Montgomery ISD’s new agricultural and career and technical education centers will be known as the MISD Agricultural Science Center and the MISD Career & Technical Education Center after trustees approved the names during their March 18 meeting. The DEN—an acronym for discover, explore and navigate—will be the name used to refer to both of the…
A disaster declaration has been issued in response to a wildfire that began spreading through south San Jacinto County into north Montgomery County late March 19, forcing residents in both counties to evacuate. It has now grown to 2,000 acres by early morning March 20, county officials said. Current situation Dubbed the Pauline Road Fire,…
Updated 5:30 p.m. March 20 Progress of a wildfire that has burned roughly 2,400 acres across San Jacinto and Montgomery counties and had been spreading southward has eased this afternoon, Montgomery County officials said during a March 20 news conference. Current situation Dubbed the Pauline Road Fire, the wildfire is located primarily within the Sam…
Updated 9:30 a.m. March 21 As firefighters and emergency responders continue to make progress with containment of the Pauline Road Fire, residents in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties who had previously been told to evacuate the area are now allowed to return to their homes, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced via Facebook at 6:15…
The former mayor of Uvalde has introduced a Texas House bill aimed at strengthening how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to mass shootings at schools. State Rep. Don McLaughlin, R-Uvalde, introduced House Bill 33, deemed the “Uvalde Strong Act,” during a March 19 hearing, nearly three years after 19 children and two teachers…
The former mayor of Uvalde has introduced a Texas House bill aimed at strengthening how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to mass shootings at schools. State Rep. Don McLaughlin, R-Uvalde, introduced House Bill 33, deemed the “Uvalde Strong Act,” during a March 19 hearing, nearly three years after 19 children and two teachers…
In the automotive repair world, customer trust is everything. Unfortunately, the industry is often plagued with a bad reputation for dishonesty and overcharging. However, My Mechanic Auto and Tire, owned by James Powell, has made it their mission to transform this stereotype by offering unmatched transparency, integrity and customer care. With over 24 years of…
Montgomery residents Karl and Stacy Woyton opened their own indoor pickleball court facility alongside their neighbors after meeting at their neighborhood outdoor pickleball court and bonding over the sport. Designed by former architect Stacy Woyton, Pickleball Hideout opened Dec. 8, 2023. How it happened Karl Woyton said he previously operated Shankz Mini Golf & Arcades…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout Conroe, Montgomery this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. IDD Awareness Day Event The intellectual and developmental disabilities awareness event will feature a talent show for individuals with IDD to show off their unique talents. The…
Conroe ISD’s board of trustees heard updates regarding the proposed rezoning process for Timber Mill High School at their Mar. 18 meeting. The details Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord discussed the process of attendance boundaries for Timber Mill High School, located at 2700 N. Loop 336 in Conroe. The Attendance Boundary Committee will discuss…
