🌱 How risky is new homebuilding in Conroe’s growing floodplains?

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In today's newsletter:

• How risky is new homebuilding in Conroe’s growing floodplains?

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 44 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 37.
• Tuesday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 5 Houston-area neighborhoods saw the most floodplain development since Hurricane Harvey (houstonchronicle.com) — Rapid suburban growth from Spring up to Conroe has pushed thousands of new homes into mapped floodplains, raising concerns about future flooding for Montgomery County residents. The piece explains how weaker county standards, dense creek networks, and continued development around Conroe could worsen downstream flood risks even as officials slowly update building rules.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conroe

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Monday December 29

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

Tuesday December 30

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

Wednesday December 31

• NYE w/ Malford Milligan & Tin Cadillac
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 711 Madeley Street , Conroe
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• Southern Disposition
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  7:00 pm
• KARAOKE AT LUCY BLUES CONROE
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 711 MADELEY ST , Conroe
  7:30 pm

Friday January 2

• CLINT BRACHER
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
  7:00 pm
• Joe Blues Band LIVE at Lucy Blues Conroe!
  Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 711 Madeley St , Conroe
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Lone Star 1st Saturday
  Old Community Center , 14420 Liberty St. , Montgomery
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Workout with Vuori The Woodlands x ISI Elite Training
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 9595 six pines Dr, Unit #820 , The Woodlands
  10:00 am
• December 2025 No Tap Doubles at Time to Spare
  Time to Spare Entertainment , 13027 TX-105 , Conroe
  12:00 pm
• Open Sundays (2nd and 4th)
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 6318 FM 1488 Suite 110 , Magnolia
  12:00 pm
• Republic Grille - Woodlands
  The Republic Grille , 4775 W Panther Creek Dr #490 , The Woodlands
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Taki was LOST on December 26, 2025 in Houston, TX 77049 near Houston Tx 77049 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Granger Pines)
• Still can’t find him yet.
  He’s been missing for 3 days and we’ve been looking all day in the woods and on the street and there is no sign of him. We believe someone picked him… (Nextdoor Old Magnolia Rd)

• Fiesta Mart, LLC posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - 081 Conroe (ages 16-17) in Conroe. Apply here.
• Echostar Corporation posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Conroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willis

• Lisa Miller Leger (americanpress.com)
• Where will DJ Lagway transfer? Best fits for Gators' quarterback, including Miami (miamiherald.com)

The Woodlands

• Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027 (sacurrent.com)
• CB&I acquires Petrofac Asset Solutions to expand O&M services (worldoil.com)
• Franklin 'Frank' Crouch (americanpress.com)

Montgomery

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