📢 Conroe Center Breaks Ground

🏗️ Good morning, Conroe. Today’s Echo starts with a new community center breaking ground in Conroe, plus a police hiring update, free rides for World Cup fans, a canceled church event, a Woodlands restaurant comeback, and some sports! Let’s get after it!

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Wednesday: 96F / 75F |🌩️| 55% | SE 6 MPH
Thursday: 89F / 75F |🌩️| 55% | SSE 5 MPH
Friday: 94F / 76F |🌤️| 55% | S 5 MPH
Saturday: 93F / 77F |🌤️| 55% | SSW 6 MPH
Sunday: 93F / 76F |🌤️| 30% | S 6 MPH

Lake Level: 200.84 ft (Conservation pool level is 201 ft)
Air Temp: 81F
Water Temp: 85F
Wind: SE 4 MPH

🏗️ A new $5 million community center is now under construction in Conroe. Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Walker said the center will give residents and nonprofit groups a more affordable place to gather.

The 15,000-square-foot facility is planned for 9291 Airport Road and is partly funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Walker said it will offer space for educational classes, youth and senior programs, community events, and an on-site food pantry. It is expected to be finished in about a year.

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🚓 Conroe City Council’s police hiring change gives the Conroe Police Department more room to bring in experienced officers. The council approved an amendment to the 2026 meet-and-confer agreement with the Conroe Police Officers Association, removing the set cap on lateral hires.

Police Chief Jon Buckholtz said the city had been limited to 14 lateral hires, with seven already used. He said experienced officers can help fill openings faster while still allowing Conroe to train new officers through its academy.

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⚽ A Houston law firm is offering 500 free Lyft rides to help World Cup fans get home safely during the holiday weekend. JD Silva & Associates said eligible riders can use promo code FIFASILVA after leaving Houston Stadium or the official FIFA Fan Fest.

The offer runs through July 6 and is first-come, first-served while the promotional funds last. Founder Johnathan Silva said the goal is to help fans enjoy the tournament without making risky choices on the road.

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⚖️ A planned welcome-home event for a Houston-area pastor convicted in an online child sex sting was canceled after church leaders learned more about his criminal history. Records show Jeremiah Busby was granted parole and was expected to be released Tuesday.

The event had been planned for July 4 at Set Free Church on Uvalde Road. Church leaders told ABC13 they were not aware of Busby’s history when the rental was booked, then canceled the rental and refunded the payment after safety concerns were raised.

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🍣 Uni Sushi’s planned return will bring the restaurant back to The Woodlands at Grogan’s Mill Village Center. Howard Hughes Communities announced June 29 that owners Angel Barragan and Rosie Izaguirre will lead the new location.

The restaurant is expected to open in 2027 at 7 Switchbud Place, Suite 190. The new space is planned at about 3,500 square feet, with a covered patio and indoor seating for about 230 to 250 guests.

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🛒 Beyond Meat’s new steak filet is heading to Houston-area H-E-B stores ahead of Fourth of July cookouts. The company said the Beyond Steak Filet is making its first brick-and-mortar grocery store debut after launching online in October 2025.

The plant-based filet is made with mycelium and avocado oil. Each serving has 28 grams of plant protein, 3 grams of fiber, 1 gram of saturated fat, and zero cholesterol. H-E-B already carries several other Beyond Meat items.

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⚾ An Astros prospect earned a spot on MLB Pipeline’s Prospect Team of the Week for June 22-28. Third baseman Xavier Neyens, listed as Houston’s No. 2 prospect and MLB’s No. 90 prospect, hit .400 with a 1.400 slugging percentage over five games.

Neyens went 4-for-10 with three homers, a double, six RBIs, seven runs, nine walks, and two strikeouts. MLB wrote that his power has translated quickly since Houston drafted him 21st overall last July.

🏈 Eight Texas A&M football players earned preseason recognition from Athlon, giving Aggie fans another summer football note before camp. Wide receiver Mario Craver and safety Marcus Ratcliffe led the group with All-America Second Team honors and All-SEC recognition.

Mark Nabou Jr. made the All-SEC Second Team, while Terry Bussey, Anto Saka, Dalton Brooks, Dezz Ricks, and Rueben Owens II also received honors. Texas A&M opens the 2026 season Sept. 5 against Missouri State at Kyle Field.

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