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EARLY VOTING TOPS 48,000 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AFTER THREE DAYS, BUT 9 IN 10 REGISTERED VOTERS HAVE YET TO CAST A BALLOT
More than 48,000 Montgomery County voters have cast ballots in the first three days of early voting for the Nov. 3 Joint Election, but that is only about 10 percent of the roughly 461,000 registered voters in the county, which leaves plenty of room for turnout to grow before earl...
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Stainless Structurals expanding with new $10.5M warehouse in Conroe
Editor’s note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. Per a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Conroe-based steel fabrication company St...
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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Hosts Lakeside Thanksgiving Brunch
MONTGOMERY, TX —This Thanksgiving, gather your friends and family for a holiday spread at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston. Dine on an elevated array of Thanksgiving classics as you soak in the view of beautiful Lake Conroe. Take your celebration of thanks up a no...
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Now-former Fort Bend Co. Precinct 3 deputy constable indicted for theft and tampering, officials say
A now-former Fort Bend County deputy constable is out of a job after being indicted on felony theft and tampering charges, according to authorities.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 20, 2026
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY SPONSORED CONTENT Arrested, Then Cleared? Former Judge Ned Turnbull Explains How To Get Your Record Expunged. According to E.R. “Ned” Turnbull, the problem is pretty ...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/20/26
Montgomery County Animal Shelter Animals Received Today in Shelter or Foster Care www.mcaspets.org This information is for Rescue Groups ONLY. ALL Rescue hold requests are to be sent via email only (none will be accepted via phone, text or social media) to mcassist@mctx.org with ...
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Major road closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin next week
Heads up Houston drivers, major closures tied to the I-45 expansion project will begin next week.
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Ken Paxton pitches tax deductions, takes aim at James Talarico during Conroe campaign stop
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Montgomery County on Tuesday, pitching tax deductions and lower costs for families while repeatedly attacking Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, his opponent in the race.Paxton spoke at The Table at Madeley ...
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Harris County Precinct 2 clears 23 dangerous properties, addresses 93 violations
Harris County Precinct 2 has spent $500,000 to address dangerous properties and nuisance violations in several communities, including Channelview, Baytown and Aldine.The investment, made in partnership with Harris County Public Health during fiscal year 2026, addressed 23 dangero...
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Baytown woman says leaning power poles have gone long ignored by CenterPoint
A Baytown woman says she and her neighbors have called CenterPoint for years about leaning power poles on Goss Road, but no action was taken until ABC13 reached out....
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Montgomery County-based utility provider Quadvest finalizes sale and distributes $40 million to employees
On the day that Montgomery County utility provider Quadvest completed its $540 million sale earlier this month, CEO Simon Sequeira gave every employee a gift and a personalized letter that promised to change their lives. In the letters, Sequeira wrote something nice about each em...
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Oleon celebrates completion of new facility in Conroe
Oleon’s Conroe plant celebrated the completion of a new facility on Oct. 15 that will serve area businesses helping to create household and industrial products. The details Company and local officials on Thursday gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a ...
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Montgomery County commissioners to take next steps for David Memorial Drive and San Jacinto watershed projects
Montgomery County commissioners will meet Oct. 22 to discuss and approve awards for two projects, including a project to finish extending David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242. and for debris monitoring for San Jacinto River watershed flood mitigation projects. The backstory Conroe Ci...
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Montgomery County early voting begins for midterm election
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, with several countywide offices, state representative seats and city council positions up for election throughout Montgomery County. Polling locations are open every day through the end of early voting on Friday, Oct. 30. Election day is Nov. ...
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Montgomery County Early Voting Begins Monday, October 19
Montgomery County Early Voting Begins Monday, October 19&nb...
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Conroe group petitions to put Flock cameras on ballot
A Conroe group launched a petition Saturday to let voters decide whether the city keeps its Flock automated license plate reading cameras.
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Rotary: Conroe Rotary, high-school clubs planning Walk for Polio Saturday
Rotary International is celebrating World Polio Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. This Saturday the Interact Clubs of Conroe High School and Washington High School in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Conroe will be hosting a Polio Walk on the track at Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe....
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Rotary Club of Lake Conroe: Rotarians kick off ‘Clothing for Kids’ project with Old Navy
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe gathered recently at Napoli’s Italian Grill for their monthly CommUnity Connection Mixer/Business Networking soiree. President Kym Crane welcomed everyone and urged attendees to Mix and Mingle while enjoying delicious appetizers provi...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/15/26
Montgomery County Animal Shelter Animals Received Today in Shelter or Foster Care www.mcaspets.org This information is for Rescue Groups ONLY. ALL Rescue hold requests are to be sent via email only (none will be accepted via phone, text or social media) to mcassist@mctx.org with ...
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 – Conroe – Rollover Crash / Road Closure
8:40 p.m. Hwy 242 eastbound at Concord Drive – Rollover Crash – Eastbound Hwy 242 CLOSED
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Oleon inaugurates New Esterification Facility in Conroe with Ribbon Cutting
Oleon, a global leader in oleochemical solutions and a subsidiary of the international agro-industrial group Avril, today officially inaugurated its new esterification facility in Conroe, Texas. The investment marks a significant milestone in Oleon’s North American growth strateg...
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Janet Mae Wells Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Janet Mae Wells Obituary (2026) - Wi...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 15, 2026
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY SPONSORED CONTENT Arrested, Then Cleared? Former Judge Ned Turnbull Explains How To Get Your Record Expunged. According to E.R. “Ned” Turnbull, the problem is pretty ...
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Texas school district cancels 'Little Shop of Horrors,' citing concerns over state law
A Texas school district canceled a high school production of "Little Shop of Horrors", citing concerns over state law after a female student was cast in a male lead role....
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Robert Alan Pisaturo Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Robert Alan Pisaturo Obituar...
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More than 1 million customers impacted by CenterPoint Energy data breach, AG report filing shows
CenterPoint Energy had a data breach last month that affected more than one million customers, according to a filing with the Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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Skechers files plans for new Conroe store
Editor’s note: 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 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Skechers officials plan to open ...
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More than 1 million Texans affected by CenterPoint data breach, AG report shows
More than one million Texans were affected by a CenterPoint Energy data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, according to newly published information from the Texas Attorney General’s Office.The state’s data breach database lists 1,062,060 Texans as being affec...
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Treasures of Christmas: Conroe Symphony rings in the Holidays with Tenor Kenneth Gayle
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites the community to one of its most cherished traditions, Treasures of Christmas, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Conroe. Led by Music Director Gary Liebst and returning soloist, acclaimed tenor Kenne...
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Family Promise of Montgomery County announces Annual Fish Fry and Toys for Cops Collection, Nov. 14
Family Promise of Montgomery County invites the community to its Annual Fish Fry on Saturday, November 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at the North Montgomery County Community Center, 600 Gerald Street in Willis. Guests can enjoy a delicious fried fish meal featuring two sides for $15 pe...
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CenterPoint tree trimming sparks debate after Cypress homeowner shares photos
A Cypress homeowner’s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines.ENOUGH’s Amy Davis shared photos sent by Amanda in Cypress after a Cente...
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Downtown Conroe Association Takes the Reins of the Christmas Parade, Continuing a 50-Year Tradition
Conroe, TX (October 13, 2026) The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing to take the reins of the sleigh as it assumes responsibility for the highly anticipated Conroe Christmas Parade, a beloved community tradition spanning 50 years. The parade previously hosted by the C...
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Spectators Bar & Grill opens 5th Location in Conroe
Spectators Bar & Grill opens today at 1259 Grand Central Pkwy., Conroe, Texas 77304, bringing its family-friendly atmosphere, dishes made from scratch and handcrafted cocktails to the Conroe community. The Conroe opening expands Spectators’ presence beyond its restaurants in Suga...
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Downtown Conroe Association Takes the Reins of the Christmas Parade
CONROE, TX — The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing to take the reins of the sleigh as it assumes responsibility for the highly anticipated Conroe Christmas Parade, a beloved community tradition spanning 50 years. The parade previously hosted by the Conroe Friendly Ci...
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Nana Soul Food opening a new location in Conroe
Local veteran and Conroe resident Michele Thompson has recently announced the opening of a soul food restaurant, Nana Soul Food. Two-minute impact Originally a catering and food truck business, Nana Soul Food will officially open its brick-and-mortar location Oct. 13, from 11 a.m...
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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Named Texass Best Incentive Hotel at 2026 World MICE Awards
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe, Houston announced today it has once again been named Texas’s Best Incentive Hotel at the 7th annual World MICE Awards 2026. The World MICE Awards celebrate and recognize excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, ...