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ABC13 reached out to Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties to see what the local impact of a statewide error causing major voter registration backlogs....
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The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The following is a recap of The Woodlands Township’s regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Proclamations Proclamation Recognizing October as Walk & Roll to School MonthDire...
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A number of construction projects and road improvements are nearing completion in the Conroe and Montgomery area. This list is not comprehensive. Upcoming projects 1. Calvary Road widening Project: Calvary Road will be reconstructed to be a four-lane asphalt road between Lake Con...
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According to data from Tammy Sohl with JLA Realty, the number of homes sold across the Conroe and Montgomery area fell year over year as prices followed. The big picture Home sales declined in all eight of Community Impact‘s coverage zones in Conroe and Montgomery, with the north...
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Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Thursday at 407 W. Patton St., located near the Interstate 45 North Freeway just north of downtown Houston.Fire units were dispatched to the scene around 12 p.m. Initial information regarding the cause of the fire, the type of structu...
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday, a $5.25 billion nationwide investment in grid-improvement projects — and a portion of that funding could be headed to Texas as the DOE and CenterPoint Energy will be holding a joint press release at 11:30 a.m. DOE officials will j...
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Lamar CISD opened a career and technical education center that research shows is providing more than landing students jobs upon graduation.
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ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER from CITY of CONROE Just a reminder that Downtown Conroe will have temporary road closures this evening, Sept 23rd, from 6 PM–8 PM for the Conroe High School Homecoming Parade. Please use caution when traveling through the area and allow extra time for your ...
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On Wednesday, September 23, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TX hosted the inaugural State of the Affiliate event at Truluck’s The Woodlands. The event offered a look at where Habitat for Humanity stands today and where they’re headed next. Guests enjoyed a delicious Tr...
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Building on the remarkable success of their first Penguin Project production last spring, The Players Theatre Company announces the launching of their next session with an informational meeting for parents, artists, mentors and volunteers on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at The Owen ...
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Authorities said all students will enter the campus through metal detectors and will soon be required to have clear backpacks.
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As previously reported, PetSmart announced plans to begin construction on a new location in Willis. This past weekend, the store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its opening. The breakdown The $1 million store officially held its grand opening on Sept. 19, when staff pa...
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Looking for something to do in the Conroe and Montgomery area? Check out several events happening Oct. 1-20 in the area. Lobsterfest Join the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce for the 40th annual Lobsterfest fundraiser. The event is followed by a golf tournament on Oct. 2 an...
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A large area of Conroe is without power tonight. Entergy reports it hopes to have repairs done by 7 am. However, many residents are running generators in or near their homes. This is resulting in Conroe Fire responding to multiple calls about carbon monoxide alarms going off. One...
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Today, September 22, at 9:02 a.m. the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared an update that additional safety measures were announced at Willis High School. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Willis ISD following the recent incidents involving firea...
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Filiberto C Aguilar Obit...
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Two students were taken into custody after making verbal statements to school staff about having a bomb at Willis High School on Tuesday morning, according to Willis ISD....
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Two students at Willis High School were taken into custody Tuesday morning after making statements about having a bomb, according to school officials, as the campus began implementing heightened security measures following a string of gun-related incidents. The latest incident co...
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Provided/Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis High School, including the installation of metal detectors, after multiple firearm-related incidents in the past year. Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis Hig...
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If your electric bill feels like it keeps getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. CenterPoint’s delivery charges have increased.For Houston-area customers, a portion of each monthly electric bill goes to CenterPoint Energy for transmitting and distributing electricity.Bu...
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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. Encompass Health has recently filed a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulat...
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James Merrell Peet Obituary (2026) - ...
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Authorities said all students will enter the campus through metal detectors and will have their backpacks searched.
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Willis High School will begin screening every student through metal detectors and searching backpacks Tuesday after a second gun was discovered on campus this school year, prompting safety concerns among parents who say they have had enough. The announcement came Monday, Sept. 21...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared an update regarding a “Firearm Recovered at Willis High School: Student Detained, Scene Secure, No Injuries” on Monday, September 21 at 1:29 p.m. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers detained a 15-year-old male Will...
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School officials said on Monday that administrators received an anonymous tip from another student, prompting the school to go on hold for the day.
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New safety protocols for Willis High School after s...
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Willis High School was placed in a hold status after staff members discovered a loaded gun on campus Monday morning. In an email sent to families, the school confirmed the discovery and said a student has been detained. The gun was also confiscated. RELATED: Willis High School st...
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A 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old near Magnolia High School's football field during a game, MCSO said.
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MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is turning Fall Break into a lakeside getaway full of entertainment, dining, and family-friendly fun from Oct. 9–12. Guests can save 20% off the best available rate and receive a $50 daily resort credit by booking ...
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A Precinct 4 Constable Canine helped locate a 20-year-old special needs woman who wandered away from her home in Montgomery County.Constable Mark Herman’s Office said K-9 Sig and his handler, Deputy Millhouse, assisted Montgomery County police in the search. Sig tracked the woman...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the 21-year-old officer served with the agency for two years before he was killed in the motorcycle crash.
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A 13-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike on Saturday night in Atascocita, Precinct 4 said. Deputies did not immediately say the boy's condition....
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Twenty-one men were arrested Sept. 16 during an undercover prostitution investigation in Harris County Precinct 4, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Investigators said the men, who range in age from their early 20s to late 60s, were arrested after alleg...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detention Officer Anon Vaughn Hoffman, 21, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Austin County on Saturday.Texas DPS said Hoffman was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that collided with a Volkswagen Atlas aro...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement on Saturday, September 19 at 8:57 p.m. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken by the loss of Detention Officer Anon Hoffman. Detention Officer Hoffman, 21, passed away today following a motorcycl...
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m.atthe intersection of FM 2502 and FM 2754 near Bellville. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Harley-Dav...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday night to a reported sexual assault at Magnolia High School during a football game. Deputies were dispatched to the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, where they met with a 15-year-old victim. The vic...
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A Precinct 4 Constable Canine helped locate a 20-year-old special needs woman who wandered away from her home in Montgomery County.Constable Mark Herman’s Office said K-9 Sig and his handler, Deputy Millhouse, assisted Montgomery County police in the search. Sig tracked the woman...
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Montgomery County, Texas Sheriff Wesley Doolittle posted the following statement Saturday afternoon: Please keep the Sheriff’s Office and our employees in your thoughts and prayers. We have experienced an unimaginable loss that will deeply affect our agency and our entire Sheriff...
