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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A 75-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning when his pickup truck hydroplaned on a rain-soaked stretch of Interstate 45 and crashed into a ditch, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. The crash happened about 9 a.m. on I-45 southbound, just south of Shepherd Hill Ro
A lockdown at Lone Star College-Tomball was lifted Tuesday afternoon after campus police investigated a reported threat involving a rifle and determined there was no danger to students or staff.The campus was placed on lockdown shortly after 1 p.m. after a report was made to the Lone Star College Sy
Montgomery County Food Bank invited the community to leave hunger in the dust at its annual Outrun Hunger event, presented by H-E-B, on Saturday, June 13. Runners and walkers of all ages joined in on the fun at The Lake House at Grand Central Park in Conroe. View moments from the run on the Hello [&
Child Advocates of Montgomery County announced the inaugural Prevailing HOPE: A Gathering for Good luncheon, a community event dedicated to uplifting children in crisis and honoring the individuals who rise above adversity to create lasting change. Presented by Lennar, the luncheon will be on Wednes
While my name was on the ballot, this victory belongs to the incredible team of volunteers and supporters who stood by me until the very last vote was cast. To my campaign team: you poured your hearts into every door knock, every phone call, and every long night. Your unwavering commitment to the en
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- 6:50 p.m. DPS and Conroe Police are searching the area around Austin St. and Arnold St. for a black man wearing gray pants and a blue hoodie. He fled on foot from DPS in that area. Conroe Police have joined the search.
CenterPoint Energy made $1 billion in 2025; but the investor-owned utility says it doesn’t profit from the rates customers pay on their electric bills. If that’s true, how does the Fortune 500 company actually make money? What’s on your billStart with this real electricity bill below: $354 total. Of
11:15 a.m. Lake Forest Drive at Timber Lane – Wreck has Timber Lane closed at the intersection
10 a.m. An Entergy power line is down on Old Danville Road. Entergy is aware of the issue and is sending someone as soon as possible. They estimate power restoration to the 43 impacted customers by noon.
CenterPoint Energy says it is preparing to respond to potential power outages and weather-related impacts as heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding move into the Greater Houston area this week.According to the National Weather Service, the region could see between 2 and 5 inches of rain thr
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View in Full Page Format Family Feud June 19, 2026 12:00 am B52 Brewing Company Games & Sports Teams of friends & family compete in a bracket tournament answering classic feud style questions in a fast-paced buzzer beater for glory & gift cards! [...] More Info Friday Night Trivia June 19, 2026 7:00
4 am-With a front just east of Hempstead, heavy rains are moving toward Montgomery Coutny. Over the past few hours, Caldwell has received six inches of rain. Overnight, the Waco area was hit with heavy rains and flooding. Texas DPS reports multiple vehicles were stranded in floodwaters on I-35 south
3:15 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes in Walker County, north of Huntsville, near FM 2989 – major crash had the interstate stopped. Traffic is now moving at a crawl, with lanes reduced due to the crash
2:35 p.m. Hwy 242 eastbound near Gleneagle Dr – Wreck
2:30 p.m. I-45 northbound feeder at W. Montgomery / FM 1097 – wreck
Picture Animal Description PEPPER IN SHELTER – A428934 Hold: FEMALE – 6.00 TORTIE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/13/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not performed on that
927AM-CONROE PURSUIT EAST ON FM 3083 FROM I-45 9:34AM-UPDATE -CRASHED AT FM 3083 AND POLLOCK
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A428970 Hold: PLEA FEMALE – 3 BRN TABBY DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/12/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not performed on that an
8:48 PM-MAJOR ACCIDENT FM 3083 WEST AT WEST DAVIS
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Top This Party Co. will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate its official opening in Conroe. Two-minute impact Top This Party Co. Owner Selena Leal said the decision to open this store came from happenstance during a conversation with a friend who mentioned an open location n
2:45 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes near the Rayford Road Exit – Wreck (3 vehicles)
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During a June 11 meeting, Montgomery County commissioners voted 4-1 to create four new courts to help handle increasing caseloads. Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray was the opposing vote. The initial proposal to create nine new courts was met with discussion about location and funding challenges, so
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Willis ISD’s board, at its June 10 meeting, approved the compensation plan for FY 2026-27, which Chief Financial Officer Garrett Matej presented. The action taken The approved FY 2026-27 new employee compensation plan includes a minimum 3% net increase for teachers. For returning teachers who
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Conroe Noon Lions Club was treated this week to a performance of the highly anticipated show 1776-the musical, by The Players Theatre Company. Just like any show there were a few club previews before the entertainment began. Quick reminder that the Annual Golf Tournament at Walden Golf Club was last
Montgomery County Food Bank has been selected as one of the first host organizations for Claude Corps, a new national fellowship program launched today by Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. The national program, backed by an initial $150 million commitment, will train 1,000 early-career fellow
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CONROE, TX — The Montgomery County Republican Party is reminding Conroe residents and interested parties that the runoff election for the seat of Conroe Municipal Judge is taking place this Saturday, June 13. Polls will be open from 7:00 a,m, – 7:00 p.m. The runoff race is between Tanya
Rotarians are closing another fiscal year of achievements. Rotary District 5910 contains 44 active Rotary Club stretching from Beaumont toward but not including Houston. However, District 5910 contains Galveston County to the South and the five Rotary Clubs in Montgomery County. The District 5910 Co
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MONTGOMERY, TX — As the world’s biggest soccer tournament arrives in Houston, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is pulling out all the stops for “Swim-Up Soccer Summer,” featuring live music, events, and a globally inspired food and drink menu that brings the energy of the match
