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Hazmat spill closes I-45 southbound lanes at Rayford Road in Montgomery County
A hazmat spill Monday morning has closed Interstate 45 southbound in Montgomery County, according to Houston TranStar.The accident was reported on IH-45 Southbound at Rayford and Sawdust roads.Drivers should dxpect delays and proceed with caution as crews clear the scene....
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Mother arrested for reckless driving with children inside vehicle in northeast Harris County, Precinct 4 says
According to Precinct 4 officials, the mother was arrested for reckless driving while children, including an infant, were inside the vehicle.
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CenterPoint sends Houston-area crews to Florida to help restore power after Hurricane Isaias
CenterPoint Energy has sent line workers and other personnel from the Houston area to Pensacola, Florida, to help restore power as communities recover from Hurricane Isaias.The deployment is part of a mutual assistance effort supporting Florida Power & Light as crews work to addr...
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Houston and Galveston Co. drivers to see closures on I-10, I-45, US-59, and more this weekend
Houston and Galveston County drivers should plan for delays due to major road closures.
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 10/9/26
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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MCSO Busts Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A man who was free on parole faces new charges, after Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found eight catalytic converters inside his vehicle during a traffic stop following a reported theft in south Montgomery County. On Oct. 5, deputies with MC...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 10/8/26
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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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 8, 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 OK’s selling next round of road bond funds
Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Oct. 8 approved selling $35 million in bonds that will pay for roadway projects through next summer. The background Voters in May 2025 authorized a $480 million road bond expected to fund 76 transportation projects. It was the first road b...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrests Catalytic Converter Thief
On October 5, 2026, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office South Patrol Command responded to the 25100 block of Panther Bend Court after a caller reported a suspicious person near a vehicle. The caller stated he saw the individual remove something from underneath a ...
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Willis, TX Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day
Willis, TX Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day <font color="#6f6f6f">Sp...
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More Than Lunch: Conroe Lions hear a doctor’s advice and a scholarship story
By the time Dr. Pamela Schlembach took the microphone on Wednesday, she had been warned about the napkins. Members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club throw them. The guest speaker took off her shoes and settled in.“Since y’all are throwing napkins, I’m going to kick my shoes off,” sai...
government
Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down 61 Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is decommissioning all 61 Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers controlled by Precinct 4, citing residents' concerns about privacy, access to collected data and potential misuse....
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61 Flock cameras taken offline in Harris County Precinct 4 amid privacy concerns
All 61 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras operated by Harris County Precinct 4 have been taken offline following a decision by Commissioner Lesley Briones, who cited growing concerns about residents’ privacy.Briones’ office confirmed to KPRC 2 that all 61 cameras were phys...
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Lake Conroe Lowering Analysis
The Lake Conroe Association works tirelessly to improve the lake for residents and businesses surrounding the area. By fighting for safe water levels, water conservation, resolving vegetation problems, and improving the overall quality of life around the lake. Source: Read origin...
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Conroe native supports U.S. Navy helicopter squadron
CONROE, TX — Petty Officer 1st Class Erik Perales, a native of Conroe, TX, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 75 (HSM 75). Perales graduated from Conroe High School in 2010. “I played soccer for most of my life, especially during high school, and...
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Entergy Texas names David Borde new president and CEO
Entergy Texas announced on Oct. 7 that David Borde has been named its new president and CEO, succeeding Eliecer Viamontes, who left the company for other opportunities, according to a news release. The change was effective Oct. 5. “Eli has been a tremendous leader and a great col...
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Bettie Louise Nowak Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Eickenhorst Funeral Services
Bettie Louise Nowak Obituary (202...
schools
MCSO Statement regarding Investigation involving Former Conroe ISD Wrestling Coach
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement on October 7, 2026 at 5:02 p.m. regarding the Investigation involving Former Conroe ISD Wrestling Coach. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was originally made aware of the allegations regarding CISD wrestl...
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Stolen U-Haul Recovered in Conroe After Flock Camera Alert; Two Arrested
CONROE, TX — On Tuesday, October 6, at approximately 4:00 PM, Officers received a Flock camera alert identifying a stolen U-Haul truck traveling in the area of West Davis Street and West Dallas Street. Officers quickly located the vehicle traveling eastbound on Davis Street and c...
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Conroe ISD coach accused of grooming students, sexually exploiting female student-athletes
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 10/7/26
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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Deadly crash snarls traffic on North Freeway at SH-242, Conroe PD says
A fatal crash involving a big rig forced several lanes to close on the North Freeway near SH-242 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Conroe PD.
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Elizabeth C Jarvis Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Elizabeth C Jarvis Obitua...
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Harris County man charged after allegedly posing as woman in intimate video scheme: Precinct 5
A Harris County man faces a felony charge after deputies say he posed as a woman on Snapchat to get a sexual video from another man and then shared it with others....
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Why your CenterPoint delivery charge keeps changing and what lawmakers have to do with it
If your electric bill looks a little different again this month, you’re not imagining it.CenterPoint Energy has increased its transmission and distribution rate again, raising its delivery charge to 6.53 cents per kilowatt-hour.And CenterPoint isn’t the only utility in the Housto...
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Pedestrian struck, killed by 18-wheeler on I-45 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Several southbound lanes of I-45 are closed in Montgomery County after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a 18-wheeler. The collision happened at State Highway 242. Recommended Videos Sky 2 Chopper flew over the scene and captured images of police inves...
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AutoZone files for new Conroe location
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 an Oct. 6 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, AutoZone will be opening...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – All 291 Dogs Available for Adoption, 17 of Them Waiting More Than a Year
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER EVERY DOG AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION as of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 www.mcaspets.org There are 291 dogs listed as available at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter this morning. Every one of them is below, in order of how long they have been waiting...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 10/6/26
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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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 6, 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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45 Chihuahuas rescued from north Houston mobile home, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 says
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs were rescued from mobile home on Edgeworth Street in north Houston on Tuesday aid an ongoing animal-neglect investigation, Harris Co. Constable Pct. 1 says....
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Conroe ISD releases statement: ‘Conroe ISD acted swiftly and continues to cooperate in Investigation’
Conroe ISD shared the following press release and statement on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, titled, “Conroe ISD Acted Swiftly and Continues to Cooperate in Investigation.” Conroe ISD acted immediately upon learning of the allegations against then-employee Mr. Durning on April 27, 20...
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CenterPoint streetlight costs jump more than 10,000% in one Houston-area community. ENOUGH asks why.
For some Houston-area neighborhoods, getting streetlights installed comes with a price tag that has skyrocketed in recent years.In one Katy-area example, the cost of seven streetlights increased more than 10,000% compared with what they paid for street lights five years earlier.S...
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Conroe Police Pursuit Ends Safely After Wanted Suspect Arrested on Felony Warrants
CONROE, TX — During the late morning hours of October 5, an officer with the Conroe Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) observed a black Toyota coupe parked at a gas station near Crockett Martin Road and Highline Blvd. The vehicle was known to be operated by a wanted s...
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Whataburger opening new location 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. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation was recently submitted for the construction of...
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MCSO Recovers Stolen Store Merchandise, Arrests Pair of Illegals
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Two Houston residents were arrested Oct. 1 after Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies stopped their vehicle and recovered more than $3,000 worth of merchandise believed to have been stolen from a retail store in The Woodlands. Deputies with the Montgomery ...
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 75 N – Willis – Wreck w/ Entrapment
4:15 p.m. Hwy 75 N and W. Rogers St. – wreck w/ entrapment
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PREVIEW: Montgomery County commissioners to consider support for legislation granting ordinance powers
Montgomery County commissioners will meet on Oct. 8 to discuss a resolution that would support legislation allowing the county to adopt and enforce local ordinances, which counties in Texas do not have the power to do. The resolution would advocate for the ability to adopt and en...
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Montgomery County Airgas Branch Wins National Award
CONROE, TX — Airgas, a supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases, and safety supplies in the United States, has been holding a National Branch of the Year award for the past 22 years, and the Conroe Airgas Team has been named as the Prestigious National Branch of the Year ...