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Early Voting Surges in Predominantly Black Communities Across Harris County
Early voting is surging in several predominantly Black communities across Harris County, with turnout in Acres Homes and Sunnyside nearly doubling compared to the 2022 election, according to data from the Harris County Clerk’s Office. The increase is raising questions about what’...
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2nd & Charles to open first North Texas store in Plano
A bookstore, 2nd & Charles , plans to open a new store in Plano before the end of the year. In addition to used books, the store buys, sells and trades video games, consoles, movies, CDs and toys and collectibles. Scott Kappler, 2nd & Charles’ executive vice president of operatio...
safety
Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Willis/Conroe – Wreck
11:15 a.m. I-45 southbound main lanes, just north of FM 830 – wreck
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Conroe Noon Lions: Club salutes ‘Hometown Hero’ Sgt. Santiago Trejo for military service
Patriotism and love for our country is an integral part of the Conroe Noon Lions Club. All our club meetings start with the singing of God Bless America followed by the pledge to the United States and Texas flags. Along those lines, honoring our Veterans is vitally important to t...
parks
Rotary: Montgomery County’s first Walk to End Polio brings in more than $1,000
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted newly appointed Conroe Parks Director Lauren Arnold last Tuesday to speak to Rotarians on his goals including a new, upgraded Master Plan for the Conroe Parks Department. Mr. Arnold has several open positions to fill as he re-builds the Parks Depa...
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Evictions on the rise: Lake Houston area sees spike in eviction filings
As the number of renters in the Lake Houston area continues to trend upward, a recent study highlighted portions of northeast Harris County as growing areas of concern for eviction filings. The Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s 2026 State of Housing report showed areas such a...
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Missing 14-year-old boy with autism found safe in northwest Harris County
The 14-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing in northwest Harris County Friday morning has been found safely, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Office. Around 6 a.m., deputy constables said they were searching the 6700 block of FM 1960 Road West for the boy. M...
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Harris County voters cite ICE enforcement, TPS, work visas as election drivers
Many Harris County voters said ICE enforcement, Temporary Protected Status and work visas are top immigration issues driving them to the polls — and for many families, the stakes are personal. Two women who spoke with KPRC 2 said they come from migrant families and cast their bal...
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of beloved pediatrician in Conroe
CONROE, Texas – A man convicted of stabbing a pediatrician to death in Conroe in 2023 has learned his sentence. Miles Joseph Fridrich, 27, was sentenced by a Montgomery County jury to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan. Recommen...