CONROE, TX — The City of Conroe is issuing this statement to address recent allegations, misinformation and mischaracterizations surrounding the Calfee Middle School project, put out by the County Judge and others—particularly regarding permitting, water service, and intergovernmental coordination. The City is committed to legal compliance, public safety, and productive partnerships, but must also clarify…
The Texas House was unable to gavel in or consider legislation Aug. 4 after dozens of the chamber’s Democratic members left the state to fight a planned vote on a proposed congressional map, which is aimed at flipping up to five U.S. House seats currently held by Texas Democrats. At a glance Fifty-seven House Democrats…
WILLIS, TX — As of 4:00 PM today, the City of Conroe has shut off water service to the Calfee Middle School construction site, including both domestic and fire suppression water. This action, taken unilaterally and without prior coordination, directly impacts the readiness of the school for the upcoming academic year. Montgomery County Judge Mark…
FLIGHT! Journey 2 Excellence, a speech therapy and private tutoring business, is now open in Conroe, Educational Program Director Carla White said. What you need to know The business offers private tutoring for grades K-4th, pediatric speech therapy and more. White said FLIGHT! Journey 2 Excellence “empowers children to unlock their full potential-building confidence, mastering…
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra unveiled its concerts for its 2025-26 season, which will include a tribute to the composer John Williams and a show centered around music from Disney movies, according to an Aug. 1 news release. At a glance According to the news release, attendees can expect the following shows from the Conroe Symphony…
Residents in the eight counties that make up the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s planning areas—Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller—are being asked for input regarding the blueprint for future transportation investments and improvements across the region through the year 2050. At least $140 billion in local, state and federal funds are budgeted…
CONROE, TX — On August 2, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Conroe Police Department responded to a major crash in the 2300 block of White Oak Blvd at Park Blvd. Patrol officers arrived quickly and discovered a white Kia Soul fully engulfed in flames. Several civilians had removed four occupants from the burning vehicle…
WILLIS, TX — On August 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Willis Police Department, responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 500 block of East Marlin Street in Willis, Texas. Upon arrival, first responders located a deceased male inside the…
Amid a sea of bright colors and twinkling lights, a room full of Parrot Heads and guests celebrated “Christmas in July” with laughter, dancing, and of course, a purpose for the party. What a great afternoon it was! The upstairs party room at GuadalaHarry’s – a perfect spot for such affairs – was filled with…
Rotarian John Burgess and his wife Julie were looking forward to picking their daughter up at Camp Mystic Fourth of July weekend. They came up in an RV to camp overnight at Blue Oak RV Park on the Guadalupe River so they could pick up their daughter on July 5. Tragically, their RV was swept…
