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HISD state takeover could be approaching turning point as board prepares for transition
Houston ISD’s state takeover could be heading toward a turning point, as the state-appointed Board of Managers prepares to meet with elected trustees about a potential transition back to local control. The announcement comes after the midterm elections and as Governor-elect Gina ...
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Sheriff’s office is warning seniors to be aware about ongoing fake law enforcement scams
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Check your mailbox because the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is sending out scam-awareness cards to help residents, particularly older adults, recognize callers who falsely claim to be law enforcement. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office scam warnin...
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Stone Cold Meats opening 4th Greater Houston location in Katy
Family butcher shop Stone Cold Meats will be opening a new location in Katy, representatives confirmed. Main course Founded in 2018 by husband and wife Sean and Ami Stone, the shop sources its meats both domestically and internationally, representatives said. Meat selections incl...
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LongHorn Steakhouse opens in Willis
LongHorn Steakhouse opened on Nov. 2 in Willis off Interstate 45 North. Two-minute impact LongHorn Steakhouse, which is a part of Darden Restaurants, has several cuts of steak on its menu and also offers seafood, chicken, pork chops, salads and burgers. Visitors can call ahead to...
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Tony’s Italian Delicatessen expands to Spring
Sandwich shop Tony’s Italian Delicatessen is now open in Spring, owner Lori Hutchison confirmed. The details Tony’s held its soft opening Oct. 27, with plans to officially open later this year, Hutchison said. The menu offers a variety of food, from hot and cold subs to salads an...
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Conroe council wants revived planning commission to give citizens greater awareness of developments coming
Conroe council members want the planned comeback of the city’s planning commission to focus on giving citizens better awareness of development projects proposed in their neighborhoods. The backstory Conroe had a planning commission that the city council voted to dissolve in July ...
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Authorities confirm Montgomery County residents among 5 killed in fatal Seguin crash Sunday
Lights on top of a police vehicle. The Seguin Police Department has identified two of the five victims who died Sunday in a fatal single-vehicle crash. According to police, the crash occurred at approximately 12:56 p.m. on Sunday when a black Chevrolet Tahoe traveling eastbound o...
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Texans wait months for psychiatric hospital beds as new state report reveals mental health care backlogs
More than 1,600 Texans are waiting for psychiatric hospital beds, and some are facing delays lasting months, according to a newly released state report highlighting ongoing challenges in Texas’ mental health care system. The 27-page report from the Texas Health and Human Services...
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At 100, Conroe WWII veteran returns from Honor Flight to a Houston welcome home
HOUSTON – Flags waved and applause filled the airport as Homer Wilson, a 100-year-old World War II Navy veteran from Conroe, returned from Honor Flight Houston’s trip to Washington, D.C. “Welcome home!” the crowd shouted as Wilson made his way through the reception. The trip was ...