Woodlands Incorporation Criticized By Montgomery County Officials

Morning, people of Conroe-Montgomery County! Jeffrey Perkins here with a fresh edition of the Conroe-Montgomery County Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Conroe-Montgomery County today:

1. Some high-ranking law enforcement officials in Montgomery County are criticizing The Woodlands' incorporation plan. Officials said the plan for new law enforcement doesn't account for many costs. (Spring Happenings)
2. What appeared to be an explosive device was found in a Conroe development on Wednesday night. Montgomery County Fire Marshal's determined it was a hoax bomb. (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
3. The Conroe City Council renamed a former YMCA property to Owen Park. The Owens owned the land before donating it to the YMCA in the 1980s. (Community Impact Newspaper)
4. The Wellman Manor community by developer David Weekley Homes is nearly completed in Shenandoah and will include 32 homes. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. The Conroe City Council is considering becoming a certified local government through the Texas Historical Commission, which would allow the city receive help with cultural and historical projects. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• Homecoming Football Game: Grand Oaks vs. Chavez — Woodforest Bank Stadium. (7 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Magnolia vs. Cleveland — Cleveland High School. (7 p.m.)
• Glow in the Park at Texas Treeventures — The Woodlands Township. (7 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Magnolia West vs. Caney Creek — Moorhead Stadium. (7 p.m.)
• Varsity Football: Splendora vs. Spring Legacy — Wildcat Stadium. (7 p.m.)

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Conroe-Montgomery County Patch Notebook

• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "Are your pets microchipped? Why not? Our rescue friends at Lone Star Animal Welfare League are THRILLED to offer FREE MICROCHIPS! DO IT FOLKS! Our friends at Hollywood Feed are hosting an afternoon of microchipping on Oct. 9." (Instagram)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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