CONROE, TX — It was a little humid, but the gentle breeze kept the larger beads of sweat at bay, as citizens of Montgomery County and beyond gathered around Downtown Conroe to enjoy the festivities associated with the Founding of Our Nation. The 4th Annual Freedom Fest, held this past Saturday, had vendors scattered from...
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Conroe’s Freedom Fest: A Celebration of America
CONROE, TX — It was a little humid, but the gentle breeze kept the larger beads of sweat at bay, as citizens of Montgomery County and beyond gathered around Downtown Conroe to enjoy the festivities associated with the Founding of Our Nation. The 4th Annual Freedom Fest, held this past Saturday, had vendors scattered from...
Montgomery County Sheriff Searches for Missing Person Christian Comer
CONROE, Texas — Authorities are searching for 26-year-old Christian Comer, who was last seen on June 11, 2024, after being released from the Montgomery County Jail. Comer, of The Woodlands, was last seen wearing a blue shirt and tan shorts. He has not been seen or heard from since his release from the jail located...
Montgomery County Centenarians, WWII Brethen, Celebrate June 12th Birthdays
Emma Mansur, 6, stands between Veterans George Waters, 103, and Robert Putnam, 106, noting the difference of their ages with herself and the elder Vet as being 100 years. CONROE, TX — It was a day of celebration at The Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, commonly known as 105, located at the Poplar Business...
SHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe targets physician shortage
In May, the first class of 69 students graduated from Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is located in Conroe. (Courtesy Sam Houston State University) By 2036, the unmet demand for primary care physicians in the Gulf Coast public health region—which includes Montgomery County—is anticipated to reach… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/health-care/2024/06/20/shsus-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-in-conroe-targets-physician-shortage/
Conroe ISD Police now hiring Officers
The Conroe ISD Police Department is now hiring full-time, 261-day officers for those looking to play a key role in keeping students and staff safe in our schools. The starting salary is between $58,940 and $69,362 depending on experience and qualifications. Conroe ISD also offers Teacher Retirement System (TRS) benefits, overtime pay, comp time, most...
UPDATE: Three new faces to join Conroe City Council as Coon, Hairel, Arthur win runoff races
Three runoff elections for Conroe City Council seats were held June 15, including races for mayor, and council places 1 and 2. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) With both election day precincts reporting in Montgomery County, unofficial results show Duke Coon, David Hairel and Shana Arthur have held on to their leads to earn victories in their...
Montgomery County DA, citing disagreement with family of slain pediatrician, recuses himself from murder case
A Muslim civil rights group and the family of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, 52, who was stabbed to death at her Conroe apartment complex, had previously asked for federal authorities to investigate whether it was a hate crime. Miles Fridrich, 25, has been accused of her murder. The office of… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2024/06/14/490802/montgomery-county-da-citing-disagreement-with-family-of-slain-pediatrician-recuses-himself-from-murder-case/?amp=1
Three Lake Conroe residents hospitalized by down power line electrocution
CONROE (KIAH) – A shocking day for three Conroe residents. They were hospitalized Tuesday evening after being near downed power lines. It happened in the Lake Conroe Campgrounds off FM 830. Montgomery County Fire Department say a man came into contact with a downed power line and was electrocuted…. Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/three-lake-conroe-residents-hospitalized-by-down-power-line-electrocution/amp/
Mosquitoes swarm Texas town, officials blame climate change
A Texas town near Houston is dealing with another spring of exploding mosquito populations, something one local official blames on the effects of climate change. Original Article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/officials-blame-climate-change-mosquitoes-swarm-texas-town.amp