Council asks staff to assess whether Conroe can compete to host a U.S. Space Force Academy

Councilmembers David Harrell and Shanna Arthur presented a staff-driven request for Conroe to explore whether it could compete to host a proposed U.S. Space Force Academy. They emphasized regional advantages — proximity to the regional airport, NASA Johnson Space Center, and a local technology park — and proposed that staff identify qualified firms to conduct feasibility, partner identification and economic-impact work. "We have an opportunity of this magnitude that could change Conroe's trajectory not just for a few years, but for a generation," Harrell said.