The son of an 81-year-old Conroe man has been charged in his father’s murder.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was found shot inside his home on Trails End Road on Monday after a family member called 911. When deputies arrived, they found Blount suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronoun
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The son of an 81-year-old Conroe man has been charged in his father’s murder.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was found shot inside his home on Trails End Road on Monday after a family member called 911. When deputies arrived, they found Blount suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronoun
By Cole Gee Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) is now accepting applications for its Homeownership Program, offering qualified families the opportunity to purchase affordable homes in Marble Creek, a new Habitat community in Magnolia. Marble Creek will create affordable homeownershi
10 a.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just south of Research Forest Dr / Tamina – Wreck
The state continues to enact laws and mandates to make schools safer, but school districts are finding it hard to fund the cost of compliance.
6:15 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes at the Rayford Road on-ramp- wreck
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Montgomery County Precinct 3 is launching a significant upgrade to its traffic signal infrastructure with the installation of Miovision’s advanced traffic management technology, providing smarter, safer and more efficient intersection operations to motorists and pedestrians throughout the area. The
Back by popular demand, the Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is returning for another unforgettable night of laughs. Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for a reason to laugh, this is the evening you’ve bee
General dentist Dr. Keyshla Escobar Rivera said KeySmiles Dental is now offering services in Conroe. The details Originally from Puerto Rico, Rivera said she is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Per the website, KeySmiles Dental offers a variety of dental services including: Dental crowns Dent
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. KimoKawaii Anime Convention The fifth annual KimoKawaii Anime Convention will be at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Three Lone Star College System seats are slated to go before voters in November after the college system’s trustees called the election during the June 4 board meeting. The gist LSCS trustees for Districts 3, 4 and 9 are scheduled to be up for election Nov. 3, according to June 4 meeting docum
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.The events are designed to commemorate Juneteenth, the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned
11:45 a.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Rayford/Sawdust – Wreck (poss. 3 vehicles involved)
An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.James Blount, known to many as “Mr. Jim,” was discovered shot in his home off Trails End Road on Mond
6:20 p.m. UPDATE Calvary Road between I-45 and the NMC Fire Station – Auto vs. Ditch 6:15 p.m. Calvary Road at Snoe Road – Wreck (auto vs. ditch)
Investigators did not immediately say if there was a suspect description or what led up to the shooting of 81-year-old James Blount.
Texans are on track to use more electricity this summer than ever before, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced during a board meeting this week. What you need to know ERCOT, which operates the power grid for the majority of Texas, is forecasting high temperatures and moderate rainfall
At its June 2 special board meeting, the Conroe ISD board finalized the hiring of five new principals to serve the district for the 2026-27 school year. Meeting highlights 1. Gordon Reed Elementary School Amy Barber originally served at Geisienge Elementary in multiple roles, including classroom tea
MONTGOMERY, TX — Back by popular demand, the Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is returning for another unforgettable night of laughs. Whether you’re planning a date night, a night out with friends, or simply looking for a reason to laugh, this is the
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Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a home in the 19200 block of Trails End Road around 8 a.m. They responded to a report th
Nearly $8.4 billion in new state funding was not enough to save Texas public school districts from budget shortfalls and campus closures, school administrators said June 1. During a nearly 10-hour public hearing at the state Capitol, school district leaders spoke of efforts to stretch their budgets
4:45 p.m. Waukegan Road in the Curve near Millmac Road – Auto vs. Tree
1 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a commercial structure fire reported at Wiesner Buick GMC on I-45 southbound, south of Wilson Road in Conroe. They are not seeing any signs of fire upon arrival.
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During the meeting, the board of directors accepted the Flock Safety License Plate Reader Camera System Report, approved the new The Woodlands Express Bus Wrap Design, and more. Read the Boardroom
On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office discovered a suspicious package in the 200 block of West Phillips Street. The package was located next to the deputy’s patrol vehicle and was leaning against the rear wheel. Officers with th
Today, with the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, CenterPoint is kicking off its “Hurricane Readiness Week,” building on Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation last week recognizing May 25 – 30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas, and sharing a series of critical actions completed
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As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway, CenterPoint Energy is talking about the resiliency work the company says it has been focused on. Will CenterPoint keep the lights on this hurricane season?The company calls the plan the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative—a sweeping e
Chuy’s is now serving Tex-Mex in Willis. The details A representative with the company confirmed the restaurant opened May 25 at 12160 I-45, Willis The new location is near the intersection of I-45 and FM 1097. What they offer The Austin-based restaurant is known for its Tex-Mex menu, including burr
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