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2022 CONROE MONTGOMERY EDITION
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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 10 JAN. 20 FEB. 16, 2022
TOP STORY TO WATCH IN 2022
DestinationWillis
Building up
Thousands of new single-family homes are expected within Willis ISD's boundaries. single-family homes are projected from 2021-25. The number of homes starting construction grew by from the third 5,560 600%
quarter of 2017 to the third quarter of 2021.
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Model homes are under construction at Republic Grand Ranch, a 5,000-acre custom home community in Willis with more than 500 lots already sold. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Single-family communities, H E B taking shape
“For people from the Houston area, they want to get out of the city. It’s too close; there’s too much going on. Part of [Willis’ attraction] is due to … ooding,” said Gary Sumner Sr., managing partner of Patten Properties, developer of Republic Grand Ranch o FM 1097. “Pretty much any direction from Houston except north has [ ooding] problems.” Patten Properties is one of several developers with projects underway in the Willis area, including the area’s rst H E B grocery store. CONTINUED ON 18
BY ANNA LOTZ
The number of homes starting construction each quarter within Willis ISD’s boundaries has surged by 600% over the last four years as of the third quarter of 2021, according to Zonda, a housing market research rm. In addition, a spring 2021 study for WISD by demographics rm Population and Survey Analysts projects about 5,560 new homes by 2025.
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ABOUT US
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and P ugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.
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FROMCHRISSY: In this issue we have included our 2022 Annual Community Guide. We highlight the top stories for the year ahead, including updates on transportation projects, developments and governmental entities, while exploring what businesses are new to Conroe, Montgomery and Willis in our listings (see Page 13). Also be sure to mark your calendars for the March 1 primaries; early voting begins Feb. 14. Happy New Year! Chrissy Leggett, GENERALMANAGER
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FROMANNA: A demographic study from Willis ISD projects there will be 19,662 newly constructed housing units in WISD between fall 2021 and October 2030. With construction on several thousand acres already underway, our front-page story dives into what will be taking shape in 2022 in terms of new homes, amenities and businesses around the Willis community. Anna Lotz, EDITOR
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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding
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NOWOPEN 1 Wister’s Bar and Grill opened Jan. 5 in Woodforest at 950 Pine Market Ave., Ste. 400, Montgomery. According to the restaurant, Wister’s o ers “elevated” bar food, including items such as tru e fries, brisket sliders and pork belly with chi- michurri, as well as a variety of cocktails, draft beer and wine. 936-588-5883. www.wistersbar.com 2 Conroe Lake House opened Dec. 14
5 A Wendy’s location opened at 19990 Eva St., Montgomery, on Dec. 17, accord- ing to a release from its franchiser, Haza Foods. Haza Foods previously opened a Wendy’s in Conroe on Nov. 20. 936-297-9313. www.wendys.com 6 The plasma donation center Octa- pharma Plasma opened Nov. 10 in the Montgomery Shopping Plaza at 1420 D N. Loop 336 W., Conroe, according to director John Garza. Octapharma ac- cepts walk-ins and collects plasma for use
at 14954 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery. The restaurant o ers seafood and American comfort food, such as gourmet burgers. 936-300-5253. www.facebook.com/ Conroe-Lake-House-112839680998964 3 Grab N Go Tacos opened its fth loca- tion in Woodforest on Dec. 17, according to General Manager Darren Ferguson. Grab N Go Tacos specializes in street tacos and gourmet fusion tacos as well as margaritas and other Mexican food. The new location is at 810 Pine Market Ave.,
Ste. 100, Montgomery. Other locations are in Tomball, Sugar Land, Spring and Katy. www.grabngotacos.com 4 Batteries Plus opened Dec. 20 at 19970 Eva St., Montgomery. The business o ers batteries, specialty light bulbs, smart home and key fob selections, and phone repair services as well as services for commercial customers, according to the company website. www.batteriesplus.com/store-locator/tx/ montgomery/batteries-plus-529
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The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair featuring businesses ranging from skilled and trained positions to entry-level jobs, including manufacturing, health care, administrative, food service and hospitality positions. Registration is not required for job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring updated resumes. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery. 936-597-5004. www.montgomeryareachamber.com
9 The drive-thru co ee shop Hellcat Co ee will open a Conroe location in early 2022 pending city permits, accord- ing to company owner Kevin Calvano. Calvano said the shop will o er co ee, energy drinks and tea and is looking to add more Conroe locations in the future. It is located at 12922 Hwy. 105, Conroe. www.hellcatco eeco.com RELOCATIONS 10 Wake Church has purchased and will relocate to the former Kroger building on West Davis Street in Conroe, according to pastor Josh Gosney. The congregation worships out of Oak Ridge High School and hopes to be in the new location by Easter, Gosney said. The church’s future location is at 3830 W. Davis St., Conroe. 832-559-2537. www.wakechurch.com SCHOOL NOTES The Montgomery ISD Education Founda- tion awarded 20 grants totaling $43,298 to educators across the district Jan. 5, according to a news release from the district. The grant program was designed to encourage and reward innovative educational approaches, according to the release. Some of the projects funded by the grants include a ceramics program at Montgomery High School, bringing a por- table discovery dome from the Museum of Natural Science to Lincoln Elementary School, exible seating and ne arts proposals. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org
in medications. Donors are compensated for their time, Garza said. 936-230-5309. www.octapharmaplasma.com The Driveway Co. opened services in Montgomery on Dec. 1, according to owner Renae Taylor. The business focuses on concrete repair and sealing as well as driveway surface cleaning. Customers can call or book an appoint-
JANUARY 26 HEAR ABOUT A BOND Montgomery ISD hosts a town hall meeting for district residents to ask questions and learn about the development of a bond proposal by MISD’s Community Bond Task Force. Town hall meetings will be held before the board of trustees votes in February on whether to call a May 7 election. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Montgomery High School auditorium, 22825 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org FEBRUARY 01 LEARN BRIDGE The Lone Star Bridge Club launches its weekly beginner bridge lessons on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. The weekly course will span six weeks with a one-hour teaching session and one-hour supervised play. All materials will be provided. Lessons will be taught by Ron Paré. Masks are optional, but proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. 10 a.m.-noon. $5 (per session), $25 (six sessions paid in full at rst lesson). 1100 W. Semands St., Conroe. ronpare@uh.edu 02 ASKQUESTIONS ABOUT MISD’S BOND PACKAGE Montgomery ISD hosts a second
town hall meeting for residents to ask questions and learn about the development of a bond proposal by MISD’s Community Bond Task Force. The board of trustees will vote in February on whether to call a May 7 election. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Lake Creek High School auditorium, 20639 FM 2854, Montgomery. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org 14 EARLY VOTING BEGINS Early voting will begin for the March 1 primary elections. Registered voters in Montgomery County can cast a ballot at any early voting center in the county during the early-voting period Feb. 14-25. Races on the ballot include Montgomery County judge and commissioner, state and federal races. Times and locations vary. www.communityimpact.com/ voter-guide 19 GET READY TO RODEO The annual Go Texan Parade takes place in downtown Conroe with Brady F. Carruth, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo chair of the board, as grand marshal. The parade will feature decorated oats and hundreds on horseback. Businesses and entities can submit a parade entry until Feb. 12 with fees ranging from $50-$100 and free entry for nonpro ts and youth. 1 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org
ment online. 936-265-0793. www.thedrivewaycompany.com COMING SOON
7 LaTricia Blank and her husband will open Clean Juice Woodforest in Feb- ruary or March within the Pine Market shopping center, she said. The certi ed organic juice bar franchise will o er juices, smoothies, wraps, salads, soups, sandwiches, acai bowls and toast as well as gluten-free options. All items are 100% organic. Clean Juice Woodforest will be located at 820 Pine Market Ave., Ste. 300, Montgomery. www.cleanjuice.com/locations/woodforest 8 Owner Dylan Harris will open Less Re llery on Feb. 19 at 3600 FM 1488, Ste. 140, Conroe. The startup retail store will o er household goods in an eco-friendly way, he said. No plastic will be for sale or used for packaging. Goods will be available for purchase in bulk containers, and customers can bring their own containers to ll and purchase goods by weight. Eco-friendly goods will in- clude items such as stainless steel straws, silicone sandwich bags and bamboo toothbrushes as well as soaps and other personal care items. 936-230-2197. www.lessre llery.com
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WATER San JacintoRiver AuthorityOKs plan for LakeConroe, LakeHoustonwater levels
LAKE LOWERING The San Jacinto River Authority’s plan adjusts lake lowering levels for Lake Conroe.
BY JISHNU NAIR
an SJRA spokesperson said. The spring recommendation is a decrease from previous protocols calling for a 1-foot lowering, while the fall recommendation is a decrease from the previous 18-inch lowering protocol. The city of Houston will retain the authority to call for more capacity releases for major storm events, the presentation said. The protocols would run until 2023. Houston said stakeholders will discuss the protocols in the fall to evaluate their effect. Board member Stacey Buick ques- tioned the push to limit lakeside construction. According to Hous- ton’s presentation, the targeted areas are potential properties below 207 feet above sea level. According to the SJRA’s data, Lake Conroe has reached a maximum height of 202 feet above sea level. “I don’t know that we have that authority to [prevent habitable construction],” Buick asked.
The San Jacinto River Authority board of directors unanimously approved a plan for the seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe and Lake Houston at a Dec. 9 board meeting. General Manager Jace Houston presented the plan, which is split into protocols for both reservoirs and for the spring and fall seasons. In addition to the lake limits, Houston said invested stakeholders for lakeside communities, such as Montgomery County, agreed to support efforts to “limit further construction of habitable structures” around Lake Conroe. In the spring, Lake Conroe will be lowered by 6 inches to 200.5 feet above mean sea level beginning April 1 until June, Houston said. In the fall, the lake will again be lowered in August by 6 inches with a further 6 inches following Labor Day, accord- ing to Houston. In between lowering periods, the lake would recapture water to its normal level of 201 feet,
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SOURCE: SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
agreeing that we would work together to support these efforts,” Houston said. “You’re right; we don’t have the authority. ... All that we could agree to among ourselves was that we would at least work to support those efforts.”
Houston said the SJRA and its part- ners cannot enforce construction, but it is important to educate the public and work with agencies like county commissioners to prevent homes from going up in flood-risk areas. “The [stakeholders] were
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NEWS BRIEFS
HPE relocates aviation department to Conroe airport Conroe City Council mem- bers unanimously approved a $465,072 grant contract Dec. 9 with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. The economic develop- Airport, according to meeting information. HPE is leasing a 19,000-square-foot hangar at Galaxy FBO. “As part of our relocation of HPE’s headquarters to a new campus in Spring, Airport is a short and easy commute to our new offices, and both the city of Conroe BY ANNA LOTZ
and the Conroe airport. “It kind of boiled down to the offerings that were avail- able at each, and factoring in the convenience of a smaller airport and not having to deal with traffic that could be in line waiting to take off or land,” Scheiner said. Information from the city indicates the project will create 11 jobs.
and Montgomery County have been great partners throughout this process.” Danielle Scheiner, execu- tive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council, said HPE had been deciding between the George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Texas, we also relocated our aviation department to the Houston area,” HPE spokes- person Adam Bauer said in a Dec. 16 statement. “Conroe
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will eventually connect Houston to College Station, was completed in March, Community Impact Newspaper previously reported. “The Aggie Expressway is the driving force for land sales in the [Hwy.] 249 corridor,” said Joe Burke, vice president of NewQuest Prop- erties’ Land Advisory Group, in the release. “This property was bought
by an investor who saw the long-term growth trajectory.” Infrastructure work is slated to begin in late 2022 with 1-3 acres of single-family development sites to begin construction first on the eastern side of the property, accord- ing to the release. The land fronting FM 1486 is reserved for commercial development.
An unnamed Houston investor bought a 1,623-acre property on FM 1486 across from BlueJack National, a residential golf commu- nity, according to a Dec. 27 release from NewQuest Properties. The land was bought near the future extension of Hwy. 249. Segment 1B of the project, which
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CONROE JISHNU NAIR COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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MONTGOMERY WILLIS
The city of Conroe has added more than 33,000 residents over the last 10 years, outpacing the growth seen nearby and in Montgomery County overall.
Montgomery ISD boundaries, which include the city of Montgomery, have become home to more than 14,000 new residents since 2010.
The Willis area has added about 9,600 residents in the last decade as new residential and commercial developments are underway within Willis ISD.
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MONTGOMERY ISD, CONROE ISD, WILLIS ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER City of Conroe Montgomery ISD boundaries Willis ISD boundaries
Conroe ISD
Balancing budgets
With approximately the same number of residents 10 years ago, MISD’s boundary population has grown at a faster rate than WISD’s. Population changes
10-year population change Harris County: +15.61% Montgomery County: +36.14% Texas: +15.91%
Each district funds multimillion-dollar budgets annually.
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Local demographics*
Montgomery ISD has the highest property tax rate of the three districts with the city of Conroe having a higher tax rate per $100 valuation than the city of Montgomery. 2021 22 property tax rates (per $100 valuation) Top tax rates
Hispanic or Latino residents made up nearly one-third of the population in the city of Conroe and more than one- fth of WISD’s boundary population in 2020.
32.77% 11.25% 57.24% 83.25% 10.28% 2.76% 1.21% 0.61% 2.73% 1.12% 0.12% 0.1% 14.78% 3.02% 13.64% 9.13%
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*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
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DINING AMERICAN 1 3D’s Deli 401 College St., Ste. 170, Montgomery 541 801 9923 www.facebook.com/3 DS Deli- LLC 105071628243998/ $$ B 2 Boathouse Bar & Lounge 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery 936 448 4400 www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margarita- ville-lake-resort-lake-conroe/eat-drink/boat- house-bar-lounge $$ 3 Wisters Bar & Grill 950 Pine Market Ave., Ste. 400, Montgomery 281 543 1279 www.wistersbar.com $$ H ASIAN 4 Dragon Bowl C 118 Simonton St., Conroe
10 MoCo Food Hall 109 Metcalf St., Conroe www.facebook.com/mocofoodhall COMING 2022 11 The Table at Madeley
FOOD&DRINKS 22 Blue Epiphany Winery 400 Bryant Road, Conroe 281 967 9799 www.bewinery.com 23 Fass Brewing Co. 236 N. Main St., Conroe www.fassbrewing.com 24 The Ferm Meadery 225 Simonton St., Conroe 936 249 6323 www.thefermmeadery.com
316 Madeley St., Conroe www.conroetable.com COMING 2022
SHOPPING CLOTHING 12 Ciao Bella Virtual Shop 109 N. Danville St., Willis 936 648 8466. www.ciaobellavirtualshop.com 13 Grace Goods Boutique 2000 FM 830, Ste. 2, Willis
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TRANSPORTATION
Updates on key transportation projects
TOP TRANSPORTATION STORIES TO WATCH IN 2022 Houston-areamobility groups plan for federal funds from$1.2 trillion bill
BY JISHNU NAIR
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN HOUSTON The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will boost federal programs and open new ones Houston-area entities can apply for. Existing federal programs will see an increase of $265.4 billion over ve years. SOURCES: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, CHANDRA BHAT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER Of the $1.2 trillion approved in federal funding, Texas will receive $35 billion.
Houston metro planning organizations will have 11 new grant programs to apply for.
President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infra- structure Investment and Jobs Act into law Nov. 6, providing funds for projects nationwide. Texas is expected to get about $35 billion of that funding, while existing federal aid programs will receive an in ux of $265.4 billion over ve years, according to Chandra Bhat at the Univer- sity of Texas. Craig Raborn, transportation director of metro- politan planning organization the Houston-Galves- ton Area Council, said Houston-area entities will have 11 new grant programs to apply for. Raborn said the bill’s broad scope will increase funding to programs such as the Surface Transportation Block Grant, which is seeing a 24% increase in funding. “It’s a big bill; there’s a lot in it,” Raborn said. “And so it’s going to take a lot of time for agencies like ours to nd and match the pieces to the needs they have.” Raborn also highlighted new programs that could target resiliency and ood control as areas of interest, such as the PROTECT Program, which provides up to $8.7 billion to help reinforce surface
transportation routes and evacuation routes. However, Raborn cautioned that other federal funding and regulatory hurdles needed to be cleared before the H GAC or other planning orga- nizations can begin discussing funding allocation. Once the new appropriations bill makes its way through Congress in 2022, Raborn said the H GAC plans to get public input into future transportation planning in the spring. The H GAC is updating the region’s four-year, 10-year and 25-year transportation plans, which will receive input from the public and local governments before informing the state of the prioritized projects to receive funds. Raborn said updates could be complete by the rst and second quarters of 2023.
He said it is too early to tell how much of the funding the Greater Houston area will receive and which projects will be allotted funds. Susan Lent, an adviser to the city of Houston, said the city might be a candidate for a $1.4 billion grant for weather preparation projects, a $250 million congestion relief program and a $3 billion railroad grade crossing elimination program. Construction could begin soon on a high-speed rail from Houston to Dallas by privately-owned Texas Central. Lent said a $36 billion program for high-speed rail lines is for governmental entities, but private entities can be subrecipients. Shawn Arrajj contributed to this report.
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A federal review process is underway for the Old Conroe Road expansion and connectivity project to make sure it is eligible for federal funding, said Michael Keck, the project manager for the city of Conroe’s chosen engineering rm, LJA Engineering. He said the review could take a few years. Keck con rmed construction will likely begin in 2024 and take anywhere from two and a half to three years. LJA Engineering received a $120 million budget from the city of Conroe for the project. According to metropolitan planning organi- zation the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the Old Conroe Road project is slated to receive $77.9 million in federal funds and $23.4 million in local funds. In an April 2021 public presentation, LJA Engi- neering described the project as a way to improve connectivity in southern Montgomery County. Old Conroe Road will be connected to Sgt. Ed Holcombe Boulevard South with a pair of bridges across Lake Creek and the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, according to LJA Engineering. Additionally, both Sgt. Ed Holcombe Boulevard Old Conroe Road expansion project under federal review BY JISHNU NAIR
1 Lake Creek bridge 2 San Jacinto River bridge
Next FM 1097 segment widening to begin The Texas Department of Transportation anticipates starting construction in the rst quarter of 2022 on FM 1097 between Blueberry Hill and Lake Conroe Hills drives. The
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FM 1488 upgrades set TxDOT will seek construction bids in April for a raised median and tra c signals along FM 1488 between
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GOVERNMENT
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OTHER STORIES TO FOLLOW IN 2022
TOP GOVERNMENT STORY TO WATCH IN 2022
Houston-area groundwater conditions approved Groundwater control districts in Groundwater Management Area 14 formally approved desired future conditions, or DFCs, for the next ve years at a Jan. 5 meeting for the Gulf Coast Aquifer System, which pro- vides groundwater resources to the Greater Houston area. The new DFCs include a subsid- BY JISHNU NAIR DESIGNING DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS Groundwater Management Area 14 approved desired future conditions for the Gulf Coast Aquifer System, which speci es groundwater use for the next ve years. In each county in Groundwater Management Area 14, no less than 70%median This means the water level in an aquifer will not decline more than 30% until 2080.
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Conroe facilities taking shape Construction began in October for the city of Conroe’s $98 million A Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center, which is projected to open in the second quarter of 2023. Additionally, a new building to house the B Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center received funding approval in December. According to city information, the new 87,000-square- foot center will be advertised for bids in February. Lastly, the city’s new C performing arts center is projected to enter the design phase this spring. Downtown Manager Frank Robinson said Houston- based architect Pete Garrett of Studio Red is expected to present the concept to council before the end of March. Contested races on the ballot Early voting will begin Feb. 14 for the March 1 primary election. The winners for each party in March will be on the ballot in the November general election. In Conroe and Montgomery, notable races include the Republican primary for county judge, in which incumbent Mark Keough, Sara Countryman and Billy Gra are running, and the 8th Congressional District following the retirement announcement by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, who has served the district since 1996. Local elections will also be held May 7, which may include bond packages for Willis and Montgomery ISDs as well as city council and board of trustee races.
ence metric—which measures ground sinkage due to groundwater pump- ing—for the rst time, but includes language that makes it optional. The DFC language was proposed at GMA 14’s previous meeting in the form of a nonbinding resolution. Rep- resentatives from the ve ground- water control districts in GMA 14, including Lone Star, which services Montgomery County, unanimously voted to approve the DFC language. “In each county in Groundwater Management Area 14, no less than 70% median available drawdown remaining in 2080 or no more than an average of 1 additional foot of subsidence between 2009 and 2080,” the approved text states. According to Michael Turco, gen- eral manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, the 70% median drawdown would mean water levels in wells would not decline more than 30% until 2080. Counties should not record more than 1 foot of ground sinkage, or subsidence, from 2009-2080. Montgomery County input The Lone Star Groundwater
available drawdown remaining in 2080 or no more than an average of 1 additional foot of subsidence between 2009 and 2080
This refers to the gradual sinking of earth due to excessive groundwater usage. An amendment was approved in Oct. 2021 that makes enforcing the subsidence metric optional.
SOURCES: GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA 14, LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Conservation District, representing Montgomery County, initially opposed the subsidence metric, which was mandatory in previous drafted language, and proposed the amendment that made the metric optional. Samantha Reiter, who voted on behalf of the LSGCD, said district o cials were “very excited” about the DFCs becoming o cial. “This is exactly what everyone wants: to have GMA 14 and all the districts sit down and come up with this.” Reiter said. “It allows the [conservation districts] to do what they want in their counties how they see t, based on the best available science.”
The LSGCD is conducting a four- part study on Montgomery County subsidence. According to Reiter, the study is in its second phase. Turco stressed the importance of diversifying water sources. “It’s a good rst step for us to begin the conversation about sub- sidence, but there’s still some areas [where] more needs to be done because subsidence is a real issue and will continue without diversi - cation of water use,” he said. GMA 14 has 60 days from the approval to put together an explana- tory report for the Texas Water Devel- opment Board detailing the new DFC language, according to Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code.
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EDUCATION
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Conroe ISDprojects address rapid growth in 2022 CONROE ISD Several projects are underway in Conroe ISD to alleviate crowding in schools as a result of increased enrollment. In August, Annette Gordon Reed Elementary School will open, provid- ing relief for crowding in Giesinger BY ALLY BOLENDER
Student center wrapping up Lone Star College-Montgomery’s new student services center is anticipated to be completed and in use by late February or early March, LSC- Montgomery President Rebecca Riley said. The new student services center will have a conference center and a student part of the building, which will house counseling, advising, nancial aid, a business o ce and a testing center. The building will have a co ee bar as well, Riley said. Virtual school in discussion Hedith Upshaw, Conroe ISD assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, said the district is in the process of looking at what options are available to create a virtual school. In the 2020-21 school year, CISD initially had plans to create a virtual school but put the project on hold after virtual schooling measures were not approved in the state legislative session. The virtual school remains on the 2022-23 school year budget. LSC-Magnolia Center coming soon Rebecca Riley, Lone Star College- Montgomery president, said she expects the design phase will start this spring for LSC-Montgomery’s satellite center, LSC-Magnolia Center, to be located at the corner of FM 1774 and FM 1486. She said construction will likely begin on the 50,000-square- foot center in late 2022 or 2023 and be completed in 2024 with a heating, ventilation and air conditioning instructional lab; training space for paramedic programs; and computer and science labs.
and Stewart elementary schools. The district’s enrollment in the 2021-22 school year as of December was 68,096, which is 2,600 more students than the previous school year, and it included 2,000 students more than the projected enrollment, according to CISD Deputy Superin- tendent Chris Hines. Conroe High School is the fourth-largest high school in Texas with 4,600 students and growing by about 200 students each year. The district will wrap up additions and expansions to Conroe High School Ninth Grade Campus in 2022. “I anticipate we’ll outgrow that in just a couple of years the way we’re growing,” Hines said.
CONROE ISD 5 YEAR ENROLLMENT GROWTH
According to Conroe ISD o cials, the district is one of the fastest growing in Texas with a growth of 1,200 to 1,500 students each year. SOURCES: CONROE ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Trustees to vote onMay bonds
also include about $75 million for districtwide facility upgrades, $21 million for technology upgrades in all class- rooms and funds for athletic renovations. “When they were focused on facility upgrades, ... they wanted to make sure they touched every campus through- out the district,” Lynn said. Lynn said town halls are slated for Jan. 26 at Montgomery High School and Feb. 2 at Lake Creek High School to inform the community before trustees vote in February. Lynn said estimates show a bond could increase MISD’s interest and sinking tax rate by less than $0.01. In WISD, Superintendent Tim Harkrider said trustees are poised to vote Feb. 9 whether to call a bond election. WISD Director of Communications Jamie Fails also said the district is on track to complete several projects from its 2020 bond, including its Roark Early Education Center, which will begin registering students in March. Elementary gym additions and the Lynn Lucas Middle School expan- sion are anticipated to nish this summer.
BY ANNA LOTZ
MONTGOMERY ISD&WILLIS ISD O cials in Montgomery and Willis ISDs are slated to receive bond recommendations from district committees in January and February, respectively, before trustees vote at February meetings whether to place a bond election on the May 7 ballots to fund new facilities and renovations. Members of MISD’s citizen advisory committee were anticipated to present bond project recommendations to the board of trustees Jan. 18, which was after press time Jan. 17. The recommendations as of press time totaled $326.9 million, including constructing a seventh elemen- tary school, a 900-student addition to Lake Creek High School, and centralized career and technical education and agricultural science centers, said Kris Lynn, assistant super- intendent of nance and operations. The recommendations
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