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Q&A: Get to know Conroe Municipal Judge Tanya Maddux as she takes the bench

Conroe’s newly elected Municipal Judge Tanya Maddux said she is stepping into the role with a focus on fairness, transparency and building trust between residents and the “city’s most local level of the justice system.”

The election marks a historic first for Conroe, as she became the first woman elected to serve as municipal judge, having been sworn in on June 24 following her June 13 runoff election victory. A lifelong Conroe resident, she said her background as a wife, mother and community member has shaped how she approaches leadership—with empathy, mature judgment and a commitment to hearing people fairly.

Looking ahead, how do you hope people describe Conroe’s municipal court after you’ve had time to serve in this position?
I hope my legacy is one of increased public trust. I want the court to be described as an institution that evolved with the city of Conroe—one that was forward-thinking, inclusive and deeply rooted in integrity.

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Montgomery County Association of Business Women celebrates 20th anniversary

Founded by Carol Gooch in 2005, the Montgomery County Association of Business Women is celebrating 20 years in August. The nonprofit supports local women entrepreneurs and offers scholarships annually.

How it started: After graduating from Leadership Montgomery County in 2003, Gooch was notified of the need for a professional business networking group in Montgomery County, according to the website. After a year of planning, Gooch founded the MCABW along with 52 other women.

Formed to give like-minded businesswomen a place to learn and connect, guest speakers and members provide educational presentations. Today, Gooch continues as the executive director of the MCABW.

What else? To support the nonprofit, MCABW often holds fundraisers. Gooch said the MCABW is holding its annual bowling fundraiser Aug. 16 from noon-4 p.m.

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Compassion United opens 2 transitional homes, expanding housing capacity

Compassion United celebrated the opening of two new transitional homes July 13 at its Miracle City campus in Conroe, more than doubling the nonprofit’s residential capacity for people working toward long-term independence.

The details: The nonprofit’s previous transitional homes had space for 10 men and four women. With the new additions, Compassion United will increase its capacity from 14 to 32 residents once the homes are occupied, Director of Communications Jessica Clark said.

One home will serve up to 16 men, while the other will serve up to 16 women. Each roughly 3,000-square-foot home will also have a live-in house manager who will provide support to residents.

The organization was awaiting its final certificate of occupancy as of July 13, with residents expected to begin moving in the following week. Six applicants are prepared to move in, and Compassion United officials said additional beds may still be available.

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