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The Courier of Montgomery County's audio home, including two regular shows: The Courier Sports Corner and The Courier News Podcast.
This week, The Courier Sports Corner leaves its summer hiatus to preview the Montgomery County volleyball season (plays from 1:12-34:04). We wrap up the preview with predictions for the deepest postseason run and player of the year (34:04-39:51). Shoutouts end the episode (39:51-end).
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On this episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we talk All-County Baseball. Superlatives kick off the discussion (plays from 0:53-24:42), then the teams (24:42-28:32) and predictions for next year (28:32-31:04) follow. As always, Shoutouts wrap things up (31:04-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton talks to Conroe Symphony Orchestra director Anna-Maria Gkouni. The CSO is one of many Fourth of July-centered events in Montgomery County coming back this year after last summer’s cancellations.
Related Links:
Fourth of July parades, fireworks, festivals set for Montgomery County
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On this episode of The Courier Sports Corner, All-County Softball is the topic of discussion. We start by going through the superlatives (plays from 1:20-29:30), then move into talk of the teams (29:30-33:18) and predictions for the 2022 Player of the Year (33:18-34:59). Shoutouts wrap things up (34:59-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton talks to Willis ISD Superintendent Dr. Tim Harkrider about the past school year. Harkrider recaps what it took to make school happen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the return to normalcy that’s expected this summer and fall.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton talks to Meghan Ballard Arthur of the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management about preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins June 1.
Related Links:
NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we discuss all-county boys soccer (plays from 1:31-21:40) before some updates on the softball (21:40-27:33) and baseball (27:33-31:29) playoffs. Shoutouts wrap things up (31:29-end)
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we talk some Sam Houston State football before breaking down the All-County Girls Soccer superlatives and teams (plays from 2:47-25:27). Softball (25:27-30:13) and baseball (30:13-end) playoff updates wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton catches up with LaDon Johnson, founder of Good Brothers & Sisters of Montgomery County, a community outreach group that was created nearly a year ago. Johnson provides updates on what Good Brothers & Sisters has planned in the near and distant future.
Related Links:
New organization shares big dreams for community growth in Montgomery County
Conroe cop, activist seek historic site restoration to benefit youth
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we talk some local football headlines (plays from open-2:34) before discussing the softball (3:16-15:03) and baseball (15:03-24:47) playoffs. Shoutouts wrap things up (24:47-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, Cole Kaleta, Associate Vice President of Operations and Vaccine Distribution with Memorial Hermann joins Jamie Swinnerton to talk about what the vaccine distribution effort looks like now, compared to when the vaccine became available several months ago.
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On this week's episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we break down the All-Montgomery County Boys Basketball superlatives and teams (plays from 0:29-21:05) and preview the UIL softball playoffs (21:05-35:18). 3 Stars, with wrestling, golf and tennis, wraps things up (35:18-end).
Producer's note: Apologies if audio is uneven at parts of this week's episode. Technical difficulties prevented volume balancing. Thanks for listening!
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Meagan Ellsworth joins Jamie Swinnerton to talk about the return of the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. With multiple changes and numerous health precautions, the fair and rodeo was able to make a comeback this year.
Related Links:
Montgomery County crowns fair queen
Luke's Woodcreek Cookers win 2021 MCFA BBQ Competition
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we look at Montgomery County’s baseball playoff race (plays from 2:09-10:15). Wrestling, track and baseball are mentioned in 3 Stars (10:15-12:08), then the week’s coverage plan is outlined in Where We’ll Be (12:08-15:33). Looking Forward (15:33-17:45) and Shoutouts (17:45-end) wrap things up.
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, girls soccer and a sidetrack about coffee kick things off, then we discuss All-County Girls Basketball (plays from 2:51-24:04). Three stars has three sports (24:04-26:47), then Where We’ll Be outlines the week’s coverage plan (26:47-28:35). Looking Forward (28:35-31:31) and Shoutouts (31:31-end) wrap things up.
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, some talk about our local NCAA men’s basketball champion (start-1:38), then a look at the softball playoff picture (2:37-12:28). After discussing the three local soccer teams that are still alive (12:28-16:19), we move on to golf and more softball in 3 Stars (16:19-18:44). Looking Forward features baseball and golf (19:27-22:28), then Shoutouts wrap things up (22:28-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, Montgomery County Editor Alan Fossler talks with host Jamie Swinnerton about the ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic – from unique stories to the challenges and potential benefits of a virtual newsroom and more.
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we recap the bi-district round of the soccer postseason (plays from 0:30-12:25) and give a quick shoutout to Lake Creek softball, which is off to a dominant start (12:25-16:39). 3 Stars (16:39-18:49) and Where We’ll Be (18:49-20:59) follow the headlines, then Looking Forward (20:59-24:23) and Shoutouts (24:23-end) wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton is joined by Montgomery County Executive Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Jason Millsaps to discuss the expanded access to vaccines coming to Texas on Monday, March 29.
Related Link:
Health officials stress appointments for COVID-19 vaccine
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we break down the regular seasons and look ahead to the playoffs for Montgomery County’s 19 UIL contenders. We start with Class 6A (plays from 0:26-7:56), then move on to 5A (7:56-16:14) and 4A (16:14-18:04). The episode continues with 3 Stars (18:04-19:32), Where We’ll Be (19:32-22:46), Looking Forward (22:46-23:58) and Shoutouts (23:58-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton discusses the decisions from school districts around the county regarding mask mandates and the final months of the school year. The episode includes sound from Conroe ISD superintendent Dr. Curtis Null and Peach Creek Elementary Principal Duana Brashear, from Splendora ISD.
Related Link:
Most Montgomery County schools choose to keep mask mandate
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the baseball season in Montgomery County with some looks at teams (plays from 0:41-24:00) and predictions about the season (24:00-29:21). After 3 Stars (29:21-31:25), Where We’ll Be outlines the week’s coverage plan (31:25-33:57). Looking Forward (33:57-35:57) and Shoutouts (35:57-end) wrap up the episode. Note: No new episode next week, but we’ll be back the week after that.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, local leaders have shared thought on the re-opening of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott and the end of the statewide mask mandate. Host Jamie Swinnerton shares what the end of the mandate means for local schools.
Related Links:
Local leaders react
Schools react
Athletics impact
Restaurant, venue owners react
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the 2021 softball season, looking at teams that are off to hot starts and other contenders (plays from 2:26-18:19) before making some predictions (18:19-23:06). Three Stars is swimming-centric (23:06-26:13), then Where We’ll Be outlines the coverage plan for the week (26:13-31:24). Looking Forward is about taking breaks (31:24-33:29), then Shoutouts weirdly becomes about the NFC West (33:29-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Jose Gonzalez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss two stories of tragedy tied to the arctic blast that descended on Texas last week. Gonzalez also shares his thoughts on the role of reporters in stories of tragedy, and the importance of sharing and showing humanity.
Related Links:
Hypothermia suspected in death of Conroe boy
Conroe family now living in Jeep after fire sparked by power outage
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we update the basketball playoffs (plays from 2:52-14:48). Three stars has four sports (14:48-16:35), then a short Where We’ll Be (16:35-18:55). Looking Forward features babies and baseball (18:55-21:12), then Shoutouts are all winter-centric (21:12-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton recaps a wintry week that led to a myriad of problems in and around Montgomery County. Managing editor Catherine Dominguez and sports reporter Justin Maskulinski join the podcast.
Numerous stories on the past week are available at yourconroenews.com.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Meagan Ellsworth joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss the Montgomery County fair and rodeo’s plan to continue, with changes, during the pandemic.
Related Link: http://bit.ly/3tT4D25
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we recap the Super Bowl, then run through four topics: girls basketball (plays from 3:15-8:11), swimming (8:11-11:10), boys basketball (11:10-14:02) and soccer (14:02-17:20). Three stars (17:20-19:31) precedes a brief Where We’ll Be (19:31-21:36), then Looking Forward (21:36-24:17) and Shoutouts (24:17-end) wrap things up.
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In this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we look at the county’s basketball playoff picture for the girls (plays from 1:55-11:04) and boys (11:04-18:29). Swimming is the main focus of 3 stars (18:29-20:59), then a busy week is outlined in Where We’ll Be (20:59-23:59). Looking Forward (23:59-28:15) and Shoutouts (28:15-end) wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, Houston Chronicle investigative reporter John Tedesco joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss his story on elected officials in the Montgomery County Hospital District who spread misinformation about the pandemic online, contradicting their own experts.
Related Link: http://bit.ly/3oKvaLm
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, cops and courts reporter Jose Gonzalez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss the project that a Conroe police lieutenant and local activist are tackling together.
Related Links: http://bit.ly/2L1cFV3
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we break down the all-county football team with talk of superlatives (plays from 1:34-21:09) and teams (21:09-24:12) before our way-too-early picks for 2021 player of the year (24:12-28:22). Keep listening until the end of the episode for a happy surprise during shoutouts!
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton talks with sports editor Jon Poorman about what’s ahead on the high school sports scene in Montgomery County.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton shares pieces of her interview with Conroe ISD Deputy Superintendent Chris Hines about how the district continues to handle schooling during the pandemic.
Related Links:
Most CISD students are back in classroom for semester
Montgomery ISD expects most students back for in-person class
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we look at basketball districts (plays from 1:54-16:53) before sharing some observations from soccer’s first full week (16:53-21:45). Three Stars has soccer and coaches (21:45-24:48) before Where We’ll Be outlines the week’s plan for coverage (24:48-28:07). Looking Forward (28:07-30:05) and Shoutouts (30:05-end) wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss what we know and don’t know about Montgomery County’s vaccination effort.
Related Links:
Vaccines: http://bit.ly/3q4VBwm
Keough: http://bit.ly/2LeMeeC
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the soccer season for Montgomery County (plays from 1:13-30:38). Where We’ll Be outlines the coverage schedule of a busy week (30:38-33:55), then shoutouts wrap things up (33:55-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton and producer Justin Maskulinski quickly recap 2020 before looking ahead to 2021 with some help from The Courier’s staff.
For more in-depth 2020 recaps, visit yourconroenews.com. We try to keep our podcasts brief, so stories were surely left out.
Thank you for listening to The Courier’s podcasts, and Happy New Year!
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On the final Courier Sports Corner episode of 2020, we discuss the All-Montgomery County Volleyball superlatives and teams (plays from 1:28-24:43). Three stars (24:43-26:33) and Where We’ll Be (26:33-28:41) have lots of basketball, then Looking Forward (28:41-30:15) and Shoutouts (30:15-end) wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Jose Gonzalez discusses his reporting on a Montgomery County resident who has filed a $2 million federal lawsuit against the county and a pair of sheriff’s deputies, alleging he was arrested for being the sole Black man at a home where officers responded to a disturbance call.
Link to story: http://bit.ly/2WmdOse
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we look at the football postseason, first recapping the teams that lost (plays from 1:13-4:57), then previewing those who won (4:57-12:31). Three stars is all basketball (12:31-14:02) and is followed by a busy Where We’ll Be (14:02-17:42). Instead of Looking Forward, we Look Back on 2020 (17:42-21:51). Shoutouts wrap things up (21:51-end).
Happy (and safe) Holidays to all! Thanks for listening!
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This week on The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the football postseason for Classes 5A and 6A (plays from beginning-22:21). Basketball is the focus in 3 stars (22:21-24:37) and where we’ll be (24:37-26:43). Looking Forward (26:43-29:05) and Shoutouts (29:05-end) wrap up the episode.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss Montgomery County’s COVID-19 situation, which is following the national trend with cases on the rise.
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we catch up after taking Thanksgiving week off. A lot happened, including volleyball playoffs (plays from 1:15-8:37). Football had, and has, games with playoff implications (8:37-26:34). After 3 stars (26:34-28:54), we look forward to basketball (28:54-33:32). Shoutouts wrap up the episode (33:32-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton asked a bunch of people what they’re thankful for during the week of Thanksgiving.
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the Class 5A and 6A volleyball playoffs (plays from 0:34-23:32). Three stars is full of football (23:32-25:37), then we reveal the few places we know we’ll be this week (25:37-28:59). Looking Forward is full of home-related things (28:59-30:15), then shoutouts wrap up the episode (30:15-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton is joined by staff photographers Gustavo Huerta and Jason Fochtman, who discuss the way the coronavirus pandemic has changed, or not changed, their job.
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On this week’s second episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the boys basketball season in Montgomery County (plays from 1:22-23:18) and make some predictions (23:18-26:45). Shoutouts wrap things up (26:45-end).
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we look at the local football scene as (most of) the county moves into the final stretch (plays from 1:25-21:36). Three stars includes cross country, tennis and volleyball (21:36-23:40). Where we’ll be is loaded this week with the addition of signing day (23:40-27:45). Looking forward includes golf and cheese (27:45-29:55), then shoutouts wrap up the episode (29:55-end).
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On this week’s (second) episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we preview the girls basketball season (plays from 1:08-23:46) and make some predictions (23:46-30:21). Shoutouts wrap up the episode (30:21-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss results of some of the local elections in Montgomery County. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Background reading:
New Conroe Mayor: https://bit.ly/32ifTsy
More Election Results: https://bit.ly/2JKdoZJ
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This week on The Courier Sports Corner, the volleyball playoff picture is pretty much set, aside from seeding (plays from 2:12-14:19). After 3 stars (14:19-17:39) and Where We’ll Be (17:39-21:00), the sports team campaigns for presidential tickets made up by Montgomery County coaches (21:00-28:15). Shoutouts wrap things up (28:15-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Jose Gonzalez joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss his story about a launch of a program aimed at helping child victims of sex trafficking in Montgomery County.
Background reading: https://bit.ly/3oDsOz3
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we break down the all-Montgomery County District 13-6A, which starts play this week (plays from 0:45-17:31). Cross country, football and volleyball get mentions in 3 stars (17:31-20:01), then the week’s coverage plan is discussed (20:01-23:58). Looking Forward (23:58-27:02) and shoutouts (27:02-end) wrap things up.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton shares reporting she did on Montgomery County’s COVID-19 numbers in local school districts.
Background reading:
COVID case rates remain low at Montgomery County schools: https://bit.ly/3kC63sw
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we take a look at the county’s volleyball scene, where district standings are starting to take shape (plays from 1:20-16:03). Football and cross country get mentions in 3 stars (16:03-20:07), then the week’s coverage schedule is discussed in where we’ll be (20:07-24:29). Looking Forward covers many topics (24:49-27:07), then Shoutouts wrap things up (27:07-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, sports editor Jon Poorman joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss how local sports at the high school level are functioning with new rules and guidelines tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Background reading:
UIL fall guidelines: https://bit.ly/39S3RsA
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On this week’s episode of The Courier Sports Corner, we give a shoutout to West County after some strong performances from Magnolia, Magnolia West, Lake Creek and Montgomery (plays from 0:58-17:11). Three stars features football and volleyball (17:11-20:20), then the week’s coverage schedule is discussed (20:20-24:47). Looking Forward (24:47-27:26) and Shoutouts (27:26-28:13) go quickly because Justin’s WiFi was not cooperative, something featured as bonus content at the end of the episode.
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, Montgomery County editor Alan Fossler joins host Jamie Swinnerton to discuss how The Courier’s staff handles election coverage in Montgomery County, and how that process has changed as print media itself has changed.
The Courier’s election coverage can be found at yourconroenews.com. Here are a few samples:
Montgomery Candidates (https://bit.ly/3dcyuuq)
Conroe Mayoral Race (https://bit.ly/3cDkPw7)
Conroe ISD Board of Trustees (https://bit.ly/30MqGdS)
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After discussing the triumphant return of The Courier Sports Corner’s fourth member, we discuss five things we know after two weeks of football (plays from 1:11-16:20). Three stars features volleyball and cross country (16:20-20:21), then the week’s coverage plan is discussed (20:21-25:33). Looking forward features Texans talk (25:33-28:18), then shoutouts wrap up the episode (28:18-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, reporter Jose Gonzalez discusses his story about increased business around Lake Conroe, even during the pandemic, with host Jamie Swinnerton.
Background reading:
Lake Conroe: https://bit.ly/3n9cZPI
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The Courier Sports Corner returns to its normal format with talk of volleyball’s strong starts (plays from 1:06-14:38) and a quick recap of football’s first week (14:38-19:38). Cross country, football and tennis get mentions in 3 Stars (19:38-21:35), then the week’s schedule (as of Tuesday) gets discussed in Where We’ll Be (21:35-25:26). Looking Forward includes grilling, baseball and cooler weather (25:26-27:39), then shoutouts wrap the episode up (27:39-end).
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In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, managing editor Catherine Dominguez discusses the life of late Conroe Mayor Toby Powell with host Jamie Swinnerton. Powell died September 12 at the age of 79, and during a re-election campaign. Dominguez discusses Powell’s time as mayor, and how the election is impacted.
Background reading:
Remembering Powell: https://bit.ly/3j3ITup
Election Impact: https://bit.ly/3cDkPw7
In other news:
Conroe Bonds: https://bit.ly/3i3ixaN
Asst. DA Recognized: https://bit.ly/2G3CRM5
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After some Tropical Storm Beta talk, Jon, Rob and Justin dive into Part II of our football season preview, which includes a team-by-team look at the county’s 5A (Div. I) teams (plays from 2:16-20:56) and 6A teams (20:56-41:36). Predictions wrap things up (41:36-51:26) then brief shoutouts end the episode.
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In Part I of The Courier Sports Corner’s Football Season Preview, Jon, Rob and Justin break down Montgomery County’s private school and Class 4A and Class 5A (Div. II) teams. The preview begins with a team-by-team look (plays from 0:45-23:51) then moves to predictions for the season (23:51-30:03). The episode wraps up with shoutouts (30:03-end).
Part II, which will preview Class 5A (Div. I) and Class 6A will be out next week.
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The Courier Sports Corner is back with a preview of Montgomery County’s volleyball season. Jon, Rob and Justin discuss the playoff picture as they see it (plays from 2:20-30:50) and make some predictions about the 2020 season as it gets underway (30:50-36:48) Shoutouts wrap up the episode (36:48-end).
Visit yourconroenews.com for all of The Courier’s volleyball season preview stories
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On the latest coronavirus update from The Courier, staff photographer Jason Fochtman discusses how coverage of the pandemic has evolved since the spring – from mask wearing, to emotions, to covering sports. Follow (at) JFoch on Twitter for Jason’s coverage.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: schools are back in session, mostly online for now, in Montgomery County. Reporter Jamie Swinnerton describes what that looks like, and what’s to come.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Conroe ISD: https://bit.ly/3g9ulXQ & https://bit.ly/3az830w
Splendora: https://bit.ly/319r8DI
Willis: https://bit.ly/2YdGaGy
Montgomery: https://bit.ly/3gc6WoO
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier, families and teachers receive back to school help, a local jeweler experiences a boom in business, and amphibians are hopping out of the water.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Outreach: https://bit.ly/3iwaPql
Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3kw8D3N
Jeweler: https://bit.ly/2XOQTH4
Frogs and Toads: https://bit.ly/30KzYY0
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier, a conversation with The Courier Sports Editor Jon Poorman about the lone school that returned to practice Monday in Montgomery County, Splendora High School.
Link to stories mentioned in the episode:
Splendora: https://bit.ly/2DAm5CE
UIL: https://bit.ly/39S3RsA
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The Courier’s sports staff breaks down announcements from the UIL, TAPPS and SPC about high school fall sports – from who’s playing, when they’re playing, and what games and procedures might look like during the pandemic. Shoutouts wrap up the episode.
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On the latest coronavirus update from The Courier, reporter Jose Gonzalez shares his reporting on Montgomery County and the statewide mask order – from local leaders’ reaction, a business owner’s thoughts and legal experts’ opinions on the impact of enforcement.
Link to story mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/2E38m7H
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier, reporter Jamie Swinnerton discusses the TEA’s guidelines for reopening and Conroe ISD’s initial plan.
Links to related stories: https://bit.ly/2ZqvlBS and https://bit.ly/38SXcxO
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On today's coronavirus update from The Courier: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a mask order, which Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough did not like. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says it won't take action regarding the order.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Conroe ISD superintendent Curtis Null expresses concern about the upcoming school year, and reporter Meagan Ellsworth joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss restaurants, Margaritaville and an Independence Day cancellation.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Conroe ISD: https://bit.ly/3eNul01
Bars: https://bit.ly/2Agt3eQ
Restaurants: https://bit.ly/38f9f86
Margaritaville: https://bit.ly/2CQqdhv and https://bit.ly/2ZmLOGa
Freedom Fest: https://bit.ly/3dK3iRJ
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After discussing a new podcast record, we dive into the All-Senior Baseball team (plays from 1:42-15:27). Looking forward (15:27-20:42) features UF-Sea and unplugging, and shoutouts (20:42-end) include a new football coach in the county.
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After some Wi-Fi and coffee talk, we dive into our All-Senior Softball teams (plays from 1:50-17:22). Looking forward (17:22-21:18) and shoutouts (21:18 -end) wrap things up.
Link to All-Senior Softball: https://bit.ly/3dppWPf
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier, managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss where Montgomery County stands with COVID-19.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: A local restaurant serves teachers for free, south county prepares for Independence Day, and a local organization is born. Reporter Jamie Swinnerton joins host Justin Maskulinski.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Teachers: https://bit.ly/3e2YpUZ
Independence: https://bit.ly/2UJVWar
Organization: https://bit.ly/2Y8j7wY and https://bit.ly/2MZptsq
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Graduations were celebrated across the county last week, a local district judge candidate is charged with criminal mischief, and campuses reopen for summer camps. Sports editor Jon Poorman joins host Justin Maskulinski.
Links to stories in today’s episode:
Lake Creek: https://bit.ly/37cAfF0
Caney Creek: https://bit.ly/3hbf2zJ
Conroe: https://bit.ly/2UvjUWS
Mischief: https://bit.ly/2XNoHVF
Camps: https://bit.ly/2XMmQjN
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After some sloppy joe talk, we dive into the all-county boys soccer superlatives (plays from 3:13-19:53). Looking forward (19:53-23:32) and shoutouts (23:32-end) wrap things up.
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Following the death of George Floyd, peaceful protesters in Montgomery County voiced their concern regarding police brutality and racial injustice this week in Conroe, The Woodlands and Willis. Reporters Jamie Swinnerton and Meagan Ellsworth and photographers Gustavo Huerta and Jason Fochtman describe the scenes. Huerta also voices the feeling of being a journalist of color covering the protests.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Conroe: https://bit.ly/2Xo9tpL
The Woodlands: https://bit.ly/2MBWN8o
Willis: https://bit.ly/3eVFueY
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The Courier Sports Corner returns with a discussion of the All-County Girls Soccer superlatives. We're looking forward to the return of sports, and we give shoutouts to the peaceful protesters around the country and the journalists in the field.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Conroe joins peaceful protests, stimulus money may soon be coming to county residents, and reporter Jose Gonzalez discusses the partial reopening of the county courthouse.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Peaceful protest: https://bit.ly/2Xo9tpL
Stimulus: https://bit.ly/3crL8DQ
Courthouse: https://bit.ly/370i45d
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Renters facing eviction in Montgomery County could receive relief, and reporter Jamie Swinnerton discusses stories about lower numbers of 911 calls and food distribution.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Renters: https://bit.ly/2XgELPw
911: https://bit.ly/2ZSJcBB
Food: https://bit.ly/3dgDxcz
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: The Woodlands has openings and cancellations, and why local leaders are cautiously optimistic about where the county stands with the coronavirus. Managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Justin Maskulinski.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
YMCA: https://bit.ly/36tSCVy
Farmer’s Market: https://bit.ly/2zwzxGa
Parade: https://bit.ly/2M3pXNq
IRONMAN: https://bit.ly/36Dvvbe
Optimism: https://bit.ly/2zlWoEp
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Seven Montgomery County high school senior athletes reflect on the past two months, the sudden loss of their final seasons, and what can be learned from it all.
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On today's coronavirus update from The Courier: the state enters Phase II of opening. Assistant sports editor Rob Tate joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss the sports side of it.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Two Conroe PD officers are quarantining, more graduation details are emerging for Conroe ISD, and staff photographer Gustavo Huerta joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss his view of the past two months.
Stories mentioned in this episode
Police: https://bit.ly/3bBRxfl
Graduation: https://bit.ly/2LvZrw7
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On this week’s podcast, we hold a draft the best quarantine time passers (plays from beginning to 25:16). Looking Forward (25:16-28:05) and Shoutouts (28:05-end) wrap things up.
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On this week’s (delayed) podcast, we discuss local headlines (plays from 1:46-13:30) then wrap up with looking forward (13:30-17:41) and shoutouts (17:41-end).
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: The county saw its first decrease in active cases, barbershops and salon re-open, and the story of a local principal who battled and beat COVID-19. Reporter Meagan Ellsworth joins host Justin Maskulinski.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Decrease: https://bit.ly/3dpng4H
Re-open: https://bit.ly/35GWu56
Principal: https://bit.ly/2LdzsJy
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: A second mobile testing site is coming to Montgomery County, The Woodlands is working to safely re-open parks and amenities, and church is back to in-person services, for some. Reporter Jamie Swinnerton joins host Justin Maskulinski.
Links to stories in this episode:
Testing: https://bit.ly/35wetLB
Parks: https://bit.ly/2yukUTf
Church: https://bit.ly/2WAgHpg
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Montgomery County’s non-essential businesses will remain closed after some confusion, a mental health clinic in The Woodlands is adapting to the pandemic, and staff photographer Jason Fochtman joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss visual coverage in the past two months.
Links to stories mentioned in the episode:
Clarification: https://bit.ly/3aYjgGC
Clinic: https://bit.ly/3f9CPze
Parking Spots: https://bit.ly/2yWGvDQ
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order opening business once deemed non-essential beginning May 1 and managing editor Catherine Dominguez joins host Justin Maskulinski to discuss her role in covering the pandemic.
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After the calendar confuses us and we branch into marketing, the local angles from the NFL Draft are discussed (plays from 1:51-12:45). After that, we remember and pay tribute to New Caney girls basketball coach Tricia Mize (12:45-20:35). Looking Forward (20:35-24:11) and Shoutouts (24:11-end) wrap up the episode.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Two local nursing homes have COVID-19 outbreaks, a local restaurant owner gives back, and the role of positive stories in a pandemic. Host Justin Maskulinski is joined by reporter Meagan Ellsworth.
Links to stories on today’s episode:
Oubreaks: https://bit.ly/2S63e6T
Restaurant: https://bit.ly/2zte54w
Dog: https://bit.ly/2Y42K52
Parade: https://bit.ly/3eKxBcS
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This week on The Courier Sports Corner, we react to the official cancellation of spring sports before breaking down the All-Montgomery County boys basketball superlatives and teams (plays from 1:38-25:13). An NFL-draft themed Looking Forward (25:13-30:30) and Shoutouts (30:30-end) wrap up the episode.
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On today’s coronavirus update from The Courier: Montgomery County’s ‘Stay at Home, Stop the Spread’ order is lifted to allow statewide decisions to go into effect, the county food bank receives a large donation, and spring high school sports are officially canceled. Host Justin Maskulinski is joined by Courier sports editor Jon Poorman.
Links to stories mentioned in this episode:
Order lifted: https://bit.ly/2XUD8aE
Donation: https://bit.ly/2yu4n1p
Sports: https://bit.ly/3cvYIq6
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