Overview

• The City of Conroe deactivated water on Monday after Willis ISD did not execute a development agreement required under the city’s water service moratorium
• Willis ISD owes roughly $4 million in infrastructure costs to Conroe, including about $2 million tied to the Calfee Middle School project
• Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Williams said he cannot issue a Certificate of Compliance without adequate fire protection water for sprinklers and hydrants
• County Judge Mark Keough has publicly accused Conroe officials of extortion and warned he will refer any illegal demands for prosecution
• The Conroe City Council will meet Saturday to negotiate terms and attempt to restore water service before the school’s planned August 13 opening