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Montgomery County commissioners will discuss temporary office and courtroom operations for the 523rd District Court among several items slated on the Sept. 17 agenda. Revisions to several amendments to the county’s Drainage Criteria Manual and the Thoroughfare Plan will also be r...
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Texas’ new school choice program has awarded funds to about 118,440 students, but as families begin using the funds, families raise questions about what the money can actually pay for and how the state-funded accounts interact with financial assistance offered by private schools....
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Sally Jane Pedersen Obituary ...
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Conroe could look to put itself in the running for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy, with two City Council members asking staff to research whether the city has a realistic shot at hosting the federal institution. During council member inquiry time at the Sept. 10 meeting, C...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A short while ago, law enforcement, firefighters and medics responded to an auto vs. pedestrian call in the 2400 block of Aspen Dale Drive. Medics were told to “stage”, meaning wait until law enforcement gives the all-clear to approach the patient or patien...
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Harris County Constable Precinct 4 alleges Alex Donaldo Gonzalez Aleman provided alcohol to a female minor before sexually assaulting her.
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Conroe City Council adopted a nearly $390 million operating budget Sept. 10 that includes police pay increases and continued funding for the city’s Flock Safety license plate readers. The $389.9 million budget passed 4-2, with council members David Hairel and Shana Arthur voting ...
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Sadie Marie Guardado Obituary...
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Business officials with Eyemart Express confirmed the national retailer opened a new location in Conroe. The details Specializing in same-day glasses, Eyemart Express provides not just eye exams but also in-house lens adjustments and creation. “As the first Eyemart Express in Con...
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Need to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern part of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 4-11. Montgomery County commissioners approve tax rate increase, budget Montgomery County Commissioners Court approve...
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The 17th Annual Spelling Bee hosted by the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Suann Hereford with RCEMC told me, “Gather your friends, coworkers, classmates or family and join us for one of our favorite community traditio...
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President Kym Crane opened the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe’s Community Connection gathering at Napoli’s Italian Grill with a pledge to the United States flag and a pledge to the Texas Flag followed by Rotarian Charlie Parada leading us in a prayer. After we munched on delicious ap...
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Conroe Noon Lions are “Roaring into Fall” with a calendar full of terrific events, service projects and involvement with our wonderful community. We have a nearly full roster of Lions looking forward to our first of this school year “Reading at Reaves” event. We adapt and overcom...
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The vote came amid rising concerns about mass surveillance and how the cameras are being used.
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Conroe will continue funding its Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras after city leaders approved a new budget Thursday, despite residents and two council members pushing the city to reconsider the technology. The decision comes as other Houston-area cities pull back from F...
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On Sept. 9, the Willis ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from Sue Clardy, WISD’s executive director of accountability, research and evaluations. The report focused on the Lone Star Governance program and the various educational standards the district met and failed to...
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Destinee Milton, Rodney Hammer and Robin Deferrari are the three candidates up for election to Conroe ISD position 2 on Nov. 3. What you need to know Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election Day is Nov. 3,...
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Incumbent Aggie Gambino and candidate Ryan Tsamouris are the two candidates up for election for Conroe ISD position 1 on Nov. 3. What you need to know Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election Day is Nov. 3...
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6:25 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes just north of River Plantation – wreck, right lanes
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Montgomery County commissioners met Sept. 3 to review and consider the 2025 road bond financial report and move several project awards forward. Budget Officer Amanda Carter said according to the bond financial report, the county has received a total income of over $192 million. N...
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Patricia Ruth Eckert Obituar...
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Montgomery County Precinct 3 crews on Wednesday morning cleaned up a community eyesore that had raised concerns and provoked the ire of area residents. Members of Commissioner Ritch Wheeler’s Road & Bridge and Sign teams removed graffiti from an abandoned, neglected gas station a...
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Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
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The Players Theatre Company continues its 60th season, “Legacy & Revelations,” with Lauren Gunderson’s acclaimed play “Silent Sky,” running Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 at the Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. Directed by Diana Egley, “Silent Sky” is inspired by the remarkable true sto...
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Tommy Ward Obituary (19...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Conroe Police arrested a Houston man early Wednesday, after witnesses reported seeing someone breaking into vehicles at the Riverwalk Apartments. Officers responded to the complex after witnesses reported the vehicle burglar in progress and provided a descr...
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Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in a 3-2 vote during its Sept. 8 special session. Some of the provisions adopted in the $546.8 million budget include pay parity for law enforcement, a 5% across-the-board raise for non-law enforcement ...
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CONROE, TX- An 18-year-old Conroe man was arrested on five felony counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by a Detective with Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable Eason’s Office who is assigned to the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children Task F...
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In a 3-2 vote, Montgomery County commissioners approved a new $546 million budget on Tuesday for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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A Montgomery County mother says she fears political and professional relationships inside the county courthouse could prevent her family from receiving a fair trial in a lawsuit involving Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray.The lawsuit stems from an October 2024 altercation involvi...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking people who live in the Grand Lake Estates or Two Step Farms neighborhoods to lock their doors and exercise caution as they search for a suspect who fled on foot from a traffic stop Tuesday.The sheriff’s office said Dustin Walden, 2...
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Tyler John Michaud Obituary (20...
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Conroe police say three men were arrested after officers interrupted an alleged catalytic converter theft in progress. If happened Monday evening at the Montgomery Park apartments along I-45. Officers were first called to the Abbey Apartments for a suspicious person report. They ...
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An investigation determined that 18-year-old Isaiah Brown was identified as a suspect as part of an investigation by the Houston Area Internet Crimes Against Children....
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting Tuesday to update residents on the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site.The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the San Jacinto Community Center, 604 Highland Woods Drive, in Highland...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...
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The City of Willis has shut off its Flock camera system until further notice as city leaders prepare to review the technology and determine whether it should return.Mayor William Brown announced the decision Monday, Sept. 8, saying the matter will be brought before the Willis Cit...
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At the upcoming Sept. 15 regular meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees will review multiple financial statements and approve new educational support systems for teachers. Breaking it down CISD board members will review multiple financial reports at the upcoming meeting, as we...
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This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. According to a filing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the casual cafe chain Panera Bread has begun reno...
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Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office first responded to Jesse H. Jones Park looking for a missing woman after she failed to return from a walk at the park.K-9 Hades helped deputies track down the woman along a trail.She was in good condition and was taken to Pundt Park, w...
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Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office were called to Tigris Lane in the Cypress area after getting calls about a missing 17-year-old autistic boy. K-9 Hades helped track down the boy who was found safe.“Another safe ending thanks to the hard work of our deputies and K-9 Ha...
