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Ulta Beauty opens in Willis

The beauty supply store Ulta Beauty is opening a new store in Willis. Two-minute impact The new store is located at The Market inside the Willis Shopping Center. The project was a $621,000 buildout for which construction began on Aug. 3, per the Texas Department of Licensing and ...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 12, 2026

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Texas250 Hero and Hooves Salute: Black Tie Gala to Benefit Henry’s Home

Texas is home to the largest Veteran community in the nation, with approximately 1.4 million Veterans. Harris and Montgomery Counties represent 20 percent of this vital population. In recognition of this significant presence, the Sanctuary committed to serving 650 Veterans, Retir...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 12, 2026

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NBISD trustees discuss priorities for upcoming 90th legislative session

School funding, school safety and post-secondary readiness are the top three issues New Braunfels ISD trustees want state lawmakers to address during the 2027 Texas legislative session, following discussion of the district’s priorities at its board meeting on Nov. 9. The specific...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

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See 16 places to volunteer in the Greater Houston area

A number of local nonprofits and agencies are seeking volunteers to help those in need for the holiday season. Agencies are seeking volunteers to assist with collecting and sorting food and gift donations as well as oversee resale shops and other operations. This list is not comp...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

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9 events to get into in The Woodlands, Nov. 12-15

There are several events happening in The Woodlands from Nov. 12-15, including Rock the Row and Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Day of Caring Food Drive. Events are subject to change. The Art of Belonging The Woodlands Arts Council will host an opening reception and award presentati...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

schools

Harris County kindergarten MMR rate rises, still below pre-pandemic level

HOUSTON – Kindergarten MMR vaccination coverage improved in Harris County during the 2025-26 school year, but rates across the Houston area have still not returned to where they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a measles outbreak in Montgomery County this summer, KPRC...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

business

H-E-B opens store in Montgomery with BBQ restaurant

H-E-B on Nov. 11 opened its first store in Montgomery , bringing the grocer that’s synonymous with Texas to the city credited as the birthplace of the Texas flag. Put in perspective H-E-B’s long-anticipated opening in Montgomery came with fervor and celebration from the community...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

safety

Ban or restrict? Three Texas bills target Flock and other license plate cameras

HOUSTON – Three bills filed at the Texas Capitol would change how government agencies use automated license plate readers, ranging from a statewide ban to new requirements for warrants and data deletion. The proposals target technology sold by Flock Safety and other companies tha...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 11, 2026

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See 9 places to donate Thanksgiving food in Greater Houston

From local churches to statewide traditions, see nine organizations that are collecting donations to feed Houstonians this holiday season. This list is subject to change and not comprehensive. Cy-Fair Helping Hands Cy-Fair Helping Hands fills Thanksgiving Blessing Boxes to feed f...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 10, 2026

safety

Montgomery’s new City Hall project expected to cost $16.6 million

Montgomery’s planned municipal complex that will be its new City Hall and house its police department is now estimated to cost $16.6 million, the city’s contractor told council members at their Nov. 9 meeting. Some context The city is planning to move City Hall to the former Jim’...

Lake Conroe Area NewsNov 10, 2026