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A state court ruled the San Jacinto River Authority had not effectively mediated with the cities of Conroe and Magnolia before claiming they had violated contracts on April 21. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:37 PM Apr 22, 2022 CDT
UPDATED: Conroe mayor praises 'monumental victory' in SJRA water use suit
Lake Conroe shore near the San Jacinto River Authority
Houston
6:54 PM Jan 20, 2022 CST
City of Houston approves lake-lowering plans for Lake Conroe, Lake Houston
Workers loading trees on a dock on Lake Conroe
Houston
1:58 PM Jan 3, 2022 CST
SJRA, Texas Parks & Wildlife collecting Christmas trees for fish habitats
Excessive groundwater use from aquifers can lead to subsidence, or sinking of the earth, which can exacerbate the activity of fault lines. Fault lines criss-cross Montgomery County, including this one at the corner of Sgt. Ed. Holcomb Blvd. N. and Hwy. 105 in Conroe. (Eva Vigh, Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:19 AM Dec 30, 2021 CST
2021 in review: Montgomery unveils Safe Exchange Zone; groundwater disputes unfold and 8 more top stories in Conroe, Montgomery
The Coastal Water Authority reported Lake Houston had been lowered by approximately a foot ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:00 PM Sep 13, 2021 CDT
Lake Houston, Lake Conroe lowered ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
Under the Texas Rule of Capture, the landowner is entitled to the water underneath their land. Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, the entity that manages groundwater in Montgomery County, is prioritizing protecting these private property rights when it comes to making regulatory decisions. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:50 AM Apr 16, 2021 CDT
Private property rights at heart of Montgomery County’s groundwater dispute
(Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:25 AM Apr 15, 2021 CDT
Stakeholders main issues with SJRA fall outside sunset review's scope
A San Jacinto River Authority-operated dam at Lake Conroe controls water releases. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:00 PM Apr 1, 2021 CDT
Lake Conroe Association sues San Jacinto River Authority, city of Houston over seasonal lake lowering
Excessive groundwater use from aquifers can lead to subsidence, or sinking of the earth, which can exacerbate the activity of fault lines. Fault lines criss-cross Montgomery County, including this one at the corner of Sgt. Ed. Holcomb Blvd. N. and Hwy. 105 in Conroe. (Eva Vigh, Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:41 AM Feb 24, 2021 CST
As ground sinks, debate ensues over Montgomery County's groundwater
The SJRA GRP division is one of the few entities not on a boil notice. (Courtesy SJRA)
Houston
3:09 PM Feb 18, 2021 CST
San Jacinto River Authority providing potable water to Montgomery County emergency services
Deputy Joey Ashton with Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office will be an instructor. Ashton nearly drowned on Lake Conroe in 2010 and uses this experience to educate others. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:28 AM Feb 10, 2021 CST
Free boater education certification classes in Montgomery County begin March 20
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District regulates groundwater usage in Montgomery County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
10:26 AM Jan 25, 2021 CST
New groundwater rules in Montgomery County abolish previous restrictions
The San Jacinto River Authority's jurisdiction includes the entire San Jacinto River watershed, excluding Harris County. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
6:59 PM Sep 30, 2020 CDT
Four SJRA projects advance in state grant process
Quadvest filed its antitrust lawsuit in November 2019. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
3:27 PM Aug 18, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Federal court denies SJRA’s motion to dismiss Quadvest antitrust lawsuit
Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office has reported five fatal drownings on Lake Conroe so far this year. (Kaitlin Schmidt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:20 AM Aug 17, 2020 CDT
Drownings mount on Lake Conroe as this year's fifth victim claimed
Quadvest and the cities of Conroe and Magnolia have been embroiled in legal battles against the San Jacinto River Authority over the cost of water for years. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
5:15 PM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Quadvest announces it will stop paying SJRA fees; authority deems decision 'irresponsible'
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
The Woodlands Township will meet to discuss various topics during a May 19 meeting. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:47 PM
The Woodlands Board of Directors to discuss Harper's Landing pathway
Houston
9:35 AM
Spring Creek dam study proceeds, considering regional drainage options
A state court ruled the San Jacinto River Authority had not effectively mediated with the cities of Conroe and Magnolia before claiming they had violated contracts on April 21. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:36 PM
UPDATED: Conroe mayor praises 'monumental victory' in SJRA water use suit
Early voting will begin April 25 for the May 7 elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:40 AM
Sample ballot: See candidates in May 7 local elections in Shenandoah, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Township board of directors discussed the One Water Task Force at its April 21 meeting. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:33 PM
One Water Task Force not renewed by The Woodlands Township board of directors
Houston
9:20 AM
MUD elections see surge in candidate interest in The Woodlands
Two projects will soon be underway to improve both Northpark Drive and FM 1960, which are among the state’s most heavily congested roadways, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2021 report. The list measures congestion by the number of extra hours of travel time experienced by travelers on over 1,800 road sections throughout the state. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:16 PM
Northpark Drive, FM 1960 mobility projects to break ground in 2022
Lake Conroe shore near the San Jacinto River Authority
Houston
6:28 PM
City of Houston approves lake-lowering plans for Lake Conroe, Lake Houston
Workers loading trees on a dock on Lake Conroe
Houston
10:07 AM
SJRA, Texas Parks & Wildlife collecting Christmas trees for fish habitats
Excessive groundwater use from aquifers can lead to subsidence, or sinking of the earth, which can exacerbate the activity of fault lines. Fault lines criss-cross Montgomery County, including this one at the corner of Sgt. Ed. Holcomb Blvd. N. and Hwy. 105 in Conroe. (Eva Vigh, Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:15 AM
2021 in review: Montgomery unveils Safe Exchange Zone; groundwater disputes unfold and 8 more top stories in Conroe, Montgomery