San Jacinto River Authority officials outlined the updated 10-year project plans across the watershed during a May 22 meeting, prioritizing $5.8 million in projects for fiscal year 2025 across Montgomery County. The overview The SJRA Board of Directors received updates from the Lake Conroe and Bear Branch Divisions regarding the prioritized projects for FY 2025.…
During an upcoming May 27 meeting, Montgomery County Commissioners are slated to discuss the next steps in moving forward on $480 million in county road bond projects and a program that incentivizes local companies to improve their energy and water infrastructure. The details Following passage of the county’s $480 million bond issue on May 3,…
With summer around the corner, there are multiple splash pads and pools around Conroe to cool off from the warm weather. This list is not comprehensive. Conroe Aquatic Center The Conroe Aquatic Center features two pools for lap swimming, programs and recreational use. Open: year-round Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun.…
Conroe City Council members approved an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to relocate water and sewer utilities along Hwy. 75 south of FM 3083 to League Line Road during its May 22 meeting. In a nutshell According to the agreement, the city will be responsible for utility relocation costs totaling $5.7…
During its May 22 meeting, Conroe City Council approved a bid for public restrooms in Founders Plaza with a completion goal of before Christmas, Deputy City Administrator Nancy Mikeska said. The detail The cost for the restrooms is slated for $156,406, however it was budgeted to be $300,000—saving the city half of the funds allotted…
At its May 22 meeting, Conroe City Council voted to enter into an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a fiber connectivity project. What we know The city’s financial commitment for this project, representing 20% of the total cost, is $510,000, according to the May 21 workshop agenda. The project is…
Montgomery City Council will meet a handful of times before approving its fiscal year 2025-26 budget and tax rate. The gist Before the council adopts the budget, city staff and elected officials will follow the schedule below to meet and discuss the upcoming budget and tax rate. Montgomery City Council passed a FY 2024-25 budget…
As part of the process to implement a citywide development moratorium, Conroe City Council held the first of two public hearings during its May 22 meeting. The council also approved a $600,000 expenditure to make critical and immediate repairs to Water Well No. 21, as stated on the agenda item. What happened During the public…
The fate of widening Old Conroe Road from Loop 336 to FM 1488 has been left up in the air following a decision from Conroe City Council to withhold funding, which includes $172 million in state and federal monies originally allocated in 2018. Conroe City Council voted to reallocate Capital Improvement Program funds originally slated…
Texas public schools will likely see an $8.5 billion funding boost this fall after state senators initially approved a bipartisan bill that would: Provide permanent raises for educators and support staff Invest in early learning initiatives Set aside money for fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance “House Bill 2 delivers what Texas students and…
