🌱 Could a new U.S. Space Academy land in Conroe?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a new U.S. Space Academy land in Conroe?
• See how Conroe and nearby rivals fared under Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Game On and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Can Conroe compete for Trump's new Space Academy? Leaders want to find out. (houstonchronicle.com) — Conroe city leaders are exploring whether the city could compete to host the newly announced U.S. Space Academy, a project they say could transform the local economy and educational landscape. Two council members have asked the city administrator to study available land, infrastructure, and regional talent to see if Conroe's Deison Technology Park and proximity to Johnson Space Center make it a viable contender.
   

• FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Live updates on scores around the area (nenewsroom.com) — High school football fans in Conroe can see how local teams fared, including Conroe's 24–47 loss to Waller and Oak Ridge's 35–42 game against Montgomery. The roundup lists final scores from across the Houston area and around Texas, giving residents a quick snapshot of how neighboring programs performed on Friday night.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• ARES Monday VHF Net →
  ARES Monday VHF Net, 147.14 MHz +/136.5(tone) Repeater, Conroe
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Game On →
  Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe
• Senior Tuesday →
  Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe
• Insperity Retirement Services Volunteer Day →
  14638 Perry Road, Conroe
  9:30 am
• Taste of Downtown Conroe →
  109 Metcalf Street, Conroe
  4:30 pm
• Beef Program - Dinner & Presentation on New World Screwworm →
  Montgomery County Extension Office, 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Wild Wednesday →
  Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe
• SiteOne Volunteer Day →
  14638 Perry Road, Conroe
  9:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Five and Dine →
  Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe
  11:00 am
• Mini Rest Retreat →
  Horse of Course Stables, 12436 Brooks Rd, Conroe
  5:00 pm
• Pug Johnson - Live at The Table at Madeley! →
  The Table at Madeley, 316 Madeley St, Conroe
  7:30 pm
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Thursday Night Standup Comedy Show LIVE IN CONROE! →
  219 Simonton Street, Conroe
  8:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
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🗞 Nearby News

The Woodlands

• Football Recap: Houston Christian Skates Past Tomball Christian Homeschool with Ease (maxpreps.com)

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