An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was discovered shot in his home off Trails End Road on Mond
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An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was discovered shot in his home off Trails End Road on Mond
6:20 p.m. UPDATE Calvary Road between I-45 and the NMC Fire Station – Auto vs. Ditch 6:15 p.m. Calvary Road at Snoe Road – Wreck (auto vs. ditch)
Investigators did not immediately say if there was a suspect description or what led up to the shooting of 81-year-old James Blount.
Texans are on track to use more electricity this summer than ever before, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced during a board meeting this week. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the power grid for the majority of Texas, is forecasting high temperatures and moderate rainfall
At its June 2 special board meeting, the Conroe ISD board finalized the hiring of five new principals to serve the district for the 2026-27 school year. Meeting highlights 1. Gordon Reed Elementary School Amy Barber originally served at Geisienge Elementary in multiple roles, including classroom tea
MONTGOMERY, TX — Back by popular demand, the Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is returning for another unforgettable night of laughs. Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for a reason to laugh, this is the
9:55 a.m. FM 3083 at Airport Parkway – Wreck
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Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a home in the 19200 block of Trails End Road around 8 a.m. They responded to a report th
Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1. During a nearly 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to stretch their budgets
4:45 p.m. Waukegan Road in the Curve near Millmac Road – Auto vs. Tree
1 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a commercial structure fire reported at Wiesner Buick GMC on I-45 southbound, south of Wilson Road in Conroe. They are not seeing any signs of fire upon arrival.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During the meeting, the board of directors accepted the Flock Safety License Plate Reader Camera System Report, approved the new The Woodlands Express Bus Wrap Design, and more. Read the Boardroom
On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office discovered a suspicious package in the 200 block of West Phillips Street. The package was located next to the deputy’s patrol vehicle and was leaning against the rear wheel. Officers with th
Today, with the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, CenterPoint is kicking off its “Hurricane Readiness Week,” building on Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation last week recognizing May 25 – 30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas, and sharing a series of critical actions completed
While hurricane season begins on June 1, severe weather preparation at Entergy Texas is a year-round effort focused on cost-saving grid investments, storm readiness training and proactive maintenance such as vegetation management and deploying smart grid technologies. W
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway, CenterPoint Energy is talking about the resiliency work the company says it has been focused on. Will CenterPoint keep the lights on this hurricane season?The company calls the plan the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative—a sweeping e
Chuy’s is now serving Tex-Mex in Willis. The details A representative with the company confirmed the restaurant opened May 25 at 12160 I-45, Willis The new location is near the intersection of I-45 and FM 1097. What they offer The Austin-based restaurant is known for its Tex-Mex menu, including burr
Conroe’s animal shelter is now operating as a no-kill shelter after euthanasia numbers dropped sharply under city management, Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz told City Council during a May 28 update. The city took over direct operations of the shelter Sept. 20, 2024, after what officials described
As extreme weather events become more frequent, CenterPoint Energy announced June 1 that it is expanding its storm preparedness efforts through a partnership with Technosylva, a provider of weather, wildfire and flood modeling software. “Preparing for extreme weather today requires earlier insight a
The Conroe Texas Police Department released the following statement Monday night: On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office discovered a suspicious package in the 200 block of West Phillips Street. The package was located next to the depu
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Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.At around 5:30 p.m., authorities announced that the package has been made safe, and an all-clear signal was announced.Acco
From MCSO: 5:27 Update: Scene is Secure- Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office has made the package safe and will be handling the primary investigation along with Conroe PD. Original Info: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with the Montgomery County Fire Marshalls Office and Conro
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and a familiar tension settles over Houston.The forecasts and skies may still be quiet, but for many residents, the memory of 2024 lingers. It’s not just the storms they remember. It’s the darkness that followed.RELATED: Should hurricanes be rated diffe
The following press release titled “Artificial Intelligence Used in Child Exploitation” was received on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. View suspect names and photos here. During the month of May 2026, Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation involving
Sometimes the best evenings are the simplest ones. A good meal, comfortable company, and a local musician playing somewhere nearby. Fortunately, Conroe, TX has quietly built a live music scene that offers exactly that. Whether you’re looking for a casual date night, a place to meet friends after wor
KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention celebrates its 5th anniversary with an array of notable voice actors, guest authors, cosplay contest, Japanese fashion show and Anime Family Feud on June 6 – 7 at the Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd. in Conroe. Come join the festivit
View in Full Page Format Family Feud June 5, 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 5, 2026 7:00 p
Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility. The update came during a Conroe City Council meeting, where
Authorities said a homeowner called Saturday night, reporting that they had found a unknown dead person in front of their residence.
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