Conroe ISD presented an updated plan for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services at a July 20 board of trustees meeting. The plan, also known as the “Roadmap to Remaining Open,” states policies and provides recommendations for students and faculty to better prevent the spread of the coronavirus. click here to...
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Conroe ISD won’t keep COVID-positive students home
Conroe Independent School District students are set to return to class on Aug. 11. But as students return, the strict COVID-19 mandates of last year will not, and the district won’t be able to mandate that students positive with COVID-19 stay home to isolate. The district laid out the main… click here to view the...
This week in Montgomery County History: Conroe Service League helped vaccinate against Polio
The July 22, 1962 Courier headline in bold print was sure to catch the attention of Conroe residents – if not make them gasp and take a second look. It read “Mass killing to begin at noon today in county.” The attack referenced was the city’s plan to decimate the Polio disease. click here to...
Conroe’s Pilgrim Rest church expands outreach projects
While many may feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has closed doors and opportunities for them, the leadership and volunteers of Conroe’s Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church believe many doors have been opened for their work during this time. Throughout the pandemic, they’ve been able to expand their outreach beyond the… click here to view the...
DECEASED VICTIM FROM MARGARITAVILLE IDENTIFIED
The deceased has been identified as Garrett Townes (25 yoa) of Cold Springs, Texas. The injured employee will not be published for privacy reasons. The deceased has been identified as Garrett Townes (25 yoa) of Cold Springs, Texas. The injured employee will not be published for privacy reasons. Posted 07-15-2021-… click here to view the...
IMPAIRED TEEN CRASHES ON FM 1314
An impaired 16-year-old teen who admitted to Precinct 4 Deputies he had been drinking left the parking lot of the pizza business on FM 1314 and darted across five lanes of traffic trying to go down Kelly Jo Smith toward Walmart when he was t-boned by a westbound BMW and flipped. Neither driver was injured....
Residents hope Conroe funds $1.7M for David Memorial Drive extension
As the city of Conroe continues to work through its budget for 2022, a group of residents are hoping it will include $1.7 million to help fund the extension of David Memorial Drive north to Texas 242. Carla Gomez, a resident of Harper’s Preserve, submitted a petition to the city… click here to view the...
ONE DEAD-ONE CRITICAL AT MARGARITAVILLE
About 3 pm Conroe Fire and Montgomery Fire were dispatched to Margaritaville at Lake Conroe. It was reported as an explosion in a manhole with victims trapped. Units arrived and found two Entergy contractors working on a power vault behind the main building underground. A line that was to be not live was energized. One...
STATEMENT FROM MARGARITAVILLE-RESORT IS CLOSED AFTER INCIDENT
As you are aware there was an industrial accident at the Margaritaville Resort this afternoon. Conroe PD initiated an investigation into the accident that caused the death of one of the workers. The Montgomery County Forensic Center was also on scene, as well as Judge Wayne Mack. Safety officials with Entergy were also in the...
3 charged after stolen trailer investigation in Conroe
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged three after cracking a stolen trailer case last week in Conroe. Devin Glenn Walton, 31, of Magnolia, was charged with the state jail felony offense of theft of property, between $2,500 and $30,000. He also is charged with the state jail felony offense of possession of...