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Controversial Library Director Rhea Young is Terminated

Posted January 31, 2025 by Esther Lum

On January 29, Montgomery County ended the employment of Rhea Young, executive director of the county’s library system who was hired in 2022. Over the past several months, many citizens attended Commissioners Court meetings to object to the placement of certain sexually explicit, pro-transgender books in the library system. Young’s…

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…

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…

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…

New Library Policy Establishes Citizen Review for Children’s Books

Posted April 1, 2024 by Esther Lum

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 Esther Lum

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 Esther Lum

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 Esther Lum

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…