Can it be that it is almost Thanksgiving? I don’t know about you, but I don’t know where summer went. Even with most of my time spent at home, it seems like we jumped from March to November. Between the election and the pandemic,we have certainly had plenty of diversion. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Master Gardener: Beautiful iris comes in a rainbow of colors
I have always been a lover of roses, but after a trip to Mountain View, Arkansas, and the iris shop, “Friends and Frills,” I developed a new interest in the colorful iris. So, I decided to do a bit of research on the history of the iris. First, the iris has an interesting mythology. Iris...
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Heritage Museum event advances Saturday re-opening in Conroe
In the same room where the late Mayor Toby Powell attended so many functions as a city leader, his life and contributions to the city were remembered on Thursday night. Powell passed away of cancer on Sept. 12. The sixth floor of Conroe’s City Hall was the location for an event organized by the Heritage...
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Suspect in Montgomery bar parking lot murder found dead
The man authorities say is responsible for the murder of a man at a Montgomery bar this past weekend has been found dead by suicide in Galveston, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Reagan Greer, 27, of Conroe died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, his remains found Sunday… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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Mobility tops priorities for Conroe’s comprehensive plan
The Conroe City Council got a sneak peak at its updated comprehensive plan Thursday that city leaders will use to continue growth and development of the city. The city began the process to update the plan in March 2019 when the council approved a $285,000 contract with Freese & Nichols to act as the city’s...
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Veterans bridge named to honor Buffalo Solider
The newly completed south bridge at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated in honor of Sgt. Luther Dorsey on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Conroe. Dorsey, who served in the 10th Cavalry of the United States Army from 1873 to 1878, is the only known Buffalo Solider in Montgomery County. from...
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Peggie Miller: Faith Fighting Cancer cancels tea; seeks donations online
In spite of what generally seems to be bad news from every source, hope still prevails from many corners. Latest disappointment generated by the coronavirus is that the long-anticipated Christmas Tea, a festive annual event from volunteer members of Faith Fighting Cancer in Montgomery County, had to be canceled. Good news is that it will...
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Woodlands teen earns Eagle Scout badge with meal donations
Leafe Sanders, a senior at The Woodlands Christian Academy, started planning his Eagle Scout project back in March but was postponed because of the pandemic. Last month, he organized around 100 volunteers to pack over 40,000 meals for Mission of Hope Haiti. When choosing the project to earn his Eagle… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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SIGNING DAY: New Caney’s Garza makes it official with Oklahoma State
New Caney senior Tori Garza made it official Wednesday evening. In front of a gathering of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Garza signed her national letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Oklahoma State University. Garza is a four-year starter for the New Caney Lady Eagles and is… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
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SIGNING DAY: Splendora softball sends two to college ranks
SPLENDORA — The Splendora softball program continued its tradition of sending players to the college ranks with a pair of signings Wednesday. Brooklyn Atkins and Leah Hensarling are the latest on a long list of successful Ladycats. “It’s been quite a journey,” Hensarling, who’s primarily a catcher, said. “Being able… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...