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PREVIEW: Montgomery County commissioners to consider support for legislation granting ordinance powers
Montgomery County commissioners will meet on Oct. 8 to discuss a resolution that would support legislation allowing the county to adopt and enforce local ordinances, which counties in Texas do not have the power to do. The resolution would advocate for the ability to adopt and en...
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Rice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness
Sarah Grunau/Houston Public Media Flood waters flowed on Southwest Houston streets during Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024. While the majority of Houstonians say they feel prepared for natural disasters, a recent survey by Rice University found that income was a determining factor...
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Convicted sex offender sentenced again after serving prison time for same crimes
A Channelview man who was held on a $5 million bond as he faced child pornography and online solicitation of a minor charges, is headed back to a Texas prison for a 15-year sentence. Christopher Lakner, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography as part of a plea agree...
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Young Texas Artists hosts season kick off with 2026 Classic Cabaret
Young Texas Artists (YTA) will be infusing the elegance, sparkle and breathtaking classical music that guests have come to expect at its season kickoff celebrations with a touch of country personality this year. Classic Cabaret, beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, takes place at...
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Danny Minton: Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ has great action with an emotional pull
Heart of the Beast Rated PG-13 for some language, peril, bloody/injury images and violence Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% In Theaters Special Forces veteran James Belmont (Brad Pitt) wants nothing more than to fly to remote areas in his sea plane and hang out with his combat dog, Odi...
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Texas toughened its mail theft law. A Houston-area woman is still waiting for her stolen $900
RICHMOND, Texas – For Heidi Martin, the lights in her home are usually off. She counts every dollar. She watches her utility bills. She keeps her air conditioning above 80 degrees because, as she puts it, she cannot afford to run it much lower. Recommended Videos Martin lives car...
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Conroe council approves $80K study of city employee pay, job classifications
Conroe will review how it classifies and pays city employees after the City Council approved an $80,000 contract for a compensation study at its Sept. 24 meeting. The details The city selected Public Sector Personnel Consultants to conduct a comprehensive review and update of its...
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Things To Do This Weekend on Lake Conroe
View in Full Page Format Thursday Night Sailboat Races October 8, 2026 - October 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Race Start Area Thursday Night Sailboat Racing on Lake Conroe is back! If you're interested in sailing small boats every Thursday evening through mid-October or just want to...
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CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30
CeeDee Lamb shined in his first NFL game in the city he considers his second home to carry the Dallas Cowboys to a victory on Sunday. Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted Dallas to the 34-30 win over Houston to k...
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Preview: Montgomery ISD to review tax reports, campus success plans at special meeting
At the upcoming Oct. 6 special meeting, the Montgomery ISD board of trustees will review multiple updates and presentations concerning campus success and learning. Meeting highlights MISD will review a delinquent tax report on the district’s finances, along with two presentations...