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Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrates new Willis store grand opening

Academy Sports + Outdoors is bringing even more ways to play, shop and gear up to the Willis community! The retailer is celebrating the grand opening of its new Willis location with a weekend full of special events, deals and giveaways. Shoppers can explore a wide selection of sp...

Lake ConroeNov 2, 2026

MCSO Arrests Wanted Fugitive, Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Property

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit responded to an address in Willis, Texas, to locate wanted fugitive Anthony Robert Gmazel. Deputies took Gmazel into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled...

MC Police ReporterOct 29, 2026

Montgomery County early voting begins for midterm election

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, with several countywide offices, state representative seats and city council positions up for election throughout Montgomery County. Polling locations are open every day through the end of early voting on Friday, Oct. 30. Election day is Nov. ...

Lake ConroeOct 19, 2026

Willis ISD campuses remain under boil water notice

On Sept. 30, the city of Willis experienced a water main break that led to a major decrease in water pressure citywide. Willis Mayor William Brown announced that the city will remain under a boil water notice until the issue is fully resolved. Willis ISD students have been encour...

Lake ConroeOct 2, 2026

Willis ISD approves 15 new weapons screeners after guns found at high school

After weeks of bag searches, metal detector screenings and a new clear backpack requirement at Willis High School, Willis ISD is moving forward with another security change. The Willis ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-0 Thursday morning to approve the purchase of 15 new Xtract One w...

Lake ConroeOct 2, 2026

Willis ISD Considers New Weapons Detection Systems After Guns Found

Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...

Lake ConroeOct 2, 2026

Willis ISD Considers 15 New Weapons Screeners After Guns Found

Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...

Lake ConroeOct 2, 2026

City of Willis under boil water advisory after water main break

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for all customers of the City of Willis public water system after a water main broke and pressure was lost. Residents should boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and washing ...

Lake ConroeSep 30, 2026