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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...
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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...
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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.
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Sherry Ann Willis Obituary (2026) - Crowley, TX - Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home - Preston Road
Sherry Ann Willis Obituary (202...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Brian Alan Barnes Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Brian Alan Barnes Obituary (2026)...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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)...
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Bonita I "Bonnie" Groce Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - McNutt Funeral Home - Conroe
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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....
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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.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 / HWY 242 AREA – WRECK
6:45 PM HWY 242 ON-RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-45 – WRECK WHERE THEY MERGE
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Conroe – Wreck
2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Wilson Road – Wreck
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
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TxDOT permanently closing SH-146 ramp to I-45 south in Galveston County. Here’s what drivers need to know
Drivers traveling through Galveston County will soon need to plan for a major traffic change as the Texas Department of Transportation prepares to permanently close a key connector ramp as part of its ongoing I-45 expansion project.Beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, the SH 146...
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Conroe ISD announces policy for providing Free and Reduced-Price meals
Conroe ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on Augus...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 K-9 “JOKER” TAKES A BITE OUT OF CRIME
Wednesday night, about 10 p.m., DPs attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-69 near FM 1485. The driver fled to Loop 494, then down Loop 494 to West Heritage. In the curve at Oak Lane, he wrecked the bike and fled on foot. Constable Hayden had a Task Force of 50 officers working. The...
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Montgomery County commissioners discuss fire and safety updates, proposed jail site
Montgomery County officials discussed a plan for mobile emergency response barriers to better implement traffic safety.
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Tracy Jean Gowing Russell Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Tracy Jean Gowing Russell Obitu...
