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Spring murder suspect arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
SPRING, Texas — An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in Spring, Texas, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. On July 16, 2024, at approximately 6:41 PM, deputies responded to an emergency call reporting a shooting in the 300…
Montgomery County approves first tax rate increase in 5 years
Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets at 9:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at 501 N. Thompson St., Conroe. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Montgomery County commissioners moved forward on a $466.55 million budget on Aug. 15 as county officials look to a May bond election, and the county will use certificates of obligation to fund a number of capital improvements in 2025.
Local Quilt Guild raises and donates funds so no child sleeps on the floor
The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild (WAQG) is excited to announce that $6,000 was awarded to the local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit that builds beds and supplies new bedding to children in Montgomery County who do not have a bed of their own. Mike Fortner, Chapter President, and his wife Jennifer accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
Elderly Spring woman dies in house fire, Montgomery County Fire Marshall’s Office says
SPRING, Texas — Investigators with the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office say an elderly woman in Spring died Wednesday when her home caught fire. A 911 caller reported smoke coming from the home on Loddington Street in the Fox Run neighborhood. The caller said a woman who lived alone in the house might be trapped inside.
Officials issue PSA after finding popular home features tied to public health risk: 'Children are uniquely vulnerable'
Children and older adults as well as those with breathing issues are especially vulnerable to these adverse conditions. Indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air pollution, which makes studies about the negative effects of the latter all the more concerning. What's happening?. Detroit's air pollution costs the city...
Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen's employment status remains in limbo as 2024-25 school year begins
Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen was not present for the July 23 meeting when trustees voted 4-3 to propose the termination of her contract. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact) Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen’s employment status with the district is still in limbo with the 2024-25 school year already underway. Trustees...
Golf team waits for course to open as Beryl damage remains
After Hurricane Beryl hit in July, the damage done at the Kingwood Country Club was visible to everyone. More than 600 trees fell across all five courses, leaving a significant amount of damage to repair. For the Kingwood Park golf team, getting enough practice before the season starts has become...
Cleveland’s Frieda White named Woman of Integrity by BBB
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southeast Texas is excited to announce the honorees for its 5th Annual Professional Women’s Conference, presented by Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. The event will be held on Sept. 12 at Doggett Ford Park, offering a day filled with inspiration, education, and networking opportunities.
Humble ISD Opens Broad Bidding for Software and Subscriptions
Humble Independent School District (Humble ISD) is accepting proposals from vendors offering software, subscriptions and web-based applications that can enhance classroom instruction. Humble ISD, a public school district with approximately 48,000 students across 47 campuses, has issued this request for proposals (RFP) on a recurring basis. The district spends more...
Spring Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $900K from HVAC Company
A Spring resident is facing a potential 20-year tenure in federal prison after pleading guilty to a wire fraud scheme that saw her embezzle over $900,000 from a local HVAC company. Sonia Yvonne Rodriguez, 51, who worked as an office manager, admitted to the theft of $938,387.26, funds destined for federal tax payments, over a five-year period from 2015 to 2020, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas.
Football shifts schedule to avoid heat
After a summer full of speed, agility and weight training the football team was ready to be able to begin hitting, practicing and preparing for the upcoming season. But all of this came to a halt due to the summer heat continuing after the school year started. Due to the heat blazing down during the day, the team wasn’t able to practice outside after school and was restricted to only practicing in the indoor facilities.
Heat wave to continue for SETX
The high temps are here to stay a bit longer as chances for a prolonged heat wave are possible for most of the state. There is a moderate to major risk for heat related impacts with daily highs ranging from 96 to 98 with maximum heat indices to the 109 ranges through Sunday, according to […] The post Heat wave to continue for SETX appeared first on Orange Leader.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Drone-Powered Food Delivery Soars in North Texas, Looks To Expand
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Largest Lottery, Powerball, and Mega Millions Wins in Texas
Everyone in Texas who has ever purchased a lottery ticket has dreamed of what they would do with that money. Most start by saying paying off debt, others want to help family members, or splurge big on a car and house. While most of us will only dream of what it would be like to receive that big check, there are a few people in Texas who have won big.
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