The Courier of Montgomery County reports that all of Montgomery County's law enforcement officers will receive an approximate $10,000 pay raise following commissioners approval of a $508 million 2026 budget Friday. Law enforcement officers' starting pay will bump from $60,528 to $70,928. The hike in pay will go to the ...

In Huntsville Police news, looking over the past few days: Last Thursday, a known suspect damaged property and trespassed in the 1200 block of Goodrich Drive. On Louis Davis Drive, Brenda Zavala was arrested for resisting arrest and for a felony probation violation warrant. In the 800 block of Adams Drive, David Collin...

The Courier of Montgomery County reports that Thursday the Conroe City Council did not approve of a plan to bring police officer pay in line with others in the region. The move would have required the tax rate to go up. Instead, however, the council approved a 6% cost-of-living raise for all employees. Approved by a vo...

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 98 Texas public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year. This recognition brings the total number of Purple Star-designated schools across Texas to 640. The designation is awarded to schools committed to providing comprehensive s...

Our guest on our "Around Town" public affairs program broadcast over the weekend was Walker County Precinct #2 Commissioner Ronnie White. Among the questions we asked him, "How much do you think Huntsville's location will help our local economy."