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HISD changed bus stops for magnet students. Some parents now drive miles just to reach the bus
Houston ISD has changed how thousands of eligible school choice and magnet students get to class this school year, moving to centralized hub stops that can require families to travel farther before students ever board a school bus. The change took effect as the school year began ...
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Texas school bus funding falls short as districts face route cuts and rising transportation costs
SPRING, Texas – Jarred Hostetler never got rid of the posters he made in 2024 to protest his kids’ school district’s decision to eliminate almost 80 school bus routes. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District cut the transportation budget that year to lower the district’s mu...
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Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 10/02/2026
The post Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 10/02/2026 appeared first on Lake Conroe .
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Rotary: Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough shares county’s growth
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted Cunty Judge Mark Keough as its speaker last Tuesday. We know there is a lot of growth in Montgomery County, but the growth was shown by Judge Keough as some of the fastest ever. Under his stewardship, the tax rate has fallen, but the assessed valu...
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Conroe Noon Lions: Bob Hataway speaks on his 52 years as a Lion
What have the Conroe Noon Lions been up to? Last week fourteen Lions conducted eye screenings for forty-two pre-school children at the Kids-R-Kids Child Center and Presbyterian Day School. As usual, these were free of charge to the children because our motto is “WE SERVE.” And we...
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Willis ISD campuses remain under boil water notice
On Sept. 30, the city of Willis experienced a water main break that led to a major decrease in water pressure citywide. Willis Mayor William Brown announced that the city will remain under a boil water notice until the issue is fully resolved. Willis ISD students have been encour...
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Too combative for court: Man accused of shooting deputy will face judge Monday
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff’s deputy and stealing a patrol vehicle was too combative to face a judge Thursday night, but he’ll get his day in court Friday morning. Chase Layne Patin, 25, is scheduled for a preliminary appearance on Monday morning in the 482n...
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Willis ISD approves 15 new weapons screeners after guns found at high school
After weeks of bag searches, metal detector screenings and a new clear backpack requirement at Willis High School, Willis ISD is moving forward with another security change. The Willis ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-0 Thursday morning to approve the purchase of 15 new Xtract One w...
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Preview: Conroe ISD to hold special meeting on bonds and new teacher evaluation system
On Oct. 6, the Conroe ISD board of trustees will host a special public meeting to review the district’s bond process and long-term program management plan and to approve the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System appraisers. The gist According to its website , T-TESS is a st...
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Willis ISD Considers New Weapons Detection Systems After Guns Found
Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...
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Willis ISD Considers 15 New Weapons Screeners After Guns Found
Students at Willis High School have already seen major changes to how they enter the building. Bag searches. Metal detector screenings. And now, clear backpacks. Thursday morning, Willis ISD leaders are considering another change. According to the published agenda, the Willis ISD...