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🌱 How new CTE investments could change Conroe students’ career paths
Spotted on the Conroe calendar: Fall Pictures
Hello Conroe! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new CTE investments could change Conroe students' career paths
- What Conroe ISD families need to know about Wednesday's storm closure.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Career and Technical Education programs expand in Conroe, Willis and Montgomery (communityimpact.com) — Conroe ISD is expanding and refining its career and technical education options, using bond funds to add facilities and programs that connect students with local employers. The story compares Conroe's decentralized approach with centralized CTE centers in Willis and Montgomery, highlights major bond investments, and explains how local workforce needs and business partnerships are shaping new opportunities for Conroe-area students. 
• Conroe ISD to close all campuses Wednesday due to tropical storm Edouard (cw39.com) — Families in Conroe ISD should plan for all campuses to be closed Wednesday, Sept. 2, as officials brace for 6 to 8 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. District leaders say student and staff safety is the top priority and urge residents to monitor official channels for updates on reopening and any further schedule changes.
📸 Around Conroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Fall Pictures
Patterson El 670 Beach Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301, USA - 40-Hour Online General Mediation Training
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber Online and Interactive via Zoom
8:30 am - SINGER SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT w/ BUCK YEAGER
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber 119 Simonton Street Conroe, TX 77301
7:00 pm - KARAOKE AT LUCY BLUES CONROE
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber 711 MADELEY ST CONROE, TX 77301
7:30 pm - Keep The Party Going at Margaritaville
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe - JOSH GALVAN LIVE
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber 119 simonton conroe tx 77301
7:30 pm - Joe Blues Band LIVE at Lucy Blues Conroe!
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber 711 Madeley St, Conroe TX, 773801
8:00 pm - JOE BLUES BAND
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber 711 Madeley Street Conroe, TX 77301
8:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
📣 Conroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Silver Kats Inaugural Meeting →
Willis ISD Sharon Hill Jennette Administration Building, 612 N Campbell St, Willis, TX 77378, USA
10:00 am - Chamber C.A.R.E.S. Committee
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 (Lakeshore Boardroom) The Woodlands, TX 77381
3:00 pm - Fall Pictures
Austin El Conroe, TX 77306 - Toastmasters Meeting
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce 1370 N. Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our big chocolate Chesapeake Bay Retriever escaped from our backyard and disappeared into the neighborhood, which is surrounded by woods.
As darkness settled in, the silence grew heavier, and every passing minute deepened our fear that our beloved dog might be lost among the trees. … (Nextdoor Royal Forest) - We're excited to invite you to our GRAND OPENING on Sunday, September 13th at 10:00 am!
Free lunch to follow with waterslides and games for the whole family! See you there! 1701 McCaleb Road, Montgomery TX! (Nextdoor Teas Lakes)
- InterSolutions, LLC posted a job opening for Apartment Porter / Janitor / Groundskeeper in Conroe. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Willis
- Willis ISD employee arrested for online solicitation of a child, MCSO says (cw39.com)
- Willis man killed, two injured in Grimes Co Hwy 30 crash (fox44news.com)
- Texas School Districts Boost Bus Driver Pay and Incentives Amid Ongoing Shortages (ksstradio.com)
The Woodlands
- The Woodlands Township invites players to Fall Pickleball Tournament Series (hellowoodlands.com)
- Young Makers Market showcases talented young artists at Market Street (hellowoodlands.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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