Construction began in October for the city of Conroe’s $98 million Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center, which is projected to open in the second quarter of 2023.

Additionally, a new building to house the 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 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.

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