Resort construction on schedule for fall opening
(03/26/08) Even with inclement weather and early construction delays, progress to completely renovate La Torretta Del Lago is humming along nicely, according to its owner.... the rest of the story

TPWD increases fish stocking to fight hydrilla
(02/07/08) LAKE CONROE - Frustration by concerned citizens and civic groups over the increasing volume of hydrilla in Lake Conroe has motivated state officials to increase their effort to eradicate the ongoing infestation.... the rest of the story

Hydrilla continues to spread on Lake Conroe
(02/07/08) A survey of the hydrilla infestation on Lake Conroe in November revealed the foreign plant continued to grow despite cooling temperatures and thousands of grass carp, the plant's natural predator.... the rest of the story

Officials hope program will keep hydrilla at bay
(10/08/07) LAKE CONROE - It's a dilemma not likely to ever be fully resolved, state and local officials say, but they are confident they have laid the groundwork to bring the frustrating and highly visible hydrilla problem under control.... the rest of the story

Group considers using Lake Conroe as water source
(09/27/07) The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District will spend up to $25,000 for a study on how the use of water from Lake Conroe will impact the county's underground water supply.... the rest of the story

Blaze destroys April Sound club
(09/22/07) As many residents watched in shock, the April Sound Country Club, a Lake Conroe hub for meetings, wedding receptions and community gatherings, was destroyed by a three-alarm fire that began shortly after 7 a.m. Friday.... the rest of the story

Group wants new study of underground water supply
(09/13/07) The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District will consider a new study of the underground water supply available in Montgomery County as it moves closer to limiting permits for the amount of water that can be pumped from the ground.... the rest of the story

Southern Empress paddlewheeler under new ownership
(09/12/07) WILLIS - Six months after a court-ordered sale attracted no bidders, the Southern Empress paddlewheel boat has a new owner, a new home and hopes for new prosperity.... the rest of the story

City to explore WiFi coverage
(09/06/07) During a recent City Council meeting, Blue Moon Solutions, a firm based in Austin, made a presentation that swayed mONTGOMERY council members to take a closer look at the technology.... the rest of the story

County groups prepare for disaster service
(09/06/07) The Montgomery County Community Assistance and Recovery Efforts Service launched its Web site at www.mc-cares.org earlier this year to be a beacon for those looking for help in the wake of a disaster.... the rest of the story

TPWD: Lake needs more Amur
(08/14/07) LAKE CONROE - Visibly and admittedly disappointed that the results of their latest survey showed an almost 400-acre increase in hydrilla, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials recommended Monday stocking Lake Conroe with another 25,364 white Amur.... the rest of the story

Waterpoint: Developer going out in style
(08/06/07) LAKE CONROE - If Waterpoint at Lake Conroe is to be Jim Winkler's last lakefront development, he's going out in style.... the rest of the story

First, a confession: I've done this before.
(07/23/07) With a couple hundred hang-gliding flights behind me, I know what it feels like to be a bird. But those flights were a long time ago, pre-parenthood and in another part of the country, where there are mountains to leap from.... the rest of the story

It's a done deal: Del Lago resort ownership finalized
(06/23/07) MONTGOMERY - The long-awaited sale of the Del Lago Golf Resort and Conference Center was finalized Friday as Del Lago Partners LP transferred ownership of the resort complex to French Quarter Hospitality.... the rest of the story

Hydrilla infestation decreases on most of Lake Conroe
(06/15/07) The fight to rid Lake Conroe of hydrilla may have turned the corner, according to the latest survey of the lake by Texas Parks and Wildlife.... the rest of the story

What happened to the hydrilla?
(06/15/07) LAKE CONROE - Based on their most recent survey, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials say their plan to reduce the amount of hydrilla in Lake Conroe is working.... the rest of the story

Charges to be filed against boat driver
(06/13/07) LAKE CONROE - The officer investigating the early Saturday morning high-speed boat crash on Lake Conroe said Monday he will refer intoxication assault charges to the Montgomery County District Attorney's office against the driver of the boat.... the rest of the story

Realtors, boat storage business donate $5,000 each to help hydrilla problem
(06/06/07) LAKE CONROE - Real estate brokers Candace Joyner and Gary Richardson acknowledge their business is tied to the welfare of Lake Conroe, which is why they're contributing $5,000 to help eradicate the hydrilla investing some 1,900 acres of the reservoir.... the rest of the story

Alligator caught in Grand Harbor neighborhood
(05/30/07) LAKE CONROE - A game warned removed a 7-foot-long alligator that was becoming more of a nuisance than a curiosity from a Grand Harbor neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.... the rest of the story

TPWD detects "slight" increase in hydrilla
(05/30/07) LAKE CONROE - Despite indications that the white Amur fish placed in Lake Conroe are having an impact on the hydrilla, it's not enough to put the lake's aquatic plant management program ahead of the curve, one Texas Parks and Wildlife Department official said.... the rest of the story

Gators concern residents
(05/27/07) LAKE CONROE - Nancy Campassi has a couple of new neighbors, but she's not ready to throw out the welcome mat. The Grand Harbor resident first noticed a couple of alligators in the canal behind her home about a month ago. Campassi estimates one is about 10 feet long, while the other is slightly shorter.... the rest of the story

Montgomery County commissioners to discuss hydrilla battle
(05/21/07) With an important hydrilla survey on Lake Conroe scheduled this week, Montgomery County commissioners will discuss Monday how much the county will contribute in fighting the noxious aquatic vegetation.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe readies for season
(05/14/07) LAKE CONROE - The water level is back up on Lake Conroe and so is the level of business.... the rest of the story

Homeowners to raise funds in fight against hydrilla
(05/14/07) LAKE CONROE - After raising $240,000 the past year to finance the fight against hydrilla and other invasive aquatic vegetation, the Lake Conroe Association is preparing to launch another fundraising campaign.... the rest of the story

Lack of legislation impacts groundwater plan
(05/09/07) The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District is up the creek without a paddle after failing to gain support from local legislators for efforts to bring a needed surface water system closer to realization.... the rest of the story

Hollywood comes to Conroe
(04/29/07) A small film with a compelling storyline and an all-star cast being filmed in Montgomery County is creating a big buzz in Hollywood and Europe.... the rest of the story

County to help fight weeds
(04/24/07) Montgomery County commissioners responded favorably Monday to the Lake Conroe Association's request for $80,000 to combat the invasive weed giant salvinia in the lake.... the rest of the story

Del Lago sale contract signed
(04/19/07) With the sale price "in the area" of $30 million, hotel developer Ronnie Ben-Zur announced Monday he will proceed with his purchase and renovation of the Del Lago Golf Resort and Conference Center.... the rest of the story

TPW may try herbicide to combat hydrilla
(04/11/07) LAKE CONROE - In an effort to increase the number of white Amur in Lake Conroe to nearly 40 fish per infested acre of hydrilla, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials want to augment the next release with herbicide treatment.... the rest of the story

More fish released in Lake Conroe
(04/10/07) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials hoped their first survey of 2007 would reveal a noticeable reduction in the amount of hydrilla in Lake Conroe. But that didn't happen, so the TPWD is recommending another release of white Amur into the lake.... the rest of the story

City and county officials finalize incentive package for Del Lago investors
(03/22/07) Officials with the city of Conroe and Montgomery County are finalizing their tax and economic incentives now that the proposed buyer of the Del Lago Golf Resort and Conference Center has decided to move forward with a sales agreement for the Lake Conroe property.... the rest of the story

Montgomery County Fair ready to mark 50 years of fun
(03/15/07) Montgomery County Fair ready to mark 50 years of fun. Organizers expect 80,000 visitors and more than $100,000 in youth scholarships for anniversary event.... the rest of the story

Lake group strives for education
(03/08/07) LAKE CONROE - Declaring the need for another "grassroots voice" on issues that might impact Lake Conroe area homeowners, leaders of the Lake Conroe Communities Network are recruiting members for its new nonprofit organization.... the rest of the story

Bass club reels in $46,000 grant
(02/27/07) For years local anglers have pursued black bass in Lake Conroe. Now they'll be able to do so without having to wear any black hats.... the rest of the story

Funds to combat hydrilla
(02/23/07) Declaring that property owners shouldn't have to "sell hot dogs and T-shirts" in order to eradicate hydrilla on Lake Conroe, state Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, wants to give the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department the ability to fund aquatic vegetation management plans.... the rest of the story

Upcoming hydrilla surveys to measure Amur success
(02/21/07) LAKE CONROE - The first hydrilla survey of 2007 will take place next month, but it's the survey scheduled in May that Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials believe should provide a more accurate measure of the white Amur's impact on Lake Conroe.... the rest of the story

Officials encouraged by Del lago plan
(02/15/07) The sale of Del Lago Golf Resort and Conference Center grew a little more promising Tuesday, after the city of Conroe and Montgomery County each gave a tentative thumbs-up on 10-year tax abatements for improvements made to the 25-year-old property.... the rest of the story

Hotel closing at Del Lago to impact Lake Conroe tourism
(02/08/07) The recent closing of hotel operations at Del Lago Golf Resort and Conference Center could have a big impact on tourism in the Lake Conroe area, local tourism officials say.... the rest of the story

Crighton Foundation rejects city's 20-year lease proposal
(02/04/07) Even though an offer by the city of Conroe to assume control of the Crighton Theatre was rejected by the building's owners, both sides are optimistic an agreement may be reached to fund major improvements to the aging entertainment venue.... the rest of the story

River authority imposes moratorium on construction
(01/25/07) A moratorium has been declared on allowing waterfront Lake Conroe property owners to build habitable quarters above their boathouses until the San Jacinto River Authority can study the issue.... the rest of the story

Officials hope to get jump on hydrilla
(01/23/07) After spending 2006 trying to get "ahead of the curve" at controlling the hydrilla in Lake Conroe, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials feel comfortable they can make a serious dent this year in the amount of vegetation that lurks just below the lake's surface.... the rest of the story

Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov 4th
(11/02/06) Rain throws curve as deer season nears. Plant growth in wet conditions may alter patterns. Season opens Saturday, Nov 4... the rest of the story

Largest retail center coming to Conroe
(10/23/06) A couple of commercial development firms from Conroe and Houston have entered into a joint venture to construct the largest single retail center in Conroe history.... the rest of the story

More carp to be added to Lake Conroe
(10/19/06) The San Jacinto River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife officials decided to dump 13,800 grass carp into congested Lake Conroe to combat spreading hydrilla after a September survey showed rapid growth.... the rest of the story

More Amur slated for Lake
(10/03/06) LAKE CONROE - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will deposit another 13,800 hydrilla-eating fish into Lake Conroe, but the agency denied it was pressured by lakefront property owners to meet their demands.... the rest of the story

County officials push for solution to hydrilla problem
(09/28/06) Montgomery County commissioners have joined the battle over hydrilla on Lake Conroe, urging officials to use whatever means necessary, including the maximum number of plant-eating fish, to preserve the lake.... the rest of the story

More fish could come to Lake Conroe
(09/28/06) LAKE CONROE - The white Amur population in Lake Conroe could double to 26,000 with the year's final release of the fish.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe residents, groups to watch TPWD's third hydrilla survey
(09/07/06) LAKE CONROE - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's latest hydrilla survey on Lake Conroe begins today, with lakefront property owners and bass fishing groups each keeping a close eye on the process... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe officials add fish to fight hydrilla
(08/31/06) More white amur slated for arrival in October; study also set on growth rate of invasive plant.... the rest of the story

Jim Strong led county through emergencies
(08/24/06) The man who led Montgomery County through floods, tornadoes, blackouts and meningitis scares for nearly 15 years, died Aug. 14. Jim Strong was also the "forward leaning" person who originally purchased and later sold to us our URL www.LakeConroe.com.... the rest of the story

Shopping center drawing customers to north Conroe
(08/24/06) Conroe Marketplace, a new shopping center at Interstate 45 and Teas Nursery Road, is already getting a lot of attention from local residents. 40 retailers expected to open in marketplace by holiday season.... the rest of the story

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sticking to plan
(08/22/06) A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department official said the agency will stay the course with its aquatic plant management plan for Lake Conroe, even though one organization of lakefront property owners requested the immediate release of more white Amur.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe levels affecting local boating industry
(08/17/06) Lake Conroe levels affecting local boating industry - Equipment sales are down around local marinas as water remains low.... the rest of the story

Fishing out the hydrilla
(08/08/06) Even as technicians were trying to get the latest batch of white Amur acclimated to Lake Conroe Monday evening, some of the fish just couldn't wait to reach their new home.... the rest of the story

More white Amur on way to hydrilla-plagued lake
(08/03/06) The second batch of white Amur recommended to combat the growing presence of hydrilla could be deposited into Lake Conroe as soon as Monday.... the rest of the story

Residents want more plant-eating fish
(07/24/06) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's proposal to stock another 9,300 white Amur into Lake Conroe received tepid support.... the rest of the story

Hydrilla a growing burden on Lake Conroe
(07/21/06) With more than 700 acres of the exotic hydrilla plant clogging Lake Conroe, the San Jacinto River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department decided Thursday to bring in around 9,300 grass carp fish to eat away the growing problem.... the rest of the story

SJRA hydrilla meeting open only to select few
(07/20/06) When Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials reveal the results of their latest aquatic plant survey, lakefront homeowners Donita Fontenot and Suzanne Calhoun plan on attending the meeting.... the rest of the story

Authority to stock more carp in lake
(07/14/06) Even though the Texas Parks and Wildlife's latest hydrilla survey has not been completed, a San Jacinto River Authority official anticipates a "significant increase" in the amount of grass carp to be stocked in Lake Conroe next month.... the rest of the story

Hydrilla problem still seeking permanent resolution
(07/03/06) Texas Parks and Wildlife officials haven't specified how much hydrilla they'll have to find in Lake Conroe this month before they recommend another stocking of white Amur. But it won't necessarily have to be as much as they found around the lake last summer.... the rest of the story

SJRA's Adams dies at 71
(06/29/06) People who knew Jim Adams admitted there were times when he was fiery and opinionated. But he always possessed an unwavering passion and vision for the future of Montgomery County.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe could reach record low
(06/22/06) As temperatures continue to spiral upward in early summer, Lake Conroe's water level continues dropping.... the rest of the story

Man uses special mower to remove hydrilla by home
(06/21/06) Frustrated with waiting on the white Amur to consume the hydrilla in front of his lakefront property, Bentwater resident John Wagner decided to take the matter into his own hands - literally.... the rest of the story

Local Immigrant proposal is getting attention
(06/12/06) A Willis resident's proposal to help immigrants coming from Mexico into the United States become legal guest workers is receiving notice - and qualified praise - from Montgomery County to the halls of Congress.... the rest of the story

Lake may reach historical low levels
(06/09/06) A San Jacinto River Authority official is "seriously concerned" Lake Conroe could reach a historic low in water level this summer.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe beckons local county residents to the water
(05/25/06) While lake levels remain below normal after winds from Hurricane Rita cracked the Lake Conroe dam last year, Montgomery County residents are gearing up for the summer season of water recreation... the rest of the story

Aquatics centers ready to make a splash
(05/25/06) Aquatics centers ready to make a splash - Summer season brings openings of local pools... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe still below level for Memorial Day Weekend
(05/22/06) Although repairs on the dam were completed a couple of months ago, the water level on Lake Conroe is still 3-1/2 feet below normal.... the rest of the story

Convention brings award-winning artists to Lake Conroe for event
(05/18/06) Artists from 22 art leagues within a 200-mile radius of Houston will be at Del Lago Convention Center Friday and Saturday for the Lone Star Art Guild Convention. The Conroe Art League together with the Livingston Art League and Lufkin Art Guild are the co-hosts.... the rest of the story

Market will feature crafts, jewelry, tastes of Mexico
(05/18/06) Something new is being added to the downtown Conroe scene. June 10 marks the grand opening of El Mercado de Conroe, an outdoor market located in Heritage Place at 500 Collins St. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month.... the rest of the story

Conroe Marketplace soon open for business
(05/14/06) Thanks to The Woodlands Mall, Town Center and Market Street, The Woodlands has rightfully earned its reputation as the retail hub of Montgomery County. But Conroe hopes to give The Woodlands a run for its money with a recent surge in retail development inside city limits.... the rest of the story

Property values increasing along waterfront communities
(05/11/06) Lake Conroe home values ride steady growth wave— IN 1972, Lake Conroe was a vast hole in the midst of the heavily forested land north of Conroe. Civilization was battling the trees to make inroads for progress, following the paths of planned communities already sprouting up around the dry lake.... the rest of the story

Del Lago deal dead in the water
(04/07/06) The sale of Del Lago Resort to Indianapolis-based HDG Mansur has reached a dead-end, the resort's financial controller announced Tuesday.... the rest of the story

Cinch up your saddles for annual county fair
(03/23/06) The 49th Annual Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo will run March 24 to April 2 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on FM 1484 in Conroe.... the rest of the story

Dam repairs, Amur release mean happy days for lake businesses
(03/16/06) LAKE CONROE - Business owners around Lake Conroe are brimming with excitement now that the area has been hit by a perfect storm of good news. Now if only the lake's water level would rise in order to match their mood.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe dam repairs nearing completion
(03/09/06) LAKE CONROE - The San Jacinto River Authority is saying repairs to Lake Conroe's hurricane-damaged dam will be complete tomorrow. "We are expecting our engineers to sign off tomorrow that repairs are substantially complete, effectively clearing the way for us to start raising the lake's level back up," said Blake Kellum, who manages the lake for the SJRA... the rest of the story

Release of weed-eating fish into lake is delayed
(02/13/06) LAKE CONROE - The first release of white Amur in Lake Conroe has been pushed back one month to March 15.... the rest of the story

Homeowner says salvinia a threat
(02/13/06) LAKE CONROE - As state agencies beef up their arsenal in the war against hydrilla in Lake Conroe, at least one homeowner has sounded the alarm that an even greater threat looms.... the rest of the story

Rain suspends work on dam Turs. due to quarry delay
(02/05/06) LAKE CONROE - Major work on the Lake Conroe dam is two-thirds complete, even though rain and wind twice forced interruptions to repairs last week.... the rest of the story

Rains don't affect scheduled repairs to lake's dam
(01/30/06) LAKE CONROE - The rain that raked Lake Conroe last Sunday raised the lake level by half a foot, but it didn't slow down repairs to the dam.... the rest of the story

Clemens' agent coy about pitcher's plans
(01/30/06) LAKE CONROE - Randy Hendricks, agent for future Hall of Fame pitcher Roger Clemens, doesn't know yet if his client will be back on the mound this season. But he has devised a way to gauge Clemens' interest in continuing his Major League baseball career.... the rest of the story

New Conroe development on schedule so far
(01/24/06) Friendswood Development first venture into the Conroe residential market remains on schedule. The Houston area builder celebrated its formal groundbreaking of Graystone Hills last week, and company president John Hammonds said early June remains the target for commencing home sales. In the realm of home construction, maintaining a consistent deadline schedule is not always possible, he said.... the rest of the story

DEMOCRAT PRIMARY CANDIDATES
(01/05/06) Stripping itself of its 1970s mind-set toward downtown revitalization and commercial development and selling itself to locals first and tourists second is the only way Downtown Conroe will revitalize.... the rest of the story

Conroe looks to revitalization effort
(01/05/06) The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a $1.05 million grant to pay for repairing the Lake Conroe Dam, which was damaged by Hurricane Rita, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady announced Tuesday in a written statement.... the rest of the story

Dam repair preparation will begin
(01/04/06) LAKE CONROE - Although the clock won't start ticking on repairs to the Lake Conroe dam until Jan. 9, there will be plenty of behind-the-scenes work this week.... the rest of the story

Group seeks more weed-eating fish
(01/04/06) LAKE CONROE - The Lake Conroe Association donated $26,000 last week for the purchase of 4,300 white Amur fish that will be used in the war against hydrilla. But LCA President Dana Richardson said the batch represents "only the first step" in combating the aquatic vegetation.... the rest of the story

Repairs to Lake Conroe dam will begin soon
(12/29/05) Repairs to Lake Conroe dam will begin soon - Business owners, residents notice impact of lowered water levels... the rest of the story

County says no 30-year abatement for Del Lago Resort
(12/12/05) If the real estate investment company HDG Mansur decides to buy the Del Lago Resort, it can receive only 10 years of property tax abatement, according to a 1999 ruling by the Texas Attorney General.... the rest of the story

Walden Marina makes top of list
(12/09/05) Walden Marina makes top of list - Contribution to cleaning program, overall appearance recognized by state... the rest of the story

Fish will be reintroduced in lake
(12/09/05) Fish will be reintroduced in lake - River authority aims to control invasive plant with grass carp... the rest of the story

Six firms bid to repair dam
(12/07/05) LAKE CONROE - A Dallas-based construction firm submitted the lowest bid to repair the storm-ravaged Lake Conroe Dam.... the rest of the story

City looks to county for help with Del Lago
(12/07/05) City looks to county for help with Del Lago - As would any good football coach, Conroe Mayor Tommy Metcalf stressed the importance of teamwork between the city and Montgomery County. But it's doubtful his pep talk at Commissioners' Court Monday morning was enough to score the economic touchdown he was hoping for.... the rest of the story

Repairs to dam awaited
(12/06/05) LAKE CONROE - With Lake Conroe residents and business owners anxiously awaiting promised repairs to the lake's dam, the San Jacinto River Authority is hoping a monetary bonus will help ensure the project is completed in time for the busy summer season.... the rest of the story

City officials hope to persuade commisioners on Del Lago tax incentives
(12/06/05) Conroe Mayor Tommy Metcalf and other civic leaders will be at Commissioners Court Monday morning in an attempt to persuade the county to issue tax incentives for the proposed renovation of the Del Lago Resort and Conference Center.... the rest of the story

War against hydrilla
(11/20/05) LAKE CONROE - The San Jacinto River Authority has increased its permit request to 30,000 white Amur fish to avoid the possibility of another hearing process if more grass carp are needed than originally thought to battle non-native aquatic vegetation on the lake.... the rest of the story

Company seeking to purchase Del Lago has big plans
(11/20/05) LAKE CONROE - HDG Mansur, a multi-billion-dollar international real estate wealth management firm, plans to purchase Del Lago Resort and spend an estimated $200-$300 million for improvements that would transform it into a "Four-Star" facility, according to a company official.... the rest of the story

More than 700 attend hydrilla control hearing
(11/17/05) More than 700 attend hydrilla control hearing - But precisely how many of the controversial white Amur fish the TPWD would allow back in Lake Conroe to control the dreaded hydrilla was the overriding concern during the two-hour-long meeting at the Lone Star Convention Center.... the rest of the story

New group forming to support repairs to dam
(11/16/05) The inaugural meeting of the Lake Conroe Business Association is set for 5 p.m. today on the Southern Empress docked at the Del Lago Resort. Founder Greg Rogers said intent of the nonprofit organization is to make certain the San Jacinto River Authority is not dragging its feet on repairs and to provide the SJRA whatever support it needs to expedite repairs on the two-mile-long earthen dam. "Our mission is not to whine or complain, but to find ways to get the dam repaired as quickly as possible," he said.... the rest of the story

Hearing on hydrilla planned
(11/16/05) Last week, the U.S. Congress approved $4 million for the implementation of an aquatic plant control program in Southeast Texas. The federal funds, which will be allotted by the Galveston region of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be used to combat invasive weed species in area lakes and streams.... the rest of the story

County concerned over lack of housing for evacuees
(11/16/05) The Montgomery County Housing Authority already has filled 430 housing units with evacuees and is no longer accepting applications. However, there are still hundreds of evacuees in hotels and private homes waiting to move into a place of their own.... the rest of the story

Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber to host Business Expo
(11/16/05) The free event, "Life is a Gamble ... Business Doesn't Have To Be," will be open to the public from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Del Lago Resort, located at 600 Del Lago Blvd. "The Business Expo is a chance for our members to have an opportunity to expose their business and services to the community," Chamber president Stew Darsey said.... the rest of the story

Fox picks The Woodlands for new uplink site
(11/03/05) Fox picks The Woodlands for new uplink site - The 26-network company purchased a 30-acre site on Technology Forest Boulevard, south of Research Forest Drive, for a transmission facility to distribute its shows throughout the country.... the rest of the story

White Amur to be discussed at public hearing
(10/24/05) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the San Jacinto River Authority have scheduled a public hearing Nov. 15 to present plans for the limited reintroduction of the white Amur fish into Lake Conroe.... the rest of the story

Fox Sports plans to relocate to The Woodlands
(10/21/05) Fox Sports plans to relocate to The Woodlands - Montgomery County Tax Assessor J.R. Moore said Wednesday he expects official confirmation that the company is relocating to The Woodlands in the next couple of days... the rest of the story

Katrina victims still trying to find homes in county
(10/21/05) Katrina victims still trying to find homes in county - Peggy Hartley, of Kenner, La., received a Montgomery County Housing Authority voucher Tuesday for a two-bedroom unit for her and her 17-year-old son Mark, but she said local apartment complexes wouldn't accept it.... the rest of the story

Dam repairs expected to take at least six months
(10/19/05) LAKE CONROE - The question circulating most often around Lake Conroe these days is not about how or how much, but when. People want to know, "When are the repairs on the dam going to be completed?"... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe dam takes a beating during storm
(10/13/05) Engineers and consultants are ready to assess Lake Conroe's storm-battered earthen dam to check damage caused by Hurricane Rita, but officials with the San Jacinto River Authority say the dam's structural integrity has not been threatened.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe Dam getting damage check
(10/07/05) Lake Conroe Dam getting damage check - Boaters warned to be wary as levels lowered to assess impact of Rita... the rest of the story

Entergy: reduce power use, or face rolling outages and blackouts
(09/26/05) The "unusual appeal" Sunday for a voluntary reduction is the result of extensive damage to Entergy Texas' transmission lines Friday and Saturday when Hurricane Rita blew through Southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana, said Entergy Texas spokesman Mike Rodgers.... the rest of the story

SJRA helps make Lake an asset for county
(09/10/05) SJRA helps make Lake an asset for county - Recent newspaper accounts and editorial opinions have seized upon a few “buzz words” and “sound bites” to attempt to make the case that the San Jacinto River Authority owes to the taxpayers of the Lake Conroe area more in the way of treatment and eradication of aquatic vegetation. Perhaps a factual rather that an emotional review of the situation will help determine who owes what to whom.... the rest of the story

County groups band together, helping mobilize relief efforts
(09/08/05) KATRINA'S AFTERMATH - County groups band together, helping mobilize relief efforts. Volunteers offer shelter, clothing, food, medicine to evacuees relocated here.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe offers anglers prime spots for hooking fish
(08/25/05) Lake Conroe offers anglers prime spots for hooking fish. Fishing guides lead clients toward dreams of landing the big catch.... the rest of the story

Conroe Courier View: New route, new subdivision for small city of Montgomery
(08/12/05) The city of Montgomery is poised to grow in some significant ways, with a new subdivision and major new road offering new opportunities for development.... the rest of the story

Editorial: Lake Conroe was created as a water -- not natural -- resource
(08/09/05) Conroe Courier View: Not eager to see the return of the white Amur to Lake Conroe, but SJRA needs to do more to control vegetation.... the rest of the story

Weeds in the water
(08/08/05) LAKE CONROE - Walter Darr believed he had found his idyllic retirement retreat when he moved into Lake Conroe Hills three years ago.... the rest of the story

Builder seeks $6.75 million in damages
(08/08/05) LAKE CONROE - There's plenty of time left for talk, but the lawsuit between Legend Home Corporation and the Walden Community Improvement Association has progressed beyond words. The battle now involves numbers - specifically those prefaced by dollar signs.... the rest of the story

Golf course serves as centerpiece to multi-million Conroe development
(07/29/05) Jim and Tim Logeman didn't start out with the idea of transforming Wedgewood Golf Club into the synergistic centerpiece of their $120 million development on Conroe's west side. Eighteen months ago, the father-and-son homebuilders were simply searching for a site on which to relocate their company headquarters.... the rest of the story

Partnership expected to bring 1,700 jobs to The Woodlands
(07/18/05) Lexicon Genetics Inc., of The Woodlands, has entered into a partnership with Texas A&M University that will produce 1,700 new jobs in The Woodlands over the next decade.... the rest of the story

Drought persists across county
(07/07/05) The driest June on record in Houston has created moderate drought conditions throughout Montgomery County, prompting burn bans and water conservation efforts.... the rest of the story

Treatment to kill hydrilla in Lake Conroe begins
(06/30/05) With increased amounts of hydrilla detected in Lake Conroe, the San Jacinto River Authority embarks on an ambitious herbicide treatment on the pesky aquatic weed this week.... the rest of the story

Operation Helmet aims to supply troops with kits
(06/30/05) Operation Helmet aims to supply troops with kits
Founder works with community to send protective liners overseas... the rest of the story

Could blackout happen again? Entergy official doesn't rule it out
(06/17/05) Saying the near-simultaneous failure of 16 high-voltage transmission lines was outside the scope of Entergy's normal contingency plans, Texas division President Joe Domino did not rule out a repeat of the massive power outage that left Montgomery County and much of southeast Texas in darkness Wednesday.... the rest of the story

Blackout: Montgomery County's night in the dark
(06/17/05) The loss of three generating units - two of which belonged to Entergy - knocked out power for more than 100,000 customers in Entergy's western service area throughout the night Wednesday.... the rest of the story

Montgomery baseball draws community closer
(06/09/05) Montgomery baseball draws community closer - City celebrates the Bears' first trip to state... the rest of the story

Cinema complex ready for June opening
(06/09/05) Although rains from earlier this year have pushed back the opening date of Conroe's new cineplex, the project will be finished in time for a planned June 28 opening.... the rest of the story

Nigeria Scam hitting Conroe area with an added twist
(06/03/05) Ten to 20 fraudulent checks have been received or cashed by Montgomery County residents who responded to e-mails claiming they have a wealthy relative who died in Nigeria.... the rest of the story

Texas 75 widening to cut into Willis parking
(06/03/05) WILLIS - The Willis Community Development Corporation is looking into providing off-street parking for downtown customers because merchant parking spaces will be wiped out with the widening of Texas 75.... the rest of the story

Some say lake patrol too aggressive
(06/01/05) LAKE CONROE - To celebrate the unofficial start of summer, a great number of families are out on Lake Conroe to enjoy the many aquatic activities available this Memorial Day weekend.... the rest of the story

Sheriff consolidates Lake Conroe patrol efforts
(05/19/05) For years, Precinct 1 Constable Don Chumley has been referred to by some in Montgomery County as "Admiral Chumley," given the size of his marine unit that regularly patrols Lake Conroe's 25,000 acres. That title might be more deserved now that Sheriff Tommy Gage has shifted his own marine unit over to Chumley's command.... the rest of the story

Marine event welcomed new recruits
(05/13/05) The U.S. Marines Corps welcomed about 68 Montgomery County recruits and their families into its select fraternity Wednesday night, offering both words of advice and gratitude.... the rest of the story

Hundreds attend chamber Culinary Extravaganza at Del Lago
(05/13/05) The tempting lure of good food and fun brought hundreds of people to the Del Lago Resort on Lake Conroe for the 11th annual Culinary Extravaganza Tuesday night.... the rest of the story

Crighton Players celebrate 35 years on stage
(05/12/05) The Crighton Players will celebrate their 35th anniversary with a gala at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Crighton Theatre. The evening will begin in front of the theater where a tent will be set up for hors d'oeuvres and beverages. There will be live and silent auctions during the gala. The action will then move into the theater for a Broadway revue entitled All the World's a Stage, produced by Laurie Cosby, with talent from throughout the county coming to participate.... the rest of the story

Area lawmaker aims to strengthen rules to dissuade drunken boaters
(03/24/05) Boaters statewide may feel compelled to practice sobriety if legislation filed by state Rep. Ruben Hope, R-Conroe, is signed into law.... the rest of the story

Game officials investigate shooting of alligator at Lake Conroe
(02/05/05) LAKE CONROE -- State game wardens are investigating the shooting of an eight-foot-long alligator in the cove of a Walden subdivision.... the rest of the story

Hydrilla Nitpicking
(02/01/05) BOB HOWIE posts one of the more sensible observations about the Hydrilla argument developing between landowners, businesses, and sportsmen.... the rest of the story

Wedgewood likely to be sold
(01/20/05) Negotiations for the sale of Wedgewood Golf Club in Conroe could be finalized "within 60 days," according to the California real estate executive brokering the purchase.... the rest of the story

A nine-foot alligator has joined the ranks of Lake Conroe "snowbirds"
(01/14/05) A nine-foot alligator has joined the ranks of Lake Conroe "snowbirds" by taking up winter residence inside an April Sound storm sewer.... the rest of the story

Intoxicated boaters could face losing driver's license
(12/24/04) Intoxicated boaters could face losing driver's license / Refusal to take breath test also would have consequences... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe: A Developing Story
(12/09/04) Lake Conroe: A Developing Story - Lake Conroe has been in a state of change since it was constructed in the late ‘70s. Within a few years of impoundment hydrilla (a plant from Asia thought to have been introduced to the U.S. by the aquarium industry) covered a third of the 21,000-acre reservoir.... the rest of the story

The New Hydrilla Wars
(12/09/04) The New Hydrilla Wars - I can remember, as a kid growing up on Lake Conroe, seeing the construction of the Dam and fishing the temporary lake with my father and brother. After the lake filled in ‘73 my friends and I spent our summers fishing and skiing in the new lake and life was wonderful in the golden haze of youthful memory.... the rest of the story

Christmas in Montgomery lures visitors
(12/09/04) Christmas in Montgomery lures visitors - Three days offer tours, famed cookie walk and more... the rest of the story

Spreading hydrilla troubles Lake Conroe
(10/14/04) Spreading hydrilla troubles Lake Conroe - Chemicals vs. fish considered in plant fight - Since 2003, and despite a concentrated effort to control hydrilla through herbicidal use, the plant has made a 750 percent comeback... the rest of the story

Wireless Internet attracts computer-users to Lake Conroe
(09/04/04) Friends out boating one weekend on Lake Conroe came up with the idea — provide wireless Internet connections while out on the water. And, so it was that antennas started sprouting from some of the lake's tallest structures with Del Lago resort tower as the first.... the rest of the story

Conroe Celebrates 100 Years of Existence
(08/26/04) The city of Conroe is celebrating 100 years of existence this year, and Whitson B. Etheridge has been around for almost 87 years' worth of that history... the rest of the story

Conroe to open entertainment complex spring 2005
(08/26/04) A slate of politicians and local elected officials turned ground with golden shovels recently, to officially break ground on a long-awaited, multiscreen Cineplex that will open next spring in Conroe.... the rest of the story

One wet 'dillo
(08/26/04) Linda McCown had no idea armadillos could swim, until a recent evening when she and her family spotted something floating in Lake Conroe... the rest of the story

Work to begin on widening I-45 north of FM 1488
(07/22/04) Work to begin on widening I-45 north of FM 1488... the rest of the story

TxDOT to start I-45 widening project in August
(07/01/04) The Texas Transportation Commission recently awarded a $28.7 million contract that will expand the highway to eight lanes from its current four lanes.... the rest of the story

Vandalism, rain push back Ayers Island rehabilitation
(07/01/04) Vandalism and rain have delayed the completion date of the Ayers Island rehabilitation project, originally scheduled for this weekend.... the rest of the story

New fireboat to debut by July 4th weekend
(06/10/04) After months of waiting, the North Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department, based in Willis, will soon launch its new fireboat on Lake Conroe.... the rest of the story

Project reveals plans to widen FM 1097
(06/10/04) Project reveals plans to widen local roadway The preliminary design to widen West FM 1097 from Interstate 45 to Bentwater Drive was presented to the public June 3 at Lynn Lucas Middle School in Willis.... the rest of the story

Walden golf, country club has new owner
(05/13/04) Walden golf, country club has new owner. Dan McIntyre bought the club April 27 and already has hosted a "meet the new owner" night and has been hanging around the golf shop.... the rest of the story

Interstate expansion work may begin soon
(04/15/04) An agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and a number of state and federal agencies is being forged that could, within a few weeks, see construction start on expanding Interstate 45 north of the San Jacinto River to South Loop 336 in Conroe.... the rest of the story

Lake Conroe Island Project Receives Federal Approval
(04/12/04) The San Jacinto River Authority has received permit approval from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for the required bulk-heading and backfilling for the Ayers Island rehabilitation project.... the rest of the story

Task force takes up fight against hydrilla on Lake Conroe
(04/02/04) Illegal plantings of hydrilla, the aggressive aquatic plant that nearly carpeted sections of Lake Conroe in the late 1970s and early '80s, remain a concern of lake officials as the 2004 recreational season approaches.... the rest of the story