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A son was charged with murder in connection with the murder of his father inside a home in the Conroe area, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office....
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The son of an 81-year-old Conroe man has been charged in his father’s murder.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was found shot inside his home on Trails End Road on Monday after a family member called 911. When deputies arrived, they found Blount suffering from a gunshot w...
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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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Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) is now accepting applications for its Homeownership Program, offering qualified families the opportunity to purchase affordable homes in Marble Creek, a new Habitat community in Magnolia. Marble Creek will create aff...
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10 a.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just south of Research Forest Dr / Tamina – Wreck
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Several transportation projects are underway around the Conroe and Montgomery area, including road widenings, lighting work, drainage improvements and culvert replacements. According to a June construction update from the Texas Department of Transportation, some projects are expe...
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The state continues to enact laws and mandates to make schools safer, but school districts are finding it hard to fund the cost of compliance.
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Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A428929 Hold: MALE – 1 TAN / BLACK GERM SHEPHERD / MIX This animal has been at the shelter since 06/04/2026, 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 Precinct 3 is launching a significant upgrade to its traffic signal infrastructure with the installation of Miovision’s advanced traffic management technology, providing smarter, safer and more efficient intersection operations to motorists and pedestrians throu...
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General dentist Dr. Keyshla Escobar Rivera said KeySmiles Dental is now offering services in Conroe. The details Originally from Puerto Rico, Rivera said she is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Per the website, KeySmiles Dental offers a variety of dental services including...
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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. KimoKawaii Anime Convention The fifth annual KimoKawaii Anime Convention will be at the Lone Star Conventio...
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Three Lone Star College System seats are slated to go before voters in November after the college system’s trustees called the election during the June 4 board meeting. The gist LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4...
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1:30 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just south of FM 830 – wreck
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.The events are designed to commemorate Juneteenth, the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved African America...
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11:45 a.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Rayford/Sawdust – Wreck (poss. 3 vehicles involved)
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An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was discovered shot in his home off Tra...
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6:20 p.m. UPDATE Calvary Road between I-45 and the NMC Fire Station – Auto vs. Ditch 6:15 p.m. Calvary Road at Snoe Road – Wreck (auto vs. ditch)
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Investigators did not immediately say if there was a suspect description or what led up to the shooting of 81-year-old James Blount.
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Texans are on track to use more electricity this summer than ever before, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced during a board meeting this week. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the power grid for the majority of Texas, is forecasting high temperatures a...
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At its June 2 special board meeting, the Conroe ISD board finalized the hiring of five new principals to serve the district for the 2026-27 school year. Meeting highlights 1. Gordon Reed Elementary School Amy Barber originally served at Geisienge Elementary in multiple roles, inc...
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MONTGOMERY, TX — Back by popular demand, the Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is returning for another unforgettable night of laughs. Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for a reason to laugh...
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Investigators did not immediately say if there was a suspect description or what led up to the shooting of 81-year-old James Blount.
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Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A428524 Hold: MALE – 2.00 BUFF DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/02/2026, 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 ani...
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Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a home in the 19200 block of Trails End Road around 8 a.m. They resp...
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Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1. During a nearly 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to st...
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4:45 p.m. Waukegan Road in the Curve near Millmac Road – Auto vs. Tree
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1 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a commercial structure fire reported at Wiesner Buick GMC on I-45 southbound, south of Wilson Road in Conroe. They are not seeing any signs of fire upon arrival....
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The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During the meeting, the board of directors accepted the Flock Safety License Plate Reader Camera System Report, approved the new The Woodlands Express Bus Wrap Design, and more...
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On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office discovered a suspicious package in the 200 block of West Phillips Street. The package was located next to the deputy’s patrol vehicle and was leaning against the rear wheel. Officers...
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Today, with the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, CenterPoint is kicking off its “Hurricane Readiness Week,” building on Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation last week recognizing May 25 – 30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas, and sharing a series of critical acti...
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While hurricane season begins on June 1, severe weather preparation at Entergy Texas is a year-round effort focused on cost-saving grid investments, storm readiness training and proactive maintenance such as vegetation management and deploying smart grid technologies. W...
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As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway, CenterPoint Energy is talking about the resiliency work the company says it has been focused on. Will CenterPoint keep the lights on this hurricane season?The company calls the plan the Greater Houston Resiliency Ini...
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As extreme weather events become more frequent, CenterPoint Energy announced June 1 that it is expanding its storm preparedness efforts through a partnership with Technosylva, a provider of weather, wildfire and flood modeling software. “Preparing for extreme weather today requir...
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Conroe’s animal shelter is now operating as a no-kill shelter after euthanasia numbers dropped sharply under city management, Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz told City Council during a May 28 update. The city took over direct operations of the shelter Sept. 20, 2024, after what...
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Chuy’s is now serving Tex-Mex in Willis. The details A representative with the company confirmed the restaurant opened May 25 at 12160 I-45, Willis The new location is near the intersection of I-45 and FM 1097. What they offer The Austin-based restaurant is known for its Tex-Mex ...
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The Conroe Texas Police Department released the following statement Monday night: On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office discovered a suspicious package in the 200 block of West Phillips Street. The package was located ne...
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Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A428741 Hold: MALE – 1.30 BLACK / TORTIE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/01/2026, 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 o...
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Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.At around 5:30 p.m., authorities announced that the package has been made safe, and an all-clear signa...
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From MCSO: 5:27 Update: Scene is Secure- Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office has made the package safe and will be handling the primary investigation along with Conroe PD. Original Info: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with the Montgomery County Fire Marshalls Of...
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June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and a familiar tension settles over Houston.The forecasts and skies may still be quiet, but for many residents, the memory of 2024 lingers. It’s not just the storms they remember. It’s the darkness that followed.RELATED: Should hurri...
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The following press release titled “Artificial Intelligence Used in Child Exploitation” was received on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. View suspect names and photos here. During the month of May 2026, Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation i...
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Sometimes the best evenings are the simplest ones. A good meal, comfortable company, and a local musician playing somewhere nearby. Fortunately, Conroe, TX has quietly built a live music scene that offers exactly that. Whether you’re looking for a casual date night, a place to me...
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KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention celebrates its 5th anniversary with an array of notable voice actors, guest authors, cosplay contest, Japanese fashion show and Anime Family Feud on June 6 – 7 at the Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd. in Conroe. Come jo...
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Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility. The update came during a Conroe City Co...
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Authorities said a homeowner called Saturday night, reporting that they had found a unknown dead person in front of their residence.
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About 10:30pm an intoxicated female was driving south on Airport Road from Fm 1484 at a high rate of speed. Without even hitting her brakes she crashed through the Conroe Airport fence and was driving around the airport. Multiple MCSO units responded and were able to take her int...
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Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, a longtime member of the Precinct 4 team remembered for his service and loyalty.Ultras, who was 14, spent years working alongside deputies after joining the agency in 2015. D...
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School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, the investigation shows.
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Montgomery County investigators say a former Precinct 3 Constable’s Office deputy is behind bars after allegedly using police-only databases for personal reasons.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said Louis Norman was arrested Friday following a joint probe by the sheriff’s ...
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Detectives with the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office are asking for the public’s help locating a missing juvenile last seen earlier this month in Conroe.According to the constable’s office, investigators responded Friday, May 29, 2026, to a Missing/Runaway Juvenile...
