Several Montgomery County basketball players were honored for the performances on the court when the All-District 20-5A superlatives and teams were announced last week. Lake Creek’s Hudson Boyd was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Boyd, who recently committed to Southwestern University, averaged 17 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game...
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BOYS SOCCER: Highlanders shutout Conroe for second time
The top two District 13-6A teams met for a Saturday matinee and it was a similar result from when the teams met on a weeknight last month. The Woodlands took its second shutout of the season over the Conroe Tigers on a 1-0 decision at Buddy Moorhead Stadium. The first-place… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Montgomery County families reflect on lives lost to COVID-19
The Mockus and Sarmiento families do not know each other. But they know the same grief. With ties to Montgomery County, both families have beloved members included in the tally of more than 45,000 Texas lives so far taken by COVID-19. As the county on Wednesday marked a year since the first documented case was...
Scholarships offered for veterans to study creative writing
The Literary Arts Council is again offering scholarships to veterans for creative writing classes. Full tuition is available to veterans with Honorable or Medical Discharges. The funds are for creative writing classes offered at University of St. Thomas in Conroe and Lone Star College Montgomery in the fall. The University… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
SOCCER ROUNDUP: Lake Creek earns first playoff berth; Magnolia wins district title
The Lake Creek Lions won 3-0 at home Friday over Caney Creek to earn the final playoff spot out of District 20-5A. It marks the first playoff berth in program history. The Lions are in just their third season under coach George Hourahan. Taylor Hampton, Gracie Wiley and Camryn Robbins… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: New Caney tops Montgomery; Lake Creek blanks Dayton
New Caney scored five runs in the top of the seventh to win its first District 20-5A game of the season, 9-6, over Montgomery Friday night. The loss was Montgomery’s first of the season. New Caney (9-6, 1-1) got two hits and two RBIs apiece by Ahlana Bruins and Mya… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
BASEBALL ROUNDUP: The Woodlands extends win streak; Grand Oaks tops Lake Creek
The Woodlands picked up wins over quality programs on the second day of the Langham Creek Tournament. The Highlanders edged both Katy, 6-5, and Cypress Ranch, 3-2, Friday afternoon. The Highlanders (11-2) have now won 10 straight games. Caden Miller was 1 for 3 with a double and three RBIs… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Extras needed for new movie being shot in Conroe
Walker Cable Productions in Conroe is seeking local extras to be in a new movie being shot in Conroe soon. Retired Conroe High School teacher Sam Cable and former Olympic boxer turned writer, producer and director Chuck Walker started their feature film company Walker Cable Productions in the 1990s. They’ve produced more than 25 movies...
Willis artist crafts jewelry, gift items from used ammo
Deborah Baker has always been a crafty person. As a girl growing up in Conroe she loved to draw and color. But these days her medium is a little more creative. She makes jewelry pieces and gift items with used ammunition. In 2015, Baker, who now lives near Willis, launched… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe Noon Lions Club grows with 11 new members
It was another successful weekly meeting for our Conroe Noon Lions Club this past Wednesday. Before getting into the meat and potatoes of the day’s program, we sat down to a tasty meal together and were all brought up to speed on the upcoming events and happenings over the next few months. from yourconroenews.comclick here...