Due to hazardous roadways and widespread power outages, Willis ISD will remain closed Wed., Feb. 17 and Thurs., Feb. 18. There will not be any remote learning required due to the power issues many are experiencing. We will continue to monitor the situation and make an announcement regarding Friday’s school plans by 3 pm Thursday....
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SOFTBALL: Willis to field fresh roster in first 6A season
Willis will aim for its seventh-straight postseason appearance this spring, and that campaign will look new in a few ways. The Ladykats, who began last year’s district schedule 4-0 before the coronavirus pandemic ended the season, moved up from Class 5A to Class 6A with realignment. The math of making… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Willis man claims federal agent used unlawful detention, excessive force in suit
Claims against two police officers have been dismissed in court as a federal agent remains accused of threatening gunfire on a Montgomery County resident in a civil rights suit defense attorneys are decrying as baseless. The lawsuit argues Ray Lamb, 52, of Conroe, a then Department of Homeland Security agent,… from Houston Chronicleclick here to...
MCTX Sheriff Investigates Theft of Construction Materials in Willis
WILLIS, TX — On February 7, 2021, an unknown Hispanic male was involved in the theft of construction materials from at least two separate locations in the Arrowhead Loop neighborhood in Willis, TX. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a large build and is believed to have been driving a gray SUV...
WILLIS FATAL CRASH
Tuesday night just after 9 pm James Ray Moore, 46, of Willis was walking in the roadway in the 11800 block of Old Montgomery Road. A motorist who was traveling westbound on Old Montgomery did not see Moore and hit him. He was pronounced deceased on the scene at 9:39 pm by MCHD Medics. Willis...
ATHLETICS: Willis celebrates three college signings
WILLIS — Friends, family, coaches and teammates joined to celebrate three athletic signings at Willis High School on Thursday morning. Athletic director and head football coach Michael Wall had a quick message to the trio before the festivities kicked off: “now the real work starts.”. Emilee Buhl, the first female… from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Pageant for Girls at Treehouse is Confidence Builder
MONTGOMEY COUNTY, TX — This last week on Super Bowl Sunday, thirteen young girls in residence at The Treehouse Center were given a party just for them at the North Montgomery County Community Center in Willis by Caring Queens. Caring Queens is a volunteer organization working with underprivileged young girls to enrich their personal confidence...
Aaron Watson drummer Nate Coon talks touring, statewide award
Drummer Nate Coon is an eternal student. The Willis-based session musician and drummer for country star Aaron Watson is always learning about and listening to music, dissecting albums, studying who plays on what album and who produces what album, learning new skills and trying new things to hone his craft. from yourconroenews.comclick here to view...
Local Authorities Assist Man During Mental Crisis in Willis
WILLIS, TX — On February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:04 p.m. Willis Police Department responded to a welfare check at IH 45 N and Calvary Rd. They arrived to find a male was sitting on the ledge of the overpass, stating that he was thinking about jumping off. Willis Police Department requested a Precinct 1...
UPDATE ON MALE THREATENING TO JUMP OFF WILLIS BRIDGE
On February 7, 2021, at approximately 8:04 p.m. Willis Police Department responded to a welfare check at IH 45 N and Calvary Rd. They arrived to find a 34-year-old male, sitting on the ledge of the overpass, stating that he was thinking about jumping off. Willis Police Department requested a Precinct 1 Mental Health (MH)...