CONROE, TX — As a school leader, I see firsthand how much growth students achieve over the course of a school year—progress in reading, math, writing, critical thinking, and confidence. But I also see the challenges many face when they return in the fall. The summer break, while a much-needed time to recharge, can also…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — This week’s Veteran is Kristine Marlow, who served in the U.S. Air Force, from 1988-1992. Kristine was an Aerospace Physiologist, which is a very important job making sure that the pilots and aircrew were in the best physical shape to be able to handle the rigors of flight. She studied the…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — We all have a relationship with wine. Whether we drink it or not, it’s still an association. My first taste was just a small touch of my grandfather’s muscadine white wine, which someone had made from his old recipe, but the maker didn’t put enough sugar in it for my taste.…
WILLIS, TX — On June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 PM, the Willis Police Department responded to a shooting in 100 block of Laurie Lane. Willis officers arrived on scene and discovered one male with a gunshot wound. Officers administered life saving measures, and MCHD Medics quickly responded and took over. Despite their efforts, the…
CONROE, TX — The Montgomery County Public Health District would like to announce extended hours at the public health clinic for back-to-school immunizations. The clinic will accept appointments from 9:00am-noon and 1:00pm-3:30pm on Saturday, June 28th. This is open to uninsured children 6 months to 18 years of age at $10 each. Traditional Medicaid is…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On June 17, 2025, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Conroe Police Department personnel who are members of the USMS Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force alongside US Marshals, arrested top 10 fugitive Jose Alfredo Gambino Jr. 38-year-old Gambino was arrested for felony warrants in Montgomery County for Aggravated…
Highlights of the weekend include: Einstein’s Fireworks Cruise: Climb aboard Einstein’s Party Barge on July 4th to take in fireworks on Lake Conroe from the best vantage points. Depart from Einstein’s Surf & Boat Shop at 7:30 PM. Enjoy party snacks (BYOB) and music. Tickets are $75 per person; the cruise lasts approximately three hours.…
CONROE, TX — Conroe played its part in the protests that took place all over the nation on Saturday, June 14th, which also happened to be Flag Day, and the U.S. Army’s 250th and President Donald Trump 79th birthdays. While some thought the protest as an extension of the protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s…
NEW CANEY, TX — On June 15, 2025 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a deceased male located inside a vehicle in the 23000 block of Northcrest Trail in New Caney, Texas. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered an adult male inside a passenger vehicle who was…
CONROE, TX — As protests continue across the nation, Conroe saw a large and peaceful demonstration today, with an estimated 1,300 to 1,500 people gathering at the steps of City Hall. The event was planned in advance, and despite significant traffic congestion caused by the influx of visitors to the area, there were no incidents,…
