Disturbing Conroe Teenager Shooting

🚨 Good morning, Conroe. On this Juneteenth morning, we’re leading with a serious police update after a 14-year-old was shot and two juvenile suspects were taken into custody. We’ve also got festival news, dangerous heat, cooling resources, business updates, and sports.

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Friday: 92F / 77F |🌩️| 88% | SSE 8 MPH
Saturday: 90F / 78F |🌩️| 55% | SSE 7 MPH
Sunday: 92F / 79F |🌤️| 25% | S 10 MPH
Monday: 96F / 76F |🌤️| 25% | S 12 MPH
Tuesday: 96F / 77F |🌦️| 55% | S 8 MPH

Lake Level: 201.16 ft (Conservation pool level is 201 ft)
Air Temp: 81F
Water Temp: 83F
Wind: SE 4 MPH

🚨 A Conroe teenager was shot around 6:14 a.m. June 18 after police responded to a disturbance with weapons at Alta Sergeant apartments, 650 Sgt. Ed Holcomb North. Officers found a 14-year-old boy in the parking lot with one gunshot wound and gave medical aid before Montgomery County EMS took him to a local hospital.

Police said two juvenile male suspects, ages 14 to 15, fled before officers arrived but were later found and taken into custody. Both were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and taken to Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center. The victim was stable. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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🎶 Casey Donahew will headline the 2026 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival. The 37th annual festival is set for Oct. 9-11 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe. Zydeco favorites Wayne Toups and Geno Delafose are also returning.

The Friends of Conroe nonprofit runs the event, and proceeds support student scholarships and the Friends Feeding Friends Thanksgiving meal. Early bird tickets are already on sale online.

Watch This Short Video On Last Year’s Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival!

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Disclaimer: Please double check the dates and times on any events you go to. Sometimes events change their date or time, and sometimes we get things wrong.

🌡️ Houston is facing dangerous heat as the area moves from rain back into rough summer conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning was in effect Thursday, followed by a heat advisory running through Saturday night.

Heat index values were expected to climb as high as 106 to 114 degrees. Forecasters warned that Juneteenth events and weekend World Cup activities could feel especially steamy. Storms may develop north of Houston late Friday, with scattered showers possible Saturday.

Watch This Video About The Heat Advisory!

🧊 Cooling help is available across the Houston area through Reliant’s Beat the Heat program. The program is aimed at seniors, people with disabilities, and families who may not have enough cooling at home.

Houston residents can use multi-service centers and other partner sites to cool off. The program also includes portable air conditioner help and financial assistance for eligible customers who are struggling with electric bills.

Watch This Video About Beat The Heat Centers!

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🎲 Emporium Games is now open after a June 6 grand opening. The community game store and coffee shop is located at 22564 Community Drive in New Caney. It sells board games, collectible card games, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, miniatures, dice, and other hobby supplies. The store also has dedicated gaming space for themed game nights, classes, and weekly tournaments. The coffee shop serves coffee, tea, espresso drinks, and baked goods.

🏢 Texas has reclaimed the top spot for Fortune 500 companies, with Houston leading the state. Texas has 57 companies on the 2026 list, while California has 56. The Houston area is tied with Chicago for second among major U.S. metro areas, with 27 Fortune 500 headquarters. That count includes 25 companies in Houston proper and two in Spring. Houston could add another if Expand Energy completes its move from Oklahoma City.

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⚾ Houston beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday at Daikin Park, giving the Astros back-to-back series wins. Peter Lambert gave Houston seven strong innings, allowing one run on two hits with no walks.

Jeremy Peña homered and drove in two runs, while Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes added RBI doubles. The win moved Houston to 35-41, fourth in the AL West, as the team tries to climb back into the playoff race.

Video: Tigers vs. Astros Game Highlights

👍 Scott Livingstone has been selected for the College Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Livingstone is the first Aggie chosen since the Hall’s inaugural class in 2006. He played 241 games for Texas A&M and finished with a .342 career batting average, 301 hits, 75 doubles, 50 home runs, and 228 RBI. The class will be honored at the 2027 Night of Champions in Kansas.

Watch This Old Video Of Scott Livingstone Talking About His Hitting Style And Hitting A Home Run!

🌤️ That’s it for this Friday morning. Stay cool, stay safe, and we’ll see you Monday.

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