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Local news for Willis, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Nov 11, 2007 | Theeagle.com

Glameyer-Nicholson

Bill and Laurie Glameyer of College Station are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Hannah, to Shiloh Nicholson, son of Marlys and Chuck Smith of College Station and ... via Theeagle.com

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Related Topix: College Station, TX, Wedding, Bryan Metro, Anderson, TX, Bryan, TX

Sun Nov 04, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers

ESDs asking for sales tax revenues

“Basically, the way the current tax rate is set you can only use a certain portion for maintenance and operations but this will allow us to hire more firemen”

ESDs asking for sales tax revenues Four Montgomery County emergency service districts are asking their residents to allow a sales tax collection. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Montgomery, TX, Oak Ridge North, TX, Montgomery County, TX, Magnolia, TX

Fri Nov 02, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

Man in jail since May gets bond

“Mr. Townsend lived in a very poor area and you'd expect someone in that business (dog fighting) to have a lot more money than he did.”

A Willis man who has been in jail without bond since May on multiple drug and money laundering charges received a $15,000 bond Thursday. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Drugs, Liberty County, TX

Houston Community Newspapers

Sign at Outlets of Conroe gets long-awaited unveiling

“City governments can pass regulations limiting electronic displays or owners may wish to limit some of the sign's functions”

The crowd at the unveiling of Conroe's newest and biggest mega-sign was small but resolute in their hope it will attract attention, customers and economic revitalization to the area. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Conroe, TX

Thu Nov 01, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers

Conroe ISD principal finalist for statewide honor

“When I was in college, I actually started out that I wanted to be an attorney”

Moorhead Junior High just may have the most "outstanding" middle school principal in all of Texas. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Conroe, TX, Education Etc., Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family

Mon Oct 29, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers

'We Care' cook-off Friday and Saturday in Willis

“We look to who needs the most help; and right now, it looks like veterans' families need the most help. We try to go where the money is needed the most.”

Local veterans are reaching out to their comrades through barbecue. The American Legion Post 618, located at 13054 FM 1097 E. in Willis, will host its ninth annual "We Care" cook-off Friday and Saturday. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Houston Metro, Houston, TX, Conroe, TX

Mon Oct 22, 2007

El Paso Times

Authorities link man's arrest linked to dogfighting case

“That's because Townsend had nothing to do with it”

A Willis man was arrested on drug possession and money laundering charges in a case that stems from the investigation into the killing of a man who authorities say was a major figure in the world of ... via El Paso Times

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Related Topix: Liberty County, TX, Montgomery County, TX, Houston, TX, Drugs

Sun Oct 21, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

Willis declines rate increase request

“We believe the more cities participating in the coalition, the stronger the coalition is.”

Willis declines rate increase request By: Kassia Micek, Courier staff WILLIS - City officials are declining a rate increase request from Entergy and leaving the final decision up to the Public Utility ... via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, TX, Conroe, TX

Fri Oct 19, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers

Botched motel robbery caught on video

Three men arrested by Conroe police Oct. 10 after a botched armed robbery attempt at the Best Western in Willis remained jailed Friday. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Conroe, TX

Northeast News

NHGreenspoint Chamber gives Public Safety awards

These officers were recently honored with awards by the Chamber's Public Safety Committee, headed by Jerry Lowry. via Northeast News

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Related Topix: Huntsville, TX, Harris County, TX, Aldine, TX

Wed Oct 17, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

McGruff to battle crime

“We believe this is a great opportunity to unify local businesses, churches, school districts, local government and citizens of our community”

Residents of Willis are hoping to take a bite out of crime with help from a famous crime-fighting canine. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, TX

Mon Oct 15, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

Flip flops now allowed in Willis schools

“This policy needs to be changed because it's outdated”

Flip flops now allowed in Willis schools By: Kassia Micek, Courier staff 10/15/2007 WILLIS - Students in Willis schools will be able to join their fashionable counterparts in Montgomery County's other five ... via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, TX, Education Etc.

Sun Oct 14, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

WISD works to correct 'unacceptable' rating

“This was a little shock to us all when it happened”

The Willis Independent School District is working with an education consultant to correct the problems that caused two of its schools to receive academically unacceptable ratings. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Marquez, TX

Wed Oct 10, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

Go Texan dance slated for Oct. 24

“All the money we make helps provide scholarships to children in our area - Willis, Conroe, The Woodlands.”

It's already time to dig in the closet for the cowboy boots and belt buckles as the Go-Texan dance hits Conroe. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, The Woodlands, TX, Conroe, TX

Fri Sep 28, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers Online

CHIP funding could hurt local tobacco shops, consumers

“I think they should start over and find another way to fund health care”

Montgomery County tobacco shop owners want to see uninsured children receive health care, but they don't think the government should burn their businesses for the funding. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, TX, Conroe, TX, US News, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Thu Sep 27, 2007

Houston Community Newspapers

Drug operation nets two illegal immigrants

“The suspects had supplied an ounce sample of cocaine on an earlier date and were arrested after delivering approximately 6 ounces of cocaine to an undercover SIU officer”

Two alleged illegal immigrants from Mexico were arrested Tuesday on first-degree felony drug charges following a month-long undercover investigation. via Houston Community Newspapers

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Drugs, Montgomery County, TX

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Willis, Texas is located in Montgomery County and is part of the Houston Metro Area. Zip codes in Willis, TX include 77318, and 77378.

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