Conroe Judge William Waggoner pleads guilty to a December DWI charge.

A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted a Magnolia man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early New Year’s Day in Porter.

A man who was arrested in 2025 following a law enforcement pursuit connected to an online solicitation of a minor investigation has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says two women have been found dead inside a home after a shooting Monday.

Montgomery County detectives found a missing minor and arrested two Houston women, Norma Lewis and Niasia Harrell, for child trafficking. The investigation led to the discovery of online advertisements featuring the minor, prompting a meeting at a local hotel where the suspects were apprehended. The women were charged with a first-degree felony, and the minor received care before being reunited with their parents.

A Montgomery County family says their backyard started sinking overnight. Weeks later, they say no one has stepped forward to determine the cause.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

Precinct 3 deputies in Montgomery County arrested three people Wednesday after they were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple drugs as well as identifying documents and credit cards of an unrelated elderly person.

Nine months after Lonnie Moore was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car, initially believed to be a suicide, his wife Breyanai Moore has been arrested and charged with his murder. The investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office revealed evidence contradicting the initial suicide assessment, leading to Breyanai's arrest with assistance from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities are responding to a deadly residential fire in Magnolia on Saturday morning, confirmed by the Magnolia Fire Department to have resulted in multiple fatalities near Wildflower Road and Lily Court. Details are currently limited, and residents are advised to avoid the area.

Election results for Montgomery County.

A former Harris County prosecutor is out of a job and facing a felony charge, accused of strangling his girlfriend at a child’s birthday party in Montgomery County on Sunday evening.

As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying — but many voters are still asking a basic question: “Who on the ballot actually has the power to impact what I pay every month?”

A woman lost her unborn baby after authorities say the father secretly gave her an abortion medication without her consent, Montgomery County investigators said.

Leaders in Montgomery County are taking a major step toward addressing one of the area’s biggest challenges: traffic.

A 72-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a pickup truck in a marked crosswalk in Conroe, according to police.

Multi-agency task force launches Operation Zero Traction to combat illegal street racing and parking lot takeovers in Montgomery County.

Today will be warm during the daytime, with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s across the region.

After months of legal wrangling over water service, Willis ISD and the City of Conroe have agreed to drop their lawsuits and appeals, clearing the way for a new agreement that local leaders say will save taxpayers money and provide more stability for schools.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of sexually abusing two 10-year-old children following an investigation that began earlier this week in Porter.

Houston-based social media influencer “Kandy Red Bread” made his first appearance in a Montgomery County courtroom Wednesday morning, facing felony child sexual abuse charges that have sparked outrage—and renewed calls for harsher punishment under Texas law.

A quiet morning sent a loud message across Montgomery County.

As freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures move toward Montgomery County ahead of much of Southeast Texas, the county’s rapid growth since the 2021 winter freeze is shaping how officials and residents prepare.

Neighbors and officials in Montgomery County are gearing up for winter weather expected this weekend. KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel was in Conroe, where residents shared their preparations and concerns.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an 11-year-old Magnolia ISD student died after suffering a medical emergency on a school bus Tuesday.

A 2-alarm fire at a condominium complex near Lake Conroe has sent one person to the hospital.

During the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.

Undercover operations were conducted at several smoke shops accused of selling THC vape pens to minors in Montgomery County.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.

Man from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.

Conroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner has released a statement following his arrest and charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Reports of an active shooter at the Walmart on Highway 242 and College Park earlier this evening prompted a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

KPRC 2 has learned Judge William Waggoner was also disciplined in the military for DUI.

Montgomery Police Department arrested Judge William Waggoner last week for driving while under the influence and according to a search warrant, he told the officer to 'be aware that he is a judge.'

The Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

The Conroe Municipal Court Judge is back on the bench after being arrested and charged for driving under the influence.

The Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says a deputy shot a suspect at a park in Conroe Tuesday.

Two additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.

The collision happened in the 26000 block of Highway 105 W.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrests 38-year-old Jonathan Cranfill on a child sexual assault charge

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.

Deputies said they were alerted to the scene because someone called shortly before the shooting to tell deputies the couple was physically fighting.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an incident where a man and woman were found shot to death at a property in Porter Wednesday is believed to have been a murder-suicide.

Multiple agencies are investigating after an inmate died at the Montgomery County Jail on Tuesday.

A stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery County’s Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.

Crews were seen beginning removal work Tuesday at the proposed compressor station site in Conroe.

The sheriff’s office said it happened in the Walden subdivision last night.

For 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed a new district attorney for Montgomery County.

The two employees said 30 minutes after touching the paper, they felt dizzy and started having heat flashes.

The 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.

According to court documents, the child journaled about the abuse, but the suspect would find the journals and destroy them.

Cold front will bring cold mornings across Texas

An investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.

Neighbors 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.

Firefighters are monitoring hotspots after a grass and woods fire in Montgomery County.

A school bus accident has closed all lanes at FM 2854 and Mail Rt. Rd. in Montgomery County.

The 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.

As drought conditions creep back into southeast Texas, fire danger is also increasing, prompting multiple counties in the area to issue burn bans.

Conroe City Council has postponed an agenda item on a proposed ordinance that would require a permit for public gatherings of 25 or more people.

Search 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.

Authorities in Montgomery County have arrested two women as part of an ongoing child abuse investigation.

A 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.

A man from Atlanta, Georgia said two of the children involved in a shooting in the Angleton area over the weekend are his grandchildren.

A 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.

Montgomery 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.

A raised median installed in the last year by TxDOT on FM 1488 has sparked a safety concern to some drivers.

The 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.

Texans safety Jimmie Ward's case in Montgomery County was no-billed by a grand jury, meaning the legal matter has been dismissed

A judge has blocked plans for the construction of a compression station project in Conroe.

Officials 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Two electrical workers were injured after a transformer exploded in The Woodlands on Monday afternoon.

A 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.

The family said they were informed about the passing of their loved one by hospital doctors, not the county officials.

Authorities are beginning search efforts in Lake Conroe after an adult was reported missing in the water.

One 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.

The 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.

Robert Shrader, a former Memorial Hermann manager, faces multiple charges after investigators say he installed hidden cameras in hospital bathrooms.

Memorial 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.

A weeklong law enforcement operation targeting wanted criminals in Montgomery County landed 71 people behind bars, Conroe police announced on Tuesday.

Firefighters 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.

Carl 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.

A gas odor prompted an evacuation at a Conroe Independent School District elementary school Thursday morning.

“The water is ON! Thank you Conroe!” Montgomery County Judge Keough said on social media post.

There is still no water at the newly built Willis ISD middle school, just a week before school is set to start.

Authorities 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A new Willis ISD middle school is at the center of a water permitting standoff.

The 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.

Law 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.

A 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

Investigators 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.

The 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.

Texas 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.

The Conroe community gathered at the Lone Star Convention Center Thursday evening to honor Claire “Reese” Manchaca.

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