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Montgomery City Council advances $9.4M proposed FY 2026-27 budget
Montgomery City Council moved its fiscal year 2026-27 budget process forward Aug. 11, approving a proposed spending plan that increases general fund expenses while keeping the city’s proposed property tax rate at $0.40 per $100 valuation. The details The proposed general fund bud...
safety
ICE detained a man in Houston after he reported a shooting to local police
AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File In this July 8, 2019, file photo, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer looks on during an operation in Escondido, Calif. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained a man in Houston last weekend after he called ...
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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...
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Wine Walk: Spring freezes impact quantity of grapes harvested this season
Spring freezes across Texas had two impacts to the grape harvest currently happening. First, the bad news with the spring freezes negatively impacting the quantity of grapes that actually were able to survive those freezing temperatures. Now the good news with the quality of grap...
business
Family-owned PostNet now offering shipping and printing services on Rayford Road
Shipping, printing and logistics company PostNet announced a new location held a soft opening on Rayford Road in early August, with a grand opening event planned later this summer About the owners The PostNet Spring location is owned and operated by Ron and Wendy Tish, along with...
Local
Montgomery County artists earn Texas Country Music Association finalist honors
The local music community has two big reasons to celebrate as hometown artists Payton Howie and Payton Riley have both been named finalists in the 2026 Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) Awards. Payton Howie has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Payton Ril...
schools
HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes
An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise. Darius Williams, who is listed in the Wheatley High...
government
Montgomery County budget discussion includes tax rate, pay parity projections
Montgomery County budget workshop discussions for fiscal year 2026-27 began Aug. 11 at the Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building in Conroe. The conversation started with commissioners’ review of tax rate options as well as the FY 2026-27 certified taxable value of about $10...
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Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...
safety
ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
safety
Nearly two dozen people charged in Montgomery County retail theft operation
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said a targeted, 4-day operation led to 23 arrests. Deputies also recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. The sheriff’s office Crime Reduction Unit said deputies worked with local retailers and loss-prevention teams from Aug. 4...
schools
HISD superintendent Miles pushes NES model despite controversy surrounding program
Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
safety
Mother of 2-year-old brought unconscious to Spring gas station arrested, accused of failing to seek medical attention
The mother of a 2-year-old girl, who was brought unconscious to a Spring gas station and later rushed to a hospital, has been arrested and charged. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Jazmin Cisneros, 28, allegedly failed to seek medical attention after becoming aware that he...
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Give Blood and help Save Lives at the Memorial Hermann & Gulf Coast Blood Community Blood Drive August 25
Did you know? A single blood donation can help save up to three lives. Give the gift of life by donating blood at the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Gulf Coast Blood (GCB) community blood drive on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the South Tow...
safety
Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
safety
Conroe City Council to weigh ballot measures, data center regulations Aug. 13
Conroe City Council members could take action on several items that may eventually head to voters during their Aug. 13 meeting, including proposals related to residential lot sizes, firefighter collective bargaining and the city’s continued use of automated license plate reader s...
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HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is nationally recognized for commitment to providing High-Quality Stroke Care
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus; Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus; Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy; and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll quality achievement awards for demonstrating commi...
safety
2 children killed in RV fire in Liberty County
Two children have died following a fire at an RV in Liberty County Tuesday morning, authorities said. Firefighters with the Cleveland Fire Department and deputies with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire around 5:30 a.m. at an RV near County Road 3189 and Hi...
safety
Fatal fire reported in Liberty County near Highway 59
A fire in Liberty County has been confirmed as fatal, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Billy Knox said deputies are working a fire near County Road 3189 and Highway 59 South. 23-year-old man gets life in prison for sexually assaulting pregnant conven...
safety
Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge Parkway in west Houston
Houston police are investigating after a bicyclist reported finding a decomposed body Monday evening in west Houston. According to Houston Police Department Lt. Horelica, the bicyclist called 911 around 6:10 p.m. Aug. 10 after discovering the body in the vicinity of the 1400 bloc...
government
Two Houston-area cities could put Flock license plate cameras before voters
Two Houston-area communities could soon ask voters to weigh in on the future of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras, putting a growing debate over public safety, privacy and government surveillance directly on the November ballot. League City and Conroe are consid...
safety
PREVIEW: League City voters could decide whether Flock cameras are used within city limits
League City City Council at its Aug. 11 meeting will consider passing an ordinance calling for a special election referendum on Nov. 3 where voters could decide on League City Police Department’s continued use of automated license plate reader cameras. The details Mayor Nick Long...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to get impaired drivers off the roads
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Drivers will see more deputies out on the roads from August 14 – September 7. MCSO says impaired driving remains a major factor in fatal...
schools
Sam Houston State University announces new name for College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe
“Glenda and I are deeply honored to have the College of Osteopathic Medicine named in our honor,” Russell Gordy said. “From our earliest conversations with Dr. Dana Hoyt, we believed Sam Houston could create a medical school that would serve Texas. Chancellor Brian McCall champio...
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Willis to host FM 1097 town hall Aug. 12
Willis residents will have a chance to hear directly from Texas Department of Transportation representatives about traffic concerns and future plans for FM 1097 during an Aug. 12 town hall. What residents should know The community informational meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Wil...
schools
Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune Jaleel Montgomery, 11, rests on his mom Mikole’s shoulder after a tutoring session with retired educator Arleen Woodson at the Missouri City Branch Library on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Missouri City. Jaleel is attending his first day of class...
safety
Vehicle Crashes Into Business in Cypress Area
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a vehicle crash that caused significant damage to a business in the 11200 block of Huffmeister Road on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the scene after a vehicle crashed into the build...
parks
23-year-old man gets life in prison for sexually assaulting pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for a violent attack on a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe in April 2025. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says Logan Michael Parker will have to spend at least 30 years behind bars before being eligible ...
safety
Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
safety
Traffic Alert: I-45 SB SR – Panorama Village/Conroe Area – Wreck
9:30 p.m. I-45 southbound service road between FM 830 and League Line Road – wreck w/ heavy damage
safety
Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
parks
Texans RB 1 David Montgomery “In best shape of my life”
The bitter taste of a playoff exit at New England last January carried into the offseason for the Houston Texans. Through the draft and free agency they believe some key issues have been resolved as a new campaign opens in a matter of weeks. High on the Texans wish list was impro...
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A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in Houston
A colorful new mural now anchors a busy stretch of Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created through a three-week collaboration between six visiting artists from Taiwan and Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247. “I don’t think I could have asked for a better birthday gift th...
safety
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
schools
HISD parent guide: Tools, safety tips, resources for new school year
Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, wants parents to be equipped with the right tools heading into the new school year. From communication apps to bus registration, here’s what families need to know. Stay connected with ParentSquare, Connect...
government
Montgomery City Council to hold back-to-back budget meetings Aug. 10-11
Montgomery City Council is set to spend two consecutive evenings focused on the city’s next budget as officials continue working through spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Council will first meet for a budget workshop at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 , followed by its regular mee...