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Conroe Lake, a 21-Mile Texas Reservoir, Has Become ‘Houston’s Playground’
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Real estate in Lake Conroe ranges from gated and master-planned communities to waterfront condominiums and luxury homes. Many of the homes are used as secondary residences. Gated communities offer exclusivity and security, and feature a variety of home types, including single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums. Master-planned communities, including new developments such as Water Crest in Conroe, offer traditional homes and amenities such as pools, sports facilities, parks and boat slips.
“There’s something for everyone,” said Paige Martin, team leader at Houston Properties Team. “For example, Bentwater, Walden and April Sound are quieter and popular with retirees. Corinthian Point and Point Aquarius both have a very family friendly vibe. Each community has a unique charm to it. Each one offers something special.”
Waterfront and waterview homes are always at a premium because of their scenic views and direct access to the lake. Luxury homes on large lots built directly on the shores of Lake Conroe often have private boat docks, well-manicured landscaping, expansive views of the lake, outdoor kitchens and resort-style pools.
According to Houston Properties Team, many luxury homes have lot sizes about one acre but can range from 6,000 square feet to more than 100 acres. Estates with more than 9,000 square feet of livable space can list for more than $7 million. There are also many vacant lots for sale, on which new homes can be custom built.
Single-family homes come in a range of architectural styles. Though traditional and Mediterranean are popular, modern farmhouses have become trendy, and some people favor contemporary and modern styles for their open-plan layouts.
“Lake Conroe is densely populated for the most part along the water,” Cummins said. “The vibe is more relaxed and feels out of the hustle and bustle, yet it is within close proximity to everything: Highway 242 medical corridor, the Woodlands, Bush-IAH [airport].”
A day off at the pool — and a little sunburn — didn’t stop the Minnesota Twins’ momentum.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 9-3 win Thursday.
Minnesota has won four games in a row and scored 25 runs in the three-games series in Texas. The two teams had a rare, mid-series day off on Wednesday with the England-Croatia World Cup game being played in Arlington.
“We’re locked in every day,” Lee told Audra Martin on the team’s broadcast. “Yesterday, taking time off, lay out by the pool, get a little burnt and then right back to it. We did a good job getting focused. I feel like we do that with rain delays, too, just lock back in and we’re doing it.”
Lee’s 12th homer capped a four-run first off Jack Leiter (3-7). Trevor Larnach made it 6-0 in the fourth with a two-run shot to straightaway center that just cleared the extended glove of leaping Alejandro Osuna. Larnach’s third hit was an RBI single in the fifth, and Ryan Kriedler hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
Joe Ryan (5-3) struck out seven but needed 97 pitches to get through five scoreless innings while allowing three singles. Leiter was done after the fourth, and has given up 17 runs while losing three starts in a row.
The Twins never trailed in the sweep that extended their winning streak to four, matching their longest this season. Their 14-5 record at Globe Life Field is the best for any American League opponent since the ballpark opened in 2020.
Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue hit solo homers for the Rangers, who have lost five of six games. They are 0-15 when giving up multiple runs in the first inning.
Twins DH Josh Bell, who was born in nearby Irving and grew up in the area, had an RBI single before Lee’s homer. Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the series-opening 4-2 win Monday, and had an RBI single for a 2-0 lead in the first of a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
“We’re just passing the baton each time,” Lee said of the offensive output. “Our guys are hot. They feel good and they came out swinging today. It was awesome to see. We’ve done that for a while now.”
Up next
Twins rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.26 ERA) starts Friday at Arizona. The Diamondbacks are scheduled to start right-hander Michael Soroka (8-3, 3.11).
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A Texas state trooper was killed in a crash in the Panhandle, becoming the 244th Texas Department of Public Safety officer to die in the line of duty since 1823, according to the agency.
Sergio Romero, 27, died Wednesday after a semi-truck pulled in front of him as he attempted a traffic stop around 4 p.m. on U.S. 287 in Childress County, DPS said.
In a statement, Col. Freeman F. Martin praised Romero’s courage, integrity, and service.
“Today, we grieve the loss of one of our own,” Martin said. “… Our hearts break alongside his family, friends, fellow troopers, and all who loved him. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of his fellow Texans.”
Romero previously served with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office before joining DPS as part of Class B-2025 in Childress, the agency said.
He is survived by his wife, Francisca, and their two young sons.
Funeral arrangements are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
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