Texas regulators delay Entergy power line decision as debate intensifies over Lake Livingston and Willis homes
Read full article: Texas regulators delay Entergy power line decision as debate intensifies over Lake Livingston and Willis homesThe Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) delayed a decision Tuesday on where Entergy will build a 150-mile high-voltage transmission line, a project meant to supply electricity to Houstonโs fast-growing suburbs.
Man accused of posing as owner of Montgomery County wedding venue, scamming victims out of over $200K
Read full article: Man accused of posing as owner of Montgomery County wedding venue, scamming victims out of over $200KCarl John Butcho II was taken into custody in Travis County on a charge of theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000. He also faces two other charges in Travis County.
Willis man arrested after evidence of sexual exploitation discovered following missing 15-year-oldโs recovery
Read full article: Willis man arrested after evidence of sexual exploitation discovered following missing 15-year-oldโs recoveryGabriel Cortinas, 25, is charged with sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Texas sexual assault survivorโs fight leads to new consent law set to take effect in September 2025
Read full article: Texas sexual assault survivorโs fight leads to new consent law set to take effect in September 2025The Summer Willis Act, set to take effect in Texas in 2025, addresses a significant gap in consent laws by clarifying that consent is absent in cases where an individual is intoxicated or impaired, regardless of substance source.
Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees
Read full article: Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' feesA judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to pay more than $54,000 in attorneysโ fees and to turn over documents after finding that her office violated Georgiaโs Open Records Act.
Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case
Read full article: Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election caseFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgiaโs highest court to review a lower appeals courtโs ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
Read full article: Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump caseA judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Willis family loses 10 puppies, home to house fire before Christmas
Read full article: Willis family loses 10 puppies, home to house fire before ChristmasChristmas decorations are still wrapped around the porch, but the rest of Sherry Newmanโs home is left charred. The family of fiveโฒs Willis home was destroyed in a fire days before Christmas Day.
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump
Read full article: Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against TrumpA Georgia appeals court has canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against President-elect Donald Trump.
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger
Read full article: Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challengerThe Democratic Georgia prosecutor who brought charges against former President Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election faces a rare Republican challenger in her bid for reelection.
14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bag
Read full article: 14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bagA 14-year-old Willis High School student has been charged with making a false alarm after an incident during a class change at the school.
15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this week
Read full article: 15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this weekAuthorities say a 15-year-old Willis ISD student has been charged after another student and a school official overheard him making a threatening comment towards a school.
Georgiaโs lieutenant governor wonโt be charged in 2020 election interference case
Read full article: Georgiaโs lieutenant governor wonโt be charged in 2020 election interference caseA special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald Trumpโs 2020 presidential election loss in the state.
Woman drowns in Lake Conroe, 2 men arrested for boating while intoxicated
Read full article: Woman drowns in Lake Conroe, 2 men arrested for boating while intoxicatedInvestigators say Shane Anniboli and Kyle Macmeekin jumped in to save a woman after she fell overboard but were unable to find her until moments after divers with Montgomery County were able to recover her body.
KPRC 2 steps in to help 87-year-old Willis man get power restored after more than a month
Read full article: KPRC 2 steps in to help 87-year-old Willis man get power restored after more than a monthLonzy Williams says at first his electric company blamed the situation on a delinquent bill that he says he paid weeks ago. The power is finally back on now but there still seem to be more questions than answers.
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
Read full article: Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election caseAn attorney for Donald Trump says the former president looks forward to presenting arguments to a Georgia appeals court that will review a ruling letting Fani Willis keep prosecuting the election interference case against him.
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
Read full article: Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference caseThe judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case has dismissed some of the charges against ex-President Donald Trump, but others remain.
Ex-law partner is evasive as attorneys press for details on Willis and Wade's romance in Trump case
Read full article: Ex-law partner is evasive as attorneys press for details on Willis and Wade's romance in Trump caseA former law partner of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade has taken to the witness stand as lawyers pressed him on details about a romantic relationship between Wade and District Attorney Fani Willis that has roiled the 2020 Georgia election case against Donald Trump.
Fani Willis case ensnared in legal arguments during testimony about romantic relationship timeline
Read full article: Fani Willis case ensnared in legal arguments during testimony about romantic relationship timelineA witness has refused to answer most questions from defense attorneys trying to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Fani Willis accuses estranged wife of special prosecutor of 'interfering' with Trump election case
Read full article: Fani Willis accuses estranged wife of special prosecutor of 'interfering' with Trump election caseFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accusing the estranged wife of a special prosecutor she hired of trying to obstruct her criminal election-interference case against former President Donald Trump and others by seeking to question her as part of the coupleโs divorce proceedings.
It's a 'silly notion' that Trump's Georgia case should pause for the election, Willis tells the AP
Read full article: It's a 'silly notion' that Trump's Georgia case should pause for the election, Willis tells the APThe district attorney prosecuting Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia says itโs a โsilly notionโ that the former presidentโs case should be paused just because heโs running for office.
The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election Day
Read full article: The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election DayThe Georgia district attorney who charged former President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the stateโs 2020 election says she expects his trial will be underway over Election Day next year and could possibly stretch past the inauguration in 2025.
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.
Georgia special grand jury report shows Graham and others spared from charges, and more new details
Read full article: Georgia special grand jury report shows Graham and others spared from charges, and more new detailsFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pursued charges against roughly half of the people recommended to her by a special grand jury tasked with investigating efforts to overturn Georgiaโs 2020 presidential election.
Large fire threatening homes started by resident who violated burn ban in Montgomery Co.
Read full article: Large fire threatening homes started by resident who violated burn ban in Montgomery Co.Firefighters with the Montgomery County Fire Marshalโs Office battled a large fire near east of Willis.
Georgia's top court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election investigation
Read full article: Georgia's top court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election investigationGeorgia's highest court has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block a district attorney from prosecuting him for his actions in wake of the 2020 election.
Repeat child sex offender convicted of abusing 7-year-old in 1993 sentenced to 42 years for child porn
Read full article: Repeat child sex offender convicted of abusing 7-year-old in 1993 sentenced to 42 years for child pornA repeat child sex offender from Willis who was convicted of abusing a 7-year-old in the past was sentenced to 42 years in prison for child pornography Wednesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said.
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.
5-star QB D.J. Lagway looks to leave legacy at Willis before college career at Florida
Read full article: 5-star QB D.J. Lagway looks to leave legacy at Willis before college career at FloridaIn December, Lagway committed to Florida to try and become the next great Gators QB, following in the footsteps of three Heisman Winners - Steve Spurrier (1966), Dannye Wuerffel (1996) and Tim Tebow (2007). More recently, Lagway will eventually be replacing no. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson.
At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe
Read full article: At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probeThe prosecutor investigating possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia has agreed to immunity deals with at least eight Republican fake electors who signed a certificate falsely stating that then-President Donald Trump had won the state.
NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: Washburn having solid first year at Willis
Read full article: NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: Washburn having solid first year at WillisTHERE IS A NEW SHERIFF INTOWN FOR WILLIS BASEBALL. After playing high school ball at Montgomery High School and serving as an assistant coach at College Park for six years, Brett Washburn was ready to run his own program.
BREAKOUT SEASON: Willis breaks first-round exit stigma
Read full article: BREAKOUT SEASON: Willis breaks first-round exit stigmaUnder the direction of coach Alyssa Maynard, the Wildkats enjoyed an impressive regular season, finishing with a record of 10-3-4 (excluding tournament games). Willis earned the third spot in a competitive District 13-6A, which features perennial title contenders The Woodlands and Grand Oaks.
A STAR IS BORN: Is Grand Oaks Smith the Next Big Thing?
Read full article: A STAR IS BORN: Is Grand Oaks Smith the Next Big Thing?District 13-6A has some of the quarterback in the country in Willisโ Derek Lagway Jr. (Florida Commit) and The Woodlandsโ Mabrey Mettauer (Wisconsin Commit). But a new name has entered the chat. Class of 2026 Grand Oaks quarterback Grant Smith recently picked up his first offer from Texas A&M and looks the part. Could he be the next big thing to come out of Conroe ISD?
DA to decide on Georgia election probe charges in summer
Read full article: DA to decide on Georgia election probe charges in summerThe prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia says she expects to announce charging decisions in the case this summer and is urging โheightened security.โ.
BREAKING: Episcopal QB Gordon commits to UNLV
Read full article: BREAKING: Episcopal QB Gordon commits to UNLVHouston has become an epicenter for quarterbacks in the Class of 2024 from the likes of Willisโ DJ Lagway (Florida), The Woodlandsโ Mabrey Mettauer (Wisconsin) and Cy-Fairโs Trey Owens (Texas). Add another BCS QB commit to list. Episcopal junior quarterback Karson Gordon was one of the top private school QBs in the state last year, throwing for 2,345 yards and 28 TDs while rushing for 760 yards & 9 TDs.
Man kills younger brother following argument outside Montgomery County home, authorities say
Read full article: Man kills younger brother following argument outside Montgomery County home, authorities sayCharges have been filed against a man who shot and killed his younger brother during an argument at a home in Willis early Thursday, the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office said.
Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs Jags
Read full article: Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs JagsQuarterback Joshua Dobbs will make a second straight start Saturday night in Jacksonville with the Titansโ playoff hopes on the line despite being signed Dec. 21 off Detroitโs practice squad.
Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
Read full article: Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, alliesA special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election in Georgia appears to be wrapping up its work, but many questions remain.
Florida couple wanted on 10 outstanding warrants, including burglary, arrested in Montgomery County, deputies say
Read full article: Florida couple wanted on 10 outstanding warrants, including burglary, arrested in Montgomery County, deputies sayOne Florida couple is behind bars after it was discovered they were wanted on several outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in Montgomery County, according to deputies with the Precinct 1 Constableโs Office.
THE DECISION: Willisโ 5-Star Lagway ready to commit
Read full article: THE DECISION: Willisโ 5-Star Lagway ready to commitThe nationโs eyes will be on Willis, Texas (pop. 8,700) tomorrow as 5-Star QB DJ Lagway, Jr., will make his college decision live on ESPN in front of family, friends, teammates, coaches and his community.
We Talking Playoffs?: First-round set for some; Final Spots Clinched This Week
Read full article: We Talking Playoffs?: First-round set for some; Final Spots Clinched This WeekItโs that time of the year again, the Texas High School playoffs are a week away. Now that most districts are locked in, we check out some potential Class 6A first-round matchups. We also see who needs big wins this week to secure there spot in the first round.
Appeals court: Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
Read full article: Appeals court: Graham must testify in Georgia election probeA federal appeals court says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Human skeletal remains found in abandoned truck in Willis, MCSO says
Read full article: Human skeletal remains found in abandoned truck in Willis, MCSO saysAn investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found inside an abandoned truck Wednesday in Willis, according to the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office.
Georgia election probe enters new phase with search warrants
Read full article: Georgia election probe enters new phase with search warrantsThe Georgia prosecutor investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state is seeking search warrants in the case.
Locker Talk: Willis Football Eyeing Big Season In 2022
Read full article: Locker Talk: Willis Football Eyeing Big Season In 2022WILLIS HAS PLAYED FOOTBALL SINCE 1928. SINCE THEIR INCEPTION, THE WILDKATS HAVE MADE THE PLAYOFFS 20 TIMES. IN 1967 THE TEAM AT AR TURNER โ THE WILLIS ALL-BLACK HIGH SCHOOL PRIOR TO INTEGRATION โ WENT ON TO WIN THE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, WILLIS HAS MADE THE POSTSEASON FOUR TIMES WITH ALL OF THOSE BERTHS COMING FROM FOURTH-PLACE FINISHES IN DISTRICT PLAY.
โI just want those backโ: Woman says stolen RV had her grandmotherโs ashes inside
Read full article: โI just want those backโ: Woman says stolen RV had her grandmotherโs ashes insideAngela Trevino grabbed what had been left behind Monday and stacked it in a laundry basket on a chair next to the cinder blocks that once anchored home.
Check your tickets: $19M jackpot-winning ticket sold in Willis, Texas Lottery says
Read full article: Check your tickets: $19M jackpot-winning ticket sold in Willis, Texas Lottery saysA jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated annuitized $19 million for the Lotto Texas drawing held on Sept. 17 was purchased at Master Food Mart, located at 13053 E. FM 1097 Road, in Willis.
Trump election probe in Georgia cites voting system breach
Read full article: Trump election probe in Georgia cites voting system breachThe prosecutor investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia is seeking information about a breach of voting equipment in a county roughly 200 miles south of her Atlanta office.
VYPE COVER STORY: Lagway, Mettauer could be H-Townโs next big-time QB combo
Read full article: VYPE COVER STORY: Lagway, Mettauer could be H-Townโs next big-time QB comboWITH THE EMERGENCE OF THE WOODLANDSโ MABREY METTAUER AND WILLISโ DEREK LAGWAY AS TOP 10 NATIONAL QUARTERBACK RECRUITS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024, IT BEGS THE QUESTIONโฆ COULD THE CIT Y OF HOUSTON BE THE HOME OF TWO OF THE BIGGEST SIGNAL-CALLING PROSPECTS, EVER?
Georgia election probe runs into resistance from witnesses
Read full article: Georgia election probe runs into resistance from witnessesProsecutors investigating whether Donald Trump committed crimes as he sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia are running into increasing resistance as they seek to call witnesses to testify before a special grand jury.
Sen. Graham fights subpoena in Georgia election probe
Read full article: Sen. Graham fights subpoena in Georgia election probeProsecutors in Atlanta say U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results of the 2020 general election in Georgia.
Sen. Graham challenges 2020 Georgia election probe subpoena
Read full article: Sen. Graham challenges 2020 Georgia election probe subpoenaU.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is challenging a subpoena to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others broke any laws when they tried to overturn Joe Bidenโs win in Georgia.
Judge: Georgia probe prosecutor can't question state senator
Read full article: Judge: Georgia probe prosecutor can't question state senatorA judge has ruled that the prosecutor whoโs investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia cannot question a lawmaker who signed a certificate falsely stating that Trump won the state.
Judge won't quash subpoenas for Georgia false electors
Read full article: Judge won't quash subpoenas for Georgia false electorsA judge says Georgia Republicans who signed a certificate falsely stating that Donald Trump had won the state in 2020 and that they were the stateโs โduly elected and qualifiedโ electors will have to appear before a special grand jury investigating whether the former president and others illegally tried to interfere in the stateโs election.
Georgia fake electors may face charges in election probe
Read full article: Georgia fake electors may face charges in election probeThe Georgia prosecutor whoโs investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally interfered in the 2020 election in the state has informed 16 Republicans who served as fake electors that they could face criminal charges.
Georgia DA considers seeking Trump testimony in 2020 probe
Read full article: Georgia DA considers seeking Trump testimony in 2020 probeThe Georgia prosecutor investigating potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election says she's considering requesting that former President Donald Trump testify under oath to a grand jury.
Inmate, 3 prison staff members injured in crash involving intoxicated driver near Willis: Authorities
Read full article: Inmate, 3 prison staff members injured in crash involving intoxicated driver near Willis: AuthoritiesTwo correctional officers, a sergeant, and an inmate were transported to the hospital Tuesday morning after being involved in a crash with an intoxicated driver in Willis, authorities said.
BREAKING: Trent Miller hired as new Willis head football coach
Read full article: BREAKING: Trent Miller hired as new Willis head football coachWILLIS โ As Trent Miller was preparing to go through a string of interviews, he was in need of the right colored attire. Miller searched store after store, even looking on Amazon for the right shade of purple - Willis purple.
Georgia DA investigating Trump asks FBI for security help
Read full article: Georgia DA investigating Trump asks FBI for security helpThe prosecutor whoโs investigating whether Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Bidenโs presidential election victory is asking the FBI for security help.
Judges approve special grand jury in Georgia election probe
Read full article: Judges approve special grand jury in Georgia election probeJudges have approved a request for a special grand jury by the Georgia prosecutor whoโs investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to throw out Joe Bidenโs presidential election victory.
Georgia DA asks for special grand jury in election probe
Read full article: Georgia DA asks for special grand jury in election probeThe Georgia prosecutor investigating possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump and others has asked for a special grand jury to aid the investigation.
Georgia DA investigating Trump closer to decision on charges
Read full article: Georgia DA investigating Trump closer to decision on chargesThe Georgia prosecutor weighing whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes by trying to pressure state election officials said a decision on whether to bring charges could come as early as the first half of this year.
Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway and FM 1097 in Montgomery County, deputies say
Read full article: Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway and FM 1097 in Montgomery County, deputies sayA 21-year-old man is dead following a wrong-way crash involving an 18-wheeler on the North Freeway in Montgomery County Wednesday night, deputies said.
โSpencer Solves Itโ in need of help for 17-year-old battling enormous weight gain problem, health issues
Read full article: โSpencer Solves Itโ in need of help for 17-year-old battling enormous weight gain problem, health issues17-year-old boy from Willis in desperate need of gastric bypass surgery to live a normal teenagers life. Bill Spencer needs your help this time.
5 BIG THINGS: Bridgeland survives, FB Marshall upset, Willis wins first playoff game since 2010
Read full article: 5 BIG THINGS: Bridgeland survives, FB Marshall upset, Willis wins first playoff game since 2010HOUSTON - If you didnโt fasten your seatbelt on Friday night for the opening round of the 2021 Texas high school football playoffs, it was a wild ride.
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Wildkats flying high after 35-28 road victory over Klein Collins
Read full article: Wildkats flying high after 35-28 road victory over Klein CollinsHOUSTON - In the opening two games of the season, Michael Wall feels like they had just two bad quarters, which eventually led to losses and an 0-2 start.
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Through the Lens: Willis Tennis
Read full article: Through the Lens: Willis TennisThe Willis tennis team laces the shoes back up this fall in one of the toughest districts in all of greater Houston. The Woodlands and College Park are tough competition, so the Wildkats will have their work cut out for them.