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Some Lamar CISD families are demanding answers after a viral video showed a parent walking through a school and entering a classroom full of students to confront a teacher....
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According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
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Officials with used clothing store Plato’s Closet confirmed the new Conroe location is now serving customers. The details In a social media post from the franchise, the new Conroe location celebrated the grand opening of the Conroe location on Sept. 17, with a number of deals and...
safety
A 16-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the North Freeway near Louetta Road, authorities said.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two teens tried to cross the freeway Friday afternoon near the 20400 block of Interstate 45. They made i...
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Need to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 11-18. Lone Star College System student enrollment exceeds 100K for first time Over 100,000 students have enrolled...
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For the Conroe Noon Lions Club, fall also means something else — a season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready for it! We were proud to recognize Adrienne Byrd as our August – Lion of the Month. Since joining the club, she has jumped right in, lending a...
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Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a meeting recently at Walden Yacht Club. Bill Hogan began with a prayer followed by President Todd Keifer leading us in the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Lots of Good News were shared along with the singi...
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A man in his 70s who was scheduled to be sentenced in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the man was a trial defendant in a case before the court. Th...
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A man in his 70s who was scheduled to enter a plea agreement in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the man, now identified as 74-ye...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported a Shooting Investigation in Conroe on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. At approximately 6:00 a.m. today, a man in his 70’s died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the Lee Alworth Building. The individual was sc...
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Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor.
News
Our next low cost pet vaccination clinic will be on September 24th from 9am-11am. If you have any questions please call: 936-522-3550
government
Congratulations to the members of our team recognized last night at the 2026 MADD Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner. Their hard work and commitment to keeping our roads and community safe don’t go unnoticed. Lieutenant Brown – Outstanding Leadership Sergeant Buchanan – Outstandi...
safety
A teenage boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition Friday after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the HOV lane on the North Freeway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Two 16-year-old boys ran across the freeway in the Louetta and Cypresswoo...
safety
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
safety
5:20 p.m. I-45 at League Line Road – U-turn lane from northbound to southbound I-45 feeder – crash near Cracker Barrel.
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Gary Parker Obituary (2026) - Willis...
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Lone Star College System leaders said they hope to pay off the college system’s bond debt sooner than initially expected, proposing a tax rate that will enable them to do so while saving taxpayers money in the long term. Explained LSCS leaders are hoping to pay off $404 million i...
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The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 29th season with Swing Swing Swing, a high-energy tribute to the golden age of American big band music, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 4:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Conroe. The program, sponsored in part by the Apricity Foundation, c...
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For the 2026-27 Conroe ISD school year, the district has implemented new learning materials to support student development. On Sept. 16, the CISD board of trustees reviewed an initial report detailing the curriculum integration. Some context CISD Deputy Superintendent Ted Landry ...
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Lamar CISD has approved its portion of an agreement for a state economic incentive as Tesla finalizes its site selection for a new manufacturing facility....
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Conroe officials are continuing to look at how to pay for the city’s growing drainage needs, but City Council stopped short of moving forward with a proposed stormwater utility fee Sept. 10. During the meeting, council reviewed available grant funding, upcoming drainage work and ...
safety
Christina was last seen on July 26, 2026, leaving her residence in the 31000 block of Timberloch Trail, Magnolia, Texas. Christina is likely driving a gold or tan 2001 4-door Ford F-150 with a spray-painted front bumper and dark tinted glass. If you know the whereabouts of Christ...
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Willis "Wib" Vickery Obituary...
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David Willard officially became Conroe’s city administrator Aug. 10 after the City Council unanimously appointed him to the position July 23. Willard previously served as city manager in Longview and Borger, assistant city manager in Odessa and Hutchinson County judge. Willard, w...
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Richard C Shirley Obituary (...
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The energy company reported the data incident in an SEC filing that an "unauthorized third party" obtained a portion of its customers' information.
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CenterPoint Energy is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving the personal information of some of its customers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The company said it became aware of an online post in September claiming that a third p...
business
Plato’s Closet®, a leading teen and young adult retail resale concept, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 1108 W. Dallas Street. The brand is known for its affordable, gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and more, which provides local teens an...
safety
Investigators said they found the unresponsive man lying in the street after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle, before officials pronounced him dead at the scene....
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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. According to a July 20 TDLR filing, a new Dutch Bros location is set to open in April 2027. Two-minute impact...
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Homeowners in a Montgomery County community are pushing back against a new community-wide internet plan that will eventually add $75 a month to their HOA assessments, with some residents questioning why they should have to pay for a service they say they did not choose. The Woodl...
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Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A432658 Hold: FEMALE – 3 BLACK / WHITE BORDER COLLIE / MIX This animal has been at the shelter since 09/14/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not perfo...
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8:15 p.m. I-45 northbound HOV lane, just south of Rayford Road – single-vehicle crash
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A coordinated effort involving Conroe Police Department dispatchers, patrol officers, drone pilots and surveillance technology led to the arrest of a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend Saturday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Conroe Police resp...
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Earlier this year, more than 270,000 students across Texas applied for the state’s new school voucher program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or TEFA. A district-level report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which oversees the program, identified 92,728 awa...
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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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6:25 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes just north of River Plantation – wreck, right lanes
