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In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Conroe's $210M drainage needs and new fees?
  • Could Conroe land the new U.S. Space Academy campus?
  • What's changing in your child's Conroe ISD math and reading classes?

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Conroe reviews $210M in drainage projects, holds off on fee (communityimpact.com) — Conroe City Council is reviewing more than $210 million in drainage needs but has delayed adopting a new stormwater utility fee and a proposed 4% water and sewer rate hike. For now, only about $5 million in drainage work is budgeted, while staff continue hunting for grants and refining cost estimates that could eventually affect residents' monthly bills.
   

• Conroe considers bid to host proposed US Space Academy (fox26houston.com) — Conroe officials are rapidly weighing a potential bid to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy at Deison Technology Park, a move that could transform the city's economy and identity. With state and federal timelines moving fast, leaders are assessing infrastructure, housing capacity, and political support to convince Texas decision-makers that Conroe deserves to be the state's single recommended site.
   

• Conroe ISD reviews new instructional materials for math and language arts (communityimpact.com) — Conroe ISD is rolling out new math and reading materials this school year, directly affecting what your children see in class every day. Trustees just reviewed how Savvas Envision Math will be used across all grades and how the state-created Bluebonnet Learning ELAR program is being integrated to fully cover Texas reading standards.
   

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  • What cat rescues can I contact to help a pregnant momma cat that is hanging around outside?
    She is so sweet but a little skiddish. I can't foster because I have an FIV + cat and a couple others. I really want to get this sweet girl some help… (Nextdoor La Salle Crossing (Westlake))
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    im trying to find a 2 seater wagon that i could possibly get through his medicaid insurance but i havent found any ive called the insurance compnay… (Nextdoor Lake Wildwood)
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🗞 Nearby News

Willis

  • Recently hired Rancho Simi leader shares plans for park district (vcstar.com)
  • Some Willis homeowners push back against mandatory $75 monthly internet charge (click2houston.com)
  • Scouting Baylor QBs DJ Lagway & Nate Bennett (on3.com)

The Woodlands

  • American Heart Association kicks off 2026-2027, announces upcoming events in The Woodlands (hellowoodlands.com)
  • The Woodlands U launches Inaugural Program on the History and Governance of The Woodlands (hellowoodlands.com)
  • Trinity Episcopal Church makes history with Installation of First Female Rector (hellowoodlands.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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