🌱 Rep. Toth Pushes Back On Biden's Vaccine Mandate

Hey, Conroe-Montgomery County! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, December 7 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Conroe-Montgomery County.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 65. Low: 52.

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

1. A new master-planned community spanning 5,700 acres has been confirmed for the Todd Mission and Magnolia area. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Rep. Steve Toth of The Woodlands joined Texans for Responsible Government in filing an amicus brief against the Biden administration's vaccine mandate. (Woodlands Online)
3. Gringo's, a popular Houston-based Tex-Mex chain, has confirmed a new location at the Conroe Waterfront Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
4. Fiiz Drinks, a specialty soda and treat shop, is now open on Spring Cypress Road. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. Editorial: Rent relief shouldn't depend on zip code. Hear that, Montgomery County? (Subscription: Houston Chronicle )

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Today in Conroe-Montgomery County:

• Commissioners Court Date — County of Montgomery (9:30 a.m.)
• EOC Committee Meeting — The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)
• Chamber Chat — Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber. (11 a.m.)
• Business After Hours — The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. (5 p.m.)
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — City of Montgomery. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "All he wants for Christmas is a HOME. He and his brother arrived at the shelter in May! He has been patiently waiting. Boid is a very good dog, volunteers can vouch for him. He is playful with his brother." (Instagram)
• MCAS Animal Shelter Conroe, TX: "Is he in the Naughty or Nice List? This cool cat is laid back, friendly, and affectionate. I’d say he made the Nice List for sure!" (Instagram)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.

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