A 20-year-old is in jail custody today for allegedly killing a man with a truck in Magnolia. Manuel Franco, of Magnolia, is being charged with murder, according to officials. Franco was being questioned by homicide detectives in relation to the death of 35-year-old Martin Cano, who died of injuries from a Sunday night attack in...
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Randalls closure, COVID woes shutter fair trade shop in The Woodlands
Rebecca Schner opened her fair trade gift shop New Lotus Moon in 2018 with the hopes the small store would add a vibrant presence to the Grogan’s Mill Village shopping center. But, two years later, Schner is now selling what is left of her stock online from her garage after… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Man dies after allegedly being hit by truck following fight
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a Magnolia man after he was allegedly hit by a truck. As of Monday afternoon, a 20-year-old man was being questioned by Montgomery County Sheriff’s homicide detectives in relation to the death of 35-year-old Martin Cano. Cano died of… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Willis ISD OKs $67.2M budget
The Willis Independent School District has approved a $67.2 million budget for the upcoming school year. The 2020-21 budget documents provided by Willis ISD shows that the district expects to spend $67.2 million out of its general fund and bring in around the same amount of revenue from local, state, and federal sources, such as...
Michael Potter: Two insect issues that are currently plaguing lawns
Recent dry weather has contributed to many of the issues that most homeowners are experiencing right now. Many factors contribute to putting lawns under undue stress. Ultimately drought, too much rain, improper fertilization or irrigation and maintenance practices can increase susceptibility. This week would be a great time to discuss how to handle two insects...
New whiskey bar to open at Dosey Doe Breakfast & BBQ restaurant
Anticipation over the new Whiskey Bar at Dosey Doe Breakfast & BBQ restaurant has been bubbling for months. The new feature at The Woodlands restaurant was scheduled to open in June, but was put on ice for the summer due to the pandemic. Now, the Whiskey Bar will make its… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Northshore Park revelers in Woodlands to get more scrutiny after complaints
After a raft of complaints from residents of two housing developments adjacent to Northshore Park, township directors on Thursday approved a plan to ramp up patrols and rules enforcement at The Woodlands largest public park. The decision means more park rangers will patrol the park to deal with rowdy visitors. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
ATHLETICS: SPC cancels fall sports championships
The Southwest Preparatory Conference announced Friday afternoon that its board of directors has moved to cancel the 2020 fall sports championships, although member schools are still allowed to pursue independent competition during the regular season. The SPC — which includes The John Cooper School in The Woodlands and 17 other… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Woodlands board OKs purchase of COVID-19 screening kiosks; protocol changes
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors hosted a regular meeting on Thursday via Zoom video conference technology, hearing a lengthy update on COVID-19 issues from a public health expert as well as approving the purchase of new, COVID-19 thermal temperature screening kiosks. Small changes were also made to the board policies and procedures. from yourconroenews.comclick...
Eagle Scout project supports restoration of Conroe Community Cemetery
Carson Pyle with Boy Scout Troop 89 in The Woodlands is working on his Eagle Scout project at the Conroe Community Cemetery in conjunction with the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project (CCCRP). The Conroe Community Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery in Conroe that had all but been forgotten… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...