The Willis Independent School District academic year at a glance for Willis families, with the official calendar link. Updated July 2026.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of school (2026-27) | August 12, 2026 |
| Winter break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 (staff development January 4–5; students return January 6, 2027) |
| Last day of school | May 21, 2027 (graduation May 22, 2027) |
Willis Independent School District maintains the authoritative calendar — including any mid-year revisions, early-release days, and staff-development days.
Official Willis Independent School District calendar →Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
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I-10 at Garth Road is expected to close over the weekend due to work on power lines, according to CenterPoint.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Conroe Police responded to a crash in the 200 block of N. Loop 336 E. that ultimately resulted in a fatality. When Officers arrived at the scene of the collision involving a car and pickup truck, they found car’s passenger was trapped and serious
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CONROE, TX — The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office presents Marine Division statistics for the 2026 Fourth of July weekend on Lake Conroe. Deputies responded to 14 incidents, including a major boat crash with injuries, in which they assisted Texas Parks and Wildlife. Precinct 1 Deputies and Texas Game W
From MCSO: Thank you to the Multi-Agency Task Force for their dedication to rail safety in Montgomery County!The recent UP CARES (Union Pacific Crossing Accident Reduction Education and Safety) initiative brought together the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable
National Youth Theater (NYT) is proud to announce the opening of the NYT Arts Center, a new permanent home for the organization and a major milestone in its mission of engaging students in life-changing experiences through the performing arts. The facility, located at 1115 Houston Street in Conroe,
The suspected shooter, identified as Kaden Ausbrooks, is facing charges after allegedly shooting a man at a Kroger on Wednesday, according to the constable's office.
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