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Porter-based Mayday Fairs launches to support firefighters throughout Harris, Montgomery counties
Mayday Fairs, a Porter-based nonprofit, launched in August to support firefighters and their families who are experiencing life-altering hardship. About the organization Founded by Maxine Cruz and Heather Probst, Mayday Fairs serves local firefighters throughout Harris and Montgo...
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Conroe ISD coach accused of grooming students, sexually exploiting female student-athletes
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
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62-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on West Montgomery Road in north Houston
A 62-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday night in north Houston. The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 8500 block of West Montgomery Road. Recommended Videos Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on West Montgomery Road when a ...
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‘I can’t even believe it’: Houston woman says family court judge ordered child back to alleged abuser
HOUSTON – A Harris County mother says she’s caught between two courts — one handling a felony child abuse case against her ex-husband and another ordering her to return their children to him while the criminal case remains unresolved. Angelik Sims says she’s refusing to comply wi...
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Broken Promise: 81-year-old widow still waiting for furniture 15 months after paying $655 for repairs, “It’s theft”
An 81-year-old woman in Northwest Harris County says she is still without a chair and ottoman more than a year after she paid a man $655 to repair the furniture. Shirley West says she hired a man she identified as Rick Pierson in April 2025 after he represented himself as a furni...
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Pedestrian struck, killed by 18-wheeler on I-45 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Several southbound lanes of I-45 are closed in Montgomery County after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a 18-wheeler. The collision happened at State Highway 242. Recommended Videos Sky 2 Chopper flew over the scene and captured images of police inves...
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Lee Gilley sued over pregnant wife Christa Bauer's death two years after alleged killing
The family of Christa Bauer Gilley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 before cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the country. Chris and Sharon Bauer filed suit against Lee Gilley in Harris Coun...
government
Montgomery ISD principals provide updates for campus success
At the Oct. 6 Montgomery ISD special meeting, the principals for all district campuses provided the board of trustees with updates on initiatives they are implementing for the 2026-27 school year. Many principals also reviewed the recently released State of Texas Assessments of A...
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AutoZone files for new Conroe location
Editor’s note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. According to an Oct. 6 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, AutoZone will be opening...