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Shenandoah Urged to Oppose Widening Grogan’s Mill

Posted November 14, 2024 by Esther Lum

Two Woodlands area elected officials asked the Shenandoah city council to pass a resolution against the plan to expand Grogan’s Mill from four to six lanes between Research Forest and Woodlands Parkway. MUD 67 Director Steve Briggs and Woodlands Township Director Dr. Shelly Sekula-Gibbs made the request during citizen’s forum…

City Honors Local Veterans

Posted November 13, 2024 by Esther Lum

Shenandoah dedicated its new “Veterans Point” during a ceremony on November 11. Many veterans and residents attended the event where Ret. Brigadier General John C. Hafley was the keynote speaker. Mayor Escoto and others paid tribute to veterans who served their country with honor, courage and dedication.Veterans Point is located…

Conservatives Sweep All Four Seats on Conroe School Board

Posted November 11, 2024 by Esther Lum

Despite a heavily contested race with 11 candidates vying for four school board positions, a slate of “conservative moms” easily rode to victory Tuesday, ousting incumbents Datren Williams and Stacey Chase to join the three conservative “mama bears” elected in 2022. This victory makes Conroe ISD the largest school district…

Ted Fletcher Resigns, Council Appoints Joe Summerlin

Posted November 11, 2024 by Esther Lum

Updated November 14, 2024 On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Escoto effective that same day, citing a family medical issue and his growing business. Council approved the nomination of Joe Summerlin to fill the vacant seat during its meeting on November 13. Fletcher was…

Conroe ISD Candidates: Books, Bathrooms & Pronouns

Posted September 6, 2024 by Esther Lum

In 2022 three conservative ‘mama bears’ with no prior political experience were elected to four year terms on the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees. In 2024, there are two incumbents and nine other candidates competing for four positions on the November ballot. Four of the 11 candidates issued a…

Should Medical Marijuana Dispensary Be Located Next to Homes?

Posted August 26, 2024 by Esther Lum

Despite multiple objections from residents, city attorney Bill Ferebee claimed state law makes it “pretty darn crystal clear” that the city cannot enforce its own zoning regulations and will likely grant a Special Use Permit (SUP) which would allow medical marijuana to be dispensed near homes along Holly Hill (see…

Council Buries Term Limits

Posted August 4, 2024 by Esther Lum

Citing a conflict between a 2013 ordinance (see page 24)and the city’s 2011 Integrated Development Code, council voted unanimously on July 24 to amend the ordinance and remove all term limits for members of Planning & Zoning. Prior law allowed P&Z members to serve up to three consecutive two-year terms…

Beryl Barrels Through Shenandoah Valley

Posted July 11, 2024 by Esther Lum

Monday’s Hurricane Beryl caused massive damage to dozens of homes in Shenandoah Valley, toppling towering pine tress into homes and cars, blowing fences down and demolishing a few garages. Some of the most heavily damaged homes are on Driftwood, Holly Hill, Shenandoah Drive and Rosewood. One resident praised the city’s public…

Shenandoah Couple Arrested for Illegal Recordings of Young Girls

Posted April 20, 2024 by Esther Lum

In the early morning hours of April 18, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant in a home located on Hickory Ridge Drive. Later, they arrested occupants Taylor and Tasha Roy in connection with several videos of partially undressed girls. The videos were taken in places like The Woodlands Mall,…

Happy 50th Shenandoah!

Posted April 18, 2024 by Esther Lum

By Elliott Shirk, Quest Academy student writerAbout 900 hundred people turned out to celebrate the city's 50th anniversary last Saturday, April 13, in the Woodforest Bank Stadium parking lot. People enjoyed food, drinks, games, and entertainment. Many local businesses sponsored game booths; some hosted silent auctions and gave away prizes. Live…