MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas Familias Council, a nonprofit based in Montgomery County, has helped communities since 2011 through natural disasters, public health crises and policy shifts impacting residents. With one of the most consequential election cycles facing Texas and the nation, they’...

Oct 30, 2026

Conroe Newsearly voting and election coverage

Early Voting Surges in Predominantly Black Communities Across Harris County

Early voting is surging in several predominantly Black communities across Harris County, with turnout in Acres Homes and Sunnyside nearly doubling compared to the 2022 election, according to data from the Harris County Clerk’s Office. The increase is raising questions about what’s motivating more...

Oct 30, 2026

Conroe Newsnew park opening

Montgomery County Precinct 4 opens new park in Grangerland

Montgomery County Precinct 4 officials celebrated the opening of a new park in Grangerland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29. What to expect Dubbed Granger Park, the new amenity features the precinct’s first GaGa Ball pit, walking trails and a play structure that incorporates a tunnel hill t...

Oct 30, 2026

Conroe Newsearly voting ballot correction

Harris County Corrects Early Voting Ballot Issue

governmentLocal nonprofit provides non-partisan outreach in Montgomery CountyMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas Familias Council, a nonprofit based in Montgomery County, has helped communities since 2011 through ...

Oct 30, 2026

Conroe Newslegislative session priorities

Kalahari, school funding among priorities for Allen’s leaders in 2027 legislative session

School funding, infrastructure and a Texas Qualified Hotel Project are among Allen officials’ priorities for the 2027 Texas Legislature, which begins in January. Members of Allen City Council, the Allen ISD board of trustees and the Allen Chamber of Commerce outlined goals for the 2027 Texas leg...

Oct 30, 2026

Conroe Newselection information

When does early voting end in Texas? Here’s the deadline

safetyMan arrested for robbery at Cypress PNC Bank was out on parole for 2012 bank robberyFBI Houston says the man suspected of robbing a PNC Bank in Cypress last week has been arrested. Samuel Everrett William...

Oct 28, 2026

Conroe Newsdata center development and voter concerns

Montgomery County Food Bank event funds meals ahead of holiday season

Montgomery County Food Bank hosted its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Oct. 22, presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Held at The Blue Magnolia in Magnolia, the event brought together women from across Montgomery County to raise funds for hundreds of thousands of...

Oct 28, 2026

Conroe Newspark improvements

Cedar Brake Park getting new playgrounds and pickleball court

New playgrounds, exercise equipment and a pickleball court are some of the new facilities coming next year to Cedar Brake Park in Montgomery as part of more than $700,000 in budgeted improvements. Diving in deeper Montgomery officials are planning to replace some of the city’s aging playground eq...

Oct 28, 2026

Conroe Newsdata center development and voter sentiment

Montgomery County voters weigh in on Texas data center boom

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas is becoming a hot spot for data centers. The Lone Star State is home to more than 300 data centers, according to ENOUGH previous reporting, with several proposed in Montgomery County. As Election Day approaches, some voters are questioning how the rapid growth of...

Oct 28, 2026

Conroe Newslocal government news roundup

Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday. The Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their first WNBA title with a win in the matinee at State Farm Arena. The Dream...

Oct 28, 2026