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Conroe council approves dismissal of Willis ISD litigation, signs $~1.86M infrastructure agreement after tense debate
Summary
The Conroe City Council authorized Willis ISD’s nonsuit and approved a related infrastructure cost‑sharing agreement for three school properties after a heated exchange that briefly cleared the chamber. Council members cited legal limits and new surface‑water rates as reasons the final payment differs from earlier estimates.
Conroe — The Conroe City Council on Feb. 12 voted to accept Willis Independent School District’s nonsuit in pending litigation and authorized dismissal of the city’s related appeal, and approved a companion utility cost‑sharing agreement for three school properties.
Council members and staff framed the outcome as a restoration of cooperation between the city and Willis ISD after months of dispute. City staff recommended approval so the parties could move forward as partners, and the council adopted the motion by voice vote.
The dispute and settlement drew sharp remarks from several councilmembers and members of the public. One councilmember accused Montgomery County Judge Kehoe of making false public…
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