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🌱 How a former Willis QB just landed a big Houston coaching role
Happening soon: A Christmas Carol on the Willis Patch calendar

Greetings Willis! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a former Willis QB just landed a big Houston coaching role
Also on today's calendar: Main Street Market in downtown Conroe and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Houston Legend Joins Houston Cougars' Coaching Staff (yardbarker.com) — A former Willis High School dual-threat quarterback, Michael Bishop, is joining the University of Houston Cougars as an offensive assistant, strengthening a key local football pipeline. Bishop, once overlooked out of Conroe, now reunites with coach Willie Fritz and will help develop five-star Spring quarterback Keisean Henderson, one of the nation’s top 2026 recruits, keeping major college football storylines closely tied to north Montgomery County.
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📸 Around Willis
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Willis
★ Featured events ★
- A Christmas Carol
The Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf St, Conroe
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Main Street Market in downtown Conroe
Main Street Market
10:00 am - Mindful Moments & Merry Trivia
Montgomery County Memorial Library System - Central Library , 104 Interstate 45 N , Conroe
2:30 pm - Garden Club
14638 Perry Rd , Conroe
3:00 pm - Cigars International Holiday Party!
Cigars International Superstore , 16580 I-45 , Conroe
3:00 pm - Merry & Bright: A Nutcracker Adventure
Lynn Lucas Middle School , 1304 N Campbell St , Willis
5:00 pm - Organized Play in Conroe
Cards & Comics Connection , 1717 N Frazier St Suite L , Conroe
7:00 pm - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Crighton Theatre , 234 N Main St , Conroe
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
📣 Willis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Morning Mingle - Conroe's Incredible Pizza Co. Cohosted by Rave Financial
Conroe's Incredible Pizza Company , 505 W Davis St #2872 , Conroe
7:30 am - Thursday Night Turbo Texas Hold'em Tournament
Deuces Wild Poker Room , 120 FM 2821 Rd E , Huntsville
6:00 pm - SINGER SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT W/ BUCK YEAGER
Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber , 119 Simonton Street , Conroe
7:00 pm - KARAOKE AT LUCY BLUES CONROE
Lucy Blues , 711 Madeley St , Conroe
7:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Zeus, a dog who went missing in Willis, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 1 hours. Message from Owner: "Super friendly" … (Nextdoor Thompson Road) - These two Great Danes got out last night.
Been searching everywhere. Please text 713-825-0098 if you see them. They are super friendly. (Nextdoor Forest Creek North)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Day Shift - Unit # 1014 in Willis. Apply here.
- MET, Inc. posted a job opening for Infant/Toddler Teacher in Willis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Conroe
- Conroe municipal judge arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon (houstonchronicle.com)
- Lions hear about telecommunications, 9-1-1 service needs (easttexasnews.com)
- Charlotte Darlene Flynn (bluebonnetnews.com)
Montgomery
- The Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in Montco (montco.today)
- Conroe municipal judge arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon (yourconroenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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