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Shenandoah Couple Arrested for Illegal Recordings of Young Girls

Posted April 20, 2024 by Editor

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 Editor

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…

New Library Policy Establishes Citizen Review for Children’s Books

Posted April 1, 2024 by Editor

After months of controversy over sexually explicit and age inappropriate children’s books in the library, on March 26 Montgomery County Commissioners voted 3-1 to approve a revised policy that establishes a new, five member citizen reconsideration committee to review challenges of objectionable books and potentially require they be moved to…

Residents Speak Out On Possible Zoning Change Along I-45

Posted March 23, 2024 by Editor

Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting on March 19 to discuss changing the zoning laws for a narrow strip of land facing the southbound I-45 feeder between Wellman and Reserach Forest. That area consists of various businesses such as hotels, restaurants, a gas station and two vacant buildings.…

Big Wins for Grassroots Conservatives

Posted March 6, 2024 by Editor

Winning over 60% of the vote, Gwen Withrow solidly defeated incumbent GOP county chair Bryan Christ. During her campaign, Withrow promised she would “move past the drama and discord that has been surrounding our Montgomery Republican party for more than a few years now and work together” to earn people’s…

Why We Endorse Gwen Withrow & Betty Anderson

Posted February 27, 2024 by Editor

With many key national, state and local races taking most of the spotlight in this election season, the Shenandoah Sentinel strongly endorses Withrow and Anderson in two lesser publicized but important local races.Gwen Withrow is running against two term Bryan Christ for Montgomery County GOP Chair who lost the confidence…

12 Brave Souls Plunge into Pool

Posted January 6, 2024 by Editor

By Nathan Millan Fifty-nine-degree water and 12 brave souls. The polar bear plunge is a fun event where those who dare can jump into freezing water. When I got to the plunge this morning I was greeted with many snacks and doughnuts, provided by the community Civic Club. The one lifeguard…

The Elephant in the Room

Posted January 5, 2024 by Editor

Controversial Montgomery County GOP Chair Bryan Christ and his challenger Gwen Withrow faced off in a candidate forum last night. Many of the questions from the crowd were aimed at the elephant in the room: a serious rift in the party which has made headlines, produced lawsuits and led state…

Meet Area Candidates and Ask Questions

Posted January 1, 2024 by Editor

On March 5, Texans will head to the polls for primary elections. Several local conservative groups have joined together to host candidate forums starting Thursday, January 4 at 6:30 pm. The forums will be held for five consecutive weeks at Grace Woodlands Church on I-45. Candidates have a few minutes to…

David Memorial: Where Is The Finish Line?

Posted December 26, 2023 by Editor

One year ago local officials proudly broke ground to celebrate the long awaited extension of David Memorial to Hwy 242, with former Shenandoah Mayor Ritch Wheeler saying "we finally got it across the finish line." Current Mayor John Escoto said the funding had been acquired to "complete this project." Unfortunately,…