🌱 How a Conroe trainer just earned one of equestrian sport’s top honors

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Conroe trainer just earned one of equestrian sport’s top honors
• How could outdated 9-1-1 fees impact callers in Conroe?
• How will Conroe ISD fill this sudden school board vacancy?

Also on today's calendar: Mindful Moments & Merry Trivia and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
• Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Berry Porter Earns the 2025 USHJA President's Distinguished Service Award (theplaidhorse.com) — A Conroe-based trainer is bringing national recognition home after a standout year in show jumping. Berry Porter, who runs Brookside Pine Farms in Conroe, earned Leading Trainer honors at a major talent search final and has now received the USHJA President's Distinguished Service Award for his volunteer leadership and impact on the equestrian community.
   

2. Lions hear about telecommunications, 9-1-1 service needs (easttexasnews.com) — A veteran 9-1-1 telecommunicator who once served with the Conroe Police Department is helping lead statewide efforts to modernize emergency call funding. Speaking to the Livingston Lions Club, she explained how rising technology costs and a decades-old 50-cent wireless fee are squeezing Texas 9-1-1 systems, and why long-term, sustainable funding is needed to keep services reliable.
   

3. Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Nelson resigns to run for state office, board to consider filling vacancy (houstonchronicle.com) — A Conroe ISD trustee has resigned to run for the State Board of Education, and the school board will decide on Dec. 16 whether to appoint a replacement, hold a special election, or leave the seat vacant. Her departure follows a term focused on removing certain library materials and supporting chaplains on campuses, leaving six trustees to guide the district’s next steps.
   

4. Shannon Joy Perry (bluebonnetnews.com) — Conroe-born Shannon Joy Perry, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of deep Christian faith, has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Loved for her sharp wit, generous spirit, and dedication to family and friends, she leaves a strong legacy of love that stretches from Conroe to Tarkington and beyond.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Main Street Market in downtown Conroe
  Main Street Market, Conroe
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• TX and Beyond Beginner Salsa Classes - Salsa Fridays
  TX and Beyond , 14259 Liberty Street , Montgomery
  8:15 pm
• JUNIOR GORDON
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  9:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Self-Care Saturday
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 14368 Perry Road , Conroe
  8:30 am
• Christmas in Montgomery- Marketplace, Cookie Walk, Home Tour
  Downtown Montgomery TX
  9:00 am
• Christmas in Montgomery -Annual Christmas Parade and Snow Party
  Downtown Montgomery
  10:00 am
• Mindful Moments & Merry Trivia
  Montgomery County Memorial Library System - Central Library , 104 Interstate 45 N , Conroe
  2:30 pm
• Cigars International Holiday Party!
  Cigars International Superstore , 16580 I-45 , Conroe
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Ribbon Cutting - Bosch Auto Service North Houston
  The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce , 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 , The Woodlands
  1:15 pm
• Ribbon Cutting - Carstar Bass Collision Inc.
  The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce , 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 , The Woodlands
  1:45 pm
• Ribbon Cutting - Legacy Media Solutions
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 , The Woodlands
  1:45 pm
• Ribbon Cutting - Outcome Orbit AI, LLC
  The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce , 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 200 , The Woodlands
  1:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Trying to find my golden retriever her name is Layla.
  She got out of the backyard around 5:30 today, December 10. I live off 242 between gosling and Greenbrier any help finding her would be great. I… (Nextdoor Harper's Landing)
• One of these things is not like the other 🙃 Our neighbors cat decided he wanted his own perch .
  Well folks this is Bubba and he says Good Morning Nextdoor Neighbors!!! (Nextdoor Mosswood)

• Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Asphalt Plant Operator in Conroe. Apply here.
• Fiesta Mart posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - 081 Conroe (ages 16-17) in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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