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Conroe ISD elementary school teacher who punished students with restroom ban no longer employed
Read full article: Conroe ISD elementary school teacher who punished students with restroom ban no longer employedFollowing an incident where first-grade students at a Conroe ISD elementary school had their bathroom privileges revoked, leading to several having accidents in class, the district says the teacher involved is no longer employed with the district.
Conroe ISD parents outraged after students punished with restroom ban, leading to accidents in classroom
Read full article: Conroe ISD parents outraged after students punished with restroom ban, leading to accidents in classroomConroe ISD parents are expressing outrage after a message was sent home stating their children had lost the privilege to use the restroom because of a lost restroom pass.
‘We love and miss him:’ Tomball family announces funeral for teen shot by older brother
Read full article: ‘We love and miss him:’ Tomball family announces funeral for teen shot by older brotherIt’s been a gruesome week for the Tettleton family and on Thursday, December 5, loved ones will pay their respects to 16-year-old Brylee Tettleton at Conroe’s Eickenhorst Funeral Services.
Concerned residents ask City of Conroe for transparency, compassion in treatment of shelter animals
Read full article: Concerned residents ask City of Conroe for transparency, compassion in treatment of shelter animalsA group of concerned citizens paid for a half-page advertisement to run in Sunday’s edition of the Conroe Courier, asking Conroe Mayor Duke Coon to hire trained personnel to run the city’s shelter.
Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bid
Read full article: Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bidConcerned residents in Conroe are expected to speak at City Hall this afternoon to ask the city to move forward with a bid from animal welfare nonprofit, Texas Litter Control.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Conroe ISD parents worried over meal policy that may leave hungry students without food
Read full article: Conroe ISD parents worried over meal policy that may leave hungry students without foodConroe ISD parents are outraged over a new meal policy limiting students to charging meals for only 15 days before being denied food if their accounts aren't up to date.
Montgomery County woman denied insurance claim after Hurricane Beryl causes mold damage
Read full article: Montgomery County woman denied insurance claim after Hurricane Beryl causes mold damageA Montgomery County woman discovered mold damage in her storage unit after a power outage caused by Hurricane Beryl.
‘Exceptional landing’: Pilot experiencing landing gear issues makes successful emergency landing at Conroe airport
Read full article: ‘Exceptional landing’: Pilot experiencing landing gear issues makes successful emergency landing at Conroe airportThe plane made the landing at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport at 11:49 a.m. Wednesday.
‘Unintended consequences’: Conroe ISD board to alter book review policy after 25 A.P. books pulled
Read full article: ‘Unintended consequences’: Conroe ISD board to alter book review policy after 25 A.P. books pulledSeveral Conroe ISD librarians requested a level three hearing with members of the school board. Board President Skeeter Hubert, who attended the meeting, said the librarians asked for additional guidance out of concern.
Conroe Mayor promises change after investigation reveals major violations in care of shelter animals
Read full article: Conroe Mayor promises change after investigation reveals major violations in care of shelter animalsAn investigation into Care Corporation, the company that cares for Conroe’s shelter animals, revealed numerous violations that could result in criminal charges.
City of Conroe announce major changes for prominent officials including police, fire chief
Read full article: City of Conroe announce major changes for prominent officials including police, fire chiefThe City of Conroe is making changes to some of its top local positions, including parting ways with the city’s police chief and fire chief.
‘Unacceptable:’ Investigation opened into company that runs Conroe Animal Shelter after puppy chews off injured leg
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable:’ Investigation opened into company that runs Conroe Animal Shelter after puppy chews off injured legConroe Mayor Duke Coon says what happened to a three-month-old cattle dog puppy named Casey is inexcusable.
Youth volunteer arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn
Read full article: Youth volunteer arrested, accused of possessing thousands of images of child pornThiago Domingos Modelli, 46, was arrested on July 2 in Montgomery County for possession of child pornography after a coordinated law enforcement operation led by Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division.
Seniors in Conroe face challenges in the aftermath of devastating floods
Read full article: Seniors in Conroe face challenges in the aftermath of devastating floodsRiver Plantation in Conroe is a community with a significant elderly population. Many lack the physical capability and financial resources to restore their homes are such a devastating flood.
Flood-ravaged community in Conroe braces for hurricane season in wake of recent storms
Read full article: Flood-ravaged community in Conroe braces for hurricane season in wake of recent stormsLiving under the constant threat of rising waters has taken it’s toll both emotionally and financially for families in Conroe’s River Plantation community. With Hurricane season just beginning, many in this neighborhood are deciding whether it’s worth staying here after suffering so much loss.
Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rain
Read full article: Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rainJust as many families are getting ready to put last week’s flooding in the rear-view mirror, Mother Nature is gearing up another storm that could dump several inches of rain on already saturated areas.
Flood damage and no FEMA funds? Here are other ways to get financial and food help
Read full article: Flood damage and no FEMA funds? Here are other ways to get financial and food helpIf our flood-ravaged areas get declared Federal Disaster Areas, then you can apply for funds. Until then, here are other options.
Gov. Abbott briefs Houston-area on ‘enormous and catastrophic event’ after touring flood damage
Read full article: Gov. Abbott briefs Houston-area on ‘enormous and catastrophic event’ after touring flood damageGovernor Abbott will get a first-hand look at the devastation in the Conroe area on Monday.
‘Help yourself and get out’: Caney Creek Fire helps rescue neighbors, news crew caught in floodwater
Read full article: ‘Help yourself and get out’: Caney Creek Fire helps rescue neighbors, news crew caught in floodwaterThe Caney Creek Fire Department has been rescuing people, pets, and even a KPRC 2 News crew nonstop for two days in Conroe’s River Plantation neighborhood.
Tornado pins Conroe police officer under his home, catapults his wife into pasture
Read full article: Tornado pins Conroe police officer under his home, catapults his wife into pastureLt John "Jimmy" Waller has been with Conroe's police force for 22 years. Friends are trying to help with his recovery.
4-year-old girl hospitalized after major crash with possible drunk driver in Montgomery County
Read full article: 4-year-old girl hospitalized after major crash with possible drunk driver in Montgomery CountyAuthorities say a 4-year-old little girl is fighting for her life after she was injured in a car crash and a man is in DPS custody for driving while intoxicated.
Man calls 911 on himself says he shot wife to death in Conroe, motive unknown
Read full article: Man calls 911 on himself says he shot wife to death in Conroe, motive unknownResponding officers say they found the man at the home's stairwell with a gun beside him shortly after calling 911 and reporting he shot his wife in the face or the "head area."
Beloved pediatrician’s family suing Conroe apartment complex over her murder
Read full article: Beloved pediatrician’s family suing Conroe apartment complex over her murderThe wrongful death lawsuit says the complex didn't warn people about crime there and in the neighborhood and didn't keep the property or people there, safe.
Man shot, killed by 2 Conroe police officers while attempting to assault woman inside home
Read full article: Man shot, killed by 2 Conroe police officers while attempting to assault woman inside homeA man was shot and killed by two officers from the Conroe Police Department while reportedly trying to sexually assault a woman inside a home Monday night.
‘Handled the calls appropriately’: Documents reveal police calls made involving Lakewood Church shooting suspect
Read full article: ‘Handled the calls appropriately’: Documents reveal police calls made involving Lakewood Church shooting suspectDocuments released by the city of Conroe shows multiple calls made to the Conroe Police Department that involved the woman tied to the deadly Lakewood Church shooting on Sunday.
Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooter
Read full article: Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooterA lot of questions followed the tragic shooting Sunday at Lakewood Church but one of the main ones is… WHY? What motivated a woman to open fire inside Lakewood Church?
Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTok
Read full article: Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTokA San Jacinto County constable deputy who gained more than 80,000 followers on TikTok was found dead in his Conroe home in late January, according to reports.
Handyman service provides free repairs to seniors in need ahead of severe weather in Houston this weekend
Read full article: Handyman service provides free repairs to seniors in need ahead of severe weather in Houston this weekendAhead of the stormy weather headed to our area this weekend, a Houston area handyman is helping senior citizens in dire need of home repairs.
‘God just put it in my heart:’ Harris Co. man opens free handyman service for seniors
Read full article: ‘God just put it in my heart:’ Harris Co. man opens free handyman service for seniorsWhen you think of home repairs, you often think of hundreds, if not thousands of dollars going down the toilet. (Sometimes literally)
‘Documents everywhere’: Accused mail thieves arrested as federal investigators find bags of stolen mail in motel room
Read full article: ‘Documents everywhere’: Accused mail thieves arrested as federal investigators find bags of stolen mail in motel roomA pair of prolific accused mail thieves have been arrested and police tell KPRC 2 they may be connected to hundreds of mail theft victims all across the Houston metro area, from Sugar Land, to Memorial Villages, and possibly even Conroe.
DPS trooper shoots man during narcotics investigation at Conroe gas station
Read full article: DPS trooper shoots man during narcotics investigation at Conroe gas stationAn officer has reportedly been A DPS trooper reportedly shot a man during a narcotics investigation at a gas station in Conroe Thursday.shot multiple times in Conroe.
WATCH LIVE: See how the freeze moves through SE Texas
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: See how the freeze moves through SE TexasWeather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.
Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperaturesAs temperatures continue to drop in the Houston area Monday, drivers are urged to use caution as officials are now reporting ice on several roadways in the area.
Several lottery winners announced in the Houston area: Here’s where they purchased their lucky tickets🤑
Read full article: Several lottery winners announced in the Houston area: Here’s where they purchased their lucky tickets🤑Is it us, or are you noticing a lot of lottery winners in the Houston area?
It’s been 7 years since a Conroe man went missing out of Colorado. Deputies are searching for clues in his disappearance
Read full article: It’s been 7 years since a Conroe man went missing out of Colorado. Deputies are searching for clues in his disappearanceDeputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a part-time Conroe resident who went missing out of Colorado in 2017.
Surveillance video helps detectives find 2 men accused of stealing over $12K worth of items from Conroe residence
Read full article: Surveillance video helps detectives find 2 men accused of stealing over $12K worth of items from Conroe residenceTwo men were caught on camera stealing multiple tools and dirt bikes from a residence in Conroe on Dec. 20, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office District 3 Patrol Division.
Couple found shot to death in Montgomery County home with 2 small children inside
Read full article: Couple found shot to death in Montgomery County home with 2 small children insideAn investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead inside a home Monday near Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Victim of 37-year-old homicide identified in Montgomery County thanks to advancement in DNA technology
Read full article: Victim of 37-year-old homicide identified in Montgomery County thanks to advancement in DNA technologyThe body of a man who authorities said was the victim of a homicide has been identified 37 years after being found in Montgomery County.
3 more women accuse Conroe masseur of sexual assault; former employees allege cover-up by Massage Envy in lawsuit
Read full article: 3 more women accuse Conroe masseur of sexual assault; former employees allege cover-up by Massage Envy in lawsuitThree more woman have come forward, accusing a Conroe masseuse of sexually assaulting them and alleging a cover-up by Massage Envy in a new lawsuit.
Texas schools asked voters for $18 billion in new debt to fix its campuses. They largely said yes.
Read full article: Texas schools asked voters for $18 billion in new debt to fix its campuses. They largely said yes.The voter approval rate for school maintenance and construction costs dipped in 2021 after lawmakers required school boards to call them “tax increases.”
‘The loss is just unimaginable for us’: Family of beloved pediatrician murdered in Conroe speaks out
Read full article: ‘The loss is just unimaginable for us’: Family of beloved pediatrician murdered in Conroe speaks outA loving mother and a devoted pediatrician. That is how Dr. Talat Khan’s niece and brother knew her best.
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death at Conroe apartment complex
Read full article: Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death at Conroe apartment complexA suspect was detained on Saturday after a doctor was stabbed to death at an apartment complex in Conroe, Texas, the Conroe Police Department said.
Conroe ISD asking voters to approve a nearly $2B that would build new schools, renovate campuses and upgrade technology
Read full article: Conroe ISD asking voters to approve a nearly $2B that would build new schools, renovate campuses and upgrade technologyConroe Independent School District is averaging about 3,000 new students per year. The district has added over 250 portable classrooms to help accommodate the influx of students.
With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billion
Read full article: With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billionConroe is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. It and other districts say they need voters to OK bonds to keep up with the influx of students.
Lawsuit claims Massage Envy customer was sexually assaulted, contracted herpes
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Massage Envy customer was sexually assaulted, contracted herpesA massage has changed one Conroe woman’s life forever after she claims her male masseuse sexually assaulted her and gave her herpes at a Massage Envy in Conroe last summer.
Conroe ISD board halts voting on removing ‘sexually explicit’ books in district libraries until November
Read full article: Conroe ISD board halts voting on removing ‘sexually explicit’ books in district libraries until NovemberParents of students who attend Conroe Independent School District anticipate the Board of Trustees to discuss the district’s policy on its removal policy of selected library books ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting.
‘Stop holding our children, teachers hostage to school voucher’: Superintendent calls for public school funding
Read full article: ‘Stop holding our children, teachers hostage to school voucher’: Superintendent calls for public school fundingThe Texas Senate Committee on Education had a marathon meeting Tuesday discussing SB1.
Man sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing 8-year-old child; accused of severely assaulting 2-month-old
Read full article: Man sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing 8-year-old child; accused of severely assaulting 2-month-oldA 24-year-old Montgomery County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexually abusing an 8-year-old child for years, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.
Convicted felons arrested after being found in stolen travel trailer containing black tar heroin, meth in Montgomery Co.
Read full article: Convicted felons arrested after being found in stolen travel trailer containing black tar heroin, meth in Montgomery Co.Two convicted felon were arrested after multiple controlled substances and a stolen travel trailer were found at the location, according to deputies with Montgomery County Constable, Pct. 4.
Suspect with extensive criminal history captured after escaping custody multiple times
Read full article: Suspect with extensive criminal history captured after escaping custody multiple timesA man with an extensive criminal history was arrested Monday after escaping custody during a traffic stop in Porter, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies said.
DOMINANCE: Lamar, Willis crush opponents in light week of action; Updated VYPE Rankings
Read full article: DOMINANCE: Lamar, Willis crush opponents in light week of action; Updated VYPE RankingsRidge Point remains the bullies of Fort Bend ISD as the Panthers beat Hightower is a tight game. Willis blew out Conroe, while Dickinson took down Klein Oak in a 37-8 romp.
‘Disappointment, disgust, and embarrassment’: 42-year-old Conroe police officer arrested for felony theft
Read full article: ‘Disappointment, disgust, and embarrassment’: 42-year-old Conroe police officer arrested for felony theftAn 18-year veteran officer has been arrested and charged with a felony, according to the Conroe Police Department.
‘It’s unacceptable’: Conroe parents concerned about bus driver shortages after driver failed to pick up students
Read full article: ‘It’s unacceptable’: Conroe parents concerned about bus driver shortages after driver failed to pick up studentsSchool districts across the nation are dealing with a shortage of bus drivers but some parents in Conroe say the problem is causing delays during pick-up and drop-off times.
2 Conroe ISD campuses evacuated due to bomb threat not believed to be credible
Read full article: 2 Conroe ISD campuses evacuated due to bomb threat not believed to be credibleThe Oak Ridge High School and Oak Ridge High School 9th grade campuses were evacuated on Tuesday due to a bomb threat, the Conroe Independent School District said.
Police arrest former Conroe ISD bus aide seen on video attacking student
Read full article: Police arrest former Conroe ISD bus aide seen on video attacking studentA former Conroe ISD bus aide who was caught on video attacking a 17-year-old student on a bus last week has been arrested, a source told KPRC 2.
Viral video shows attack on Conroe ISD bus: Employee no longer with district; What we know so far
Read full article: Viral video shows attack on Conroe ISD bus: Employee no longer with district; What we know so farThe Conroe Independent School District said an employee in its transportation department is no longer employed with the district following a video posted to social media appearing to show the employee striking a student on a school bus.
Walmart settles lawsuit from Conroe men detained while returning TV
Read full article: Walmart settles lawsuit from Conroe men detained while returning TVWalmart has settled a federal lawsuit brought by two Conroe men who alleged wrongful arrest and racial discrimination after they were detained by police while trying to return a television.
Multiple people rescued from sinking boat on Lake Conroe after Fourth of July fireworks show
Read full article: Multiple people rescued from sinking boat on Lake Conroe after Fourth of July fireworks showCrews in Montgomery County responded to a water rescue involving several people in Lake Conroe after a boat sank late Tuesday.
Half of Texas voters believe the impeachment of Ken Paxton was justified, poll finds
Read full article: Half of Texas voters believe the impeachment of Ken Paxton was justified, poll findsThe attorney general’s fellow Republicans were about evenly split in their approval and disapproval, the University of Texas poll determined.
Conroe lawn care company cleans up Navy veteran’s yard for free
Read full article: Conroe lawn care company cleans up Navy veteran’s yard for freeA Conroe business owner saw a need and he made the drive to Houston to fulfill it. Ted Ludwig of Grass Knuckles Lawn Care unloaded his equipment and spent the day mowing and cleaning up 91-year-old Jessie Lara’s north Houston yard.
Man who admitted to sharing child pornography while staying with friends in Conroe sentenced to 40 years in prison
Read full article: Man who admitted to sharing child pornography while staying with friends in Conroe sentenced to 40 years in prisonWhen officers said they confiscated the 44-year-old's phone, they found hundreds of images and videos depicting bestiality, bondage and sexual abuse of children.
Attorney files lawsuit on behalf of worker injured in deadly Conroe construction collapse
Read full article: Attorney files lawsuit on behalf of worker injured in deadly Conroe construction collapseA worker who was among seven injured after a house he was building collapsed during a thunderstorm this week files a lawsuit against the company builder on Friday.
National Weather Service says Huntsville, Willis storm damage consistent with 80 mph microburst
Read full article: National Weather Service says Huntsville, Willis storm damage consistent with 80 mph microburstThe National Weather Service is surveying damage caused by Tuesday’s storms in Walker and Montgomery County Wednesday.
Construction workers killed in deadly house collapse in Conroe subdivision identified
Read full article: Construction workers killed in deadly house collapse in Conroe subdivision identifiedTwo people were killed and multiple others sustained injuries after a house under construction collapsed in the Conroe area Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
Montgomery County officials prepare for hurricane season
Read full article: Montgomery County officials prepare for hurricane seasonThe Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, is launching its countdown to the 2023 hurricane season via digital billboards.
Boil water notice lifted for Montgomery County MUD 111 residents
Read full article: Boil water notice lifted for Montgomery County MUD 111 residentsA boil water notice has been issued Friday for residents who use the Montgomery County MUD 111 water system due to a loss of pressure caused by a break in a 16-inch water main line, according to a release.
School canceled Friday after 6 students were hospitalized due to ‘unbearable odor’ at Caney Creek High School
Read full article: School canceled Friday after 6 students were hospitalized due to ‘unbearable odor’ at Caney Creek High SchoolFourteen students were hospitalized with six being sent to the hospital after a mysterious odor was reported on the campus of Caney Creek High School Thursday.
Student pilot, instructor reportedly experienced mechanical issue before crash in San Jacinto Co.
Read full article: Student pilot, instructor reportedly experienced mechanical issue before crash in San Jacinto Co.The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office said authorities are at the scene of a small plane crash in the county.
Firefighters rescue 2 kittens after lightning strike ignites house fire in Conroe
Read full article: Firefighters rescue 2 kittens after lightning strike ignites house fire in ConroeA family is safe after their home was struck by lightning in Conroe, causing it to catch on fire Thursday, officials with the Woodlands Fire Department said.
‘Wide scale’ search underway for missing Montgomery County man with mental, medical diagnosis
Read full article: ‘Wide scale’ search underway for missing Montgomery County man with mental, medical diagnosisA search is underway for a missing man who was last seen Monday near an Exxon in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
These Granny Basketball League Players Prove it is Never Too Late to Get in the Game
Read full article: These Granny Basketball League Players Prove it is Never Too Late to Get in the GameIt is never to late to get in the game. Once a week, a group of local ladies from the Texas 2 Steps meet at Peet Junior High School in Conroe to train for games in the Granny Basketball League. Houston Life's Melanie Camp turned up to training to find out more.
Intoxicated driver charged after slamming into pick-up truck, killing man in Magnolia, authorities say
Read full article: Intoxicated driver charged after slamming into pick-up truck, killing man in Magnolia, authorities sayA man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after slamming into a pick-up truck and killing a driver in Magnolia Thursday, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.