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A public celebration of life will be held May 2 in Conroe for Jimmie C. Edwards, a Vietnam veteran and founder of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission.
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The annual Ironman Texas race returns to The Woodlands this weekend, bringing international athletes and significant road closures, including a full shutdown of the southbound Hardy Toll Road.

The mayor of Magnolia, Texas, was arrested Tuesday while under investigation by the Texas Rangers over assault allegations tied to a complaint filed late last year. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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A construction worker died and another was rescued after a trench collapse Saturday near a residential project in Conroe, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Montgomery County commissioners are exploring whether to build a new jail, expand the current facility, or pursue a private option as population growth and aging infrastructure push the system toward capacity.

Leaders in The Woodlands Township are considering stricter rules on e-bikes and electric scooters after nearly 40 incidents were reported in the past 8 months. Officials say education efforts have helped, but enforcement and legislation may be needed to improve safety.