphony with presenters The Howard Hughes Corporation and Woodforest Wealth Strategies… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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SIGNING DAY: New Caney’s Harris signs with Texas; Grant joining ULM
NEW CANEY — D.J. Harris has found a new home at the Forty Acres. The highly-decorated New Caney linebacker signed his national letter of intent with the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday morning, the beginning of college football’s early signing period. Harris, who stands at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, chose Texas… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Willis considers annexing 25 acres of RV park land
The city of Willis is considering annexing about 25 acres of land for the Willis Hillside RV Resort. On Tuesday, the council discussed approving an annexation service agreement with Willis Hillside RV Resort, LLC, and setting a public hearing on the annexation at its next regular meeting on Jan. 19 at City Hall. from yourconroenews.comclick...
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BOYS HOOPS: Machado lifts Magnolia over Waller with clutch free throws
MAGNOLIA — Senior Mason Machado knocked down three free throws for Magnolia with 1.4 seconds left and Waller couldn’t get a good shot off on the other end after three timeouts as the host Bulldogs won their opening District 19-5A game 54-51 Tuesday night. Machado was fouled in the right… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Conroe bends on sign variance for new furniture store
After initial concerns about a regarding a variance request for a larger pylon sign than allowed by city ordinance in November, the Conroe City Council revisited the issue last week and approved a modified request for a large furniture chain. During a Nov. 12 meeting, American Furniture Warehouse officials requested… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...