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Texas Attorney General accepts case involving charges against Constable Hayden, Chief Deputy Welch, as investigation broadens with witness tampering allegations

Image: Precinct 4 Montgomery County Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden (center,…

Cruelty at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter from the failure to run air-conditioned Animal Control trucks

Should the Montgomery County Animal Control officers and Animal Shelter…

David slew Goliath: Ginger Russell, Kelli Cook defeat entire Magnolia ISD establishment in tax hike referendum with 51.34% of vote out of 3284 votes cast!

BREAKING NEWS! Magnolia, August 14 – David slew Goliath today…

County Auditor budget confusion continues, as blame for taxpayers suffering $300K loss becomes crystal clear

Image: Precinct 3 County Commissioner James Noack (left) and Montgomery…

GIANT BREAKING NEWS: GENERAL COUNSEL OF TEXAS REPUBLICAN COUNTY CHAIRMEN ASSOCIATION RULES AGAINST MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAIRMAN WILKERSON ON VALIDITY OF NEW BYLAWS; RULES THEY’RE VALID

Image: Texas Republican County Chairman Association General Counsel Wade Emmert…

Montgomery County Auditor Martin embarrassed as Board of District Judges, under Robin’s leadership, begin real oversight

Image: Montgomery County Auditor Phyllis Martin hides her face from…

Crime & Courts

Conroe PD asking for help to nab bank robbery suspects

Conroe, August 14 – On August 11, 2018 at about 4:25 pm, Conroe Police Officers responded to the 300 block of…

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Sheriff Deputies Looking for Specs Thief

Conroe, August 13 – On August 8, 2018, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Specs Liquor Store…

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Sheriff’s Office confirms horrific Jail transport incident which fortunately resulted in no injuries

BREAKING NEWS! Conroe, August 11 – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a horrific incident which occurred on Thursday, August 9,…

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Deputies Arrest Burglary of a Residence Suspect

Conroe, August 9 – On Sunday August 5, 2018, at about 10:04 am, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were…

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News

Woodlands Township cuts tax rate during final budget workshop

The Woodlands, August 16 – The Woodlands Township Board of Directors…

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Montgomery County Commissioner Clark returns to work after radiation, chemotherapy Hades

Conroe, August 16 – Montgomery County citizens received a motivational…

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Montgomery County Judge Doyal intends to lock County government into ERP financial debacle before Keough can arrive to stop it

Conroe, August 15 – Montgomery County taxpayers momentarily dodged a…

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Montgomery County Commissioners Court subjects taxpayers to greater perils during August 14 meeting, will hold sham “hearing” on tax rate

Conroe, August 14 – During the August 14, 2018, Commissioners…

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Editorial: It’s Time for Wally Wilkerson to retire as Montgomery County GOP Chairman

Eric Yollick, The Golden Hammer The discovery over this past weekend…

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After Casey resignation, Montgomery Central Appraisal District nomination back on Commissioners Court agenda for August 14

Conroe, August 13 – Montgomery County taxpayers are well aware…

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BREAKING NEWS

Elections

Ohio race too close to call _ but Trump claims victory

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A special election that tested President Donald Trump’s clout and cost both parties millions of dollars in battleground Ohio was too close to call…

By admin on August 7, 2018No Comment

The problem with democrat Montgomery County Judge candidate Stittleburg is not that he’s a gay rights activist; the problem is that he’s a democrat activist

Conroe, August 6 – On Friday, August 3, 2018, The Golden Hammer, Montgomery County’s leading daily newspaper, published an article “Gay rights activist Stittleburg runs as democrat for Montgomery…

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Gay rights activist Stittleburg runs as democrat for Montgomery County Judge

Image: Gay rights activist Jay Stittleburg (second from right) attended a gala for the gay rights organization, the Diana Foundation, on March 24, 2017, with his husband Philip…

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State

Texas rates San Angelo schools and others across the state – San Angelo Standard Times

San Angelo Standard Times Texas rates San Angelo schools and others across the stateSan Angelo Standard TimesThe Texas…

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Humor

Guest Editorial: the Magnolia ISD August 14 tax hike referendum represents failure of the school district’s leadership

Kelli Cook and Ginger Russell, Guest Editorialists Publisher’s Note: The…

By admin on August 12, 2018

Editorial: Historical Commission folly illustrates principle that government does badly whatever government does (other than 2 exceptions)

Eric Yollick, The Golden Hammer The Montgomery County Historical Commission…

By admin on July 23, 2018

Really 3 major political parties in the United States

Eric Yollick, The Golden Hammer What the Montgomery County community…

By admin on July 21, 2018

Citizens begin to confront government “homeland security” over reach

Image: 44th President B. Hussein Obama pushed “homeland security”…

By admin on July 14, 2018

Doyal receives “The Golden Hammer Award” for his reckless signing of Court Security Committee letter with no cost estimates

Conroe, July 26 – Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal…

By admin on July 25, 2018

Russell makes history by giving first “Citizens’ Golden Hammer Award,” draws attention to $2.7 million waste in FY 2019 Budget for private developer payment

Image: Renowned conservative Republican activist and GOP Precinct Chair…

By admin on June 27, 2018

Montgomery County Commissioners Riley, Meador receive The Golden Hammer Award for failing to fulfill their job duties

Conroe, April 25 – Precinct 2 Montgomery County Commissioner…

By admin on April 24, 2018

Riley receives “The Golden Spike” for driving final nail in his political coffin with vote in favor of TX 249 Tollway (Decimation of Hope Highway)

Conroe, April 11 – Precinct 2 Montgomery County Commissioner…

By admin on April 10, 2018

Why are these three people not in the Power Top Ten?

Conroe, December 29 – Two individuals, who appeared on…

By admin on December 29, 2017

Power Top Ten #1: The Citizens!

Image: Left to right, Ginger Russell (Republican Precinct Chair…

By admin on December 28, 2017

Power Top Ten Runners-Up: Keough, Martin, Hayden, Bunch, Toth

Conroe, December 27 – State Representative Mark Keough who…

By admin on December 27, 2017

Power Top Ten #2: U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady

Conroe, December 25 – United States Congressman Kevin Brady,…

By admin on December 25, 2017

Engie seals finance for 200MW Live Oak in Texas – Recharge

Recharge Engie seals finance for 200MW Live Oak in…

By admin on August 16, 2018

Texas-Based Company Launches #AllSmilesNoGuns Back to School Giveaway – Tullahoma News and Guardian

Tullahoma News and Guardian Texas-Based Company Launches #AllSmilesNoGuns Back…

By admin on August 15, 2018

Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan to retire – Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-Statesman Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan to retireAustin…

By admin on August 14, 2018

CISD receives superior financial rating – Cleburne Times-Review

CISD receives superior financial ratingCleburne Times-ReviewThe Texas Education Agency…

By admin on August 12, 2018

In Matt Groening’s Fantasy Series ‘Disenchantment,’ The Humor Is Elf-Referential – NPR

NPR In Matt Groening's Fantasy Series 'Disenchantment,' The Humor…

By admin on August 16, 2018

Funny bone: ASU science student survey finds majority appreciate humor in courses – Arizona State University

Arizona State University Funny bone: ASU science student survey…

By admin on August 15, 2018

Just Not Seeing the Humor in Elon Musk’s Market-Moving Tesla Buyout Tweet – Motley Fool

Motley Fool Just Not Seeing the Humor in Elon…

By admin on August 14, 2018

Sonoma County residents’ wildfire stories provide healing through humor – Sonoma Index-Tribune

Sonoma Index-Tribune Sonoma County residents' wildfire stories provide healing…

By admin on August 12, 2018

Business

SEC Probes Tesla Over Model 3 Production Disclosures – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal SEC Probes Tesla Over Model 3 Production DisclosuresWall Street JournalSecurities regulators began investigating last year whether Tesla Inc. TSLA -0.96% misled…

By admin on August 16, 2018No Comment

Tesla Is Said to Be Subpoenaed by SEC Over Elon Musk Tweet – New York Times

New York Times Tesla Is Said to Be Subpoenaed by SEC Over Elon Musk TweetNew York TimesNear Tesla's store in London's Canary Wharf area.…

By admin on August 15, 2018No Comment

Tinder Founders Sue Match, IAC For $2B Over Alleged Value Manipulation – Forbes

Forbes Tinder Founders Sue Match, IAC For $2B Over Alleged Value ManipulationForbesA group of current and former Tinder executives is suing the dating app's…

By admin on August 14, 2018No Comment

World News

China ‘likely’ training pilots to target US, Pentagon report says – CNN

CNN China 'likely' training pilots to target US, Pentagon report saysCNNWashington (CNN) China is actively developing its fleet of long-range bombers and "likely" training its pilots for missions…

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