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Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 – Conroe – Wreck
4:25 p.m. Hwy 242 westbound and Firetower Road – Wreck w/ injuries reported
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Driver was celebrating birthday before high-speed car crash that killed man in Katy: Court docs
Court documents showed that the 20-year-old driver, who is now charged, showed signs of intoxication, and that he did not remember when he had his last drink....
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Why this financial expert says small business success starts with financial organization
Business owners often pour their time and energy into growing their companies, but understanding the financial side of the business is just as important. On Houston Life, Manuel Aragon, founder and CEO of Aragon Tax Return Services, shared how organized bookkeeping, proactive tax...
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Fire Traffic Alert: Mt. Zion Rd – New Waverly – Garbage Truck Fire /
3:55 p.m. Firefighters are enroute to 5078 Mt. Zion Road where a garbage truck is burning and a firefighter is reportedly injured.
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Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer....
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Things to know about the Venezuela earthquakes
A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving more than 200 trapped. Many more are feared dead.Thousands of people have been reported missing and about 1,500 people have been injured. Some of the heaviest damage and casualties we...
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
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Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington, ready to work on turning the Wizards around
Before basketball became such a big part of AJ Dybantsa's life, he was like any other kid — growing up as a fan of a fictional superhero.When he was about five, his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop that went on the back of his door.“I loved Spider-Man growing up. So...
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Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was unclear when exactly the exchange occurred, but Pierzynski posted pictures on socia...
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Conroe Woman Arrested After Mausoleum Burglary Caught on Camera at West Harris County Funeral Home
Amber Renee Fennel, 37, is accused of breaking into two mausoleum niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home with her young child present. A surveillance video tip led investigators to her Conroe home. A Conroe woman has been arrested in connection with a west Harris County mausoleum b...
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Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal....
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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Venezuelans in the U.S. are rushing to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country.Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flur...
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DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.The request came days after an ...
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Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute
A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thom...
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Former county engineer appointed as new Harris County Flood Control District Director
Marcus Stuckett was appointed as the new director after the previous director abruptly resigned earlier this month amid questions about leadership.
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'Lucky Strike' reunites Scott Eastwood, Rod Davis Lurie for WWII film
Inspired by true events, the new film "Lucky Strike" takes audiences back to World War II and honors veterans like 107-year-old Colonel Herb Stern.
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MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.During a bargaining sessi...
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Zach Cregger's hit horror movie 'Barbarian' releasing on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook
Watch the terror at home with Zach Cregger's hit horror film "Barbarian" releasing on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook. 🎬🍼🎬
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Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them
When Monique Di Liberto began looking for a paying job after putting her career on pause to parent full-time, she felt paralyzed by self-doubt. “Who do you think you are trying this after 17 years?" Di Liberto recalled asking herself. "You have no business doing this.”The fear an...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Conroe – Wreck
1:15 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Gladstell St – Wreck
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Fire Traffic Alert: Hwy 249 NB SR – Vehicle Fire
12:50 p.m. Hwy 249 northbound feeder between Cripple Creek and Woodtrace Pkwy – vehicle fire
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80-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while trying to cross road with his wife, HPD says
Police said the 80-year-old man died after being hit by a driver while he was crossing the road with his wife, who had just gotten off work.
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Traffic Alert: Sleepy Hollow – South County – Wreck
12:30 p.m. Sleepy Hollow at Carmita – Vehicle vs. RV wreck
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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
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Conroe Police Department launches Drone First Responder Program
The Conroe Police Department is proud to announce the launch of its Drone First Responder (DFR) Program, an innovative public safety initiative that uses drones to provide real-time aerial intelligence during calls for service. View the video below from the Conroe Police Departme...
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David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84.Spokesperson Eric Alper ...
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LIST: Got the cash? Houston has the events!
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, and have the extra cash to do so, Houston has you covered.Andy Huggins LiveWhere: 1204 Caroline Street (Punch Line Houston) When: June 26; from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: $32.05+ If you are looking for a good laugh with the f...
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Daniel Wong pushes back against claims he no longer has authority as Fort Bend County judge
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon press conference.Wong announced he will hold a press conference at noon Thursday...
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Alaska-Based C-17 Lands at Conroe Carrying Apache Helicopters Bound for Demilitarization
A Boeing C-17A Globemaster III assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th/3rd Wing out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson visited Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) today as part of an ongoing mission to retire and dismantle AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. The Gl...
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LIST: No plans this weekend? Houston has you covered!
If you’re looking for ways to fill your weekend without having to break the bank, you’ve clicked on the right article. From makeup classes to watch parties, there’s free events happening all over the city. Check out the list below to see what’s best for you! Hot Girl Walk When: S...
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Montgomery County Names Today “Jordan Dalton Day” After Student Saves His Mother
Montgomery County has officially declared today Jordan Dalton Day, honoring a Texas Autism Academy student whose calm, quick action saved his mother’s life when she began choking at home. When his mom started choking, Jordan didn’t hesitate. He stepped in and performed the Heimli...
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says
The Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has shut down nearly a year after it was built in the Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday.DeSantis said the center was always supposed to be open for only about a year until more permanent detention ce...
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A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago
They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere around the world.Over the 180-year history of The Associated Press, 38 journalists have fallen on the job while working for the independent not-for-profit ne...
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Montgomery County Drone Unit Assisting Houston Police with Aerial Overwatch at FIFA 2026
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Drone & Aviation Unit (DAU) is supporting the Houston Police Department with aerial overwatch at FIFA 2026, providing real-time situational awareness to commanders at NRG Stadium and the FIFA Fan Fest. DAU teams are flying over event activit...
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US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight...
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Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song
Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn. For Native American tribes, it's a time to commemorate one of the most famous and symbolically charged events in American history.Allied tribes came together on that...
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Jeremy Allen White and the cast of 'The Bear' prepare for emotional final service
The cast of FX's "The Bear" reflects on the final season, sharing emotional goodbyes as the Emmy-winning series serves its last course.
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Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything ...
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial
The decision was announced Thursday after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again.
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JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon
JPMorgan Chase promoted investment bankers Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents of the bank, elevating two additional potential contenders to succeed Jamie Dimon whenever the longtime CEO step downs from running the nation’s largest bank.The bank also announced Thursday ...
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Six Montgomery County Deputies Complete Advanced Crash Reconstruction Training
Six members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division have completed an advanced crash reconstruction certification, expanding the department’s ability to determine exactly what happens in serious wrecks across the county. The 80-hour course was taught by the Har...
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'Crypt Crook' arrested after stealing from cemetery mausoleum with toddler in tow, Pct. 5 says
The 37-year-old woman whom officials called the "Crypt Crook" was taken into custody on Wednesday, but that wasn't her first run-in with police.
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King Charles III is expected to reveal personal tax bill in bid to boost transparency
King Charles III is expected to reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, becoming the first British monarch to do so
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 (90 ARRESTS)
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, n...
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Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition ...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – 242/College Park – Wreck (3 Vehicles)
10:20 a.m. I-45 northbound service road just north of Hwy 242 in front of the McShell – 3 vehicle crash, roadway is blocked at the crash
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Classic Car Show cruises into Evergreen July 25
Vintage motors and muscle cars will cruise into Evergreen for a classic car show featuring music, food and bragging rights, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The Arbor Amenity Village, 16305 Gulf Coast Road in Conroe, will shift into overdrive with a live DJ, food vendors and ...
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Harris County appoints Marcus Stuckett as new Flood Control District executive director
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...
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Texans corner Brandon Codrington tells his story at his youth football camp: ‘Believe in yourself’
When Texans cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington reflects on his path to the NFL, there’s a recurring theme: ‘Believe in yourself.’That confidence and conviction helped Codrington overcome a lack of ideal size and scholarship offers out of high school.Codrington, 2...
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X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe.The name that put action sports on the map, then turned it into big business that eventually landed in the Olympics with its risk-taking, counterculture vibe, will debut i...
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Children’s Safe Harbor names Kari Prihoda as Executive Director
Children’s Safe Harbor has named Kari Prihoda as Executive Director following the retirement of Dr. Victoria J. Constance, who led the nationally accredited children’s advocacy center for 27 years that serves abused children and their families. Prihoda brings more than 20 years o...
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Celebrate America’s 250th with a parade, live music and more at Market Street
Market Street commemorates this milestone year as our nation celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026. Thousands of guests will cheer on the red, white and blue this 4th of July beginning at 9:00 am during this beloved community tradition: the 50th Annual South Montgomery County ...
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JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas
JPMorgan Chase will significantly expand its national “Community Center” program, the bank said Thursday, with plans to double the number of these specialized branches the bank operates particularly in low-income neighborhoods.Along with doubling the number of Community Center br...
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Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.How do we know this? Researchers tickled 13 captive apes — including gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos — and recorded the results. The new research...
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking ...
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CISD Art Students complete Inaugural Year of The Woodlands Arts Council Student Art Ambassador Program
The Woodlands Arts Council’s inaugural group of Student Art Ambassadors wrapped up their final gathering of the year with a tour of Sam Houston State University’s Fine Arts Department. The tour was led by Michael Henderson, Associate Dean, who took the students through painting, ...
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Community Assistance Center welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Community Assistance Center (CAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alisann Schweiker as its new Chief Executive Officer. Schweiker brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in organizational growth, community engagement, strategic planning, operational managemen...
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SCOTUS clears way for Trump admin. to revive immigration policy once used on asylum seekers
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border....
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