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Transmission line issue leads to thousands without power in Magnolia area
Thousands of people are without power near Magnolia in Montgomery County Tuesday evening. CenterPoint Energy’s outage map shows approximately 15,000 people remain without power as of 9:30 p.m. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough says CenterPoint Energy has identified the source o...
schools
Sheriff Gonzalez Confirms Shooting Death of 15-Year-old Spring ISD Student
SPRING, Texas — A 15-year-old Westfield High School student was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon on a sidewalk along Ella Boulevard, just off campus, and authorities were still searching Tuesday night for a suspect who fled on foot. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputie...
parks
Illegal dumping site in North Harris County finally cleaned up months after being exposed by 2 Helps You
It was back in May when 2 Helps You first showcased the challenges with illegal dumping along the 8000 block of North Antoine Drive. A parking lot housing a closed-down Pizza Hut dining location had been turned into a massive urban dump site. We first visited the property in May ...
safety
15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in Spring
A 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the victim is believed to be a student of the School. Gonzalez said an encounter took place on the sidewalk between the teenager and a man before shots were fired. Inve...
schools
Westfield High School student dies after being shot near campus
Authorities confirm a 15-year-old student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened off Ella Boulevard, near the high school. Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in...
government
Q&A: Magnolia City Administrator Bob Harvey discusses growth, infrastructure, City Hall stability
Bob Harvey officially began serving as Magnolia’s city administrator July 14, marking both his first day on the job and his first City Council meeting in the position. City Council extended an offer to Harvey following its June 9 meeting. Harvey’s professional background includes...
government
Construction kicks off on Old Houston Road widening project in New Caney
Work to widen part of Old Houston Road from two to four lanes began Aug. 31, as planned, according to Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray’s Office . The project A $7.25 million construction project focused on expanding the roadway will take place over the next year, as previously r...
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & The Beautiful | 37 Days on the Road
Source: Read original article Publisher: Building With The Browers The post The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & The Beautiful | 37 Days on the Road appeared first on Lake Conroe ....
schools
Two students taken into custody over bomb comments at Willis High School, day after gun found on campus
Two students at Willis High School were taken into custody Tuesday morning after making statements about having a bomb, according to school officials, as the campus began implementing heightened security measures following a string of gun-related incidents. The latest incident co...
safety
Willis ISD begins use of metal detectors following multiple recent firearm incidents
Provided/Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis High School, including the installation of metal detectors, after multiple firearm-related incidents in the past year. Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis Hig...
government
United Way of Greater Houston selects new CEO after former president announces retirement
Officials with the nonprofit organization United Way of Greater Houston announced Sept. 21 that CEO Amanda McMillian will retire as president and chief executive officer on May 1, 2027. The board unanimously selected Angel Harris, current vice president and chief advancement offi...
