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The City of Willis, Texas, plans to use grant funds for a project called Wills - 2023 ARPA-LS-CE- FAIN # Tx1682. This project, starting around December 19, 2023, will upgrade the city's lift-station to improve the sanitary sewer system. The project's total cost is $1,443,781.29, covered entirely by ARPA grant funds.

"Montgomery County Jail Bookings for December 6, 2023: Arrests and Charges" The Montgomery County Jail in Texas has reported several arrests made on December 6, 2023. The charges include assault of a public servant, evading arrest, child endangerment, driving while intoxicated, and assault on a family member, among others.

New projects are expected to come to Montgomery County in 2024, including several school campuses, an education center, a sports complex and a shopping center. Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/new-montgomery-county-projects-schools-shopping-18536769.php.

Fire Truck Struck on Freeway in Willis, Delayed Response Times Due to Lack of Law Enforcement. A fire truck was struck by a hot shot driver on the freeway in Willis, Texas, causing significant damage to the truck. Despite the presence of firefighters and a partially blocked lane, many vehicles failed to slow down or move over as required by law. It took nearly three hours for law enforcement to arrive at the scene, highlighting the delays and challenges faced by emergency responders.

A stunning 2-story house near Willis, Texas recently captured the attention of homebuyers and was sold on December 6th. The last known listed price for this magnificent property was $1,048,560. Located at 11045 N Lake Mist Ln, Willis, TX, 77318, this house offers a truly luxurious living experience.

Texas White Supremacist Gang Leader Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Beating of Girlfriend. A Texas white supremacist gang leader, Tyler Clark, has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and brutally beating his girlfriend. Clark, who had a previous assault conviction involving another former girlfriend, was also sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping charge.

With a mother-lode hit on June 5, 1932, George Strake birthed the Great Conroe Oil Field. Mind boggling were repercussions for Conroe and Montgomery County, a city at the time bent low under Depression woes. For example, a major bank had failed, schools were in need. George Strake, however, through trials and victory along the way in such sites as Cuba and Mexico, finally proved his thesis correct that the route to oil was to the east of town, not to the west as common experience suggested. The city of Conroe, thus bent low at the time under the impact of the Great Depression, became transformed to the point of assuming the title of “The Miracle City.”

“Pct4Live Deputies Respond Quickly to Disturbance at Panda Express in SafeShopper Partnership with East Montgomery County Improvement District” Deputies from the Montgomery County Police Department swiftly responded to a disturbance at a Panda Express restaurant. Both Mounted Patrol and Marked Vehicles arrived within 180 seconds of receiving the call, thanks to the #SafeShopper partnership with the East Montgomery County Improvement District. The identities of the arrested individuals and related photos are public information, and all subjects should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Stay connected with the Montgomery County Police Department through their social media platforms and official website.

The Houston region is growing much more rapidly on its outskirts than in its urban core. The nation's fourth-largest city grew in population from 2020-22 but not by much, gaining 1,306 residents, according to estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. Surrounding Harris County grew by nearly 50,000 residents during the same span, while there was an even greater influx into Fort Bend County to the southwest and Montgomery County to the north, which gained a combined 124,406 new residents during the last two years.

Man Arrested After Reporting Armed Robbery and Found to Have Multiple Warrants and Charges. A man in Harris County, Texas, was arrested after reporting an armed robbery. It was discovered that the man, Bennett Walker, had existing warrants for assault, possession of a controlled substance, and failing to identify. While in custody, Walker damaged the inside of the patrol car. The investigation into the armed robbery is ongoing.

A Willis High School standout and Heisman winner has just entered the College Football Hall of Fame. Join Nate Griffin live from the Bellaire Coffee Shop to catch up with the newest inductee.

The Hideaway Bar at 202 Main in downtown Conroe has received a festive makeover for the holiday season. The bar that is tucked away from the city streets behind 202 Main has become a holiday pop up bar for the season complete with dazzling decorations from floor to ceiling, special limited edition holiday drinks, Christmas music and festive photo ops.

The first Montgomery County Water Symposium was held Dec. 6 at The Atrium Center in New Caney. (Courtesy Pexels) The first Montgomery County Water Symposium was held Dec. 6 at The Atrium Center in New Caney to discuss potential resolutions to issues concerning groundwater and surface water in the county.

HOUSTON – Registered voters will have a chance to cast their ballots for the Runoff Election on Dec. 9. The mayor’s race will be a big one for Houston. In Harris County, you can vote at any vote center in the county on Election Day. Harris County will open 450 vote centers.

Prosecutors said they will be seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing five of his neighbors, including a boy, in April.

The City of Conroe's largest capital project in history is the Conroe Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. Originally designed with anaerobic digestion and carbon diversion, plans shifted at 75% of the design phase when the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality required the plant be relocated due to environmental concerns. Despite that...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Top 100 retailer Living Spaces opened its newest showroom on Nov. 17 in Conroe, Texas, according to a report from Community Impact. The 148,000-square-foot store, located at 10900 I-45 S in Conroe is the Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based retailer’s 10th store in Texas, home state of founder and CEO Grover Geiselman, and 40th showroom overall. Conroe is north of Houston.

"Recent DWI Arrests in Montgomery County and Surrounding Areas (11/27/23-12/03/23)" A total of 37 arrests were made for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Montgomery County, Texas between November 27 and December 3, 2023, with the highest number of arrests made by Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Among those arrested were individuals from Houston, Conroe, Splendora, and other locations within the county.

On December 6, 2023, at 1:05 AM, Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office East Precinct discovered a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a closed business in the 9100 block of TX-242, Conroe, Texas. The driver, there to allegedly meet someone named “TJ” for a motorcycle purchase, disclosed that “TJ” had earlier attempted to sell him a stolen “side-by-side” ATV. The driver provided information on “TJ’s” location.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to conroe..