Author: Nichaela Shaheen

The decision followed extended debate on whether to increase police salaries beyond the across-the-board raise. Police leadership and some council members voiced concerns that Conroe officers are at risk of leaving for higher-paying agencies, with …

PostNet will act as a one-stop shop for all mailing service needs, Antoniono said. The business will offer signage, mailers and stamps along with other services. 

A last-minute adjustment added $850,000 in expected revenue that had been excluded in earlier drafts. Commissioners debated whether to use the funds to further reduce the tax rate or bolster contingency reserves. Ultimately, the court opted for a c…

Tomball Fire Station No. 5 is now home to Harris County’s first Safe Haven Baby Box, giving parents in crisis a safe and anonymous option to surrender their newborns, founder Monica Kelsey said.

The budget will fund an additional $500,000 toward the Southside Sewer Treatment Plant’s debt service and sets aside $2.3 million for acquiring land to support future development opportunities, per the agenda item.

Conroe residents and visitors will soon have a new way to celebrate the holidays after Conroe City Council approved plans for Christmas at Candy Cane Park, a large-scale drive-thru light experience, during its Aug. 28 meeting. 

City Attorney Mike Garner said agenda items would now be discussed and voted on at the same time rather than holding a separate workshop meeting as the council has done previously. 

During its Aug. 26 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved and awarded contracts for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, including work on a waterline extension, a booster pump addition and lift station upgrades.

Conroe City Council voted Aug. 28 to rename the Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center as the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment & Recreation Center ahead of its September opening and add four new staff positions.

According to agenda documents, the $10,000 annual contract—funded through the Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District—provides law enforcement officers with access to a designated facility for required training and certification.