Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his full-throated support for Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton during a raucous rally Saturday night in Conroe, boosting the two Republican leaders as they try to fend off high-profile opponents in the fast-approaching Texas primaries. Abbott, whose GOP primary foes have cast… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Donald-Trump-presides-over-partisan-lovefest-at-16816625.php
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Donald Trump’s upcoming Houston-area rally is like Coachella for Texas GOP candidates
When Donald Trump takes the stage in Conroe on Saturday, he’s almost guaranteed to continue talking about rigged elections, Joe Biden’s failings and the prospects of running again for president in 2024. But the rally — his first full-fledged MAGA event in Texas since 2019 — means far… Original Article: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/donald-trump-houston-rally-gop-coachella-16803405.php
Analysis: Texas politicians await our instructions, but what do voters want?
Editor’s note: If you’d like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey’s column, click here. If you would like to listen to the column, click on the play button below. Set aside those arguments about COVID-19 masks and vaccines for a second. Look at what Kristen McLaury, a nurse and unit manager at a...
‘Don’t question my faith’: Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw snaps at young girl during town hall
Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw was booed and heckled Monday night during a town hall event in Montgomery County, just north of Houston, after snapping at a young girl who asked him about a quote he said on a podcast and accusing her of questioning his religious faith. Video of… Original Article: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/01/18/-don-t-question-my-faith—rep–dan-crenshaw-snaps-at-young-critic-during-town-hall
DSHS estimates over 10,000 active COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County
The Texas Department of State Health Services recorded 10,301 active cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, according to the department’s dashboard as of its Jan. 4 update. The DSHS update showed that in the first three days of 2022, the county recorded over 1,000 new confirmed cases per day. The… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/coronavirus/2022/01/04/dshs-estimates-over-10000-active-covid-19-cases-in-montgomery-county/
1.3.21 – Kelly McDonald, candidate for State Rep Dist 3 in Texas – Conroe Culture News
Kelly McDonald is a Republican candidate for State Rep Dist 3 in Texas. -President of Magnolia Rotary, Board director of Magnolia Chamber, Board Director at Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County, Rep for Housing Authority Pct 2, and Commissioner of Montgomery County Veterans Commission. -Wife, mother of 3 and resident of… Original Article: https://irlonestar.com/2022/01/03/1321ccn/
CAC partners with Entergy Texas for Operation Secret Santa
For the second year in a row, Santa and his Entergy Texas elves made a special visit to Community Assistance Center (CAC) where they surprised clients by paying their utility bills in full through Entergy’s The Power to Care low-income program. “There’s nothing better than partnering with Entergy Texas… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/events/article/CAC-partners-with-Entergy-Texas-for-Operation-16725617.php
Nissan driver dies in Texas 105 rollover crash
A motorist died Sunday afternoon on Texas 105, according to media reports. Just before 4 p.m., a Nissan Versa pulled out of the Lake Conroe subdivision onto 105 westbound to Montgomery, failing to yield to an eastbound Toyota Corolla. The Nissan was struck on the driver’s side and rolled over, according to the Montgomery County...
Texas struggling to find placements for foster youth, Montgomery County organizations step up
The amount of time foster children in Texas are spending in hotels, offices and other inadequate places has risen by more than 1,000% since December 2019. Children are spending an average of 18.2 days in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ custody without placement, according to a September report by the DFPS. Original...
Tighter road enforcement to target impaired drivers on I-45, Texas 105
Starting Friday, authorities will be taking to Montgomery County roads to stop intoxicated drivers through Jan. 1. “The Conroe Police Department in conjunction with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is working to be proactive and keep everyone safe in our community,” read a statement form the police agency. Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/woodlands/news/article/Tighter-road-enforcement-to-target-impaired-16706510.php