Here’s what’s going on this weekend in Conroe, Montgomery, Sept. 12-14
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
16 Handles Spirit Night Cool off with a sweet treat while supporting Conroe ISD’s Stewart Elementary at 16 Handles.
Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
765 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Ste. 200, Montgomery
Fall Cleanup Help out at a cemetery cleanup by raking and picking up tree limbs with the Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project.
Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free
439 N. 10th St., Conroe
HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show Join the largest reptile show in the Houston area and browse thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, feeders and supplies during the two-day event.
Sept. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$5-$12 (admission)
Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
County historical marker dedicated to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church amid 160th anniversary
The Montgomery County Historical Commission dedicated a county historical marker to Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Sept. 7, MCHC Chair Larry Foerster confirmed.
The details: The church, established in September 1865, is one of the earliest African American churches in Montgomery County formed after the Civil War, Foerster said. During the dedication ceremony, Montgomery City Council member Cheryl Fox read a city proclamation honoring the church and there was also a proclamation from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Montgomery County commissioners approve November election voting locations
During its Sept. 9 meeting, the Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved voting locations for the Nov. 4 election.
What this means: Registered voters in Montgomery County can utilize any of the 57 polling locations to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4, according to the agenda item.
Those who will hold elections in conjunction with the county will also use these locations.
Cellphone ban, library materials: 8 new Texas laws impacting public schools
When Texas students returned to school in August, some substantial changes awaited them.
The overview:
House Bill 2 increases state funding for public schools by $8.4 billion.
House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cellphones and other personal communication devices throughout the school day.
Senate Bill 12 requires parental consent for students to receive "medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment" on campus.
Senate Bill 13 gives parents and school boards more oversight of library materials.
House Bill 6 gives teachers more discretion to remove repeatedly disruptive or violent students from class.
Senate Bill 10 requires most schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Senate Bill 11 allows districts to set aside time for students and staff to pray or read religious texts at school.
Senate Bill 965 codifies school employees' rights to "engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty."
The context: The sweeping changes come after lawmakers passed what state leaders have called “transformative” education laws during this year’s regular legislative session, which ended June 2.
