The Tamina historical marker was unveiled Dec. 6. (Courtesy Montgomery County Historical Commission) The unincorporated community of Tamina received a state historical marker during a ceremony at the Tamina Community Park on Dec. 6. Some context. The marker commemorates the early post-Civil War settlement of formerly enslaved people from nearby… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/community-impact-houston-512982/4389169830403-tamina-community-receives-state-historical-marker
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CISD trustee resigns to run for State Board of Education
Tiffany Baumann Nelson was elected to the Conroe ISD board of trustees in November 2022. (Courtesy Conroe ISD) Conroe ISD trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson has announced her resignation to focus on her campaign for the Texas State Board of Education District 6, CISD announced Nov. 9 via Facebook. What to… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/community-impact-houston-512982/4388946992557-cisd-trustee-resigns-to-run-for-state-board-of-education
Houston Methodist The Woodlands hosts Holiday NICU Reunion
Over the weekend, the halls of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital transformed into a holiday wonderland for a reunion for families whose little ones once received care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Since opening in 2017, The Woodlands NICU team has supported more than 1500 families through their most delicate moments — and...
Woman arrested, charged with murder in downtown Austin bus stop shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — A 34-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting near a downtown Austin bus stop last month, police said Tuesday. Kimberly Sotelo was taken into custody without incident Dec. 1 by the Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force in Spring, Texas, according to the Austin Police Department. She...
Montgomery County, TX – Police Activity Alert: Active Scene Near Loop 336
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Conroe, TX – A heavy police presence has been reported near Carl Barton Park along South Loop 336 East Monday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and the Precinct 2 Constable’s Office are on scene conducting an...
Suspect shot by Montgomery County Pct. 2 deputy at Conroe park
CONROE, Texas – The Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says a deputy shot a suspect at a park in Conroe Tuesday. The shooting happened at Carl Barton Jr. Park off S. Loop 336 East in Conroe. It is unclear what led up to the shooting, but the… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4389177038983-suspect-shot-by-montgomery-county-pct-2-deputy-at-conroe-park
Congratulations to Graduate Irma Torres
“My major is engineering, and I take my classes at San Jac South. My favorite course at San Jac was Psychology because it helped me better understand human behavior and how people think, says Irma Torres. “One important lesson I will remember forever is to use Rate my Professor to… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4388940626697-congratulations-to-graduate-irma-torres
The Woodlands township approves seeking bids for new cell tower
The Woodlands Township is expected to put out a request for proposal by the end of the week of Dec. 12. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Editor’s note: The headline of this story was updated. At a Dec. 4 meeting, The Woodlands Township board of directors approved the start of a public… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/community-impact-houston-512982/4387626452357-the-woodlands-township-approves-seeking-bids-for-new-cell-tower
East Montgomery County Improvement District names chief operating officer
In her new role, Kelley Mattlage will also serve as liaison to the district’s 210,000-square-foot convention center, which is set to open in late 2026. (Courtesy East Montgomery County Improvement District) Effective Jan. 1, Kelley Mattlage has been promoted to serve as chief operating officer for the East Montgomery County… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/community-impact-houston-512982/4388763888287-east-montgomery-county-improvement-district-names-chief-operating-officer
Montgomery County SH-249 Tollway Rates to Increase January 1, 2026
Drivers traveling the SH-249 Tollway in Montgomery County will soon pay more at the toll booths. The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority (MCTRA) has announced that new toll rates will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026, reflecting modest increases across all vehicle classes. The SH-249 Tollway, also… Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4388800094317-montgomery-county-sh-249-tollway-rates-to-increase-january-1-2026









