Traffic Alert: FM 149 – Richards Area – Wreck
11:55 a.m. FM 149 between Watson Rd and Forest Branch Lane – wreck
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UPDATE ON WANTED ESCAPEE
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Yorlan Rafael Reyes, a Hispanic male, date of birth October 23, 1994. Reyes is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs approximately 190 pounds, and was being held by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of Unlawful Discl...
Manhunt Continues – Escaped Prisoner – Public Safety Alert
This morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office after a prisoner escaped from their custody at the Kingwood Emergency Room. The escapee has been identified as Yorlan Reyes, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5’7″ tall and 21...
Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – N. Harris County – Wreck
9:35 a.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just north of the Hardy Toll Road Exit – Wreck has traffic at a crawl.
Unidentified woman found dead outside vacant trailer in Harris County
Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of an unidentified woman who was found unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer early Saturday morning.
MANHUNT IN PROGRESS
8:30 AM-Liberty County Sheriff’s Office had a Hispanic Male in an orange jumpsuit at Kingwood Hospital. That male fled from the Emergency Room and is believed to be in the area of the hospital. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and DPS are assisting Liberty County in the search. If spotted, call...
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pres...
Deputies investigating woman’s death outside trailer in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman was found unresponsive outside a trailer in northwest Harris County early Saturday.Deputies said EMS was called to the 1100 block of Blue Bell Road at about 3 a.m. HCSO said deputies arrived around 3:11 a.m.Paramedics treated...
NEED SOMEONE TO ADOPT THIS FIREHOUSE DOG
Caney Creek Fire Station 81, located on FM 2090 across from Caney Creek High School, adopted a dog that wandered into the Fire Station several months ago. This past week, another dog wandered into the station. The first dog has been adopted as the station mascot. They are desperately looking for ...
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Val Verde County; Pecos River Could See Highest Crest In 52-Years
VAL VERDE COUNTY, TX — The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Val Verde County, warning of a dangerous, quickly escalating flood wave moving down the Pecos River that could produce the highest crest on that river since 1974. The warnin...
Fire Traffic Alert: N. Plum Creek Drive – South County – Residential Fire
11:05 p.m. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of N. Plum Creek Dr., off of Spring Creek Dr., moments ago and found smoke and flames coming from a mobile home. They’ve called for more apparatuses to respond, as they make an offensive attack on the fire.
MCAS Paws and Popsicles Adoption Event THIS WEEKEND!!!
MCAS need YOU to help get the word out, so our amazing shelter pets can meet tons of great families, and hopefully find their forever homes. How you can help: Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about the adoption event this weekend! Don’t forget to mention the fun scavenger hunt and all the...
Woman sentenced to 3 years after posing as Camp Mystic victim's father, asking for donations, Pct. 1 says
Court documents state that Maitlin Page White, 28, was charged with two felony counts of online impersonation in Harris County.
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.
Traffic Alert: Hwy 105 E. – Cut & Shoot/Security Area – Hit & Run
8:45 p.m. Hwy 105 E. at Mizell Rd (near Crystal Forest) – hit and run crash
Traffic Alert: Rogers Rd – Willis – Wreck
8:25 p.m. Rogers Road at Coaltown Road – Wreck
East Houston Medical Center works to improve access to health care in the community
For many families, getting quality medical care nearby can be a challenge. East Houston Medical Center is working to help close that gap by providing accessible health care services to residents in an area the organization describes as a medical desert.The family-owned medical center was created ...
Traffic Alert: FM 1488 – The Woodlands – Wreck
7:30 p.m. FM 1488 and Sweetgum Lane – Wreck w/ injuries reported
Minnesota prosecutor talks strategy after deadly Houston ICE shooting
After a man was killed by ICE agents in Houston, the Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own investigation and turning to leaders in Minneapolis for guidance.
Man involved in 2 separate attacks that critically injured victims in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found one of the victims on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital.
Fire Traffic Alert: N. Grand Parkway E./99 – New Caney – Vehicle Fire
7 p.m. N. Grand Parkway/99 eastbound main lanes, just east of Loop 494 – Vehicle is on fire and occupants are outside of it. Firefighters are responding to extinguish.
Conroe Crash Takes Life of Local Teen
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Conroe Police responded to a crash in the 200 block of N. Loop 336 E. that ultimately resulted in a fatality. When Officers arrived at the scene of the collision involving a car and pickup truck, they found car’s passenger was trapped and seri...
1 hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston car wash; fleeing suspect fired shot at pursuing Pct. 2 deputy
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office says a deputy in an...
Blitz Build 2026 kicks off home construction in Habitat for Humanity’s new Marble Creek community
Today Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TX held the Blitz Build 2026 Celebration and Home Dedication event where two homes were dedicated to the very first homeowners in Marble Creek, Habitat for Humanity’s new 81-acre community in Magnolia. View photos from the celebration and home dedi...
Collision between METRORail and HFD vehicle near Texas Medical Center, MPD confirms; second incident this month
For the second time this month, an HFD vehicle and a METRORail train collided with one another. A person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to MPD.
Harris County murder suspect told investigators he was 'afraid' of victim
Harris County officials identified the victim and suspect from the deadly shooting in northeast Harris County on Rolling Creek Drive.
Accused of Driving a Stolen Pickup
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman accused of driving a stolen vehicle, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. A Pct. 4 Corporal stopped a 2013 Dodge Ram on July 14 in the 19700 block of Kuykendahl Rd, after a registration check showed the pickup...
IT’S NOT OVER YET IN THE HILL COUNTRY
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX Details Affected area: Crockett County, TX Description: FFWSJT The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southeastern Crockett County in west central Tex...
Fire Traffic Alert: Camden Hunt Dr – Cut & Shoot Area – Residential Fire
12:20 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a home in the 16400 block of Camden Hunt Drive, where they arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a home. They’re now working to put a stop on the fire.
FREE FOOD AND BACK TO SCHOOL LOADED BACKPACKS THIS MONDAY
Tip-A-Cop Thursday Night for Special Olympics Texas!
Law enforcement officers throughout Texas are performing a different job next Thursday, as they partner with Texas Roadhouse to benefit Special Olympics Texas. Off-duty law enforcement officers will be working as servers in Texas Roadhouse restaurants in the annual event known as “Tip-A-Cop” at p...
Julie V. Mayrant named Woodforest National Bank Chief Executive Officer
Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) today announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the employee-owned institution, Mayrant has played a defining role in Woodforest’s growth, operation...
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pres...
Musk’s Terafab clears final local hurdle for $55 billion Texas chip plant in Grimes County
A pair of Grimes County School Boards have cleared the way for what could become one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing complexes ever built, voting this week to grant sweeping property-tax breaks to Terafab, the chipmaking venture backed by Elon Musk. The trustees of Iola ISD and Anderso...
MONTGOMERY COUTNY PRECINCT 1 LAKE PATROL KEPT BOATERS SAFE JULY 4TH WEEKEND
The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office presents Marine Division statistics for the 2026 Fourth of July weekend on Lake Conroe. Deputies responded to 14 incidents, including a major boat crash with injuries, in which they assisted Texas Parks and Wildlife. Precinct 1 Deputies and Texas Game Wardens eac...
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HARDIN STORE CONSTRUCTION ALERT
FROM COMMISSIONER RILEY Construction activity around the two railroad crossings will begin during the week of July 20th. Due to the requirement mandated in Texas, road work impacting or crossing railroad tracks requires formal approval from the operating railroad company and is governed by state ...
FATAL FIRE
Thursday evening, New Wavely and North Montgomery County Fire responded to a house fire on Jones Road off FM 1375 in Walker County. Units arrived on scene with a two-story home fully involved. Firefighters learned that there may be a victim inside and started a search. However, the second floor b...
SUNKEN PIRATE SHIP REMOVED FROM LAKE CONROE
Jolly Pirate Adventure Voyage has been paused on Lake Conroe. This was after the ship sank on the July 4th weekend. On Wednesday, Tow Boats USA and Barsh Towing removed the boat from the lake.
Houston ICE shooting: Hundreds attend Lorenzo Salgado's visitation as Harris County DA seeks federal evidence
Hundreds of mourners, community leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for the visitation of Lorenzo Salgado, the 35-year Houston resident who was fatally shot by an ICE agent.