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Montgomery County officials monitor outages, lake levels in aftermath of storm
Texas Department of Emergency Management officials are still in the area from May 6 storms and will be transitioning to aid Harris County following May 16 storms. (Jessica Shorten/Community Impact) The San Jacinto River Authority announced on May 18 that as of 8:30 a.m. Lake Conroe had reopened to normal...
Several Grimes County Roads affected by flood waters
Unprecedented rainfall wreaks havoc in Grimes County, leaving several roads submerged. With over 11 inches of downpour, the Road and Bridge Department battles flood damage, urging caution on closed routes including CR 190, 403, and 162. Stay alert for barriers and avoid driving through water.
Montgomery County approves floodplain assessments for 750 properties
Flood waters from the West Fork of the San Jacinto River at Hwy. 59 have left left a number of homes damaged across Montgomery County. (Courtesy Kevin Bondy) Montgomery County commissioners approved $431,880 during their May 21 meeting to complete floodplain damage assessments on a number of properties affected by the severe storms that moved through the Houston region in early May.
Montgomery County identifies $1.5B in needs for first bond in 9 years
Montgomery County commissioners said delaying the county’s next road bond has only worsened traffic situations across the county along roadways such as I-45. For the first time in nearly 10 years, Montgomery County commissioners are working on building a new road and infrastructure bond referendum to address an estimated $1.5 billion in project needs across the county.
Montgomery ISD Welcomes New Trustees and Leadership in May Board Meeting
On May 14, 2024, the Montgomery Independent School District (MISD) conducted its regular May board meeting. At this meeting, Paul E. Cameron IV and Lizzy Ivey were sworn into office as new trustees after being elected on May 4, 2024. They replaced Trey Kirby and Linda Porten. Montgomery County Judge Wayne Mack administered the oath of office. Cameron and Ivey both pledged to serve the district with integrity and dedication.
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