An 11-year-old Montgomery County boy died Sunday as a result of massive head trauma after his all-terrain vehicle rolled over in Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Police Reporter. Another boy also involved in the accident is in stable condition. The boy was pronounced dead at Tomball Hospital, where he… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Pop-up market opens in Oak Ridge North
An Oak Ridge North pop-up market made its debut Saturday morning to help support some small businesses’ dreams. Within the first two hours, attendees arrived and had a chance to check out a selection of hot sauces, grab lunch at a food truck, and browse an array of other products — from home decor to...
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Conroe ISD buses are ready to roll with pandemic precautions
Despite a shortage of bus drivers across the nation, the Conroe ISD transportation department feels prepared and sufficiently staffed as students are expected to return on Tuesday. As students head back to the classroom after spending the first several weeks of class in remote instruction, getting them to school safely… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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VOLLEYBALL: Veteran Magnolia team aiming for playoffs
The core of this year’s Magnolia volleyball team has grown up under the watch of coach Ashley Farris, who arrived three years ago. The roster features 11 upperclassmen and nine players returning with varsity experience. “A huge amount of them have been playing for a couple years on varsity,” Farris… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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VOLLEYBALL: Splendora dominates Vidor in non-district finale
SPLENDORA — In its final dress rehearsal before District 21-4A play begins, Splendora proved it was ready for the more meaningful matches. The Ladycats put together significant runs in each set on their way to a 25-11, 25-14, 25-16 sweep of Vidor at home Friday to wrap up non-district play. Splendora will ride a six-match...
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Stars of country music got their start at the Conroe Ballroom
Every time Conroe radio legend Mary McCoy passes by the CubeSmart Self Storage on Gladstell, she can’t help but think about the Conroe Ballroom that previously stood in that spot. In the late 1960s, she and her recording partner Jimmy Copeland often sang there as the opening act for country… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Meritage Homes buys land in Conroe community
Meritage Homes has purchased land in Conroe’s Stillwater community where it plans to build 156 homes. The homes will be built on 50-by-120-foot lots with prices starting at $250,000., according to Meritage. Sizes will range from 1,666 to 2,991 square feet. Located in Montgomery County off Interstate 45 and Guinn… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Willis man turns himself in for wife’s fatal shooting
A man on Thursday turned himself in to Montgomery County authorities for the killing of his wife. Austin Patrick Vance, 28, of Willis, is being charged with murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Vance drove to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office at 115 Business Park in… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Employee at Catholic church in The Woodlands charged with sexually assaulting girl
An employee of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands was arrested Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at her home last week. Ronald Montgomery See, 53, of Willis, is being charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony. See is a 14-year… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
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Renovations, upgrades mark new look at Boardwalk Town Center apartments in The Woodlands
Residents of the Boardwalk at Town Center apartments are enjoying updated and refurbished amenities and living spaces after a more than $20 million, multi-year renovation project is complete. The swanky, centrally-located high-end apartment complex — one of the rare in the township center area not owned by the Howard Hughes… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...