Metcalf: Texas prepares for its first 765-kilovolt transmission lines
The legislative interim is when the next session’s agenda takes shape. State Rep. Will Metcalf on grid capacity, property rights, and the 765-kV build ahead.
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Conroe Police Issue Statement on Threats & Harassment
The Conroe Police Department is investigating reports of threatening and harassing communications directed toward City of Conroe elected officials and staff. Investigators, working collaboratively with our County, State, and Federal law enforcement partners, are diligently working to identify the...
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Conroe council members say they received threats after Flock Safety ballot vote
Two Conroe city council members say they have recently received threats and harassment following the council’s August 13 vote against putting a proposed Flock Safety camera measure on the November ballot. Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters could get the final say Council Member Ken Blevi...
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Conroe City Council vote falls short of putting Flock camera question on November ballot
The Conroe City Council voted late Thursday night on whether to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras on the November ballot, but the motion did not get the three “yes” votes needed to advance. PREVIOUS: Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters ...
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SW Houston neighbors frustrated over parking lot creating flooding issues
2 Helps You on this Monday is examining a parking lot in southwest Houston that neighbors say is causing flooding issues. Residents say the construction of the lot allegedly did not match with plans submitted to the city. Robert Willard tells 2 Helps you, the pour was done, “with no permit and wi...
The Woodlands Township slates $600K for sports facility study
During a budget workshop discussion on Aug. 20, The Woodlands Township board of directors discussed the potential for a partnership with Conroe ISD on a multi-use indoor sportsplex that could be located in Bear Branch Park or another one of the township’s large parks. The board approved allocatin...
La Marque mayor arrested on indecent exposure charge, residents call for resignation
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of about 20,000 peo...
Nearly 9 years after Harvey, upstream homeowners still waiting for federal compensation
Nearly nine years after Hurricane Harvey flooded thousands of homes near the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, property owners involved in a yearslong legal battle with the federal government are still waiting for compensation. A federal court ruled the government was liable for flooding private pro...
Video shows a man trying to force his way into a Conroe apartment, police say
Video shows a man trying to force his way into a Conroe apartment, police say KHOU
Margaritaville Lake Resort Goes Pink as 5 oClock Phlockers Rally for Breast Cancer Awareness11h ago
Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated16h ago
Things To Do This Weekend on Lake Conroe
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Fire Traffic Alert: Moorehead Rd – Conroe/Grangerland Area – Grass and Woods Fire
3 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a grass and woods fire in area of Moorehead Road and Exxon Road, which was an area that had the same type of fire on Saturday. It’s unclear whether the fire reignited or it’s just near the same intersection.
9-year-old dies after crash involving Harris County deputy’s vehicle in northwest Houston
A 9-year-old boy died after being ejected during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near T.C. Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail Drive. A marked sheriff’s office vehicle was traveling so...
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AP: Son of Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver was toddler who died in Harris County pool
AP: Son of Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver was toddler who died in Harris County pool KHOU
334 Maple Bark Trl, Conroe, TX 77378
334 Maple Bark Trl, Conroe, TX 77378 Realtor.com
Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and pickup truck in northwest Harris County. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road (249) early Saturday morning. Authorities said the driver of the pickup di...
Videos - Oak Ridge War Eagles (Conroe, TX) Boys Water Polo
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14228 Sedona Ridge Dr, Conroe, TX 77303
14228 Sedona Ridge Dr, Conroe, TX 77303 Realtor.com
14-year-old hit by vehicle while riding electric scooter in N. Harris County
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while she was riding an electric scooter Friday. It happened in the 26200 block of Kuykendahl Road in the far northern part of Harris County. RELATED: E-scooter crash raises safety concerns for young ride...
Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote
Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote ABC13 Houston
Elderly woman's death related to West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say
Elderly woman's death related to West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say ABC13 Houston
90-year-old woman dies after contracting West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say
90-year-old woman dies after contracting West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say ABC13 Houston
New Apple manufacturing facility, Conroe passes data center regulations: 7 trending stories from across the North Houston area
Need to catch up on Community Impact ’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Aug. 14-21. 1. Apple officially opens new manufacturing facility in north Houston Apple opened a new 20,000 square-foot manufacturing facility ...
PREVIOUS REPORT: Protecting yourself against the West Nile virus?
PREVIOUS REPORT: Protecting yourself against the West Nile virus? FOX 26 Houston
First West Nile virus death of 2026 confirmed in Montgomery County
First West Nile virus death of 2026 confirmed in Montgomery County KBTX News 3
Woman in her 90s is Montgomery County's first West Nile death of 2026
Woman in her 90s is Montgomery County's first West Nile death of 2026 Houston Chronicle
Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirmAug 21President’s Letter August 20th, 2026Aug 21First West Nile Virus death reported in Montgomery County in 2026
First West Nile Virus death reported in Montgomery County in 2026 KHOU
The Woodlands Township votes on reduced tax rate for FY 2027; considers mounted patrol changes
After four days of budget discussion, The Woodlands Township on Aug. 20 voted 6-1 on a maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.1594 per 100 valuation for fiscal year 2027. Along with the interest and sinking rate of $0.01, the total proposed tax rate of $0.1694 is lower than the township’s curr...
Conroe Noon Lions: Ray Steinmann honored with Lions International award for 30 years of service
Serve. It means “to perform duties for others.” This word embodies what the members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club do for this community. The motto for this year is “Driven to Serve.” As a member of the club for the past several years, I have seen this motto in action. This week, a special honor w...
Rotary: Conroe club hosts Police Chief Jon Buckholtz at Tuesday meeting
The Rotary Club of Conroe will hear from Conroe Police Chief Jon Buckholtz relating to his office’s crime-fighting tactics. Conroe PD in conjunction with Conroe Fire Department jointly use several drones to approach fires and crime scenes in progress to establish what levels of responses are to b...
Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 08/21/2026
The post Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 08/21/2026 appeared first on Lake Conroe .
Conroe police investigate threats against City Council members, staff
Conroe police investigate threats against City Council members, staff KBTX News 3
Danny Mintong: ‘The End of Oak Street’ a light diversion that is frightening and funAug 21
Sleep H2O now selling water beds, furniture in New CaneyAug 21
Conroe Police Investigating Threatening and Harassing Communications Directed at City Officials and Staff
Montgomery ISD adopts lower property tax rate for FY 2026-27 at regular board meeting.
On Aug. 18, the Montgomery ISD board of trustees adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 tax rate, which is lower than the previous tax rate. The reason behind this decision was to pay back Montgomery residents for their recent support and investments, said MISD Board President Eddie Winn The breakdown M...
Harris County Treasurer could get 30% raise as county weighs eliminating her office
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt asked Thursday for her salary to be increased to $305,000, arguing she deserves to be paid the same as other countywide elected officials even as county leaders pursue an effort to eliminate her position. Wyatt initially filed a salary grievance seeking at leas...
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