Local officials, however, are ready to fight back with hefty fines for anyone caught with the plant. Hydrilla nearly ruined the lake in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At one time, the topped-out weed ...

The pine-tree-laden shores of Lake Conroe are nothing short of picturesque—approximately one-hour north of downtown Houston, the upscale Texas community includes cities such as Conroe, Montgomery and ...