This week a photo of a mural that once graced the walls of the Conroe Post Office resurfaced. Bob and Shirley Meadows of Conroe were able to provide a picture of the mural to Montgomery County Historical Commission chairman Larry Forester. The Conroe Post Office began its existence in the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
After a 30-minute discussion on building lines and rights of way, the Conroe City Council unanimously approved several variances for the development of a moveable commercial kitchen near Copperhead Brewery near downtown. While city staff recommended the council deny the requests, council members were split on the issue since the… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
The Lone Star College Board of Trustees approved a $382.5 million budget for fiscal year 2021 on Thursday. LSC CFO Jennifer Mott gave a short presentation on the budget to the board before it was passed, starting with some highlights. Largely related to COVID-19, the 2021 fiscal year budget will include a net decrease in...
With hope springing, the Players Theatre Company is planning a holiday show for the Christmas season that is expected to be a feel-good occasion in downtown Conroe’s Owen Theatre. It is scheduled weekends Dec. 4-20, and takes the place of the Players’ previously announced Christmas show. This one is titled… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
The Woodlands Township has not welcomed visitors into the township offices on Technology Forest Boulevard since March when the COVID-19 pandemic started, but officials have been working to install various safety measures for when facilities reopen. A consent agenda item for the Thursday Board of Directors meeting details plans to… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Conroe ISD trustees approved a $576.99 million budget for the 2020-21 school year Tuesday and will vote to set the district’s tax rate in September. The budget is an increase of $27.41 million over the 2019-20 school year’s budget. This year the district is estimating an increase of 1,500 new students over last year. from...
A 39-year-old Magnolia man received 45 years in prison for killing his friend who he said owed him less than $800. Melvin Yovani Ramirez-Russel pleaded guilty to murdering Gerardo Munoz De La Paz, 46, of Magnolia, on Monday in the 221st District Court. Presiding Judge Lisa Michalk handed out Ramirez-Russel’s sentence, which he is expected...
SPLENDORA — Splendora kept its early-season momentum going strong Tuesday night. The Ladycats took care of business on their home court, earning a hard-fought 25-14, 19-25, 22-25, 25-17, 16-14 non-district victory over Bridge City. Falon Buford paced the offensive attack for Splendora (5-1) with 31 assists and six kills. Jalynn… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
In the 23 years Bill and Stephanie Williams have owned a cabin in Creede, Colorado they never had an problems with animals on their property. But that all changed on the night of July 23 after an encounter with a 250-pound black bear that crashed into the Conroe couple’s cabin. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Conroe Professional Firefighters Foundation to cancel major fundraising events this year, leaving the nonprofit at a projected loss of at least $50,000. The foundation, a 501 (c)3 since 2018, regularly contributes to the community through multiple donations. But its efforts have fallen victim to… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...