The Conroe Economic Development Council won the Excellence Recognition award for economic development in 2018 from the Texas Economic Development Council, announced at the TEDC’s Legislative Conference in Austin on Feb. 21. According to the TEDC, Conroe’s EDC demonstrated creativity and leadership in business retention, business recruitment and community improvement. 505 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-538-7118. www.conroeedc.org