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Controversial GOP Chair Criticized for Soliciting Support During Council Meeting

Posted October 27, 2023 by Editor

Although early voting began a few days ago for the November 7 election, it is apparently not too soon for Bryan Christ to kick off his reelection campaign for next year’s primary season. Christ, whose chairmanship of the Montgomery County GOP has been heavily criticized, spoke during Citizen’s Forum at…

Tamina Spokesmen Question City’s Intentions

Posted October 27, 2023 by Editor

During city council’s October 25 meeting, two Tamina leaders expressed frustration over serious concerns the community has with city officials related to the $21 million, federally funded water and sewer project that Shenandoah started this year. Minister Tyrone Price said that while the project was excellent and long overdue, “it…

Council Supports Stronger Texas Borders and Israel

Posted October 26, 2023 by Editor

Last night, city council voted unanimously in favor of two resolutions. One was to support the Governor's efforts to strengthen the southern border, although the resolution fell short of asking Abbott to close the border as state representative Steve Toth had recommended. The other resolution expressed the city's stand in…

The Sentinel Supports Israel – Ask City Council to Do the Same

Posted October 13, 2023 by Editor

Last year, Shenandoah officials supported a resolution in favor of Ukraine. Today, the Sentinel urges council to pass a similar resolution in favor of Israel. To voice your support, ask Mayor Escoto (john.escoto@shenandoahtx.us) to place a resolution like the one below on the next agenda. Council members' email and phone…

14 Propositions on Texas Ballot: Pros & Cons

Posted October 13, 2023 by Editor

Here's a summary of the 14 propositions on the ballot in the upcoming November 2023 election. Number 4 is of particular importance to homeowners. Source: Texas Legislative Council Proposition 1 The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management. Pro: Prevents municipal…

Toth Urges Council to Support Border Closing & Property Appraisal Reform

Posted September 19, 2023 by Editor

In last week’s city council meeting, State Representative Steve Toth urged city leaders to pass a resolution asking Governor Abbott to close the Texas border, saying “at some point we have to do what the federal government refuses to do.” He pointed to recent statistics showing 177,000 children crossed the border…

Shenandoah Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

Posted August 19, 2023 by Editor

The family of 100-year old Arthur Arnold threw a surprise party for him at Avanti Senior Living today. “He’s an excellent father and gave me my work ethic. He is one of seven children who grew up on a farm during the depression,” his son Brian Arnold said. Arthur’s family…

David Memorial Extension Update

Posted August 16, 2023 by Editor

On August 9, Shenandoah city council voted unanimously to approve a new agreement with Montgomery County so that work can begin on the road extension in the next few weeks. The new agreement states Shenandoah will contribute $2 million plus wetlands credits and the county will pay $3,475,000 towards the…

County Officials Support Controversial Library Director But Make Some Policy Changes

Posted July 12, 2023 by Editor

Rhea Young, Library Director for Montgomery County, has been on the job for less than a year but in recent weeks she has come under considerable criticism for failing to balance gender ideology books with those that offer traditional views. County Commissioners heard from several residents on both sides of…

Dark Clouds Hang Over David Memorial Extension

Posted July 7, 2023 by Editor

The $9.1 million construction project to extend David Memorial Drive to Highway 242 may not start in August as planned because the city of Conroe is apparently considering delaying its portion of funding. The extension would provide much needed relief to congestion on the I-45 feeder northbound between Research Forest…