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Hey there, Conroe! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Conroe ISD's longer school days affect your family?
  • Why are Flock cameras sparking threats and debate in Conroe?
  • Meet the Entergy technician helping keep Conroe's lights on reliably.

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Conroe ISD extends school hours to bank inclement weather days (yourconroenews.com) — Families in Conroe ISD will see school days get slightly longer starting Oct. 13, as the district adds a few minutes to daily schedules to make up for a September weather closure and bank time for future storms. High school, elementary, intermediate, and junior high campuses will all shift start times earlier, but bus pickup and campus arrival windows will remain the same.
   

• Conroe mayor says police department is investigating online threats over Flock cameras (abc13.com) — Conroe's mayor says police are investigating new online death threats tied to the city's use of Flock license plate reader cameras, even as officials continue to support the technology. The threats follow heated debate over whether residents should vote on keeping the cameras, with some locals raising privacy and surveillance concerns while police cite seven years of incident-free use.
   

• Meet Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game (entergy.com) — Entergy Texas technician Johnny Nesmith plays a key role in keeping electricity flowing reliably to homes and businesses in Conroe through his work on local substations. Recently honored as Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game, he credits his Navy background, constant learning, and strong teamwork for safely supporting the community's power needs every day.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One Life, 2023, Sir Anthony Hopkins.
    Wow! I just watched this on YouTube and, as usual, he played a wonderful and emotional part. I'm 68 (soon to be 69 on Oct 12) (I revel in my old age… (Nextdoor Newton Circle)
  • Hi, we found this beautiful little girl, lying on the street.
    If she belongs to anyone, please send me a message. Thank you. (Nextdoor River Plantation)
  • NOV, Inc. National Oilwell Varco posted a job opening for Crater/Packer in Conroe. Apply here.
  • Ross Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willis

  • Willis ISD approves 15 new weapons screeners after guns found at high school (click2houston.com)
  • Willis under boil water notice as testing remains underway, city officials say (abc13.com)
  • Can UCF football upset No. 20 Houston? Scouting report, score predictions (dailycommercial.com)

The Woodlands

  • The Woodlands Diversion presents Lazos: A Celebration of Latin American Music (hellowoodlands.com)
  • The Ultimate Review: Experiencing the 'Oct 02 2026 Wiz Khalifa Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh, PA Poster Shirt' (blogspot.com)
  • Autonomix receives Canadian patent for nerve therapy technology By Investing.com (investing.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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