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Parents, veterans and archers press Conroe council to back public archery range; CVB funding on agenda
Summary
Young archers, veterans and local supporters urged the council to fund a new outdoor archery range—staff and CVB recommended it as a tourism project among other CVB sponsorships; council included the archery range in recommended CVB projects subject to application, ROI and legal review.
During the citizen‑comment period and later in agenda staff presentations, a coalition of archery supporters urged the Conroe City Council to support an outdoor archery range in the city.
Twelve‑year‑old Grace Coffey described archery’s personal benefits, including focus and confidence. Community members, coaches and veterans said the sport is inclusive and therapeutic — veteran Major Andy Tippergoer described archery’s value for veterans with PTSD — and argued a public…
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