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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special commissioners court meeting to address privacy, oversight, and data access concerns surrounding the county’s use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. In a post on her Substack, Hidalgo said Harris County...
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Gunner Stockton passed for three touchdowns, Nate Frazier ran for three scores and No. 3 Georgia overwhelmed Tennessee State 63-3 on Saturday. The temperature was 101 degrees at kickoff and the heat likely was a factor in some fans leaving Sanford Stadium at the end of the first ...
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A man was fatally shot Friday night near a set of horse stables in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies responded to the area around 11:55 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting involving a person ...
safety
A man linked to three shootings across the Houston area was found dead Friday after a police standoff in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department . The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Pedro Gonzales, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after pol...
government
After The Woodlands Township ’s series of budget meetings, the board revisited its discussion of its agreement with the township’s mounted patrol, Alpha & Omega. The board also voted on the 2026 property tax rates with a 7-0 vote. The 2027 budget was based on the proposed tax rat...
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The post Multi-County Crime Stoppers FEATURED FELONS For 09/04/2026 appeared first on Lake Conroe .
government
Conroe City Council could adopt a nearly $390 million operating budget Sept. 10 while also considering the city’s property tax rate, water and sewer rate increases and continued funding for Flock Safety cameras. What you need to know Council members are set to consider adopting t...
business
A new flower shop offering a variety of blooms and floral arrangements is now serving the Montgomery area, business owners confirmed. What you need to know Owner Megan Pawlowski said she is now accepting orders through her website for Oopsie Daisies Flower Company in Montgomery. ...
business
An investigation into suspected vehicle theft operations in Harris County led to the recovery of four stolen vehicles and 252 stolen parts, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The HCSO Auto Theft Task Force coordinated search warrants at three locations as detectives...
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Afternoon thunderstorms caused areas of puddling and standing water along a Houston interstate Friday. Check out KPRC 2 live radar Traffic cameras near Hwy. 290 at Mueschke Road showed cars driving through standing water along the feeder road and exit ramp. The stormy weather is ...
safety
Montgomery County Commissioners discussed wildfire prevention after recent rains quelled the need for a burn ban during its Sept. 3 meeting . The gist While commissioners did not take action due to recent rains tampering drought concerns, Montgomery County Fire Marshal Jimmy Will...
schools
The Conroe Noon Lions calendar is super busy in September! Following our new President Sharene Carr’s theme for the year, “Driven to Serve”, Lions will be reading to CISD students, fishing & playing games with ‘special’ abled kids and their families, dancing & raising money, and ...
Local
The Rotary Club of Lake Conroe will be hosting a Pink Strong Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday morning, Sept. 12, starting at 9 with the walk starting at 10:15. The event will be held at Margaritaville on Lake Conroe. Michael Fields with RCLC told me, “At 10:15, our walk will begin ...
safety
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a juvenile pedestrian was struck near a neighborhood park Friday. The crash occurred near North Mist Drive and North Vista Drive. The driver of a gray work van — described as having numbers on...
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A man was found shot to death Friday morning in north Harris County, according to authorities. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the 2100 block of Brundage Drive after receiving a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found an adult male dead a...
safety
A Houston man is dead following a kitchen fire Friday morning at an apartment on Cattails Lane. Houston Fire Department crews responded to 6313 Cattails Lane at 11:43 p.m. Friday after a neighbor reported smelling smoke coming from the adjacent apartment. “First due company had l...
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A Houston man is dead following a kitchen fire Friday morning at an apartment on Cattails Lane. Houston Fire Department crews responded to 6313 Cattails Lane at 11:43 p.m. Friday after a neighbor reported smelling smoke coming from the adjacent apartment. “First due company had l...
parks
The bullet holes are still visible on the walls of a gas station convenience store on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County. For Jarmane Parker, they’re part of the reason he keeps coming back. “I was once them,” Jarmane Parker said. Parker is a supervisor with RISE, or Relentles...
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After 42 years of questions, sleepless nights and relentless searching, Tim Miller finally had the chance to look the man convicted in his daughter’s death directly in the eye, and deliver a message. James Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in Texas Killing Fields murder case “I wi...
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Preliminary rainfall reports from the National Weather Service show rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Edouard dropped extensive precipitation across Southeast Texas, with radar estimates reaching up to 18 inches in isolated areas. According to the NWS, the storm tracked fro...
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Fort Bend ISD will soon have a new chief financial officer, district officials announced in a Sept. 2 news release. What you need to know Fort Bend ISD has named Kristopher Lynn as the district’s new chief financial officer replacing Bryan Guinn, who worked in the district for ab...
schools
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said there is no active shooter at Willie Williams Elementary School in Magnolia after authorities responded to a report of possible gunshots around 12:40 p.m. Multiple law enforcement agencies quickly secured and cleared the campus. Officia...
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Provided by POOL/i45NOW James Elmore stands in a Galveston County courthouse after being sentenced to 20 years in prison. A Galveston County jury sentenced James Elmore, 61, to 20 years in prison on Thursday for his role in a decades-old “Texas Killing Fields” case that went unso...
business
A new headquarters for Milestone Metals —a Houston company that sells metal construction materials—is under construction in New Caney, said Kelley Mattlage, chief operating officer for the East Montgomery County Improvement District , via email Aug. 26. Diving deeper The project ...
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The Texas grape harvest is winding down for 2026. Although the quantity is greatly reduced due to last Spring’s late freezes across Texas, the quality of the grapes is amazingly exceptional. The grape harvest started early and will end early. Kristen Hansen with Torr Na Lochs Vin...
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Animal cruelty investigators rescued 19 animals Wednesday from a Cypress-area home where they were being kept inside a garage during extreme heat, according to the Houston SPCA. Harris County Constable Precinct 1 deputies assisted with the response. Investigators said 17 dogs wer...
safety
A woman is dead following a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 10 westbound in Katy early this morning. The crash occurred around midnight in the 2200 block of I-10 westbound near Mason Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, an adult female on a motorcycle was t...
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While some parts of the Houston area saw little to no rain from Tropical Storm Edouard, families in East Livingston woke up to flooded roads, widespread power outages and trees crashing onto their homes. For Jackie Polk and her family, the storm’s impact came suddenly at about 1 ...
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Nearly, two months after losing their father, the Salgado brothers said their lives have been turned upside down — and they are not staying quiet. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on July 7, according to the Department of Homel...
safety
Weather Alert Tornado Warning for Montgomery County until 7:15 p.m. Live radar: We still have a serious situation in Polk Country including Livingston. We have a flood warning in effect through 5:30 pm Wednesday. Wednesday a flood threat and wind advisory: As the center of circul...
parks
It’s time to Wine Walk in the woods, foodie friends! The popular H-E-B Wine Walk returns Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-9 p.m. with its beautiful new home at The Woodlands Resort, bringing guests closer to nature while offering even more space to sip, stroll, and savor. This festive f...
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Man held on charges in January Milam County crash KWKT - FOX 44
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If you live in Houston or northern Fort Bend County, you may be wondering: Where was all the rain from Tropical Storm Edouard? While some areas of Southeast Texas have been hit with heavy rainfall, much of the Houston metro area has remained relatively dry. The reason largely com...
government
At the upcoming Sept. 9 regular meeting, the Willis ISD board of trustees is set to review multiple agenda items concerning district purchases, construction updates and educational reports for the upcoming school semester. On the agenda WISD will review multiple agenda items conc...
Local
A new livestock show category, an expanded kid’s zone and new fair food options are just a few of the highlights of this year’s upcoming East Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo. What’s new Hosted by the East Montgomery County Fair Association , the nearly 10-day event will take place...
schools
From arts to athletics, these local businesses offer supplies, classes and training opportunities for students taking a variety of extracurricular courses in the 2026-27 school year. This list is not comprehensive. Arts 1. Cordovan Art School & Pottery Parlor The school offers ar...
safety
A Montgomery County man is warning others after he says he came close to paying $15,000 to callers who convinced him he had missed federal jury duty and could be arrested if he did not pay. Steve McCreight said he has received suspicious calls before and typically recognizes them...
