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Former top lawyer for RODEOHOUSTON avoids trial with guilty plea
The former general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has finally reached a resolution in his online solicitation of a minor case more than two years after being arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Jeffrey Downing, 48, pled guilty Thursday d...
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Harris County approves 2026-27 budget, tax rates
The Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $3.09 billion budget and one of the highest property tax rates in the county’s history with a split vote during its Sept. 17 meeting. What you need to know Taxpayers will see a 7.6% property tax rate increase in comparison with las...
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Conroe Noon Lions: Club members usher in fall with a full service calendar
For the Conroe Noon Lions Club, fall also means something else — a season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready for it! We were proud to recognize Adrienne Byrd as our August – Lion of the Month. Since joining the club, she has jumped right in, lending a...
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Lake Conroe Lions: Club members planning Cruisin’ 2026 Car Show for Oct. 10
Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a meeting recently at Walden Yacht Club. Bill Hogan began with a prayer followed by President Todd Keifer leading us in the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Lots of Good News were shared along with the singi...
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Rotary: Rotarians participate in reading event at Runyan Elementary
Rotarians were heavily involved in education this past week. The Rotary Club of Conroe participated in reading to students at Runyan Elementary School on Wednesday. Steve Scheffler, Leland Dushkin, Lamar Casparis, Jim Wiggins and wife Sylvia along with yours truly dressed up in C...
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Trial defendant dies in apparent self-inflicted shooting before scheduled sentencing in Conroe
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to be sentenced in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the man was a trial defendant in a case before the court. Th...
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The Woodlands Township approves sheriff’s office proposal for mounted patrol in 2027
Mounted patrols will continue to be present in the heart of The Woodlands, but under a new proposal approved Sept. 17, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is slated to provide the services beginning in 2027. The Woodlands Township board of directors agreed to proceed with a switch...