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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Willis woman tried to her relationship with her ex just before her murder, family says
WILLIS, Texas (KTRK) — The family of woman murdered in Willis Thursday said she tried to end the relationship with her ex-husband in the weeks prior to the deadly shooting. Kelsey Roush identified the woman killed as her sister, 29-year-old Elizabeth Garner Vance. Roush said Elizabeth would have turned 30 years old this Sunday. from...
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...
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...