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LIVE Updates: Tropical Depression Edouard tracker for Houston, SE Texas

The KPRC 2 Weather Team is monitoring Tropical Depression Edouard as it moves across Southeast Texas, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and a risk of street flooding to parts of the Houston area. Flood watches and tropical storm warnings are active across coastal and inland counti...

Texas GLO outreach event offers repair, rebuild, reimbursement help for 2024 storm damage

The Texas General Land Office is hosting a free homeowner outreach event today in Texas City to help residents impacted by 2024 storms get connected with recovery assistance programs. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Public Library, located at 1701 9th ...

Children’s Books on Wheels an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program

The Dollywood Foundation joins millions of people around the world in mourning the passing of its beloved founder, Dolly Parton, and celebrating an extraordinary life defined not only by the music and joy she shared with the world, but by her deeply held belief in giving back. Do...

Players Theatre Company’s Script Circle presents new play ‘Ruth’ with playwright

The Players Theatre Company invites actors, theatre lovers, and members of the community to its next Script Circle on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Owen Theater, featuring a reading of Ruth, a new contemporary drama by playwright Doug Foresta, who will be present for the ev...

Lake Conroe named one of 15 best US boating lakes by BoatBooker

Lake Conroe named one of 15 best US boating lakes by BoatBooker Houston Chronicle

MOCO Library's Geneaology and Preservation Center Turns 50

Margaritaville Lake Resort partners with Texas Renaissance for festival package

Huzzah! Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is offering two free tickets to this year’s Texas Renaissance Festival with every Texas Renaissance Festival Package booked at the all-suite, full-service resort, just 30 minutes from the fairgrounds. The special package al...

Montgomery County Library System to celebrate Genealogy and Preservation Day Aug. 19

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...

Diana White named 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Elizabeth Smart delivers inspirational keynote

On a day filled with an equal measure of inspiration and leadership, the Chamber’s 9th annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Better Bookkeepers, provided plenty of memorable moments for all in attendance at the Hyatt Regency Conroe. Diana White, who serves as Pres...

Outdoor living showcases, sourdough classes: Check out 7 Conroe and Montgomery-area events happening Aug. 3-29

Looking for things to do in Conroe, Montgomery and Willis this Aug. 3-29? Check out this events guide by Community Impact . All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Pokémon Card Swap Pokémon enthusiasts are invited to the R.F. Meador Branch Library to...

The Liberty County Jail was out of state compliance for months before an inmate escaped from a hospital

Liberty County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook Pictured are visitation booths inside the Liberty County Jail in 2021. The Liberty County Jail had been out of compliance with the state’s minimum jail standards for more than 70 days when an inmate escaped over the weekend while recei...