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Entergy completes ‘steam blows’ on new Willis power plant as part of start-up process

Entergy completes ‘steam blows’ on new Willis power plant as part of start-up process

Entergy has announced its crews have completed ‘steam blows’ ahead of schedule as part of the start-up process and construction of the new power plant in Willis. “We apologize for any inconvenience this work may have caused,” Entergy officials stated on its website. “The steam blow process is a continuous process until the required steam...

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Rumblings, steam from new Entergy plant part of start-up process

Rumblings, steam from new Entergy plant part of start-up process

Entergy power station crews are conducting “steam blows” on the new plant near Willis which has at least one Lake Conroe resident rattled. Entergy officials said the crews are cleaning piping throughout the plant of dust and other debris, which the company said is a normal part of the commissioning process and helps ensure the...

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Willis Students Returns to School

Willis Students Returns to School

Fifth grader Victoria Thomas uses her laptop to work on math at William Loyd Meador Elementary School, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Willis. Students at Willis ISD returned to in-person school on Tuesday, Sept. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view source

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Willis sets public hearing for proposed tax rate increase

Willis sets public hearing for proposed tax rate increase

The city of Willis will host a special meeting Wednesday that will include a public hearing for a proposed tax increase. According to public hearing notice posted by the Montgomery County Tax Office, the city of Willis has proposed a tax rate of 62.95 cents per $100 valuation. That is the same rate as the...

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Willis ISD prepares for phased reopening

Willis ISD prepares for phased reopening

The Willis Independent School District is preparing to reopen for students who chose in-person learning. School officials are expecting about 55 percent of the student population, all grade levels who elected the option, to return to the classroom full time on Tuesday. “We are (ready) and we are excited,” Willis… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...

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Federal Judge Blasts Failures of Texas Foster Care System

Federal Judge Blasts Failures of Texas Foster Care System

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (CN) — Texas will likely be fined for violating orders meant to reform its foster care system, a federal judge said Friday, adding she believes a grocery chain does a better job tracking produce than Texas does of children in its care. Texas has yet to revoke… from Courthouse News Serviceclick here...

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Authorities: Willis man contacts 911, turns himself in after killing his wife

Authorities: Willis man contacts 911, turns himself in after killing his wife

WILLIS, Texas – A Willis man is in custody after authorities said he contacted 911 to turn himself in in connection with his wife’s death. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. Thursday at a home on Big Bow Bend in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Austin… from Click2Houston.comclick here to view...

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Arrest in Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

Arrest in Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

Montgomery County Sheriff Special Victim’s Unit, working with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Precinct 3, makes arrest on August 30 in the case of Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child. On August 30, 2020, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of… from hellowoodlands.comclick here to view...

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Sheriff Investigates Fatal Shooting in Willis

Sheriff Investigates Fatal Shooting in Willis

On September 3, 2020 at about 3:15 PM, Deputies with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in the 15000 block of Big Bow Bend in Willis, Texas. A male drove to Precinct 1 Constable’s Office in Willis, Texas, where he contacted 911 and stated he wanted to turn himself in for shooting...