The Willis ISD board of trustees approved hiring five more school resource officers from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. (Courtesy Willis ISD) The Willis ISD board of trustees approved hiring five more school resource officers Oct. 18 to officially meet the district’s quota for House Bill 3. What’s happening?. According… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/education/2023/10/20/willis-isd-hires-5-more-security-officers-to-meet-house-bill-3-requirements/
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Montgomery County residents transform a custom-built shipping container into retro arcade
Willis resident Justin Ellis remembers visiting the arcades in the 80s, being packed in shoulder-to-shoulder with other people. It wasn’t just about playing the arcade games, but enjoying the environment. “Everyone was having fun playing games,” Ellis said. On YourCourierNews.com; These 15 breezy, patio restaurants and bars in Houston’s suburbs… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/willis-retro-arcade-pac-man-mortal-kombat-pinball-18429168.php
Historians launch GoFundMe fundraiser to fix roof on historic Black church in Willis
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Members of the Montgomery County History Taskforce are using modern methods to help fix the roof on a historic Black church that has been a part of the Willis community for 124 years. The Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church… Original Article: https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/thomas-chapel-united-methodist-church-willis-18342859.php
Willis ISD football coach relieved of duty after reports of student injuries
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Willis ISD has relieved a teacher of their coaching after an activity left students with blisters on their hands. The district did not confirm the name of the coach, but said they are investigating the incident that happened Wednesday at Brabham Middle School in Willis. SUGGESTED:… Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/willis-isd-football-coach-relieved-of-duty-after-reports-of-student-injuries.amp
New Danville Names Local Executive as New Leader
WILLIS, TX – New Danville, a nonprofit serving special needs adults, has a new leader. The board selected Mike Painter, the former Director of Programs at the Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) to serve as the President and CEO beginning on August 7. In his former role, Mike oversaw… Original Article: https://hellowoodlands.com/new-danville-names-local-executive-as-new-leader/
Deputies searching for man who burglarized food truck in Willis
WILLIS, Texas – Deputies with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who burglarized a food truck in Willis. The burglary happened near the 12300 block of W FM 1097. According to investigators, the suspect appears to have a tattoo on top of his right hand. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/08/01/deputies-searching-for-man-who-burglarized-food-truck-in-willis/
MCTXSheriff Attempts to Identify Food Truck Burglary Suspect in Willis
WILLIS, TX — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify the suspect pictured above in reference to multiple Burglary of Building (Food Truck) investigations that occurred in the Willis area near the 12300 block of W FM 1097. The suspect appears to have a tattoo on top of his right hand. Original Article:...
Willis fireworks: 3 injured in fireworks incident on July 4
WILLIS, Texas – The Montgomery County Fire Marshals Office is investigating after three people were injured in a crazy fireworks incident. Officials said they were called out to a report of a fire in the 12000 block of Pegasus Drive in Willis around 9 p.m. on the Fourth of July. Original Article: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/willis-fireworks-3-injured-in-fireworks-incident-on-july-4.amp
Missing Juvenile Alert
Haleigh was last seen by her family on June 26, 2023, before she left her home located in Willis, TX. If you know the whereabouts of Haleigh, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5800 option 3 and refer to case #23A186182. Original Article: https://www.thewoodlandstx.com/msg/news.php?news_id=376876
Oregon-based Cuppa Yo to bring self-serve frozen yogurt to Willis, Woodforest
Cuppa Yo will serve 10 flavors of frozen yogurt and have 48 toppings to choose from. (Courtesy Canva) Cuppa Yo, an Oregon-based self-serve frozen yogurt store, has two locations in the works for Montgomery County. Owner Krysten Polvado and her husband, who are Woodforest residents, are planning to open a storefront in Willis at 909...