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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Conroe keep or cut its controversial Flock crime cameras?
  • How your Conroe kids can get hands-on with aviation Sept. 19
  • What Conroe landlords may be getting wrong about rent and late fees

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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Conroe residents tell city council they want Flock cameras gone (fox26houston.com) — Conroe officials are weighing whether to keep funding 51 Flock license plate-reading cameras as they finalize the 2026–27 city budget, after residents at Thursday's council meeting spoke only in opposition. Police Chief Jon Buckholtz defended the cameras as a proven crime-fighting tool used locally for seven years, while council members delayed any vote for now.
   

2. Girls in Aviation Day 2026 set for Sept. 19: How to get involved (thedronegirl.com) — Families in Conroe can take part in Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, when the WAI Houston Chapter hosts a free, hands-on event at Chennault Aviation Academy. Kids 8 to 18 can explore aircraft, simulators, and aviation careers, while parents pre-register online and use WAI's tools to find more STEM resources year-round.
   

3. What Rent Data From All 50 States Says Landlords Get Wrong (biggerpockets.com) — A Conroe landlord with three local rentals shares what nationwide rent data reveals about late payments, underpriced units, and the real costs of poor bookkeeping. Using Texas law and Conroe examples, he explains how consistent late-fee policies, modest annual rent increases, and monthly financial check-ins can protect small landlords' cash flow without driving away good tenants.
   

4. William "Bill" John Pan (bluebonnetnews.com) — Longtime musician and Vietnam veteran William "Bill" John Pan passed away on September 4 in Conroe, surrounded by his wife Edie. Remembered for his steel guitar performances across Texas dance halls and his deep faith and generosity, he leaves behind a close-knit family and many friends who are encouraged to honor him through donations supporting local law enforcement.
   

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