🌱 How the District 4 special election could shape Montgomery County’s voice
Montgomery, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Montgomery! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the District 4 special election could shape Montgomery County’s voice
Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas May 2026 State Senate District 4 special election. See results (usatoday.com) — Voters in Montgomery County are part of a special election that will fill the vacant Texas Senate District 4 seat, representing nearly 950,000 people across five counties. Early results show Republican Brett Ligon with a strong initial lead over Democrat Ron Angeletti, though only a small share of votes has been counted so far. 
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Planning & Zoning Meeting
City of Montgomery, 101 Old Plantersville Rd, Montgomery
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gospel Sunday Brunch w/ Jim Sloan and Friends
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber, 119 Simonton Street, Conroe
11:30 am -
Spring 2026 End of Season Showcase @ Waller Feed Store →
Waller Feed Store, 2614 Washington St, Waller
12:00 pm -
TX and Beyond Open Mic - "Beyond Words" Calling Artists
TX and Beyond - Art Lounge, 14259 Liberty Street, Montgomery
3:00 pm -
Teacher Appreciation Day
Magnolia ISD Magnolia, TX 77355 -
Teacher Appreciation Week
Bear Branch Intermediate Campus Magnolia, TX 77354 -
Ultimate Mother's Day Weekend →
Margaritaville Lake Conroe Lake Resort -
Ribbon Cutting - KeySmiles
KeySmiles Dental, 601 River Pointe Dr Suite 110, Conroe
10:00 am -
Zach Johnson
The Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton Street, Conroe
7:00 pm -
Willis ISD Evening of Excellence
Willis ISD Performing Arts Center, 10101 TX-75, Willis
5:30 pm -
TAP TAKEOVER TUESDAY WITH NATE NELSON ACOUSTIC LIVE!
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber, 119 Simonton Street, Conroe
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National School Nurse Day
Bear Branch Intermediate Campus Magnolia, TX 77354
Sunday May 3
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
Looking for a forever home for a sweet Great Pyrenees puppy. He’s maybe 3-4 months (shots are up to date). My neighbor was unable to care for him, so… (Nextdoor Bentwater) - Wanna get your day started with power yoga.
Meet at Blessed and Blended Smoothie and Tea at 10am today. Guaranteed to get your blood pumping and make you feel good. Stay after for a smoothie or… (Nextdoor Bentwater)
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🗞 Nearby News
Magnolia
- Election Day is Saturday. Here's what's on Houston-area ballots. (houstonchronicle.com)
- Moms Deserve More Days in May (focusdailynews.com)
- Broadstone Net Lease Q1 Earnings Call Highlights (marketbeat.com)
Willis
- Willis Johnson & Associates Rebrands to Willis Johnson Wealth After 30 Years of Growth (galvnews.com)
Conroe
- Conroe Noon Lions: Annual work weekend prepared Texas Lions Camp for summer (yourconroenews.com)
- Toddler dies after being found in Conroe pond, authorities investigating (fox26houston.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)
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