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City Elections Will Likely Be CancelledPosted February 10, 2025 by Esther LumAlthough three council seats are up for ele...
02/11/2025

City Elections Will Likely Be Cancelled

Posted February 10, 2025 by Esther Lum

Although three council seats are up for election this year, so far no one has filed applications to run against any of the three incumbents: Charlie Bradt, Jim Pollard and Joe Summerlin. The deadline for filing with the city is February 14, and if no one else applies to run, elections will be cancelled.

Further information and details for potential candidates are on the city’s website: https://www.shenandoahtx.us/337/Election

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Controversial Library Director Rhea Young is TerminatedPosted January 31, 2025 by Esther LumOn January 29, Montgomery Co...
02/11/2025

Controversial Library Director Rhea Young is Terminated

Posted January 31, 2025 by Esther Lum

On January 29, Montgomery County ended the employment of Rhea Young, executive director of the county’s library system who was hired in 2022.
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Shenandoah Urged to Oppose Widening Grogan’s MillTwo Woodlands area elected officials asked the Shenandoah city council ...
11/15/2024

Shenandoah Urged to Oppose Widening Grogan’s Mill

Two Woodlands area elected officials asked the Shenandoah city council to pass a resolution against the plan to expand Grogan’s Mill from four to six lanes between Research Forest and Woodlands Parkway. MUD 67 Director Steve Briggs and Woodlands Township Director Dr. Shelly Sekula-Gibbs made the request during citizen’s forum in council’s November 13 meeting.
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City Honors Local VeteransShenandoah dedicated its new “Veterans Point” during a ceremony on November 11. Many veterans ...
11/13/2024

City Honors Local Veterans

Shenandoah dedicated its new “Veterans Point” during a ceremony on November 11. Many veterans and residents attended the event where Ret. Brigadier General John C. Hafley was the keynote speaker. Mayor Escoto and others paid tribute to veterans who served their country with honor, courage and dedication.

Veterans Point is located on Pine Forest Drive across from Pine Forest Office Park on Vision Park.

https://shenandoahnews.com/city-honors-local-veterans/

Ted Fletcher Abruptly Resigns His Council SeatUpdated November 14, 2024 On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted...
11/11/2024

Ted Fletcher Abruptly Resigns His Council Seat

Updated November 14, 2024

On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Escoto effective that same day, citing a family medical issue and his growing business. Council approved the nomination of Joe Summerlin to fill the vacant seat during its meeting on November 13. Fletcher was first elected to city council in 2017.

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On November 5, councilman Ted Fletcher submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Escoto effective that same day, citing a family medical issue and his growing business. Council will discuss his vacated seat during its next meeting (see page 9) on November 13 at 6 pm. Fletcher was first elected to city council in 2017.

https://shenandoahnews.com/ted-fletcher-abruptly-resigns-his-council-seat/

Conservatives Sweep All 4 Seats on Conroe ISD BoardDespite a heavily contested race with 11 candidates vying for four sc...
11/11/2024

Conservatives Sweep All 4 Seats on Conroe ISD Board

Despite a heavily contested race with 11 candidates vying for four school board positions, a slate of “conservative moms” easily rode to victory Tuesday, ousting incumbents Datren Williams and Stacey Chase to join the three conservative “mama bears” elected in 2022. This victory makes Conroe ISD the largest school district in Texas with full conservative control.

https://shenandoahnews.com/conservatives-sweep-all-four-seats-on-conroe-school-board/

https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=80034

Should Medical Ma*****na Dispensary Be Located Next to Homes?Despite multiple objections from residents, city attorney B...
08/26/2024

Should Medical Ma*****na Dispensary Be Located Next to Homes?

Despite multiple objections from residents, city attorney Bill Ferebee claimed state law makes it “pretty darn crystal clear” that the city cannot enforce its own zoning regulations and will likely grant a Special Use Permit (SUP) which would allow medical ma*****na to be dispensed near homes along Holly Hill (see Agenda Item 6).

During the August 20 Planning & Zoning meeting, residents expressed support for patients who would benefit from medical ma*****na but they questioned why this location was chosen rather than other available locations in the city such as Vision Park with its multiple medical facilities.
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Council Buries Term LimitsCiting a conflict between a 2013 ordinance (see page 24)and the city’s 2011 Integrated Develop...
08/04/2024

Council Buries Term Limits

Citing a conflict between a 2013 ordinance (see page 24)and the city’s 2011 Integrated Development Code, council voted unanimously on July 24 to amend the ordinance and remove all term limits for members of Planning & Zoning. Prior law allowed P&Z members to serve up to three consecutive two-year terms but had to be off for a year after that.

https://shenandoahnews.com/council-buries-term-limits/

Shenandoah Couple Arrested for Illegal Recordings of Young GirlsIn the early morning hours of April 18, law enforcement ...
04/20/2024

Shenandoah Couple Arrested for Illegal Recordings of Young Girls

In the early morning hours of April 18, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant in a home located on Hickory Ridge Drive. Later, they arrested occupants Taylor and Tasha Roy in connection with several videos of partially undressed girls. The videos were taken in places like The Woodlands Mall, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and area parks. Taylor Roy worked as a security guard at the mall, and he was also a tennis coach for children between 8 and 17.

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Happy 50th Shenandoah!By Elliott Shirk, Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah student writer About 900 hundred people tu...
04/20/2024

Happy 50th Shenandoah!

By Elliott Shirk, Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah student writer

About 900 hundred people turned out to celebrate the city’s 50th anniversary last Saturday, April 13, in the Woodforest Bank Stadium parking lot. People enjoyed food, drinks, games, and entertainment.

https://shenandoahnews.com/happy-50th-shenandoah/

Residents Speak Out On Possible Zoning Change Along I-45Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting on March 19 ...
03/23/2024

Residents Speak Out On Possible Zoning Change Along I-45

Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting on March 19 to discuss changing the zoning laws for a narrow strip of land facing the southbound I-45 feeder between Wellman and Reserach Forest. That area consists of various businesses such as hotels, restaurants, a gas station and two vacant buildings. Most of them were built under current (or previous) zoning laws which limit structure height to one story* (21 feet) because homes are located directly behind those businesses. Potential developers have said it is not economically feasible for them to consider a single story structure for any new development, given the narrow depth of the lots (300 feet in some places) and possible future widening of I-45.
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Big Wins for Grassroots ConservativesWinning over 60% of the vote, Gwen Withrow for Montgomery County GOP Chair solidly ...
03/07/2024

Big Wins for Grassroots Conservatives

Winning over 60% of the vote, Gwen Withrow for Montgomery County GOP Chair solidly defeated incumbent GOP county chair Bryan Christ. During her campaign, Withrow promised she would “move past the drama and discord that has been surrounding our Montgomery Republican party for more than a few years now and work together” to earn people’s trust and confidence. She was endorsed by high ranking leaders within the party including state GOP chair Matt Rinaldi, Attorney General Ken Paxton, talk show hosts Chad Prather and Michael Berry, along with a majority of local precinct chairs.

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