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Challenger Wesley Doolittle takes early lead in Republican primary runoff for Montgomery County sheriff
Wesley Doolittle (left) and Rand Henderson participated in a candidate forum in February for the Republican primary for Montgomery County sheriff. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact) Posted May 28 at 7:10 p.m. With early and absentee votes in for the Republican primary runoff for Montgomery County sheriff, challenger Wesley Doolittle took an...
Houston storms: One dead after houses under construction collapse Tuesday
Thousands of CenterPoint customers were without power on Tuesday afternoon as thunderstorms and strong winds pushed through Harris County. At least one person died and more than 300,000 CenterPoint customers were without power on Tuesday afternoon while heavy storms and strong winds pushed through Harris County. Two houses under construction...
UPDATE: 1 person dead in Magnolia following storm, 200k without power, Hidalgo provides update for Harris County
A storm that hit the Greater Houston area in the early afternoon of May 28 has caused hundreds of thousands to lose power, echoing the power outages caused by a May 16 storm. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact) As of 5:30 p.m., around 211,000 CenterPoint Energy customers are still without power, according...
Severe storms knock out power to more than a dozen Harris County voting locations
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Less than two weeks after the Houston area was slammed by an out-of-the-ordinary weather event, a somewhat "typical" Southeast Texas weather system hit the Houston area. On Tuesday, strong wind, hail and rain slammed the region. Wind gusts of up to 75 mph were recorded...
The Woodlands Township Halts $1.6M Park Expansion Amid Resident Pushback and Environmental Concerns
The Woodlands, a community known for its lush greenery and active residents, is currently at a standstill regarding the expansion of its park amenities. The township's board of directors has voted to put a pin in plans to build additional tennis and pickleball courts amid a wave of resident complaints and environmental concerns. This decision comes after the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, conducted in 2022, identified a demand for these facilities. However, the underlying issue appears to be a discord between the township's desire to provide recreational opportunities and the community's wish to preserve the town's natural spaces.
Around $50M needed for water infrastructure, Conroe city staff members say
Public Works Director Norman McGuire said the city’s lack of enough water capacity is a guaranteed two-year problem. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) City Engineer Chris Bogert said around $50 million is needed to fund four water plants during a second discussion about the city’s available water capacity at Conroe City Council’s May 22 workshop meeting.
16th Annual Memorial Day Service pays tribute to Heroes and Freedom at Forest Park The Woodlands
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home and Cemetery hosted their 16th annual Memorial Day service, a tribute to Heroes & Freedom, in honor and celebration of those who have proudly served our country. The event included a service of remembrance, live patriotic music, guest speaker Marine Corps Veteran Chris Sadler of Honor Cafe, and a complimentary lunch provided by Honor Cafe.
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