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Construction kicks off on Old Houston Road widening project in New Caney

Work to widen part of Old Houston Road from two to four lanes began Aug. 31, as planned, according to Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray’s Office . The project A $7.25 million construction project focused on expanding the roadway will take place over the next year, as previously r...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 22, 2026

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Willis ISD begins use of metal detectors following multiple recent firearm incidents

Provided/Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis High School, including the installation of metal detectors, after multiple firearm-related incidents in the past year. Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis Hig...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 22, 2026

parks

Danny Minton: In ‘The Weight’ Ethan Hawke plays a down on his luck veteran

The Weight Rated R for language, some violence and bloody images Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% In Theaters In this decent little indie, Ethan Hawke plays a down on his luck veteran who is sent to a work camp after a regretful altercation. Wanting nothing more than to return to his d...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 22, 2026

Local

Encompass Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Conroe opening soon

Editor’s note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. Encompass Health has recently filed a project registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulat...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 22, 2026

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People Behind the Water: Jacob Williams

When you turn on your faucet, you expect clean, safe drinking water to be there. Making that happen takes much more than turning on a tap. Behind the scenes, SJRA’s water treatment operators are monitoring, testing, and managing the treatment process around the clock to help ensu...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 21, 2026

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People Behind the Water: Randy Petersen

Much of the work that keeps SJRA’s water and wastewater systems operating safely and efficiently happens behind the scenes, and technology plays a critical role. One of the most important pieces is Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, or SCADA. As SJRA’s SCADA Manager, Randy...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 21, 2026

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People Behind the Water: Nabeel Khan

When you turn on the faucet or flush a toilet, you probably don’t think about the infrastructure that makes those everyday conveniences possible. Miles of pipelines, pumps, treatment facilities, and other infrastructure work together behind the scenes to deliver water and safely ...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 21, 2026