Texas lawmakers are considering shutting down the state lottery in the wake of what one state senator called “likely the most significant, most far-reaching lottery fraud in world history.” At a glance Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, introduced legislation that would abolish the Texas Lottery during a May 5 committee hearing. Hall said the Texas Lottery…
Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgery Center, located along West Davis Street in Conroe, is now open, owner and veterinarian Aaron Rainer confirmed via email. “We chose this central location to provide high-quality, affordable veterinary care with extended hours and urgent care access to a growing, pet-loving community,” Rainer said. “Our goal is to…
Here are the latest updates on nine transportation projects happening around the Conroe area. Upcoming projects 1. I-45 high-occupancy vehicle extension Project: Between FM 1488 and South Loop 336, I-45 will undergo a high-occupancy vehicle lane extension. Update: This project was set to begin in the first quarter of 2025, according to an April 17…
Real estate development company Howard Hughes and hedge fund management company Pershing Square announced a $900 million deal on May 5 which would give Pershing Square a 46.9% stake in the company. What we know The announcement comes nearly four months after Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman proposed an official merger with Howard Hughes Holding,…
A man drowned in Lake Conroe while swimming near Adkins Creek after his boat drifted away, marking the first 2025 drowning reported in the lake.
A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in Conroe; three teens, including a 15-year-old, were arrested for murder.
Posted 7:08 p.m. May 3 Mark Keelen and Nate Robb are leading in the races for Montgomery ISD Positions 6 and 7, respectively, according to unofficial voting results from Montgomery County. Diving in deeper In the race for Position 6, Keelen has 915 votes, while candidate Bryan Bahr has 272 votes. In the race for…
Updated 10:08 p.m. May 3 Mark Keelen and incumbent Nate Robb won the races for Montgomery ISD Positions 6 and 7, respectively, according to unofficial voting results from Montgomery County. In the race for Position 6, Keelen received 73.17% of the vote, or 1,478 votes, over fellow candidate Bryan Bahr, who received 26.83% of the…
Posted 7:03 p.m. May 3 Unofficial early voting results in Montgomery County show 52.92% of voters in favor of the $480 million bond referendum on the May 3 ballot, with 3,092 early and absentee votes for the proposition. Opposing the bond proposition are 2,751 early and absentee votes, or 47.08% of those votes. All results…
Updated 10:00 p.m. May 3 According to unofficial results from Montgomery County, voters approved the $480 million road bond with a vote of 5,760-5,147, or 52.81% for and 47.19% against the proposition. County Judge Mark Keough said in a post on social media the bond will allow for the county to make investments in its…
