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Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 – Conroe / College Park – Wreck
2:35 p.m. Hwy 242 eastbound near Gleneagle Dr – Wreck
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – Willis – Wreck
2:30 p.m. I-45 northbound feeder at W. Montgomery / FM 1097 – wreck
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CONROE PURSUIT
927AM-CONROE PURSUIT EAST ON FM 3083 FROM I-45 9:34AM-UPDATE -CRASHED AT FM 3083 AND POLLOCK
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/13/26
Picture Animal Description PEPPER IN SHELTER – A428934 Hold: FEMALE – 6.00 TORTIE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/13/2026, 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 ...
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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...
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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 mentione...
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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 fu...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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 energ...
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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 g...
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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
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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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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 Walde...
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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 ...
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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....
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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 Natha...
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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 Dr...
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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 commun...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 dir...
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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 att...
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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...
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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 h...
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Heavy police, SWAT presence reported near fast-food restaurant parking lot in Conroe
A heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.The situation was reported Tuesday afternoon, after drivers nearby called in reports of authorities at the scene. Conroe Police Department vehicles and SWAT officials were seen surroun...
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Willis ISD set to hold second budget workshop, consider compensation plan
According to official meeting documents, Willis ISD’s board will hold its second budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-27, at which trustees will review multiple items, including the employee compensation plan and purchases for the district, including new classroom equipment and c...
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Burglary crew tied to break-ins across several counties in southeast Texas has been taken down: MCSO
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began after deputies linked a suspect vehicle from a gas station burglary in The Woodlands to its owner. As investigators dug deeper, they said they discovered burglaries spanning multiple counties....
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18-year-old man, possibly having mental health crisis, taken into custody after SWAT standoff outside Conroe McDonald’s
Conroe Police say a 18-year-old man, who was possibly having a mental health crisis while seated in a vehicle in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant, was taken into custody following a standoff with SWAT Tuesday.It happened in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant l...
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Fire Traffic Alert/Update: Koalstad Road – Conroe / Grangerland Area – Hazmat Commercial Fire
1:05 p.m. The shipping container fire on Koalstad Road has been upgraded to a hazmat response. Firefighters began attacking the fire with water and were told by supervisors at the plant too much water would make the fire worse. The fire was dispatched at a chemical manufacturing ...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: Multi-County Burglary Ring Dismantled
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has successfully dismantled a multi-county burglary ring responsible for a series of commercial burglaries across Southeast Texas. The investigation began following a burglary at the Shell Gas Station located in Th...
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After deadly Beryl outages, CenterPoint CEO’s pay jumped to $12M
New financial reports reveal that CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells received a 30% raise in the months following Hurricane Beryl. Lawmakers and electric customers skewered Wells and the utility company for their disastrous response to restoring power after the Category 1 hurrica...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/7/26 to 6/8/26
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A429066 Hold: MALE – 1.25 ORG TABBY / WHITE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/08/2026, 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...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – Oak Ridge North – Wreck
6:05 p.m. I-45 northbound service road at Lane Ln. – wreck
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11-year-old on electric bike involved in crash in Cypress, Harris County Precinct 4 officials say
Investigators said the 11-year-old on the electric bike tried to go around a vehicle stopped at an intersection and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
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Traffic Alert: W. FM 1097 – Willis – Wreck
5:45 p.m. W. FM 1097 westbound at I-45 nort6hbound feeder – wreck
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/6/26
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A428633 Hold: NEUTERED MALE – 2 BUFF DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/06/2026, 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 th...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Shenandoah – Wreck
9:55 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes south of Hwy 242/College Park Dr – Wreck
