Montgomery County Commissioners Court on April 9 dug into what could come next for the Montgomery County Jail, as county leaders weighed options ranging from a new facility to an expansion of the existing jail.

The gist: Commissioners moved with contingencies to look into building a new jail, and discussion began a deeper look at what officials said is becoming a more urgent issue as the county grows and the 40-year-old jail continues to age.

More details: Sheriff Wesley Doolittle told commissioners the county has made short-term changes to ease crowding, including speeding up transfers to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and temporarily housing inmates in Waller County. But he said those steps do not solve the county’s larger jail capacity and infrastructure problem.

Doolittle said the current jail was originally built for about 380 inmates and now has 1,317 rated beds, including a 64-bed variance. He also said the county has already exceeded the building’s expected useful life and continues spending money just to keep it functioning.

McAlister’s Deli is tentatively opening a new location on Hwy. 242 in July.

What they offer: McAlister's Deli offers menu items such as sandwiches, salads, soups and more, according to its website. The national chain has over 500 locations.

• Opening in July
• 10354 Hwy. 242, Ste. 950, Conroe

Tickets for the 2026 Texas Renaissance Festival will go on sale April 15, according to an April 2 news release. There will be a 20% discount from April 15-30.

Quote of note: “April 15 marks the beginning of the journey towards this year’s festival, and we’re excited to offer this special discount to our guests to celebrate the season ahead,” TRF Marketing Director Tyler Moyer said via news release. “We can’t wait to open the gates of the Texas Renaissance Festival once again and create magical memories for every visitor.”

More details: The Texas Renaissance Festival’s 52nd season is scheduled to take place from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, and will feature over 70 acres of activities, entertainment and markets for attendees, according to the news release.

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