Here’s a roundup of major City Hall headlines from the year, not listed in any particular order.
Former Sam Houston Elementary approved for $4.3M sale
Council approved selling the Sam Houston Elementary building to Overland Property Group for $4.3 million, with plans to convert it into a moderate-income multifamily rental development called Landmark 601, contingent on the buyer securing a grant.
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New bus service contract aims to link Conroe, The Woodlands to Downtown Houston
Council approved a five-year contract with First Class Transportation valued at $2.1 million to operate bus services intended to connect Conroe Connection and The Woodlands Express routes into Downtown Houston.
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Firefighters sue city over collective bargaining ballot petition
The Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association filed a suit alleging the city improperly rejected a petition they say should trigger an election on whether Conroe firefighters can collectively bargain under state law; the group said it wants the issue placed on the May 2026 ballot.
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Downtown revitalization program launches with ‘Downtown Rangers’
Council approved a new downtown revitalization effort that includes a part-time team of four to five employees—named the Downtown Rangers—tasked with everything from power washing sidewalks to cleanup and event support, while the Main Street Program pauses.
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Conroe’s charter overhaul heads to voters
For the first time since 2014, Conroe voters were set to decide on 15 proposed charter amendments, including a major proposal to shift the city to a council–city manager form of government.
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Water capacity sparks calls to expand the development moratorium
As Conroe’s northside development moratorium stretched on, city leaders began weighing whether to expand restrictions citywide, with officials and builders warning of the economic and housing ripple effects.
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Council starts the formal process for a possible citywide moratorium
In May, council voted 3-2 to allow staff to begin the formal steps—documentation and public hearings—required before a vote on whether to enact a temporary citywide development moratorium.
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Council approves 12.84-acre land purchase for future City Hall site
Council voted unanimously to buy 12.84 acres on Plantation Drive for a potential future City Hall site in a near $6 million deal, including up to $425,000 for demolition and environmental remediation.
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TxDOT agreement advances $1.7M I-45/North Loop 336 traffic upgrades
Council approved an advanced funding agreement tied to a $1.7 million project to widen lanes approaching I-45 near North Loop 336 and upgrade traffic signals; officials said the project is fully funded and targeted for completion by mid-2026.
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Conroe leaders talk hotel’s future
City leaders continued weighing whether to keep or sell the hotel as debt and long-term projections fueled scrutiny; city documents and officials cited major cost increases and bond-related pressures.
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