🌱 How Conroe became Houston’s fastest-growing suburb—and what it costs locals

What's up Conroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Conroe became Houston’s fastest-growing suburb—and what it costs locals
• Remember that wild Ford concept at Gullo’s Conroe dealership? Here’s its fate

Also on today's calendar: Comedian Raanan Hershberg (The Tonight Show, Don't Tell) Live in Conroe and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Conroe ranked Houston's top suburb for growth as Texas reclaims top spot in inbound moves, U-Haul says (houstonchronicle.com) — Conroe has been named the Houston area’s fastest-growing suburb for 2025, with U-Haul data also ranking it 20th nationwide for inbound moves. Local growth is drawing newcomers with strong schools, Lake Conroe access, and relatively affordable larger homes, but rising property taxes now place Conroe among the nation’s highest median tax burdens relative to income.
   

• Before the Ford Probe IV Was on Facebook Marketplace, It Was a Crown Jewel of Computer-Assisted Car Design (hagerty.com) — One of Ford’s rare Probe IV concept cars spent years displayed at Gullo’s Ford dealership in Conroe before landing with a new Houston-area owner. The story traces how this once-cutting-edge aerodynamic prototype survived estate sales, storage woes, and Facebook Marketplace to become a sought-after piece of automotive history that someone may eventually restore.
   

📸 Around Conroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Comedian Raanan Hershberg (The Tonight Show, Don't Tell) Live in Conroe
  GuadalaHARRY's Bar & Grill, 219 Simonton St, Conroe
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Joe Blues Band LIVE at Lucy Blues Conroe!
  Lucy Blues , 711 Madeley St , Conroe
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Self-Care Saturday
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 14368 Perry Road , Conroe
  8:30 am
• Comedian Raanan Hershberg (The Tonight Show, Don't Tell) Live in Conroe
  GuadalaHARRY's Bar & Grill , 219 Simonton St , Conroe
  8:00 pm
• SHOVELHEAD RUNWAY AT LUCY BLUES CONROE
  Lucy Blues , 711 Madeley St , Conroe
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Gospel Sunday Brunch w/ Jim Sloan and Friends
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  11:30 am

Monday January 12

• Zach Johnson
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• TAP TAKEOVER TUESDAY WITH NATE NELSON ACOUSTIC LIVE!
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• Essentials of Emotional Intelligence Mastery Workshop in Conroe, TX
  Regus - The Woodlands - Market Street , 9595 Six Pines Dr , The Woodlands
  9:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting - Books-A-Million
  Books-A-Million , 21680 Market Pl Dr , New Caney
  11:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting - Legacy Media Solutions
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 , The Woodlands
  1:30 pm
• Date Night - Chill Vibes and Chill Mode
  Painting with a Twist , 570 Sawdust Rd , The Woodlands
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need recommendations for a caretaker for my 72-year-old mom who is on oxygen.
  She needs rides to the doctor and store, and someone to talk to. Light housework required as she lives in a small efficiency. Preferably looking for… (Nextdoor Panorama)
• Found male dog.
  Cliffstone hills neighborhood 1/7/26. Please reach out if this is your dog or if you’re interested in fostering/adopting (Nextdoor Beasley)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Equipment Operator 1st Shift in Conroe. Apply here.
• Fiesta Mart posted a job opening for Meat Clerk - 081 Conroe in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willis

• Ex-Gators QB DJ Lagway transferring to Baylor (sun-sentinel.com)

The Woodlands

• Julie Ambler marks 20 Years as Head of School at The Woodlands Christian Academy (hellowoodlands.com)
• MCSO Crime Reduction Unit arrests Porch Pirate (hellowoodlands.com)
• LSU lands Damian Ramos replacement with portal signing from SEC foe (deathvalleyvoice.com)

Ok Conroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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