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Conroe’s Freedom Fest: A Celebration of America
CONROE, TX — It was a little humid, but the gentle breeze kept the larger beads of sweat at bay, as citizens of Montgomery County and beyond gathered around Downtown Conroe to enjoy the festivities associated with the Founding of Our Nation. The 4th Annual Freedom Fest, held this past Saturday, had vendors scattered from Simonton Street (and Heritage Place) east of Frazier/TX-75 to North Pacific Street, next to the railroad tracks, with additional attractions and booths along N. Main Street. The event was organized in partnership with several corporations such as Enercorp, Pro Directional, and Complete Home Remodeling. In addition, numerous businesses in Historic Downtown Conroe chipped in to bring about a gathering for young and old to come and hang out, listen to some patriotic music, and watch some fireworks.
Conroe City Council rejects speed limit reduction on FM 3083
The proposal aimed to decrease the speed limit from its current 55 mph to 45 mph along a 0.530-mile stretch of FM 3083, extending from Loop 336 to the southeast city limits of Conroe, was denied. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Conroe City Council voted against a proposed reduction in the speed...
FEMA announces some disaster recovery centers around East Texas to close on Sundays
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired on June 22 about the opening of a FEMA disaster recovery center in Smith County. FEMA announced that several disaster recovery centers in across FEMA Region 6 will close their doors on Sunday starting June 30. The following...
Conroe Mayor Orders Flags at Half-Mast to Honor Former Public Works Director Dean Towery
CONROE, TX -- Mayor Duke W. Coon has ordered all flags flying at city buildings and properties to be lowered to half-mast to acknowledge the passing of former Public Works Director Dean Towery, who passed away on Sunday, June 30th. Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on Friday, July...
Lake Conroe residents launch project to save Bird Island, a habitat disappearing due to erosion
From his back patio in the Harbour Town community on Lake Conroe, Michael Hallett has a direct view of "Bird Island." The piece of land that rises up from Lake Conroe off the Seven Coves and Harbour Town neighborhoods is a roosting spot for a variety of native and migratory birds such as white "cattle" egrets, black cormorants, gray herons, ducks and the Anhinga, a black bird known more commonly as "water turkeys."
Civic Club Selects July Yard of the Month
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Patty McManis of 59 N. Crescendo Path has been awarded July's Yard of the Month! Ms. McManis, who has been a resident of the area since 1981 and chose her Shenandoah home 11 years ago, has created a stunning garden. She was so surprised and excited to be the winner. Congratulations!
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