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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – Conroe/RP – Wreck

9:55 a.m. I-45 northbound main lanes near the San Jacinto River – wreck

Traffic Alert: I-45 SB – Conroe – Wreck

6:50 a.m. I-45 southbound near S. Loop 336 – wreck is causing slow traffic on main lanes and slow or stopped traffic on feeder just north of Loop 336

Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 08/07/2026

The post Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 08/07/2026 appeared first on Lake Conroe .

Investigation underway after child found unresponsive at gas station in Spring

Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family’s home for possible foul play. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, the incident began around 8:...

When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year

Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom. Several school districts begin classes during the second week of August, while others won’t welcome students back until later in the month. Here’s a look at when some of...

Q&A: Get to know Kendra Wiggins, executive director of Conroe ISD’s special education department

Kendra Wiggins is the executive director of the Conroe ISD special education department, which has grown by 15% in the past five years, with 11,911 special education students currently enrolled and 1,084 students being evaluated, as previously reported by Community Impact . A 27-...

Body Found Near I-45 in Conroe Believed to Be Missing Willis Man Steven Collier

Body Found Near I-45 in Conroe Believed to Be Missing Willis Man Steven Collier Woodlands Online

Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden

Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden Click2Houston

“I didn’t vote for that”: Trump voter says ICE detained his fiancée at Bush Airport

A Houston-area business owner who voted for President Donald Trump says he supported removing dangerous criminals from the United States. Now, he is fighting the administration he supported after immigration officers detained his fiancée at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. J...

Montgomery County man accused of operating 3 unlicensed assisted living facilities, investigators say

Montgomery County man accused of operating 3 unlicensed assisted living facilities, investigators say ABC13 Houston

Flaming Wheel Pizzeria in Conroe: Worth The Trip

Young Ladies Organize Lemonade Stand to Benefit 105 Veterans

Body found near I-45 in Conroe believed to be missing Willis man

Body found near I-45 in Conroe believed to be missing Willis man KHOU

Body Found in Wooded Area Along I-45 May Be Missing Willis Man, Conroe Police Say

Conroe Police Department officers were dispatched around 1:16 p.m. Thursday to the 12000 block of North IH-45 for a report of a dead body in a wooded area near the roadway, and patrol officers arrived to find the body in an advanced state of decomposition along a walking trail. I...

Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Conroe – Wreck

5:40 p.m. Hwy 105 E. near FM 1485 (just east of Loop 336) – wreck

Alvin man charged with online solicitation of a minor

A 54-year-old Alvin man accused of making sexually explicit online messages to someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday near Pearland, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen. Investigators say the “15-year-old” was actually an underco...

Montgomery County holds off on November justice center bond after commissioners question $350M plan

Montgomery County commissioners stopped short of calling a November bond election for a proposed justice center Aug. 6 , with members of the court saying too many questions remain about the building’s size, cost and long-term capacity. The court had been scheduled to consider an ...

Erik Arceneaux sentenced to life in prison for murder of Houston mother Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez

A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, a northeast Houston mother who disappeared in June 2018 and whose body has never been found. Erik Fardell Arceneaux was sentenced August 6, 2026, about a month after a Harris County jury...

First Date Couple Avoids Awkward Criminal History Discussion…

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A Deputy with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office initiated a traffic stop for a moving violation and wound up arresting the driver and passenger on outstanding warrants. Deputy Enqvist initiated the stop in the 700 block of North Sam Houston Parkway East aft...

Montgomery County Food Bank to host 14th Annual Shootout Hunger Sporting Clays Tournament

Montgomery County Food Bank will host its 14th annual Shootout Hunger Sporting Clays Tournament, presented by Cowboy Kia, on September 18, 2026, at Blackwood Sporting Co. in Conroe. The tournament welcomes shooters of all experience levels to gather a team for a fun-filled mornin...

Little Jules Children’s Boutique opening soon in Montgomery

Local children’s clothing boutique Little Jules Children’s Boutique will have a grand opening party Aug. 26. What they offer The business is locally owned and operated by Isabella Gorka and offers a selection of baby and children’s clothing, gifts, accessories and everyday essent...

Curry & Grill now crafting spiced curries, biryanis with fourth location

Now turning up the heat in The Woodlands area, Curry & Grill: Indian Cuisine and Bar invites locals to taste its selection of handcrafted curries, tandoori, pulao, biryanis and more at its newly opened location along Research Forest Drive, owner Magesh Ganesan confirmed. The trad...

Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show returns to Conroe this month

Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are free, m...

Harris County sets aside $2.5M for DA’s independent probe into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Harris County leaders on Thursday unanimously passed a measure to set aside $2.5 million over three years to support District Attorney Sean Teare’s independent investigation into the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Magnolia Park last month. Sal...

Indoor artisan market, CPR training: 6 events to attend in New Caney, Porter Aug. 7-11

Check out what’s happening in New Caney and Porter from Aug. 7-11. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. 1. Back to School Bash Get ready to go back to school at this festival hosted by Montgomery County Market Days. The festival will include live music, f...

Harris County considers ballot measure for early childhood funding through proposed tax increase

Harris County commissioners discussed a proposal Thursday that could ask voters to decide whether to increase property taxes to fund early childhood programs, but no vote was taken. The proposal is for commissioners to consider the county’s proposed 2026 tax rate, including a rat...

Danny Minton: ‘Tony’ an incredibly compelling look at the life of Anthony Bourdain

“Tony” Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, and sexual content/nudity Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% In Theaters Anthony Bourdain has burned his name into history for being one of the first food writers in the modern era to receive legendary status. His book, “Kitchen Confidenti...

Protecting Water Quality: A Connected Effort Across the San Jacinto River Basin

Whether you’re boating on Lake Conroe, fishing along its shoreline, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the region, water quality plays an important role in our daily lives. Clean water supports healthy ecosystems, safe recreation, and thriving communities. Behind the scenes...

Robert Donahoo: Alley Theatre’s “The Girl on the Train” impresses visually but lacks suspense

Imagine putting together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring the image of a famous artwork—DaVinci’s “Mona Lisa” or Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party.” There is a moment of satisfaction and excitement—you’ve finished the dang thing! But then what’s to be done with it? Aft...

Former Harris County sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old

A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a dating app. According to court records, Nicholas Burbridge was charged with aggravated sexual assa...

Constable Asks for Help to ID Theft Suspect with Expensive Taste

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On Sunday, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a theft call at the Polo/Ralph Lauren store in the 29300 block of Hwy 290/Northwest Freeway in reference to a theft. They found an unidentified man entered the store, selected merchandi...

Escaped Liberty County inmate captured in Seattle after nearly three weeks on the run

An inmate who escaped from a Houston-area hospital nearly three weeks ago has been captured in Seattle, Washington — and investigators say he was sending threatening messages to women in Texas, including messages involving their juvenile daughters, while on the run. Yorlan Rafael...

My Friend RAL now serving Montgomery County

My Friend in RAL has recently begun offering services to support Montgomery County locals looking for residential assisted living in July. Two-minute impact My Friend in RAL is owned and operated by resident Pamela Clark. While the business was legally formed in February, it rece...

Kingwood doctor gets 12.5 years in prison for operating illegal opioid prescription scheme

A Houston-area physician has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison after admitting she operated an illegal prescription scheme out of her Kingwood clinic that prosecutors say fueled the distribution of more than 3 million opioid pills. According to the U.S. Department of...

Zitzmann Returns to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office as Captain After Stint as Montgomery County Chief Deputy

Constable Mark Herman’s Office announced this week that Captain Jonathan Zitzmann has rejoined the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, returning to the agency where he previously served after resigning his position as Chief Deputy at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Offic...

Conroe ISD reviews preliminary budget, compensation plan at special meeting

At its Aug. 4 special meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees reviewed a presentation from John Robuck, managing director at BOK Financial Advisors, and CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza focusing on the district’s budget, compensation plan and tax rate for fiscal year 20...

Wine Walk: The Texas wine industry is gaining national recognition

Texas wine is a $ 24 billion business in the state of Texas and is one of the few bright spots in a downward spiraling wine industry throughout the world. Many wineries in other parts of the world are experiencing dramatic reductions in wine sales. Meanwhile in Texas, wineries ar...

The Players kick off 60th season with ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’

The Players Theatre Company kicks off its milestone 60th season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” opening Aug. 14 at the historic Owen Theatre in downtown Conroe. Packed with unforgettable songs, razor-sharp wit, and la...

Physician sentenced to 12.5 years for running Houston-area pill mill

Physician sentenced to 12.5 years for running Houston-area pill mill KHOU

Man gets 30 years in prison for robbery, assault at Conroe grocery store

Man gets 30 years in prison for robbery, assault at Conroe grocery store CW39 Houston

Texas doctor gets 12 years in prison for Montgomery County pill mill; Cleveland woman among charged -

Texas doctor gets 12 years in prison for Montgomery County pill mill; Cleveland woman among charged - Bluebonnet News

Houston immigration attorney rejects 18-year plea in assault case

A Houston immigration attorney facing a felony family violence charge rejected a plea offer that would have sent him to prison for 18 years. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra stood alongside his attorneys in a Harris County courtroom and formally rejected the state’s offer on Wednesday. The j...

Man electrocuted after tree branch reportedly hits power line in Cypress, Precinct 4 says

Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse. In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to...

J&R’s Ace Hardware supports Porter community with ‘what customers need, when they need it’

When Jeff Petersen left his Kingwood home to attend Texas A&M University in 2001—and then later, the entire state for a job in Colorado—he never imagined that he would one day return to open a hardware store with his parents along FM 1314. Petersen also could not have predicted w...

4 projects filed with TDLR to know about within city of Conroe

4 projects filed with TDLR to know about within city of Conroe Community Impact

Man charged, accused of giving fentanyl to Harris County teenagers leading to 18-year-old’s death

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the death of an 18-year-old and the fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old. The sheriff’s office says the investigation into Avery Williams began on January 10. On ...

Traffic Alert: Hardy Toll Road – Harris County – 18-Wheelers Crash/Closure

The Hardy Toll road northbound and southbound, south of Beltway 8 at the Hardy Plaza, because of a double 18-wheeler crash.

Five Local DAR Chapters Unveil America 250! Patriot Marker at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park!

Five Local DAR Chapters Unveil America 250! Patriot Marker at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park! montgomerycountynews.net

Texas hemp THC rules change: What consumers, veterans and retailers need to know

A new Texas court ruling is creating confusion for consumers, retailers and veterans who use hemp-derived THC products after the state moved to restrict products that were widely available in stores. The changes have raised a major question for Texans: If you bought a THC product...

Conroe budget, Flock cameras, Montgomery County bonds: 6 government stories to know in Conroe area

Need to catch up on government news from July? Here are six stories from the government beat in Conroe and Montgomery County. Montgomery County Precinct 1 breaks ground on new community center Montgomery County Precinct 1 has broken ground on a new community center that will brin...

TRAFFIC ALERT: STIDHAM RD – CONROE/RP – WRECK

4:15 p.m. Stidham Rd at Kidd Rd – Wreck

Deported Honduran man sues city after Houston police allegedly detained him for 2 hours while waiting for ICE

Kyle McClenagan/Houston Public Media Attorney Randall Kallinen, at podium, speaks outside of the Houston Police Department’s main office on Aug. 4, 2026. A Honduran man who was deported from the U.S. earlier this year has sued the City of Houston, claiming Houston Police Departme...

Prosper ISD implements cost-saving measures to address budget shortfall

Prosper ISD officials are looking for ways to save money in the 2026-27 budget, Chief Financial Officer Keri Croy said at a July 20 board meeting . The 2026-27 budget, which was approved at a June 16 meeting, projects a $42.2 million shortfall for the upcoming school year, includ...

Montgomery County man sentenced to 30 years after grocery store robbery

Montgomery County man sentenced to 30 years after grocery store robbery KHOU

Man accused of intentionally hitting woman with vehicle after argument in N. Harris County

A woman is listed in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported in the 400 block of FM-1960, near the North Freeway. The Harris County Sheriff’s O...

Family of Erika Serrato files wrongful death lawsuit against trucking company after driver hits, kills MCSO deputy back in June

Family of Erika Serrato files wrongful death lawsuit against trucking company after driver hits, kills MCSO deputy back in June ABC13 Houston

Local restaurants come together for new ‘Taste of Downtown Conroe’ event on September 15

The Downtown Conroe Association (DCA) is preparing for a new event, Taste of Downtown Conroe, allowing the community to sample signature bites from local restaurants and food trucks in the downtown area on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Timberline Crossing,...

Here’s when the 2026-27 school year starts for districts across the Houston area

Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media Row of school buses. Taken on December 18, 2019. August is here, which means Houston-area children and their families are beginning the annual transition from summer back to school. Parents looking to buy last-minute school supplies may want to ...

Integrity Urgent Care Clinic Opens in Conroe, Texas

Integrity Urgent Care Clinic Opens in Conroe, Texas GlobeNewswire

Spirit Halloween hiring 52,000 seasonal workers for its biggest Halloween season yet

Halloween may still be months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season ever. The specialty Halloween retailer announced it plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal associates to staff a record 1,575 Spirit Halloween stores across the United States and...