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Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken leg
Read full article: Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken legA stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery County’s Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.
‘Tears of joy’: Crews begin clearing site of proposed Blackfin compressor station next to Conroe family business
Read full article: ‘Tears of joy’: Crews begin clearing site of proposed Blackfin compressor station next to Conroe family businessCrews were seen beginning removal work Tuesday at the proposed compressor station site in Conroe.
Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties
Read full article: Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several countiesFor 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.
2 employees sickened after woman hands them fentanyl-poisoned paper at Montgomery County library
Read full article: 2 employees sickened after woman hands them fentanyl-poisoned paper at Montgomery County libraryThe two employees said 30 minutes after touching the paper, they felt dizzy and started having heat flashes.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-ended
Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-endedThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.
Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 years
Read full article: Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 yearsAccording to court documents, the child journaled about the abuse, but the suspect would find the journals and destroy them.
3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe home
Read full article: 3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe homeAn investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.
Drivers say flashing yellow lights at Highway 242 and Firetower Road causing confusion, over 20 crashes
Read full article: Drivers say flashing yellow lights at Highway 242 and Firetower Road causing confusion, over 20 crashesNeighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.
Multiple staff treated, 1 hospitalized after explosion at Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office evidence incinerator
Read full article: Multiple staff treated, 1 hospitalized after explosion at Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office evidence incineratorThe sheriff’s office said it happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning as employees were conducting routine evidence destruction using the incinerator. The evidence was being destroyed for the Galveston Police Department.
Multiple counties in SE Texas under burn bans as drought, fire danger increases
Read full article: Multiple counties in SE Texas under burn bans as drought, fire danger increasesAs drought conditions creep back into southeast Texas, fire danger is also increasing, prompting multiple counties in the area to issue burn bans.
Search warrant details alleged fraudulent documents found inside home of Porter mother accused of shooting her children
Read full article: Search warrant details alleged fraudulent documents found inside home of Porter mother accused of shooting her childrenSearch warrants obtained by KPRC 2 are revealing new details on what investigators found in the home of a Montgomery County woman accused of shooting her four kids, killing two of them while she was in Brazoria County.
Sex charges against Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Whitmire dismissed
Read full article: Sex charges against Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Whitmire dismissedA criminal case involving Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Shirell Whitmire, who is accused of using his public office to solicit sex and exploit a woman desperate for help with a child custody case, is now in the hands of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.
‘That’s my grandbaby’: Grandfather shares memories after Porter mother accused of killing her children
Read full article: ‘That’s my grandbaby’: Grandfather shares memories after Porter mother accused of killing her childrenA man from Atlanta, Georgia said two of the children involved in a shooting in the Angleton area over the weekend are his grandchildren.
$14M bond: Mother charged after shooting left her 2 children dead, 2 others injured in Brazoria County
Read full article: $14M bond: Mother charged after shooting left her 2 children dead, 2 others injured in Brazoria CountyA woman is being held on a $14 million bond after an early morning shooting on Saturday left two of her children dead and two others injured in Brazoria County, near Angleton.
Families demand answers as search continues for missing Camp Mystic girl
Read full article: Families demand answers as search continues for missing Camp Mystic girlMontgomery County search team returns to Kerrville using cadaver dogs to locate three remaining flood victims from Camp Mystic, including 8-year-old Cile Steward, as families demand answers.
3 juveniles arrested in vandalism cases causing over $215K in damage in Montgomery County
Read full article: 3 juveniles arrested in vandalism cases causing over $215K in damage in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vandalism cases that caused more than $214,000 in damage to newly built homes in two communities.
‘I can finally move forward’: Texans safety Jimmie Ward’s domestic violence case dismissed by Montgomery Co. grand jury
Read full article: ‘I can finally move forward’: Texans safety Jimmie Ward’s domestic violence case dismissed by Montgomery Co. grand juryTexans safety Jimmie Ward's case in Montgomery County was no-billed by a grand jury, meaning the legal matter has been dismissed
Elementary teacher accused of sexual assault arrested in Montgomery Co. after several students came forward
Read full article: Elementary teacher accused of sexual assault arrested in Montgomery Co. after several students came forwardOfficials said Rene Jesus Tavera-Arango, 70, has worked in area school districts for the past 14 years. Most notably, he worked at Splendora ISD’s Peach Creek Elementary for the past two years before working at Navasota ISD and Cleveland ISD.
The vaccine divide: Why more Texas families are opting out, what it means for our community
Read full article: The vaccine divide: Why more Texas families are opting out, what it means for our communityA growing trend of vaccine exemptions in the area, with nearly three percent of families opting out, is threatening herd immunity and raising public health concerns.
Nurse files $1M lawsuit against ex-manager after hidden cameras found at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Read full article: Nurse files $1M lawsuit against ex-manager after hidden cameras found at Memorial Hermann The WoodlandsA nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is suing her former boss for more than $1M after hidden cameras were discovered in hospital bathrooms, potentially recording hundreds of patients and staff, according to her attorney.
Suspect arrested after dragging Montgomery County deputy with vehicle, officials say
Read full article: Suspect arrested after dragging Montgomery County deputy with vehicle, officials sayA man has been arrested after authorities say he dragged a Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy with his vehicle while trying to flee during a criminal investigation Friday.
‘Garbage of a human being’: Victim secretly recorded in hospital bathroom outraged, violated
Read full article: ‘Garbage of a human being’: Victim secretly recorded in hospital bathroom outraged, violatedOne of the victims secretly recorded in a Houston-area hospital restroom is sharing their story as investigators expand charges against the hospital’s former patient care director.
Montgomery County confirms 1st case of West Nile Virus for 2025
Read full article: Montgomery County confirms 1st case of West Nile Virus for 2025The Montgomery County Public Health District announced Wednesday it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in Montgomery County for 2025.
Former Memorial Hermann director facing new hidden camera charges; records show he was a Houston-area teacher
Read full article: Former Memorial Hermann director facing new hidden camera charges; records show he was a Houston-area teacherRobert Shrader, a former Memorial Hermann manager, faces multiple charges after investigators say he installed hidden cameras in hospital bathrooms.
Staff, patients captured in hundreds of hidden recordings by former Memorial Hermann The Woodlands employee: Court docs
Read full article: Staff, patients captured in hundreds of hidden recordings by former Memorial Hermann The Woodlands employee: Court docsMemorial Hermann The Woodlands terminated an employee for "unacceptable behavior" after allegations arose of the individual installing cameras in a unisex bathroom, and multiple complaints had been reportedly ignored by human resources.
‘We are seeking you out’: Dozens arrested in Montgomery County warrant crackdown
Read full article: ‘We are seeking you out’: Dozens arrested in Montgomery County warrant crackdownA weeklong law enforcement operation targeting wanted criminals in Montgomery County landed 71 people behind bars, Conroe police announced on Tuesday.
Magnolia man allegedly set house on fire after argument with family
Read full article: Magnolia man allegedly set house on fire after argument with familyFirefighters responded to the home in the 200 block of Sundew Ct. just after 11 a.m. on Monday. They found the interior of the home had heavy fire, smoke and heat damage. They also determined the house had been intentionally set on fire.
Man accused of posing as owner of Montgomery County wedding venue, scamming victims out of over $200K
Read full article: Man accused of posing as owner of Montgomery County wedding venue, scamming victims out of over $200KCarl John Butcho II was taken into custody in Travis County on a charge of theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000. He also faces two other charges in Travis County.
Conroe ISD elementary school evacuated after gas odor detected due to boiler issue; no injuries reported
Read full article: Conroe ISD elementary school evacuated after gas odor detected due to boiler issue; no injuries reportedA gas odor prompted an evacuation at a Conroe Independent School District elementary school Thursday morning.
Boyfriend charged with killing police officer in their Maryland home nearly 30 years ago
Read full article: Boyfriend charged with killing police officer in their Maryland home nearly 30 years agoAuthorities say a man charged this week with fatally shooting a police officer in her Maryland home nearly 30 years ago was the officer’s live-in boyfriend and had blamed her 1995 killing on a burglary.
‘Bright, beautiful smile’: Montgomery teen athlete dies after suffering fatal heart attack
Read full article: ‘Bright, beautiful smile’: Montgomery teen athlete dies after suffering fatal heart attackA Montgomery family is grieving the unexpected death of 15-year-old Kaleb Hill, an incoming high school freshman who collapsed from a fatal heart attack just days after receiving a routine sports physical.
Mother of 2 missing children held without bail after previous case dropped for mental health reasons
Read full article: Mother of 2 missing children held without bail after previous case dropped for mental health reasonsA Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been held without bail and ordered to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars after she was recently rearrested and charged with murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two children.
Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The Woodlands
Read full article: Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The WoodlandsThe Woodlands Fire Department said it happened at the intersection of Sawdust and Woodland Field Crossing. Firefighters were called to the scene at 9:48 p.m. Sunday night.
‘Jugging’ crackdown: New Texas law targets criminals stalking bank customers
Read full article: ‘Jugging’ crackdown: New Texas law targets criminals stalking bank customersLaw enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas are raising alarms about a rising crime known as jugging. This crime involves criminals watching people at banks or ATMs, then following them to rob them at another location.
Multi-agency task force arrests dozens in Houston-area jugging robberies
Read full article: Multi-agency task force arrests dozens in Houston-area jugging robberiesA multi-agency task force in the Houston area has arrested numerous suspects related to a series of violent "jugging" robberies, where victims are followed from banks and robbed
Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. home
Read full article: Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. homeInvestigators said after a lengthy search, Kyle Williams, 31, was arrested for setting fire to a home where a woman was trapped inside and almost died. Records revealed he has an extensive criminal history including indecency with a child, family violence and drugs.
Man arrested, accused of attempting to sexually assault woman on walking trail in The Woodlands
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of attempting to sexually assault woman on walking trail in The WoodlandsThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a 24-year-old man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman on a walking trail in The Woodlands.
Drug dealer convicted of fentanyl murder of Army combat veteran in Montgomery County
Read full article: Drug dealer convicted of fentanyl murder of Army combat veteran in Montgomery CountyTexas passed a law just a month before Fortin’s death in 2023, making it a crime to supply or distribute drugs that lead to a person’s death. Prosecutors said proving fentanyl murder charges is challenging, but in this case, strong evidence led to Smith’s conviction.
‘We just want to bring them home’: Montgomery Co. based group brings cadaver dogs to Kerr County
Read full article: ‘We just want to bring them home’: Montgomery Co. based group brings cadaver dogs to Kerr CountySpecial K9 Inc., a nonprofit based in Montgomery County that deploys certified cadaver dogs across the U.S. and internationally. It's an all-volunteer team driven by one mission: to help families find their missing loved ones.
Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measures
Read full article: Man accused of threatening elementary school in The Woodlands, arrested by deputies with less-lethal measuresA 21-year-old man was taken to a hospital and will be charged after deputies in Montgomery County said he threatened to “shoot up” an elementary school in The Woodlands if law enforcement didn’t respond to the scene.
2 teens sexually assaulted after being lured by men on Snapchat in Montgomery County
Read full article: 2 teens sexually assaulted after being lured by men on Snapchat in Montgomery CountyTwo men, Darville Reginald Allen and Abdul Saleem, were arrested in Montgomery County after allegedly luring two 15-year-olds through social media to a football stadium parking lot, where they displayed a firearm and sexually assaulted the teens.
What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ books
Read full article: What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ booksThe Supreme Court has sided with religious parents who want to pull their children out of the classroom when a public school lesson uses LGBTQ storybooks.
Man killed in crash after fleeing home where stepfather found dead with stab wounds in Magnolia
Read full article: Man killed in crash after fleeing home where stepfather found dead with stab wounds in MagnoliaAccording to deputies, 77-year-old Jeffery Love was found dead by his wife around 8:52 a.m. inside their home, located in the 37400 block of FM 149.
Montgomery County marine veteran missing near Texas-Mexico border
Read full article: Montgomery County marine veteran missing near Texas-Mexico borderA Montgomery County Marine veteran suffering from PTSD remains missing after disappearing near the Texas-Mexico border last August, leaving his family desperate for answers amid a series of tragic events.
Houston METRO police officer arrested in child sex crime sting
Read full article: Houston METRO police officer arrested in child sex crime stingA Houston METRO police officer, Gabriel Thomas Slusher, was arrested for soliciting explicit images of a child during an undercover operation by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more cars
Read full article: Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more carsA teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.
70% of Houston-area residents don’t have $400 for unexpected expenses, study shows
Read full article: 70% of Houston-area residents don’t have $400 for unexpected expenses, study showsAs low cost of living, housing, job opportunities and the nightlife may attract visitors or even new residents to the Houston area -- a new study shows that more than 70% of residents don’t have money for unexpected expenses.
CenterPoint’s readiness guide questioned after largest number of power outages reported since Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: CenterPoint’s readiness guide questioned after largest number of power outages reported since Hurricane BerylPower outages hit 165K in Houston from overnight storm. CenterPoint Energy restores 90%, but Humble area residents face ongoing issues.
Woman wanted after using Target shopping cart as weapon while shoplifting in Montgomery County
Read full article: Woman wanted after using Target shopping cart as weapon while shoplifting in Montgomery CountyLaw enforcement officials in Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifter who attacked employees who tried to stop her.
Former Magnolia ISD employee accused of sexually assaulting student
Read full article: Former Magnolia ISD employee accused of sexually assaulting studentA former employee of Bear Branch Junior High in Magnolia ISD was arrested in The Woodlands following a report of sexual assault by a teenage student.
Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: records
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: recordsCourt records showed Donald Carson, 55, had been arrested at least twice (in 2003 and 1993) before he was arrested over the weekend for causing a deadly crash that claimed a 3-year-old's life.
3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in Conroe
Read full article: 3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in ConroeFirefighters did not say how the crash happened but said two vehicles were on fire; one person died and three others were hospitalized—two of them were last said to be in serious condition.
Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front door
Read full article: Former Montgomery Co. inmate ‘woke up angry’ throws rock at Sheriff’s Office front doorInvestigators said Jordan Oneal, 22, was caught on camera around 11 a.m. throwing a large rock through the Sheriff's Office's front door, and when asked why he did it, said "woke up angry and was having a bad day."
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend
Read full article: Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriendA former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.
Conroe ISD students band together to demand action as they mourn death of classmate
Read full article: Conroe ISD students band together to demand action as they mourn death of classmateConroe Independent School District students are uniting to demand action following the tragic death of a classmate.
Porter man says electricity bill never went down after going solar three years ago
Read full article: Porter man says electricity bill never went down after going solar three years agoA Porter man is seeking help after purchasing solar three years ago. He said he was promised his electric bill will go down to $0.
Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthday
Read full article: Montgomery County man given 99-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting girl on 13th birthdayA Montgomery County jury handed down a lengthy prison sentence to a man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl on her 13th birthday.
Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties
Read full article: Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties📢 It's Election Day! Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM. Harris & Fort Bend voters can vote anywhere in their county; Montgomery voters at their designated precinct.
‘Critical incident’ shuts down I-45 frontage road at Highway 242 in Montgomery County
Read full article: ‘Critical incident’ shuts down I-45 frontage road at Highway 242 in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says the frontage road of I-45 is shutdown in both directions at Highway 242 after what they are saying was a critical incident on the northbound flyover.
Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victims
Read full article: Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in The Woodlands; investigators seek more victimsMontgomery County authorities are investigating a sexual assault incident involving an Uber driver, Janaka Manatunga, who was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman near Market Street in The Woodlands.
Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in Galveston
Read full article: Former Woodlands Mall security guard charged with secretly recording children arrested again for same thing in GalvestonGalveston Police say they responded at around 4 p.m. on April 19 to a report of a man taking photos of an underage child on the beach in the 1500 block of Seawall Boulevard.
ONLY ON 2: ‘It hurts’ Grieving Spring family friend pleads for killer of 22-year-old man to come forward
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: ‘It hurts’ Grieving Spring family friend pleads for killer of 22-year-old man to come forwardIt’s been six weeks since 22-year-old Jonathan Scott’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a Spring neighborhood near Rayford Forest Lane and Brookhaven Street.
2 illegal immigrants arrested, detained by ICE after 14-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Houston area
Read full article: 2 illegal immigrants arrested, detained by ICE after 14-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Houston areaTwo illegal immigrants were arrested in Montgomery County for the sexual assault of a child in March, according to detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit.
27-year-old Montgomery County man accused of child sexual assault may have more victims
Read full article: 27-year-old Montgomery County man accused of child sexual assault may have more victimsA 27-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a child may have harmed more victims following an investigation, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit
2 children rescued, mother arrested after man found with child pornography in Montgomery Co.
Read full article: 2 children rescued, mother arrested after man found with child pornography in Montgomery Co.Two children were rescued and two arrests were made after a joint investigation into child exploitation at a Montgomery County home, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victims
Read full article: Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victimsAuthorities are seeking out additional victims after a man was arrested for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Conroe. Unbeknownst to the suspect, the attack was captured on video.