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Good morning Precinct 2! Here is the latest and greatest information from your Precinct!
PERSONNEL RECORDS REFLECT CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FROM COMMISSIONER RILEY
A review of personnel budgets, among Montgomery County Commissioners, reveals that Precinct 2 is operating on the most conservative personnel budget... while managing the second largest amount of county roads in Montgomery County. [READ PRESS RELEASE HERE]
$60 MILLION OF PASS THROUGH MONEY UP FOR GRABS
Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley agreed [with Commissioner Noack] that the widening is needed on [1488 near I-45] but said the portion from FM 2978 through to the county line is "critical."
"Mostyn Manor through Magnolia is totally gridlocked today," Riley said. "I'm all for expanding roads, but I would love to get that section of 1488 done. Mostyn Manor to county line is the most critical part of 1488." [READ MORE HERE]
FM2978 UPDATE
AT&T has begun moving their utilities. They should be through by mid June with relocating and splicing of cable and, at that time, Forde Construction can begin the road widening construction. Expected construction start date is end of June.
REGULATIONS TO COMBAT SEX TRAFFICKING
"The Montgomery County Attorney's Office and the District Attorney's Office are taking aim at regulations regarding sexually oriented business to help combat sex trafficking.
And county commissioners responded Tuesday by unanimously approving changes to the county ordinance that would allow law enforcement and the DA's Office to target the owners of illegally operated massage parlors." [
READ MORE HERE]
NEW SPAY/NEUTER PROJECT
Last weekend, for the first time, Montgomery County partnered with Texas Litter Control. Texas Litter Control (TLS) provided spay and neuter services while MISD provided the building and Ag Kids, from Magnolia and Magnolia West, to attend to the pets. The event was a success! Deana Sellens, founder and Executive Director of TLS said, "
Thank you for having us out last weekend! The turnout was absolutely fabulous! The students were so attentive to the animals and they worked really hard all day. We spayed/neutered 11 dogs and 16 cats at no charge to the public thanks to funding from the Montgomery County Spay Neuter Project. When we opened the schedule for appointments we booked all slots in under 90 minutes. Unfortunately, we had to turn down over 200 requests for service. I look forward to working with you guys going forward at Magnolia and Magnolia West High Schools to help accommodate the huge demand within our community!". Commissioner Riley coordinated with TLS, and others, to get this new project going.
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Research Forest
Contract has been awarded to Cooley Construction and construction began the first weekend of May. Expected duration is one year.
Kennan Cutoff
Commissioner Charlie Riley has altered the project. First, the county will add four-foot shoulders, beginning at 149. They will also add a right and left turn in front of both schools. This will be completed before the 2017/2018 school year begins. Because of this work, when the county begins widening Kennan Cutoff, they will not have to close down the existing lanes and turn lanes. This change will significantly ease traffic during the construction of additional lanes next year. Overpass at Railroad: The county cannot submit for the funding of the overpass of FM2854 at the railroad until next Spring. Commissioner Riley believes this area presents a safety hazard and, therefore, is not awaiting funding to begin work on this important project. The county office is moving forward with the design of this overpass and it is the hope of Commissioner Riley that by the time all the preliminary work is done, the funding from TXDOT will come through and, therefore, the project can begin without delay.
Notes: You can see a complete list of road bond projects
here. Numbered roads, such as FM 1488, FM 2978, etc., are handled by the State of Texas via TXDOT.
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College Park High School
NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact:
Director of Communications
Marine Corps JROTC Honored by Board of Trustees
CONROE, TEXAS (May 18, 2017) - The Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees gave special recognition to the 2017 Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) National Champions from The Woodlands College Park High School at their meeting Tuesday night.
On April 22, 2017, The Woodlands College Park High School's Marine Corps JROTC participated in the inaugural Marine Corps JROTC National Championship in Irving, Texas. Of the 256 eligible schools nationwide, the team was one of 15 who qualified to compete for the championship.
DISCLAIMER: SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS FEATURES A DIFFERENT SCHOOL IN PRECINCT 2 EACH MONTH. CONTACT [email protected] FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
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Let's help Intercept Ministries make Christmas a little brighter for families in our area! They need to start raising funds NOW to help families. Last year at Christmas, they helped 2300 kids and 200 elderly... but had to turn away 200 families. Help them make sure that doesn't happen this year! Event is Friday, July 21st, at Magnolia Bible Church. Dinner is catered by LaMagnolia. Tickets are $20 or $35 per couple. Kids are free. Bring a thick/warm blanket to be entered into a Grand Prize drawing. Kids often ask for thick blankets as they are their only source of warmth at night. Email
here for more info and sponsorship opportunities.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATOR CREIGHTON
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Yesterday, I passed legislation to protect 100% of Jones State Forest. This bill could not have been passed without constituent feedback, involvement and suppor
t for full protection of the forest. I greatly appreciate the important conversations we had this session regarding the treasured Jones State Forest in Senate District 4. The legislation protects the entire forest and prevents any development so that the forest must remain in its current natural, scenic, open-space and undeveloped state. Amendments brought by the Save Jones State Forest group were added to the bill to clarify the exact acreage of the forest (1,722 acres) and that the forest must remain in a manner that maintains the tree canopy cover of the forest. Only during a legislative session could I change statute to restrict Texas A&M from the right to develop the forest. I appreciate that we have established the will of our community and the will of the legislature and the Senate has approved the additional protection for Jones State Forest. Senate Bill 1964 passed out of the Senate Chamber unanimously. The bill will now be sent to the Texas House of Representatives."
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STATE REP CECIL BELL JR.'S FIGHT FOR STATE SOVEREIGNTY
The Texas Sovereignty Act, or HB 2338, has been voted out of committee and sent to Calendars, the final stage before the bill comes before the full Texas House of Representatives... State Representative Bell stated , "I believe [this legislation] will pave the way for Texas, and other states, to enforce the US Constitution and restore the state and federal sovereignty our founders intended". [
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The "Commissioner Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship," in the amount of $500, was presented to Anila Katragadda (picture right), Senior at College Park High School.
The "Commissioner Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship," in the amount of $500, was presented to Makenzie Moss, Senior at Magnolia High School.
The "Commissioner Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship," in the amount of $500, was presented to Zekaryah Wells, Senior at Magnolia West High School.
Commissioner Charlie Riley presented the Teachers and Paraprofessional of the Year, from Magnolia ISD, with gift certificates in thanks for their exemplary service to the schools.
Commissioner Riley was honored to speak, and lead pledges, at the Grand Openings of Fire Stations 188 and 189.
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Political Ad Paid for by Charlie Riley, JoAnne Moore Treasurer
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