Holiday Travel + Woman Mauled By Police Dog Pressing Charges

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know in Conroe-Montgomery County today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and warm. High: 75 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

1. Woman mauled by Conroe police dog is now pressing charges after a mental health call (KTRK-TV)
2. ROUNDUP: Four businesses coming to Conroe, Montgomery at the end of 2021, start of 2022 (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. 5 Open Houses To Scope In Conroe-Montgomery County Area (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
4. Christmas 2021’s Best, Worst Times To Travel In Montgomery County (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)
5. Wreaths Across America ceremonies in Montgomery, Texas (Montgomery County Newspaper)
6. Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At Conroe Pumps (Conroe-Montgomery County Patch)

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• County Holiday - Christmas Eve - County of Montgomery (12:00 AM)
• Olaf meet and greets - The Woodlands Children's Museum (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "A message from volunteer coordinator, Jill: Another incredible READING to the DOGS event in the books! Special thanks to Starbucks 10117 SH 242 for providing hot chocolate, cups, thermos, and delivery to make this event special. We als..." (Instagram)
• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "MCAS will be closing early on Friday December 24 and will be closed on Saturday December 25. If you wanted to stop by this week to spread some Christmas cheer, volunteer, or adopt one of our shelter pets, please make arrangements to come..." (Instagram)
• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "Lola is a shy middle aged gal that would much prefer the comforts of a quiet home to the shelter. She’s a laid back girl who loves her treats, and is easy on leash. If you’re looking for a laid back companion to join your home- look no f..." (Instagram)
• Chief of Police Tom Libby, Oak Ridge North Police Department: "Hot Spot Initiative Stats from 12/15/2021 - Attached are the stats from all agencies involved in the Hot Spot Initiative on 12/15/2021 from 6p to 2a." (Nextdoor)

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About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.