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12-year-old shot inside minivan in Cypress parking lot, deputies say
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in fair condition after being struck by gunfire while sitting inside his family’s minivan in northwest Harris County, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Friday night to the 8700 block of Barker Cypress Road near ...
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Houston Texans Newsletter: Key priorities as they seek first win of season in Indianapolis
Hello Texans Nation! A new game week is here and the Texans are stumbling into Indy 0-2 for the third time in the last four seasons. Last year they were a dismal 0-3 before they woke up and finished with 12 wins but finished 2nd to AFC South champion Jacksonville. This Sunday it ...
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College Station renews Flock camera contracts
College Station City Council voted Sept. 24 to renew the city’s contracts with Flock Safety for another year. What you need to know As previously reported by Community Impact , the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras has been debated at multiple council mee...
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Conroe council advances purchase of Mid-South water, wastewater systems
Conroe is moving forward with a deal that could bring 22 water wells, three wastewater plants and more than 200 miles of water lines into the city’s utility system. Conroe City Council voted unanimously Sept. 24 to move forward with buying water and wastewater systems from subsid...
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TxDOT proposes $209M widening for portion of Grand Parkway
The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing a new $209 million Grand Parkway widening project through the Spring area in Harris and Montgomery counties. The project would be funded by toll revenue and include connectors to I-45, according to information from TxDOT. Public...
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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas State House District 15
Three candidates are running for District 15 in the Texas House of Representatives. What voters need to know Republican Brad Bailey, Democrat Moniqua’ S. Scott and Libertarian Jessi Cowart are competing for the seat in the November election. None of the candidates is an incumbent...
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New meat market, Missouri City road development project: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area
Had a full plate this past week? Catch up with six trending stories by Community Impact from the South Houston area, Sept. 21-25. 1. Missouri City partners to build new roads in Sienna to improve connectivity Missouri City council members approved an agreement Sept. 21 with devel...
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Westbury senior who was shot and killed identified as LePaul Warren
A family member has identified the victim of this morning’s deadly school shooting as LePaul Warren, who was a senior at Westbury High School in southwest Houston. Warren, 17, was a wide receiver and starter on the school’s varsity football team and a shooting guard for varsity b...
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Greenspoint Mall redevelopment plans, updates on Lake Houston dam: 8 top stories from the North Houston area
Need to catch up with Community Impact ’s coverage this week? Check out these trending stories from across the northern portion of the Greater Houston area from Sept. 18-24. Greenspoint Mall site to redevelop into $150M CityNorth Industrial Park The former Greenspoint Mall site i...
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Q&A: Meet the candidates for the The Woodlands Township board of directors, Position 3
There are three candidates running in the contested race for Position 3 on The Woodlands Township board of directors for the Nov. 3 election. About the candidates According to the township website, the only contested race in the Nov. 3 election is for Position 3. Nick Tran, Prisc...
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Conroe Noon Lions: Read for a Better Life, Kids on the Lake successful service events
Even though the heat of summer is not giving us a break, Conroe Noon Lion’s Club is falling over themselves to provide for our community! We are in the season of service! Judging by this week’s meeting, our Lions are ready to serve! Lion Jay Wright thanked and had great praise fo...
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Rotary: Blood drive, nature expo in the works for Rotary clubs
Gunny Sgt. Jeff Shilanski presented an outstanding personal story of how he is helping veterans who are battling mental issues which evolved during their military deployment. He relayed to the Rotary club of Conroe how a 90-year Korean War Veteran helped him and his therapy dog C...
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Westbury High School senior shot and killed near campus, Houston police say
A 17-year-old Westbury High School senior was shot and killed near the southwest Houston campus on Friday, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz said. RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Senior killed near Westbury High School; shooter at larg...