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Through nonviolent protest, education, and solidarity, we work to empower people in Montgomery County, Texas, defend democracy, and build a future rooted in kindness, courage, and humanity.

We believe that change begins with all of us-together.
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A big thanks to Soul Productions for coming out on Sunday and interviewing some of our attendees. Give them a watch, a like, and a subscribe, they deserve it!
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ICE Protests in Conroe, TX | Emotional Street Interviews on Immigration Impact
YouTube video by Soul Productions
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February 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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2/8/26 - The Human Cost of ICE - pt 2. How many more people must die of mistreatment, medical neglect, and questionable circumstances? How many more are missing? It must stop. #AbolishICE #ICEout
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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2/8/26 - The Human Cost of ICE - Over 42 people have died in ICE-related incidents/custody during the current administration. Today we remember their names. This injustice must stop.
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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2/8/26 - The Human Cost of ICE. During this administration, at least 42 people have died in ICE custody or altercations. Today we honored their names. #Justice4All #WeRiseUp
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Human Cost of ICE
In 2025, 33 souls were lost to ICE. In 2026, there are 9 more. More are missing.

Join us for a memorial to speak for silenced voices and those still at risk.

2/8/26, 11a-1:30p
N336 @ I45 bridge
Conroe TX
https://mobilize.us/s/V4L3RI

#WeRiseUp #HumanCost
February 1, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Make your voice heard! Register to vote in the March primaries by Monday 2/2/26.

Double-check your registration - https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/#/login

TX info - https://www.votetexas.gov

MoCo TX info - https://elections.mctx.org
Image: a list of 2026 voting dates. 2026 TEXAS VOTING DATES PRIMARY ELECTION Feb 2 - Last day to register to vote Feb 17-27 - Early voting for Primary Feb 20 - Last day to apply for vote by mail March 3 - Primary Election Day! March 3 - Last day to receive ballot by mail PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION April 27 - Last day to register to vote May 15 - Last day to apply for vote by mail May 18-22 - Early voting for Primary Runoff Primary May 26 - Runoff Election Day! May 26 - Last day to receive ballot by mail GENERAL ELECTION Oct 5 - Last day to register to vote Oct 19-20 - Early voting for General Election Oct 23 - Last day to apply for vote by mail Nov 3 - Election Day! Nov 3 - Last day to receive ballot by mail MOTHERS AGAINST GREG ABBOTT Last day to register to vote for the March primaries is Monday, February 2. Be sure you can make your voice heard! Check your voter registration status, even if you think you’re registered. Some people get suspended for mailing errors or moving. https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/#/login Texas voting info: https://www.votetexas.gov Montgomery County, TX voting info: https://elections.mctx.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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#StandWithMinnesota
Support MN from TX
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January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Join us tomorrow!
Free America Walk Out
1/20/26 1:30p-4:30p
Conroe City Hall

Walk out of school, work, and commerce. Walk out of cooperating with fascism.
Free America Walkout flyer, with feet walking image. Text: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Conroe City Hall, 300 N Thompson, Conroe, TX 1:30 pm -4:30 pm mobilize.us/weriseup Protest and Food Drive On January 20th, we will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a Free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism. WE RISE UP WOMEN'S MARCH https://www.freeameri.ca/
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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On January 20 at 2 PM local time, we will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a Free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism.

Join us for the national Free America Walk Out and participate in our food drive.
1:30p-4:30p
Flyer in red, white, and blue with the We Rise Up eagle-phoenix logo. Text: FREE AMERICA WALKOUT WE RISE UP This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable. Join us for a peaceful day of protest. January 20th, 2026 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm at 300 North Thompson Street, Conroe, Tx. 77301 We will be collecting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank Abundant Harvest. Poster showing feet walking and pushing bicycles. Free America Walkout title; Women’s March logo of 3 women’s profiles in red, white, and blue; and the We Rise Up eagle-phoenix logo. Text: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Conroe City Hall, 300 N Thompson, Conroe, TX 1:30 pm -4:30 pm mobilize.us/weriseup Protest and Food Drive On January 20th, we will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a Free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism. https://www.freeameri.ca/
January 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Luis Gustavo Núñez died in ICE custody on 1/5/26. His family wants answers. More details in the photo alt text.

His family wants to send him home to Honduras to rest with loved ones. Support them if you can.

gofund.me/c68e9ea62

#JusticeForLuisNuñez
A headshot of a Hispanic man in a dress shirt and tie, with a coat over his shoulder. According to ICE, Luis Gustavo Núñez, 42, from Honduras, was arrested on Nov. 17, 2025, during an operation in Houston. He was taken to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe. On Nov. 25, 2025, ICE transferred Núñez to the Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe. On Dec. 23, 2025 he was admitted to Conroe HCA Regional Medical Center due to “exacerbation of congestive heart failure”. On Dec. 31, 2025, he suffered multiple life-threatening medical emergencies, and HCA medical personnel moved him to the intensive care unit, where he remained until his death on Jan. 5, 2026. A Hispanic man in a plaid shirt leaning against a black SUV holding an ice cream cone. “Mi hermano era una persona llena de vida y esperanza, siempre luchando por su bienestar y el de nuestra familia. Lamentablemente, su vida se vio truncada por la falta de atención médica adecuada mientras estaba bajo la custodia de ICE. Durante varios días, él pidió insistentemente que le dieran su medicamento, pero solo recibía la respuesta de 'mañana, mañana, mañana'. Pasó tres días inconsciente en el suelo antes de que finalmente lo recogieran, tratándolo como si no importara. Nunca nos dieron información clara sobre su estado y lo único que le proporcionaron fueron unas medias de compresión para la hinchazón de su cuerpo. Él no estaba grave, solo necesitaba su medicamento, pero se lo negaron. Esta situación ha dejado a una madre sin poder ver a su hijo después de 19 años y a una familia completamente destrozada por el dolor y la impotencia. La injusticia y el sufrimiento que hemos vivido son difíciles de expresar, pero queremos que su historia se conozca y que su memoria sea honrada. Ahora, necesitamos ayuda para poder enviar a mi hermano a nuestro país de origen y darle el descanso que merece junto a los suyos. Cualquier apoyo, por pequeño que sea, será de gran ayuda para nuestra familia en este momento tan difícil. Que Dios los bendiga por apoyarnos y acompañarnos en este doloroso camino.” Luis Núñez GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c68e9ea62 A Hispanic man in a suit and tie sitting on a stone ledge with his coat over his shoulder. “My brother was a person full of life and hope, always fighting for his well-being and that of our family. Unfortunately, his life was truncated by the lack of adequate medical care while he was in ICE custody. For several days, he insistently asked for his medicine to be given, but he only received the answer of 'tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow'. He spent three days unconscious on the floor before they finally picked him up, treating him like he didn't matter. They never gave us clear information about his condition and the only thing they provided him was compression stockings for the swelling of his body. He wasn't serious, he just needed his medicine, but they denied it. This situation has left a mother unable to see her son after 19 years and a family completely destroyed by pain and helplessness. The injustice and suffering we have experienced are difficult to express, but we want their history to be known and their memory to be honored. Now, we need help to be able to send my brother to our country of origin and give him the rest he deserves with his family. Any support, no matter how small, will be of great help to our family in this difficult moment. May God bless you for supporting us and accompanying us on this painful path.” Luis Núñez GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c68e9ea62 A torso photo of a Hispanic man in a red sports polo with a number 3 on the sleeve.
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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JUSTICE FOR RENEE!

ICE agents murdered a US citizen, and this administration is making excuses for them and justifying it. Rise up with us to say this is NOT OKAY. #Justiceforrenee #WeRiseUp
Houston to Minneapolis: Stop ICE Terror Houston protest: Thursday, January 8, 6 PM at Post Oak and Westheimer Justice for Renee Join us to fight back against ICE. We are gathering to honor a life they took and to scream the truth! We Rise Up Conroe protest and Banner drop: Sunday, Jan 11, 11 AM -1:30 pm, 1403 N 336 Loop, Conroe TX (N336 Loop Bridge over 145.) Justicia X Renee Únete a nosotros para luchar contra ICE. Nos estamos reuniendo para honrar una vida que ellos arrebataron y para gritar la verdad. 1/11/2026, 1403 N Loop 336, Conroe TX, 11am-1:30pm (El puente en N 336 y I-45)
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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★ We walk away from fascism. ★
★ We walk towards a Free America. ★
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★
★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
#FreeAmericaWalkOut #WeRiseUp #WomensMarch

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Protest flyer with We Rise Up eagle-Phoenix logo. Text: FREE AMERICA WALK OUT This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable. Join us for a peaceful day of protest. January 20, 2026 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm at Conroe City Hall, 300 N Thompson, Conroe TX We will be collecting non-perishable food items to benefit the local food bank Abundant Harvest, or donate online at https://harvestkitchen.org/food-pantry/ Text: This will be a protest and a promise. We walk out because a free America is the only America worth calling great. Web address: https://freeameri.ca Text: walk out for our freedoms. On January 20 at 2 PM local time we will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism.
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Join the national Black Friday boycotts! Make the big corporations feel our dissent where it counts: in their profits.
Participate as much as you can, details in alt text.

#WeAintBuyingIt
11/27-12/1
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#BlackoutTheSystem
11/25-12/2
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Flyer with text: We Ain’t Buying It: Your wallet. Your power. HOLD YOUR MONEY • NO TARGET, NO HOME DEPOT, AND NO AMAZON DUE TO THEIR SUPPORT OF HARMFUL POLICIES! • DELETE SHOPPING APPS • DONATE TO MUTUAL AID • SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES SCAN TO ACCESS THE FULL TOOLKIT, PETITIONS, AND RESOURCES https://weaintbuyingit.com Weekend of Action: Thanksgiving November 27th- December 1st (This includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday)  We Ain’t Buying It How to Participate * Full Black Out: Don’t buy anything from Target, Amazon or Home Depot stores during this week. Use the time and money to connect with those you love, and rediscover what matters. * Redirect Spending: Skip the companies undermining democracy. Shop small, local, or with businesses affirming our humanity. * Join the Movement: Pledge to be a conscious consumer. * Amplify: Spread the word. Share the message in conversation and online. Flyer with text: MASS BLACKOUT. SYSTEM ERROR: CONNECTION TO CAPITALISM LOST NOV 25 - DEC 2 NO SPENDING. NO WORK. NO SURRENDER. IF YOU MUST: SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY. PAY WITH CASH. MB (Mass Blackout) COORDINATED ACTION. SHARED LANGUAGE. SHARED POWER. Blackout The System has called for a nationwide boycott, urging participants to refrain from working or spending money from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 as a protest against a damaged government and economic system. In recent days, Blackout The System—a movement advocating unity across race, culture, and class—has been actively promoting the upcoming Second Wave economic blackout. Scheduled around the Thanksgiving holiday and extending through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the initiative aims to become the most significant economic blackout protest in U.S. history, demonstrating that real power belongs to the people—not corrupt governments, billionaires, or broken systems.
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Election Day! Tues 11/4/25, 7am-7pm. Be in line by 7pm to vote. Bring ID. elections.mctx.org

Check registration, precinct number, and see your ballot: elections.mctx.org/vrlookup.asp...

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR VOTING LOCATION! elections.mctx.org/EDPolls.asp?...

Bring notes, no phones in the booth
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November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Election Day! Tues 11/4/25, 7am-7pm. Be in line by 7pm to vote. Bring ID. elections.mctx.org

Check registration, precinct number, and see your ballot: elections.mctx.org/vrlookup.asp...

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR VOTING LOCATION! elections.mctx.org/EDPolls.asp?...

Bring notes, no phones in the booth
An clipart image of a voting box and a ballot, words saying “go vote”
November 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Bump bump, left, right, or in between,
Early voting is open until Halloween! 🎃
Image showing Montgomery County, Texas early voting locations, dates, and times. View as a PDF on the county elections website, https://elections.mctx.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Make your voice heard!
An “I voted” sticker with text: Early voting now through Oct 31! Election Day Nov 4.
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Sustaining the Resistance! Join us as we continue to stand up for democracy and support our communities.
Note: we are trying a slight change in location, one block north to the corner of N Thompson and E Phillips Streets.
Sign up: mobilize.us/s/M9jiOA
Flyer with a We Rise Up Eagle Phoenix logo Text: fight for democracy. Join us in peaceful protest to stand against authoritarian overreach, corruption, and abuse of power. Saturday, November 1 9 AM to 12 PM, mobilize.us/We Rise Up . New location downtown Conroe 501 N. Thompson Street Conroe, Texas. Food Drive. Bring non-perishables to benefit abundant harvest food pantry. Volador para We Rise Up con el logotipo de águila Phoenix. Texto: LUCHA POR LA DEMOCRACIA. Únete a nosotros en protesta pacífica para oponerse a la sobrecarga autoritaria, corrupción y abuso de poder. Sabado, primer de Novembre, 9 am - 12 pm mobilize.us/weriseup ¡Nueva ubicación! En el centro de Conroe 501 N Thompson Conroe, Texas COLECTA DE ALIMENTOS Donar alimentos no perecederos para beneficiar a la despensa comunitaria de Abundant Harvest
October 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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#NoKingsConroe - On 10.18.25, 800 amazing and brave people shared their patriotism, their peace, their joy, and stand up for democracy. We are so proud of everyone who showed up, and want to say THANK YOU for making this a success. Together to say NO to wannabe kings or dictators. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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It’s not too late!
Join us this Saturday, Oct. 18 for #NoKingsConroe
Conroe City Hall
300 N Thompson
9:00 am-12:00 noon

Hope to see you there!
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A downtown sidewalk, with free-standing PVC flag frames holding a variety of liberal flags, including Science is real flag, Not My President flag, LGBTQ+ inclusion flag, and several more.
October 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Remember, OUR PEACE IS OUR POWER!

A core principle is nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. De-escalate, act lawfully, and be peaceful.

-Ignore instigators
-BRING YOUR JOY AND PEACE!!!
-Just walk away or alert the safety team.
#NoKingsConroe #NoKings
Flyer for beautiful trouble training for revolution. Text: assertive intervention and de-escalation tools and tips. A assess the scene, identify conflict B Breathe, focus, calm, count to 10, ground, remember why you were there C Choose if you will get involved and how D de escalate use the 6 Ds below E escalate only if this will help you reach your goal, you do have a goal, right? The 6 Ds: Direct intervention: Use open, nonthreatening, body language, hands, visible, and empty Use active listening. Lower volume slow movement. Do not touch angry people or police. Use appropriate content, be flexible, sing or chant. Delay: wait it out if that is an option Distract: direct attention elsewhere Delegate: work with a buddy or allies Distance: put space between you and the problem. Document: let people involved know you are filming from a safe distance if possible. Use IG or Facebook live or any app that can upload video to the cloud.
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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What to expect and important info for No Kings, Oct 18.
Conroe City Hall, 300 N Thompson, Conroe, TX
Sign up: mobilize.us/s/uNmk0Z

#NoKingsConroe #NoKings
No Kings - October 18 No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Conroe City Hall, 300 N Thompson What to expect: • Safety marshals (in vests) are trained in de-escalation and ready to keep things calm and safe. We have been in communication with police to ensure a safe event. • First aid and CPR-trained individuals will be onsite. We’ll have a cooling station and ice-cold water available. • We’re collecting non-perishable food items for Abundant Harvest Food Pantry — please bring what you can to support local families in need! • Fun blow-up suits and great energy all morning long! Free golden crowns for anyone without a costume! • We’ll be alternating between chants and music to keep the energy high and spirits strong! Some important information: • DO BRING a sign, friends, and your JOY! You may want comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and water. Bring a folding chair if you need to sit. American flags and other flags are welcome. We are PRO-America and PRO-democracy. • DO NOT BRING weapons or weapon-like objects, drugs, alcohol, or illegal items. We are PEACEFUL assembly. • There will be a Saturday pop-up market nearby. Please be mindful of their space and other open businesses in the area. We must keep sidewalks passable and the market and businesses accessible. We encourage everyone to shop the market and area shops to support local small businesses! • Remember, we do not engage with instigators. OUR PEACE IS OUR POWER. We ignore them or move away from them. Focus on the supportive people instead. If someone is causing a problem, alert one of the safety marshals in the yellow or orange vests. • Parking is available on the side streets. You may need to park a few blocks away. Handicap accessible parking should be available in the public parking garage (entrance at 302 Simonton). Be mindful of open businesses and the market. • Nearby businesses (within 3-6 blocks) have bathrooms. Plan accordingly. We’re organized, united, and ready to make our voices heard! Every detail is planned, every role is covered, and every person matters! If you can, please offer someone a ride. Let’s make sure everyone who wants to show up can be there. We need numbers, voices, and heart! We’re standing up for democracy and against authoritarian rule, government overreach, and wannabe dictators. We’re showing the world that Conroe stands strong and proud! No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Be there. Bring your energy. Bring your voice. We rise up. Saturday, October 18th — 9 A.M. to Noon — CONROE CITY HALL!
October 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Conroe TX
#bridgeprotest #weriseup25 #dumpT
October 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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We’re showing up in Conroe, Texas to make clear to President Trump that in American we have #NoKings Join us for #NoKingsConroe

Saturday, October 18
9:00 am-12:00 noon
Conroe City Hall
300 N. Thompson, Conroe
Sign up: mobilize.us/s/uNmk0Z
NO KINGS Conroe Texas · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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New ordinance proposed for the City of Conroe, Texas. Vote is on Thursday, October 9, 6pm public meeting at Conroe City Hall.
Page 1 of city of Conroe proposed ordinance text. Access a pdf here https://destinyhosted.com/conrodocs/2025/CC/20251009_180/3850_EXHIBIT_A_Chapter_46_Sec_46-14_Mass_Gatherings_(10032025).pdf Page 2 of city of Conroe proposed ordinance text. Access a pdf here https://destinyhosted.com/conrodocs/2025/CC/20251009_180/3850_EXHIBIT_A_Chapter_46_Sec_46-14_Mass_Gatherings_(10032025).pdf Screenshot from ACLUDC.org, highlighting text that says “the Supreme Court has recognized that "it is no accident that public streets and sidewalks have developed as venues for he exchange of ideas." The justices have reasoned that streets and sidewalks areimportant places where people encounter ideas and viewpoints that they are not actively seeking out. For this reason, these public places play an important role in expressing and hearing new ideas in a democracy.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM