Conroe News

Harris County Judge calls for special session on Flock as governor pulls state funding

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special Commissioners Court meeting to reconsider the county’s use of Flock Safety license-plate readers, arguing that officials renewed the surveillance technology without a full public discussion or the additional oversight provisions contemplat...

1 person shot after intoxicated gunman opens fire at southwest Houston restaurant, police say

A man was hospitalized after being randomly struck by gunfire outside a southwest Houston restaurant late Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department . The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. near Beechnut Street and Corporate Drive. Investigators said a man and his nephew became i...

Cardinals, Rockies players tilt caps a day after umpire Eddings’ comments to St. Louis rookie

Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. Eddings’ comments prompted an argument with St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol that led to Marmol’...

Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting on Harris County Flock camera contract

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 needs a public d...

Stockton has 3 TD passes and Frazier runs for 3 scores as No. 3 Georgia beats Tennessee State 63-3

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 quarter when the ...

Man killed in shooting near horse stables in north Harris County

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 in danger. They f...

PREVIEW: Conroe council to consider $389.9M budget, utility rate increases

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 the fiscal year 20...

Oopsie Daisies Flower Company now offering blooms in Montgomery

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. Originally an int...

Widespread chop shop investigation leads to recovery of 4 stolen vehicles, 252 parts across Harris County

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 worked to identi...

Storms cause standing water along Hwy. 290 in northwest Harris County

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 expected to move ...

Juvenile Struck In Hit-and-Run Near Neighborhood Park

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 the side — struc...

Man found shot to death in north Harris County

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 at the scene from ...

Man found dead after kitchen fire at apartment complex near Pearland

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 light smoke,” HFD ...

Houston Man Dead After Kitchen Fire at Cattails Lane Apartment

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 light smoke,” HFD ...

‘I was once them’: Inside Harris County’s violence prevention program as leaders push for $4.5M in additional funding

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 Relentless Interrupters Se...

Fort Bend ISD names new chief financial officer

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 about 11 years, acc...

Conroe native serves aboard Navy warship built to honor Sept. 11 victims

Footloose, artisan market: see four things to do this weekend in Conroe and Montgomery

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Conroe and Montgomery areas? Here are four events happening across the area from Sept. 4-6. ‘Footloose’ This 80s rock musical, produced by Stage Right at Crighton Theatre, follows Ren McCormack, a teen who moves from Chicago to a small town where da...

Thunder may have prompted call, no active shooter found at Magnolia elementary school

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. Officials said no one wa...

Wine Walk: Texas grape harvest winding down for 2026

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 Vineyards and Winery...