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Kendra Wiggins is the executive director of the Conroe ISD special education department, which has grown by 15% in the past five years, with 11,911 special education students currently enrolled and 1,084 students being evaluated, as previously reported by Community Impact. A 27-y...
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A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
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CONROE, TX — If you are looking for pizza in Conroe that isn’t big box related, there is a little pizza shop located just off FM 3083, on Longmire Road, placed right for those heading to Lake Conroe and all points beyond after a long day’s work or to hang out with friends. It’s l...
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Body Found Near I-45 in Conroe Believed to Be Missing Willis Ma...
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Conroe Police Department officers were dispatched around 1:16 p.m. Thursday to the 12000 block of North IH-45 for a report of a dead body in a wooded area near the roadway, and patrol officers arrived to find the body in an advanced state of decomposition along a walking trail. I...
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5:40 p.m. Hwy 105 E. near FM 1485 (just east of Loop 336) – wreck
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Montgomery County Food Bank will host its 14th annual Shootout Hunger Sporting Clays Tournament, presented by Cowboy Kia, on September 18, 2026, at Blackwood Sporting Co. in Conroe. The tournament welcomes shooters of all experience levels to gather a team for a fun-filled mornin...
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Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are free, m...
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Whether you’re boating on Lake Conroe, fishing along its shoreline, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the region, water quality plays an important role in our daily lives. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, safe recreation, and thriving communities. Behind the scenes...
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My Friend in RAL has recently begun offering services to support Montgomery County locals looking for residential assisted living in July. Two-minute impact My Friend in RAL is owned and operated by resident Pamela Clark. While the business was legally formed in February, it rece...
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At its Aug. 4 special meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from John Robuck, managing director at BOK Financial Advisors, and CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza focusing on the district’s budget, compensation plan and tax rate for fiscal year 20...
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The man was employed by a tree service removal company and was working when the electrocution happened on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
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Sherry Ann Willis Obituary (202...
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Thousands of customers experienced power outages Wednesday morning, according to CenterPoint Energy’s outage map.At one point, the outage map showed more than 30,000 customers without power.At 10:38 a.m., more than 11,000 customers remained without electricity. The number of outa...
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Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse.In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to ...
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Residents in an Atascocita-area community say electrical issues are frying their home appliances, sparking safety concerns and costing thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements. They believe CenterPoint Energy is to blame — and they want the problem fixed and their money b...
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As artificial intelligence fuels a rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering a closer review of proposed projects before they are allowed to connect to the state’s electric grid.The governor’s directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Te...
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Several projects were filed within the city of Conroe through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June and July. Check out some of the items with the largest anticipated price tags. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding the projects are subject to...
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Need to catch up on government news from July? Here are six stories from the government beat in Conroe and Montgomery County. Montgomery County Precinct 1 breaks ground on new community center Montgomery County Precinct 1 has broken ground on a new community center that will brin...
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Deputy Erika Serrato's family filed a suit almost two months after the MCSO deputy was hit and killed while assisting with a DWI crash on I-45.
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Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies assisted the City of Splendora Police Department on Monday night in the search for a male suspect who fled from an altercation involving a machete, marking the second such incident in the area within 24 hours. Officials say that for the secon...
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The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing for a new event, Taste of Downtown Conroe, allowing the community to sample signature bites from local restaurants and food trucks in the downtown area on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Timberline Crossing,...
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School districts across Montgomery County are preparing for the first day of classes and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make students get to school and back home safely.The Sheriff’s Office is launching Operation Safe Start. The goal is to put more deputies on th...
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Brian Alan Barnes Obituary (2026)...
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The family of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial driver and several companies, alleging negligence led to the 24-year-old deputy’s death while she was working a crash scene on Interstate 45.According to ...
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Several businesses and dining options in the area of Conroe, Montgomery and Willis have either opened recently, are coming soon or have been in the news. See some of the highlights here. This list is not comprehensive and details surrounding future events are subject to change. L...
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Montgomery County commissioners could take the next steps toward a potential November bond election while continuing discussions over a new jail facility for the sheriff’s office during an Aug. 6 meeting. What you need to know Per meeting documents, commissioners will consider ca...
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Introducing the LMC Signature Class of 2027! Leadership Montgomery County is excited to welcome and congratulate 48 exceptional business and community leaders as they begin a transformative nine-month journey with Leadership Montgomery County. Throughout the program, these leader...
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The syncopated, toe-tapping sound of ragtime returns to Conroe this month. The Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents “An Afternoon of Ragtime” on Saturday, August 22, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Conroe Symphony Centre, 1500 North Frazier in Conroe. The event is free and open to th...
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Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge.Abbott announced Monday that...
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9:15 AM- CONROE HAS DISPATCHED FIRE EQUIPMENT TO THE CONROE AIRPORT-REPORT OF AN AIRCRAFT (MOONEY SUPER 21) WITH A GEAR NOT EXTENDING. 921AM-HAND CRANKED GEAR DOWN-SAFELY ONTHE GROUND...
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With measles cases rising, some Texas parents are taking a closer look at how protected their school communities are. The good news: you don’t have to guess. Texas school immunization coverage is published using state data, and one tool makes it easy to find your district’s numbe...
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Families looking for a last splash of summer before classes begin can stop by a free snow cone event Monday hosted by Harris County Precinct 4.Constable Mark Herman and Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, partnering with Sunny Daze, plan to hand out snow cones from 10 a.m. to ...
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4:05 p.m. I-45 southbound near the Harris County Line, south of Rayford/Sawdust – multiple-vehicle wreck w/ fire – (Right two lanes and right shoulder)...
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Bonita I "Bonnie" Groce Obituary ...
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Drivers across the Houston area should plan for delays this weekend as multiple lane closures and exit ramp shutdowns are scheduled on several major freeways, including I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8....
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With temperatures near triple digits, some Spring Branch neighbors were shocked to learn their AC was cut off for hours during a scheduled upgrade.
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6:45 PM HWY 242 ON-RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-45 – WRECK WHERE THEY MERGE
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Conroe Noon Lions hit the road to one of our favorite forward deployed locations, the N. Montgomery County Community Center in Willis. Our new leadership team for the meeting 1st VP Andrew Perry and 2nd VP Wayne Mack kept a great tempo for the meeting while our 26-27 President Sh...
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Upcoming mobile market and fresh produce market schedule: ⸻ Saturday, August 1 HOST: The ARK Magnolia (Mobile Market) WHEN: Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM WHERE: 14320 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 HOST: Walnut Cove Community Food Pantry (Fresh Produce Market) WHEN: Saturday, August...
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The Rotary Club of Conroe heard from our new District Attorney Mike Holley. He was recently appointed to be the District Attorney when Brett Ligon was selected as a replacement for Sen. Brandon Creighton who now manages Texas Tech University. Mike is an outstanding individual who...
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Patriotism filled the air at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe, Texas, as five local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered to unveil a new America 250! Patriot marker. The dedication marker, erected in honor of...
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According to a July 28 news release, EōS Fitness officials opened the first-ever franchise location in Conroe on July 24. Two-minute impact EōS comes equipped with free weights up to 150 pounds as well as state-of-the-art cardio and gym equipment. The facility also offers a wide ...
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2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Wilson Road – Wreck
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Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden put all 50 of his deputies on the street Wednesday night for a large-scale traffic enforcement operation targeting speeders, defective-equipment violations, unlicensed and uninsured motorists, and enforcement of the state’s Slow...
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A 35-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury on July 28, 2026 sentenced Shawn Joseph Mullen to life without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict and sentence came at the conclusion of a tri...
