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Texas DSHS issues health alert after 4 measles cases reported in Montgomery County
Health officials say all four cases are among unvaccinated members of the same family.
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Conroe Symphony Orchestra opens new season Sept. 26 with ‘Swing, Swing, Swing’
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to announce its upcoming season. Spanning from September 2026 until June 2027, the upcoming season offers a five-concert exploration of both domestic and global musical heritage. The CSO is made up of dedicated volunteer musicians wh...
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Montgomery County Emergency Management Team Deployed to Texas Coastal Bend as Nueces River Flooding Threatens Live Oak and McMullen Counties
Several members of the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management remain deployed across Texas, helping fellow Texans recover from the devastating flooding earlier this month, with the team currently operating in the Texas Coastal Bend as floodwaters f...
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Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles
Texas health officials are warning residents and health care providers to stay alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in an unvaccinated Montgomery County family. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a health alert after the family members were in...
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Sheriff Doolittle Welcomes Six New Hires and Congratulates Three Promotions at Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Montgomery County Sheriff Doolittle and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of six new team members and the promotion of three current employees this week. The six new hires include five Detention Officers and one Dispatcher, all joining the agency to he...
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5 nonprofit, community updates from around Montgomery County this summer
Want to see the latest happenings with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out Community Impact’s updates below for information about recent fundraisers as well as other events and upcoming initiatives. This list is not comprehensive. Montgomery County Foo...
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CONROE AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY *UPDATED*
UPDATE 10:35 a.m. The pilot hand-cranked the landing gear to the down position. The aircraft is now safely on the ground. 9:45 AM- CONROE FIRE CREWS ARE STANDING BY AS A BEECH V35B BONANZA SINGLE-ENGINE AIRCRAFT HAS A LANDING GEAR THAT WON’T COME DOWN. HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON ...
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Conroe City Council approves new animal shelter programs
Conroe residents will soon have more ways to give shelter dogs a break from their kennels following a pair of City Council approvals. During its July 23 meeting, council unanimously approved the Texas Dog Days Out and Texas Paws Away Weekend programs along with a longer-term fost...
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Outdoor living showcases, sourdough classes: Check out 7 Conroe and Montgomery-area events happening Aug. 3-29
Looking for things to do in Conroe, Montgomery and Willis this Aug. 3-29? Check out this events guide by Community Impact. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Pokémon Card Swap Pokémon enthusiasts are invited to the R.F. Meador Branch Library to ...
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World-Class Music in Conroe: Conroe Symphony Orchestra announces Upcoming Season with Five Concerts
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to announce their upcoming season. Spanning from September 2026 until June 2027, the upcoming season offers a five-concert exploration of both domestic and global musical heritage. As a thriving, 29-season community orchestra, the CS...
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Montgomery County Jury delivers 60 Years in Prison to Child Predator
A young child’s courageous decision to come forward and disclose abuse led to the conviction of a Montgomery County man who will spend the next 60 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting that child. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted Josean Michael Va...
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Traffic Alert: Hillshire Drive – Willis – ATV Wreck w/ Entrapment
5:15 p.m. Hillshire Drive at JBK Memorial Drive – ATV Crash w/ operator trapped
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Leslie McCauley Graduates from LEMIT Command College
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating Lieutenant Leslie McCauley on her graduation from the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Command College, Class #105. The Sheriff’s Office commended McCauley for her dedication to professional grow...
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MCSO TAKES DOWN BENNETTE ESTATES DOPE HOUSE
The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, recently concluded a targeted investigation into the illegal sale of methamphetamine in Conroe, Texas. The joint operation was initiated in direct response to complaints and inf...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 3 PURSUIT ENDS!!!
A Montgomery County Precinct 3 unit attempted to stop a red Honda in Montgomery County. The driver and his passenger fled. The pursuit continued to Airtex at speeds up to 100mph. Just before Richey Road, the unit was able to pit the vehicle, bringing it to a stop. Two are in cust...
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Child comes forward, helps convict sexual predator in Montgomery County
A Montgomery County man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after a jury convicted him of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Child comes forward, helps convict sexual predator in Montgomery County appeare...
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Conroe council names David Willard city administrator
Conroe City Council unanimously appointed David Willard as city administrator July 23, moving him from the interim position into the city’s top administrative role. What happened Willard will officially become a city employee Aug. 10 with an annual salary of $325,000, Human Resou...
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March to Conroe ICE facility calls for release of witnesses to Lorenzo Salgado shooting
Supporters marched to the Montgomery ICE Processing Center in Conroe on Sunday, calling for the release of three men who witnessed Lorenzo Salgado’s fatal shooting. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post March to Conroe ICE facility calls for relea...
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Man convicted of 5 DWIs handed 50-year sentence, Montgomery County DA says
During his fifth DWI stop, investigators said they found Eugenio Les Zavala had nearly twice the blood alcohol content allowed by the legal limit.
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Intersection of Hamilton Street and Tuam Street in Midtown to close until mid-August for I-45 expansion
According to officials, the I-45 expansion project will cause the long-term closure of the intersection of Hamilton Street and Tuam Street in Midtown.
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Conroe City Council Tables Two Flock Camera Proposals Indefinitely; Program Remains in Place
Conroe’s automated license plate reader program will keep running as-is after City Council members voted unanimously on July 23, 2026 to indefinitely table two proposals that had aimed to inject additional public scrutiny into the city’s Flock Safety agreement. Neither vote ended...
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Montgomery County firefighter arrested for controlled substance, tampering with evidence after crash involving 4 vehicles, Conroe police say
An off-duty Montgomery County firefighter was arrested for possessing a controlled substance and tampering with evidence after a multi-vehicle crash, Conroe police said....
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Conroe City Council indefinitely tables 2 Flock camera proposals
Two proposals tied to Conroe’s use of Flock Safety cameras were tabled indefinitely on July 23 after City Council members voted unanimously to set both items aside....
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Approx. 2K Entergy Customers Without Power
Almost 2,000 residents in, and around, the Gleneagle neighborhood and some businesses along Hwy 242 in that area are without power. The outage started a little before 10 a.m. and Entergy now investigating and working to make repairs. Check Entergy Outgages here for updates and es...
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Man found shot to death near playground in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A man was found shot to death near a playground in north Harris County on Friday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
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Off-Duty Firefighter Arrested for Tampering With Evidence at Fatal-Type Four-Vehicle Crash in Conroe
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 7:41 p.m., officers with the Conroe Police Department responded to a major crash involving four vehicles at the intersection of Avenue M Extension and Cedar Way Street. Upon arrival, Conroe PD patrol officers, the Conroe Fire Departmen...
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2 teens killed crossing I-45 while running away from police, woman and teen in custody, HPD says
A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were killed crossing the Southwest Freeway while fleeing from police, HPD said. Officers said they attempted to stop the vehicle in connection with a shoplifting incident....
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Studying the lakes: $1 million operations study begins on Lake Conroe, Lake Houston
(Cole Gee/Community Impact)The city of Houston and Coastal Water Authority are planning to add 11 new spillway gates to the Lake Houston Dam to increase its release capacity. Simultaneously, through a partnership between the city of Houston, the San Jacinto River Authority and th...
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Montgomery County commissioners debate courthouse bond approval timeline
Montgomery County commissioners remained conflicted on how much funding to go for in a potential bond for the construction of a new justice center as the Aug. 6 deadline to call the election approaches. What happened Talk of a new justice center started when commissioners assesse...
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Montgomery County Jury delivers 50-Year sentence to habitual DWI Offender
A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of Driving While Intoxicated (Third or More). The two-day trial commenced on July 20, 2026, and concluded with Zavala’s conviction and s...
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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...
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Rotary: Conroe, Lake Conroe clubs host gardening experts for summer plant advice
This is the time of year when our yards and gardens are flourishing in the heat so local Rotary Clubs heard from local gardening experts. Michael Field with the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe said the club’s meeting on July 21 featured Colton Price. Colton discussed Garden and Lot Sc...
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Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning program helps adults 50-plus stay active
Founded over 20 years ago, the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning program offers free and low-cost classes, events and activities for adults age 50 and older taught by volunteer teachers. Amy Duval, coordinator of the program at the Cy-Fair campus, said the program o...
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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...
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New 8,000-square-foot senior center planned on Montgomery County Precinct 3 land
Seniors in Montgomery County will soon have a new, dedicated facility for activities and communal dining at a location off Pruitt Road near I-45, Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler announced July 23. The center will provide room for senior activities and dining, which is curre...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – College Park Area – Wreck
9:20 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes near College Park/Hwy 242 – wreck
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB SR – Conroe – 18-Wheeler Rollover/Closure
8:20 p.m. I-45 southbound service road at FM 3083 – 18-wheeler rollover/road closure. EASTBOUND FM 3083 AT I-45 CLOSED ALSO
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 7/18/26-7/23/26
Picture Animal Description HUGO IN SHELTER – A427290 Hold: NEUTERED MALE – 1 5.00 TAN / WHITE LABRADOR RETR / SIBERIAN HUSKY This animal has been at the shelter since 07/23/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been...
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1 in custody after child pornography probe uncovers suspicious device, Precinct 1 says
A suspect is in custody after a child pornography search warrant led to the discovery of a suspicious device at a southeast Houston home, Precinct 1 authorities said....
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Conroe ISD adds new e-bike, e-scooter safety rules for students
Conroe ISD says it cannot regulate e-bike use on public roads but is working to promote safer habits on and off campus. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Conroe ISD adds new e-bike, e-scooter safety rules for students appeared first on Lake Co...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Willis – Wreck/Entrapment reported
2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just north of Shepard Hill Road – Wreck w/ rollover/ entrapment reported
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Rodney Lynn Sorenson Sr. Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - McNutt Funeral Home - Conroe
Rodney Lynn Sorenson Sr. Obi...
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Conroe ISD reviews priorities, timelines for 90th Texas Legislative Session
Conroe ISD board of trustees on July 21 reviewed a report from Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, the CISD Assistant Superintendent of Governance & Leadership Programs. The framework is a draft of the district’s initial priorities ahead of the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in ...
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6 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery this weekend, July 24-26
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. Tequila in Paradise Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake Conroe will be celebrating National Tequila Day on J...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Shenandoah – Wreck
6:30 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Research Forest Drive – Wreck
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Woman hospitalized as Montgomery County confirms fourth measles case
A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Montgomery County. Health officials say the patient, a woman in her 20s, is hospitalized. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Woman hospitalized as Montgomery County confirms fourth measles case appear...