CONROE, TX — Arthur King was last seen on July 14, 2025, at about 2:30 pm, leaving the Woodlands RV Park located at 17110 Firehouse Rd, Conroe TX. He was last seen wearing a black ball cap, brown plaid long sleeved shirt with a bright orange undershirt, blue jeans and gray tennis shoes. Due to…
A Texas judge ruled July 3 that the Texas Education Agency can release its public school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The scores were blocked for nearly one year after 33 school districts sued the TEA last August, arguing that the agency unfairly raised the bar for schools to earn a high score…
Conroe ISD will hold a meeting July 15 to discuss multiple items, including its compensation plan and zoning for its new schools. The details At the June 24 meeting, CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented the 2025-26 compensation plan, which includes 6% raises for teachers and staff and a 4% raise for police and…
Willis ISD trustees approved its 2025-26 compensation plan, the district announced July 10. What it means The plan includes salary increases for teachers, instructional professionals, nonexempt hourly personnel and administrators, according to the district. Teachers will receive: $1,000–$1,500 for one to two years of service $2,500 for three to four years of service $5,000 for…
Conroe is getting its first Smalls Sliders burger chain, planned near Conroe High School. The fast-growing chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries and milkshakes out of a 750-square-foot “Smorange-colored” shipping container, known as a “Can,” is making its way across Texas. The first Montgomery County location opened in Willis in fall 2024. NEW…
Montgomery County commissioners are set to discuss an informational update on the state of the county jail for the forecasted inmate population growth at its July 15 meeting. What you need to know According to the agenda packet, commissioners will hear a presentation on the county jail and discuss the land swap agreement between the…
During a July 10 budget workshop meeting, Conroe officials said they are reshaping their long-term infrastructure strategy with a five-year Capital Improvement Plan instead of 10 years. “This is a true CIP for five years. Will it change? Absolutely, it’s going to change. There’s going to be some projects that come up,” Norman McGuire, assistant…
CONROE, TX — On July 11, 2025, at approximately 8:04 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at a residence in the 17700 block of Rio Bravo Boulevard in Conroe, Texas. Upon arrival, medics with Montgomery County Hospital District located a 28-year-old female lying in the driveway with…
President Donald Trump met with local officials and first responders in Kerrville on July 11, one week after historic flooding killed at least 119 people during the July 4 weekend. Before heading to Texas, the president expanded a federal disaster declaration for the floods, making residents of Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Menard, San Saba, Tom…
