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FATAL CRASH ON I-45

1 PM-An auto pedestrian crash has turned fatal on I-45 southbound at the 112-mile (south side of Huntsville) marker. In front of the Ford Dealership.

Q&A: Get to know Kendra Wiggins, executive director of Conroe ISD’s special education department

Kendra Wiggins is the executive director of the Conroe ISD special education department, which has grown by 15% in the past five years, with 11,911 special education students currently enrolled and 1,084 students being evaluated, as previously reported by Community Impact. A 27-y...

Body Found Near I-45 in Conroe Believed to Be Missing Willis Man Steven Collier

Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden

A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing.Jeffrey Canal...

Flaming Wheel Pizzeria in Conroe: Worth The Trip

CONROE, TX — If you are looking for pizza in Conroe that isn’t big box related, there is a little pizza shop located just off FM 3083, on Longmire Road, placed right for those heading to Lake Conroe and all points beyond after a long day’s work or to hang out with friends. It’s l...

Body Found in Wooded Area Along I-45 May Be Missing Willis Man, Conroe Police Say

Conroe Police Department officers were dispatched around 1:16 p.m. Thursday to the 12000 block of North IH-45 for a report of a dead body in a wooded area near the roadway, and patrol officers arrived to find the body in an advanced state of decomposition along a walking trail. I...

Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Conroe – Wreck

5:40 p.m. Hwy 105 E. near FM 1485 (just east of Loop 336) – wreck

Montgomery County holds off on November justice center bond after commissioners question $350M plan

Montgomery County commissioners stopped short of calling a November bond election for a proposed justice center Aug. 6, with members of the court saying too many questions remain about the building’s size, cost and long-term capacity. The court had been scheduled to consider an o...

Montgomery County Food Bank to host 14th Annual Shootout Hunger Sporting Clays Tournament

Montgomery County Food Bank will host its 14th annual Shootout Hunger Sporting Clays Tournament, presented by Cowboy Kia, on September 18, 2026, at Blackwood Sporting Co. in Conroe. The tournament welcomes shooters of all experience levels to gather a team for a fun-filled mornin...

Lone Star College System board approves no tuition increase in FY 2027 budget

Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show returns to Conroe this month

Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are free, m...

Protecting Water Quality: A Connected Effort Across the San Jacinto River Basin

Whether you’re boating on Lake Conroe, fishing along its shoreline, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the region, water quality plays an important role in our daily lives. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, safe recreation, and thriving communities. Behind the scenes...

Montgomery County Food Bank announces Shootout Hunger 2026 taking place Sept. 18

My Friend RAL now serving Montgomery County

My Friend in RAL has recently begun offering services to support Montgomery County locals looking for residential assisted living in July. Two-minute impact My Friend in RAL is owned and operated by resident Pamela Clark. While the business was legally formed in February, it rece...

Conroe ISD reviews preliminary budget, compensation plan at special meeting

At its Aug. 4 special meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from John Robuck, managing director at BOK Financial Advisors, and CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza focusing on the district’s budget, compensation plan and tax rate for fiscal year 20...

Tree service worker electrocuted while working in NW Harris County, Precinct 4 says

The man was employed by a tree service removal company and was working when the electrocution happened on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.

Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers experience power outages in west Houston, Katy area

Thousands of customers experienced power outages Wednesday morning, according to CenterPoint Energy’s outage map.At one point, the outage map showed more than 30,000 customers without power.At 10:38 a.m., more than 11,000 customers remained without electricity. The number of outa...

Man electrocuted after tree branch reportedly hits power line in Cypress, Precinct 4 says

Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse.In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to ...

Lone Star College System leader named to national fellowship for educator-preparation professionals

Lakewood Pines residents blame CenterPoint for damaged appliances, power problems

Residents in an Atascocita-area community say electrical issues are frying their home appliances, sparking safety concerns and costing thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements. They believe CenterPoint Energy is to blame — and they want the problem fixed and their money b...

Gov. Abbott orders review of proposed data centers as AI boom raises questions about Texas power grid, water use

As artificial intelligence fuels a rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering a closer review of proposed projects before they are allowed to connect to the state’s electric grid.The governor’s directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Te...

4 projects filed with TDLR to know about within city of Conroe

Several projects were filed within the city of Conroe through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June and July. Check out some of the items with the largest anticipated price tags. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding the projects are subject to...

Conroe budget, Flock cameras, Montgomery County bonds: 6 government stories to know in Conroe area

Need to catch up on government news from July? Here are six stories from the government beat in Conroe and Montgomery County. Montgomery County Precinct 1 breaks ground on new community center Montgomery County Precinct 1 has broken ground on a new community center that will brin...

Family files wrongful death lawsuit following June 2026 death of MCSO deputy on I-45

Deputy Erika Serrato's family filed a suit almost two months after the MCSO deputy was hit and killed while assisting with a DWI crash on I-45.

Precinct 4 Drone Locates Machete-Wielding Suspect in Woods Along FM 2090; Second Incident in 24 Hours

Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies assisted the City of Splendora Police Department on Monday night in the search for a male suspect who fled from an altercation involving a machete, marking the second such incident in the area within 24 hours. Officials say that for the secon...

Local restaurants come together for new ‘Taste of Downtown Conroe’ event on September 15

The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing for a new event, Taste of Downtown Conroe, allowing the community to sample signature bites from local restaurants and food trucks in the downtown area on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Timberline Crossing,...

Lone Star College-Montgomery is ready to help you avoid the stampede

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year

School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely.The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on th...

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Hosting Day of Service in Support of The Jazz Connection

Family of fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal I-45 crash

The family of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial driver and several companies, alleging negligence led to the 24-year-old deputy’s death while she was working a crash scene on Interstate 45. According to...

Montgomery County Deputies Arrest Suspect in $15,000 Sporting Goods Store Theft Case

Impact roundup: 5 business updates to know in Conroe, Montgomery, Willis

Several businesses and dining options in the area of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis have either opened recently, are coming soon or have been in the news. See some of the highlights here. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding future events are subject to change. L...

PREVIEW: Montgomery County to consider November bond election, jail funding Aug. 6

Montgomery County commissioners could take the next steps toward a potential November bond election while continuing discussions over a new jail facility for the sheriff’s office during an Aug. 6 meeting. What you need to know Per meeting documents, commissioners will consider ca...

Leadership Montgomery County announces 48 business and community leaders in Signature Class of 2027

Introducing the LMC Signature Class of 2027! Leadership Montgomery County is excited to welcome and congratulate 48 exceptional business and community leaders as they begin a transformative nine-month journey with Leadership Montgomery County. Throughout the program, these leader...

The Rags Return: A Free Afternoon of Ragtime Comes to Conroe

The syncopated, toe-tapping sound of ragtime returns to Conroe this month. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents “An Afternoon of Ragtime” on Saturday, August 22, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Conroe Symphony Centre, 1500 North Frazier in Conroe. The event is free and open to th...

Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects before they can connect to Texas power grid

Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge.Abbott announced Monday that...

AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY-CONROE

9:15 AM- CONROE HAS DISPATCHED FIRE EQUIPMENT TO THE CONROE AIRPORT-REPORT OF AN AIRCRAFT (MOONEY SUPER 21) WITH A GEAR NOT EXTENDING. 921AM-HAND CRANKED GEAR DOWN-SAFELY ONTHE GROUND...

Things To Do This Weekend on Lake Conroe

View in Full Page Format Family Feud August 7, 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 TOTO + Christophe...

Taste of Conroe Coming in September

How to find the vaccination rate in your Texas school district

With measles cases rising, some Texas parents are taking a closer look at how protected their school communities are. The good news: you don’t have to guess. Texas school immunization coverage is published using state data, and one tool makes it easy to find your district’s numbe...

Beat the back-to-school heat: Harris County Precinct 4 serving up free snow cones on Monday

Families looking for a last splash of summer before classes begin can stop by a free snow cone event Monday hosted by Harris County Precinct 4.Constable Mark Herman and Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, partnering with Sunny Daze, plan to hand out snow cones from 10 a.m. to ...

Montgomery County Featured Felons for 08/07/26

Fire Traffic Alert: I-45 SB – South County – Three-Car Crash w/ Fire

4:05 p.m. I-45 southbound near the Harris County Line, south of Rayford/Sawdust – multiple-vehicle wreck w/ fire – (Right two lanes and right shoulder)...

Traffic Alert: S. Loop 336 – Conroe – Wreck

2:15 p.m. S. Loop 336 and Town Park Drive – Wreck

Weekend Houston area road closures include I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8

Drivers across the Houston area should plan for delays this weekend as multiple lane closures and exit ramp shutdowns are scheduled on several major freeways, including I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8....

Paving the Way: Precinct 3 handling dozens of road projects

Despite intense heat, some Spring Branch neighbors say they had no AC due to CenterPoint upgrades

With temperatures near triple digits, some Spring Branch neighbors were shocked to learn their AC was cut off for hours during a scheduled upgrade.

TRAFFIC ALERT: N CAMPBELL ST – WILLIS – WRECK

6:55 PM N. CAMPBELL ST AND W STEWART ST – WRECK

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 / HWY 242 AREA – WRECK

6:45 PM HWY 242 ON-RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-45 – WRECK WHERE THEY MERGE

Sheriff Wesley Doolittle Modernizes MCSO Command

Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Conroe – Wreck

2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Wilson Road – Wreck

14010 Longstreet Rd Unit 102, Willis, TX 77318

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Traffic Alert. W. FM 1097 – Montgomery – Wreck

1:30 p.m. W. FM 1097 near Bentwater Drive – Wreck

Conroe Noon Lions: Buddy Moorehead Pigskin Preview in its 50th year Wednesday

Conroe Noon Lions hit the road to one of our favorite forward deployed locations, the N. Montgomery County Community Center in Willis. Our new leadership team for the meeting 1st VP Andrew Perry and 2nd VP Wayne Mack kept a great tempo for the meeting while our 26-27 President Sh...

Montgomery County Food Bank Mobile Market/Fresh Produce Market Schedule

Upcoming mobile market and fresh produce market schedule: ⸻ Saturday, August 1 HOST: The ARK Magnolia (Mobile Market) WHEN: Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM WHERE: 14320 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 HOST: Walnut Cove Community Food Pantry (Fresh Produce Market) WHEN: Saturday, August...

Rotary: Conroe club hears from District Attorney Mike Holley. Pigskin Preview up next.

The Rotary Club of Conroe heard from our new District Attorney Mike Holley. He was recently appointed to be the District Attorney when Brett Ligon was selected as a replacement for Sen. Brandon Creighton who now manages Texas Tech University. Mike is an outstanding individual who...

Local DAR chapters unveil America 250! Patriot Marker at Conroe veteran’s park

Patriotism filled the air at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe, Texas, as five local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered to unveil a new America 250! Patriot marker. The dedication marker, erected in honor of...

EōS Fitness opens 1st location in Conroe

According to a July 28 news release, EōS Fitness officials opened the first-ever franchise location in Conroe on July 24. Two-minute impact EōS comes equipped with free weights up to 150 pounds as well as state-of-the-art cardio and gym equipment. The facility also offers a wide ...

Precinct 4 Constable Hayden Deploys All 50 Deputies for Traffic Enforcement Blitz Across East Montgomery County

Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden put all 50 of his deputies on the street Wednesday night for a large-scale traffic enforcement operation targeting speeders, defective-equipment violations, unlicensed and uninsured motorists, and enforcement of the state’s Slow...

Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Years of Sexual Abuse of a Child

A 35-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury on July 28, 2026 sentenced Shawn Joseph Mullen to life without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict and sentence came at the conclusion of a tri...