A Mexican restaurant owner is arguing her Conroe establishment is safe despite two early October weekend slayings in its parking lot that resulted in murder charges. “The place itself is not at fault,” said Jakelyn Guifarro, owner of Micheladas El Patio No. 2, about the deadly incidents. “We had nothing to do with it.” from...
Almost a year and half after banning unattended donation boxes within the city limits, the Conroe City Council repealed that action and approved an amended ordinance regulating the collection bins. The issue of the bins first came to light last year after the city received several complaints about the boxes…. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
It is almost over. Tuesday will bring an end to what in my opinion is the ugliest race in United States history. Well, at least as far back as President Kennedy, the first election I was old enough to remember. I would not presume to tell anyone how to vote, except that they definitely need...
Had death granted my father a few more years I might have understood then what an adventurous, even oddball, Conroeite this affable and popular man was. In the summer of 1966, however, he was whisked away at age 48 in a car-train collision – a suitably flamboyant, if tragic, end – that left his youngest,...
The home garden is a great place to grow strawberries. These delicious treats can be productive if you stick to a few basics. Quality strawberries sell for a modest price at the market. With a little start-up money and the right care you can grow these fruit right in your own backyard. from yourconroenews.comclick here...
SHENANDOAH — Turnovers were the story Thursday night at Woodforest Bank Stadium as Oak Ridge and Conroe opened District 13-6A play. The War Eagles forced eight of them and walked away with a 38-14 win. “Defense played lights out,” Oak Ridge coach Mark Schmid said. “Had a great game plan… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
MONTGOMERY — Fresh off the bye week, the Montgomery Bears came out clicking both on offense and defense on a blustery and breezy Thursday night at MISD Stadium. The Bears picked off three passes — including one for a touchdown — and the offense was fluid to build an early lead as they went on...
Splendora won its playoff opener Thursday night, defeating Little Cypress-Mauriceville 27-25, 25-16, 27-29, 26-24 in the Class 4A bi-district round. The No. 25 state-ranked Ladycats (24-6) were led by Jalynn Knight, who finished with 16 kills and nine blocks. Katie Brzowski and Mel Owens each had 10 kills. Ashton Schulz finished with 28 digs, and...
The Montgomery Independent School District’s Board of Trustees gave special recognition to outgoing board member David Eargle during a meeting last week. Eargle has served the district for nine years, including under the direction of former superintendents Jim Gibson, who retired in 2012, and Beau Rees, who began serving Weatherford Independent School District this year....
The Friends of Stewart-West Branch Library announced its 2021 officers including: President Rhonda Kadlubar, Vice President Beth Gault, Secretary Sandy Taylor, Treasurer Janie Smith, Membership Malinda Smith, Member-At-Large Judy Parada, Parliamentarian Carol Smith. The officers will be formally installed at the first General Meeting of the Friends that Covid regulations allow. Current President Carol Smith...