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Bond projects near completion in Conroe, Montgomery, Willis ISDs

A variety of different projects are underway in Conroe, Willis, and Montgomery ISDs, including the construction of new schools and parking facilities. Conroe ISD passed a $1.9 billion bond package back in 2023 and Montgomery ISD passed a $326 million bond package in 2022. Conroe ...

Lake ConroeAug 28, 2026

Willis High School Student Charged After Classroom Threat

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old Willis High School student Thursday afternoon after the student allegedly made statements about shooting other students in a classroom. The student is being held at the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center and c...

Lake ConroeAug 27, 2026

Willis residents push for FM 1097 relief amid current congestion, future growth

With thousands of new homes and commercial projects planned in Willis ISD’s boundaries, residents at an Aug. 12 town hall said FM 1097 is already overwhelmed. However, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said there is still no widening project currently funded a...

Lake ConroeAug 14, 2026

Willis to host FM 1097 town hall Aug. 12

Willis residents will have a chance to hear directly from Texas Department of Transportation representatives about traffic concerns and future plans for FM 1097 during an Aug. 12 town hall. What residents should know The community informational meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Wil...

Lake ConroeAug 10, 2026

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...

MC Police ReporterAug 6, 2026

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...

Lake ConroeAug 3, 2026

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...

Lake ConroeJul 31, 2026

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...

MC Police ReporterJul 31, 2026

WILLIS WAUKEGAN REMAINS CLOSED AFTER TRUCK CRASH

12:40 PM- POWER COMPANY ON SCENE -WILLIS WAUKEGAN IS CLOSED JUST WEST OF FM 1484 WITH A ROOMS TO GO DELIVERY TRUCK ROLLOVER AND A POWER POLE SNAPPED. EXPECT A SEVERAL-HOUR DELAY...

MC Police ReporterJul 24, 2026

Conroe Noon Lions: Summer blood drive helps with seasonal shortages

When does the blood from a Lion save a human life? How about when it comes from a member of the Conroe Noon Lions Club! That’s what members of the Club did last week with our semi-annual Summer Blood Drive. This was a good time to have the drive because the blood banks are having...

Lake ConroeJul 24, 2026

Traffic Alert: W. FM 1097 – Montgomery – Auto vs. Trees

4:45 p.m. A vehicle on West FM 1097 ran off the road and into the trees near Community Center Drive. The driver reportedly got himself out but appears to be injured according to the reportee....

MC Police ReporterJul 21, 2026