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A 48-year-old man was hospitalized with a suspected broken leg after being struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation Saturday morning in west Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 7:20 a.m. on Clay ...
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A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday in southwest Houston, and the driver who allegedly caused the crash was taken into custody after leaving the scene, according to Houston police. The crash happened around 1:49 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the 3100 block of Hill...
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Houston area homeowners are being warned about deed theft, a form of property fraud that can put their homes and generational wealth at risk. “This is actual home theft,” Kaiman said. “It’s outright home theft.” Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin says fraudulent filings can allow...
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Montgomery County Commissioners Court on Oct. 8 approved selling $35 million in bonds that will pay for roadway projects through next summer. The background Voters in May 2025 authorized a $480 million road bond expected to fund 76 transportation projects . It was the first road ...
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Want to catch up with Community Impact’s coverage? Check out these nine stories from across the North Houston area from Oct. 2-9. Arms manufacturer Watchtower Defense opens facility in Tomball Watchtower Defense is a local manufacturing company that specializes in firearms and re...
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Are you vacationing in Pensacola, Florida, as Hurricane Isaias approaches? KPRC 2 wants to hear from you. As the storm moves toward the Gulf Coast, visitors may be reconsidering their travel plans or preparing for changing weather conditions. Are you cutting your trip short, chan...
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KPRC 2 News has learned exclusive new details on how Lee Gilley, the Harris County man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy while on bond, got out of the United States in May. Gilley’s GPS ankle monitor started generating a strap tamper alert around 9 p.m. on...
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Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike D...
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Source: Read original article Publisher: Community Impact Newspaper The post Lupe Tortilla aims for 2027 opening in Southlake, receives approval for patio appeared first on Lake Conroe ....
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By the time Dr. Pamela Schlembach took the microphone on Wednesday, she had been warned about the napkins. Members of the Conroe Noon Lions Club throw them. The guest speaker took off her shoes and settled in. “Since y’all are throwing napkins, I’m going to kick my shoes off,” sa...
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Source: Read original article Publisher: Community Impact Newspaper The post Texas comptroller to review finances of 4 school districts, including Austin and Prosper ISDs appeared first on Lake Conroe ....
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Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) has strengthened into a category three hurricane with winds packing 120 mph, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center has Isaias holding at 120-mile-per-hour winds Friday morning, Gulf water temperatures are record sett...
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Source: Read original article Publisher: Community Impact Newspaper The post Bring in the holiday season with these 12 Denton events for November, December appeared first on Lake Conroe ....
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Test scores are improving in Houston ISD. But a newly released 81-page report raises a bigger question: What has changed inside the district’s classrooms since the state took control? The report, titled Diminished, Degraded, and Destroyed, comes from the Citizens Commission on th...
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Novak Djokovic went from triumph in Beijing to a shock in Shanghai after a straight-sets loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4, 6-3 in a second-round match that lasted 87 minutes. Earlier at the Shanghai Masters, U.S. Open runner-up Ben Sh...
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José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday night to send their AL Division Series to a winner-take-all Game 5. Patrick Bailey also went deep and Game 2 starter Gavin Williams came out of the bullpen to get ...
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Hot classrooms. Repeated complaints. And parents wondering when the next repair will finally be the one that lasts. KPRC 2 has reported on air conditioning problems at Houston ISD schools multiple times this school year. The messages keep coming — from parents worried about their...
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Stay updated on six road projects in Keller, Roanoke and north Fort Worth. This list is not comprehensive. Upcoming 1. US 377 median landscape development Project: Median landscaping is planned in Roanoke on US 377 from Denton Street to north of SH 114. The work will feature tree...
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A former Klein ISD elementary school nurse was arrested in Montgomery County this week after a Harris County grand jury indicted her on several charges related to theft of students’ prescription medication. Rachel Hoffman, 37, faces controlled substance fra...
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The Lake Conroe Association works tirelessly to improve the lake for residents and businesses surrounding the area. By fighting for safe water levels, water conservation, resolving vegetation problems, and improving the overall quality of life around the lake. Source: Read origin...
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Lake Conroe Association Presidents Letter – October 8, 2026 I want to thank those that were able to attend our midyear Townhall on August 26 at the Conroe / Lake Conroe Chamber office. I want to give an update on two of the four topics presented then as well as short commentaries...
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Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the Gulf Coast, with the Alabama and Florida coasts potentially seeing impacts Friday evening. KPRC 2’s reporter Sandy Torres and photojournalist Heikki Mustonen will head to Pensacola ahead of the storm, where they wi...
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A new space for families with young children to read and learn together will be opening at R.B. Tullis Library in New Caney, according to an Oct. 6 news release from the Montgomery County Memorial Library System. A closer look The new space inside R.B. Tullis Library will be a Fa...
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Entergy Texas announced on Oct. 7 that David Borde has been named its new president and CEO, succeeding Eliecer Viamontes, who left the company for other opportunities, according to a news release. The change was effective Oct. 5. “Eli has been a tremendous leader and a great col...
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KPRC 2 is working on a story and wants to hear about your experience. Classrooms at Pugh Elementary reach 89 degrees Email desk@kprc.com and copy tbruck@kprc.com with: Your child’s school and grade What the problem is and how long it’s been happening Whether you contacted the sch...
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A man has been charged with murder after investigators say an argument between roommates escalated into a fatal shooting in northwest Harris County. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, at a residence in the 6400 block of Hayman Drive. According to the Harris County S...
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A teen employee was killed in a stabbing at a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County late Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies responded to the McDonald’s in the 13300 block of Louetta Road for reports of an in-progress stabbing. ...
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Mayday Fairs, a Porter-based nonprofit, launched in August to support firefighters and their families who are experiencing life-altering hardship. About the organization Founded by Maxine Cruz and Heather Probst, Mayday Fairs serves local firefighters throughout Harris and Montgo...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
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A 62-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday night in north Houston. The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 8500 block of West Montgomery Road. Recommended Videos Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on West Montgomery Road when a ...
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HOUSTON – A Harris County mother says she’s caught between two courts — one handling a felony child abuse case against her ex-husband and another ordering her to return their children to him while the criminal case remains unresolved. Angelik Sims says she’s refusing to comply wi...
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An 81-year-old woman in Northwest Harris County says she is still without a chair and ottoman more than a year after she paid a man $655 to repair the furniture. Shirley West says she hired a man she identified as Rick Pierson in April 2025 after he represented himself as a furni...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Several southbound lanes of I-45 are closed in Montgomery County after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a 18-wheeler. The collision happened at State Highway 242. Recommended Videos Sky 2 Chopper flew over the scene and captured images of police inves...
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The family of Christa Bauer Gilley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 before cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the country. Chris and Sharon Bauer filed suit against Lee Gilley in Harris Coun...
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At the Oct. 6 Montgomery ISD special meeting, the principals for all district campuses provided the board of trustees with updates on initiatives they are implementing for the 2026-27 school year. Many principals also reviewed the recently released State of Texas Assessments of A...
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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. According to an Oct. 6 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, AutoZone will be opening...
