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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/12/26
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
MAJOR ACCIDENT-CONROE
8:48 PM-MAJOR ACCIDENT FM 3083 WEST AT WEST DAVIS
Montgomery County Featured Felons for 06/12/26
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Party decor storefront Top This Party Co. opens in Conroe
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
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – South County – Wreck
2:45 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes near the Rayford Road Exit – Wreck (3 vehicles)
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Montgomery County commissioners vote 4-1 on 4 new courts
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 reviews budget, approves employee compensation plan
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 members have lunch and a show courtesy The Players ‘1776’ cast
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 GOP reminds voters that Saturday is Election Day for municipal judge runoff race
Montgomery County Food Bank selected for inaugural cohort of Anthropic’s Claude Corps
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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Montgomery County GOP reminds voters that Saturday is Election Day for municipal judge runoff race
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
Montgomery County GOP reminds voters that Saturday is Election Day for municipal judge runoff race
Rotary: Montgomery County Rotarians named to District 5910 Roll of Fame
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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GOAL-A-Rita and Soccer Summer Arrive at Margaritaville Lake Conroe
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
GOAL-A-Rita and Soccer Summer Arrive at Margaritaville Lake Conroe
Swim Up Soccer Summer at Margaritaville Lake Resort
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New education bachelor’s program debuts at Lone Star College-Creekside Center
Teaching can be a deeply rewarding profession that provides purpose and a chance to have a positive impact. As the world changes, so does the training that goes into preparing teachers to have a basic understanding of how people learn and develop. To help students achieve their goal of leading in th
Heritage Museum exhibit traces the history of Montgomery County’s Latino community
On Aug. 4, 1961 Emilio Gonzales was driving on US 59 in New Caney when he suffered a serious cardiac episode and died at the age of 73. His name is not known today, and though there are documents that trace his life journey, his contributions to a community might never have been known without the cu
MAJOR ACCIDENT I-45 SHENANDOAH
2:40 AM-MAJOR ACCIDENT I-45 NORTHBOUND AT SHENANDOAH IN FRONT OF BUFFALO WILD WINGS, A TIRE CAME OFF THE TRUCK, TRUCK HIT THE WALL
Lone Star College-Montgomery to feature Katie Mongoven exhibition
Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/10/26 & 6/11/26
Picture Animal Description ROXIE IN SHELTER – A427886 Hold: SPAYED FEMALE – 1 BROWN BELG MALINOIS / MIX This animal has been at the shelter since 06/11/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not performe
Montgomery County woman, 78, found dead after house with no working smoke alarms catches fire, investigators say
The post Montgomery County woman, 78, found dead after house with no working smoke alarms catches fire, investigators say appeared first on Lake Conroe.
Montgomery County Youth Softball Coach Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor
Investigation Continues into Overnight Fatal Fire in Willis, TX
The Montgomery County Sheriffs Office Arrests Three In Construction Site Theft
Montgomery County youth softball coach sought sex with 15-year-old; arrested in sting, officials say
A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.The coach was identified as Nathan Scott Velez, 37, o
PRECINCT 5 CONSTABLES STILL TRYING TO ID TIGGER
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, at approximately 3:40 PM, deputies with the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables Department, while patrolling the Villages of High Meadow Ranch, observed a young male operating a street-illegal electric bicycle at a high rate of speed on Champions Drive near Sky Forest
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5 events to check out around Conroe this weekend, June 12-14
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Outrun Hunger On June 13, the Outrun Hunger event will be held at Grand Central Park in Conroe. This community-wide event will
CenterPoint Energy launches Multi-Week Series of ‘Community Connect’ Open House events
Beginning on June 23rd and continuing through August, CenterPoint Energy will hold more than 13 “Community Connect” events in neighborhoods across Greater Houston. The local outreach events, which will include a range of CenterPoint team members and customer representatives, will provide opportuniti
Montgomery County Food Bank selected for national nonprofit AI fellowship
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Free Juneteenth Performance of Texas Underground Railroad Coming to Conroes Owen Theatre
CONROE, TX — The Players Theatre Company is honored to host a special Juneteenth presentation of Texas Underground Railroad, presented by the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. This powerful original work, written and performed by Whitney Shelton, explores stories of courage, resilience, an
Free Juneteenth Performance of Texas Underground Railroad Coming to Conroes Owen Theatre
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – South County – Wreck
3:30 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, south of Rayford Road – wreck, heavy traffic
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Buttermilk Cafe officially opens doors for new location in Willis
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The
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Gov. Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to ensure Texas consumers do not foot the bill for data center growth
Texas must protect residential consumers from paying for the infrastructure needed to power new data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a June 10 order aimed at balancing the rapid growth of data centers with the needs of residents and communities. The big picture The governor directed state regulato
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Curtains to rise on Piney Woods Film Festival in Montgomery County
The inaugural Piney Woods Film Festival will spotlight 64 feature films and documentaries by local and international filmmakers June 11-13 in its first showcase. Hosted at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the festival spans three days with each day presenting a full itinerary to attendees, according to
Breaking: Lake Rescue on Lake Conroe
11:45 a.m. Lake rescue units are headed to an overturned mini-sailboat in the Seven Coves area. One occupant is reportedly in the water.
Lone Star College System administrator receives Werner Kubsch Award
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Lone Star College System trustees approve $25M to continue textbook program
On June 4, a $25 million increase was approved for Lone Star College System’s textbook program in order to continue the services through fiscal year 2026-27. In a nutshell The maximum amount to be spent to fund LSCS’s textbook program was raised to $79.24 million total, according to June 4 meeting d
CONROE MC-SHELL SWAT SCENE ENDS WITH SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
On June 9th, 2026, at 2:12 pm, the Conroe Police Department was dispatched to 1200 League Line Rd. (McDonald’s restaurant) in reference to an active disturbance. As patrol officers arrived, they learned that an 18-year-old male, later identified as Jeremiah Lawson, was possibly having a mental healt