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🌱 How a new $100M iron plant could reshape Conroe’s economy
Coming up on the Conroe Patch calendar: ARES Monday VHF Net
Hello Conroe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new $100M iron plant could reshape Conroe's economy
- See where Conroe's quarterbacks rank in district passing stats
Also on today's calendar: April Sound Holiday Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hertha Breaks Ground on $100M Iron Plant in Conroe (realtynewsreport.com) — A $100 million Hertha Metals plant is now under construction in Conroe, promising new industrial activity and future jobs tied to high‑purity iron production. Located off FM 3082 beside the company's pilot facility, the Chalyx plant aims to support U.S. rare earth magnet manufacturing and could eventually pave the way for a large‑scale steel mill, with operations expected to ramp up between 2027 and 2028. 
• 6A Region II District 13 Football 2026 Varsity Passing Yards Stat Leaders (maxpreps.com) — Conroe High quarterbacks Cameron Nunley and Sawyer Buzbee are both among the 6A Region II District 13 passing leaders, with Nunley currently fifth and Buzbee ninth in yardage. The latest stats show how Conroe's offense stacks up against rivals like Willis, The Woodlands, Grand Oaks, and College Park, offering fans a quick snapshot of this season's aerial attack.
📸 Around Conroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe
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★ Featured events ★
- ARES Monday VHF Net →
Conroe
8:00 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Senior Tuesday →
Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe - Game On →
Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company, 230 S Loop 336 W, Conroe - Preschool Storytime @ Central Library →
Montgomery County Central Library, 104 I-45 N., Conroe
10:30 am - Mahjong Tuesdays @ Central Library →
Montgomery County Central Library, 104 I-45 N., Conroe
11:00 am - Wilderness Medicine Go Bags →
Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine, 925 City Central Ave, Conroe
12:00 pm - Exploring Internal Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Marelle Montanez, DO →
Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine, 925 City Central Ave, Conroe
12:00 pm - Cafecito con LMSA →
Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine, 925 City Central Ave, Conroe
12:00 pm - Farmer's Market →
Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine, 925 City Central Ave, Conroe
11:00 am - Texas Tailgate Songwriter Night - Live at The Table at Madeley! →
The Table at Madeley, 316 Madeley St, Conroe
7:30 pm - Grounds Maintenance Conference →
Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Rd, Conroe
8:00 am - April Sound Holiday Market →
Lakeside Room, 1000 April Sound Blvd, Montgomery
10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everybody!
I found a German shepherd mixed at a dog park and would love to find her a permanent home she is with a friend of mine temporarily until she can find… (Nextdoor Downtown) - UPDATE:
BUBBA HAS BEEN FOUND AND AT HOME. A BIG THANK YOU TO RICHARD CLIFTON WHO DROVE TO MY HOUSE TO TELL ME HE WAS POSTED ON FB AND THEN SHOWED ME WHERE… (Nextdoor Woodman Rd)
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Conroe. Apply here.
- NOV posted a job opening for Assembly Mechanic in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
The Woodlands
- 18 Gentle Branch Place, The Woodlands, TX 77375 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- Coating Polyols Market To 2035: Aqueous Film Coating and Generic Expansion Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
- Dispersants for Water-Based Paints Market Forecast to 2035: VOC Rules Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
Montgomery
- Montgomery ISD trustees review virtual learning pilot plan (abc13.com)
Ok Conroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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