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MCHD Non-Field Employees of the Month – the EMS Hiring Team

Montgomery County Hospital District posted the following: Congratulations to our non-field employees of the month – the #EMS hiring team! Sarah Anderson, Elvia Mejia & Amy Sewell have done an exceptional job supporting one of our biggest operational priorities: building and maint...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 23, 2026

Habitual Offender sentenced to Life for dealing Methamphetamine

A Montgomery County jury has sentenced 47-year-old Christopher Michael Dore to life in prison after finding him guilty of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance involving more than 300 grams of methamphetamine. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eva...

Hello WoodlandsSep 23, 2026

Things To Do in October in The Woodlands area

Hello Woodlands’ “Things To Do” monthly guide highlights events, activities, and things to do this October in The Woodlands and Montgomery County area PLUS ways to give back and support local. Be sure to check back on Hello Woodlands for updates and events! October 2026 Featured ...

Hello WoodlandsSep 22, 2026

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Prayer After Loss

Montgomery County, Texas Sheriff Wesley Doolittle posted the following statement Saturday afternoon: Please keep the Sheriff’s Office and our employees in your thoughts and prayers. We have experienced an unimaginable loss that will deeply affect our agency and our entire Sheriff...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 19, 2026

$3.2 million in illegal pharmaceuticals seized

Today Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that $3.2 million in illegal pharmaceuticals were seized. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable, Department...

Hello WoodlandsSep 18, 2026

Shooting Investigation in Conroe, No threat to the Public

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported a Shooting Investigation in Conroe on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. At approximately 6:00 a.m. today, a man in his 70’s died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the Lee Alworth Building. The individual was sc...

Hello WoodlandsSep 18, 2026

I-69 PURSUIT

0045-MONTGOMERY COUNTY PURSUIT I-69 SOUTHBOUND AT RANKIN HONDA ACCORD

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 18, 2026

2026 Local Fall Festivals in The Woodlands & Montgomery County area

Who’s ready for pumpkins, cooler weather, and festivals?! With our list of 26 local fall festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as you celebrate fall with family and friends. 2026 Fall Festivals September 12 – November 8, 2026 – Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm – Smile ...

Hello WoodlandsSep 17, 2026

Brown water keeps coming back. Why? ENOUGH investigates water complaints

If you turn on your faucet and brown water comes out, your first reaction might be: What is that? And is it safe? That’s the question one Montgomery County woman wanted answered after she noticed dark brown water coming from her faucet. Linda contacted ENOUGH’s Amy Davis and prod...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Sep 16, 2026

Some Willis homeowners push back against mandatory $75 monthly internet charge

Homeowners in a Montgomery County community are pushing back against a new community-wide internet plan that will eventually add $75 a month to their HOA assessments, with some residents questioning why they should have to pay for a service they say they did not choose. The Woodl...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Sep 15, 2026

LAST NIGHT…CONSTABLES ASSIST IN SEARCH FOR THREE FLEEING SUSPECTS!

Last night, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office assisted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office near Creek Knoll and Northgate following a vehicle pursuit. Three suspects reportedly fled from the vehicle, prompting a search of the surrounding area. Precinct 4 deployed bo...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 12, 2026

MANHUNT SOUTH COUNTY /HARRIS COUNTY

Harris County Precinct 4 and DPS Air are assisting the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in a manhunt for 4 males who bailed out of the vehicle after an MCSO pursuit..They are searching an apartment complex at Northgate Crossing and Creek Knoll. Waiting on description...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 12, 2026

More than 60 DWI Charges filed over Labor Day Weekend

Over 60 individuals were charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Montgomery County between 7 p.m. Friday, September 4, and Tuesday morning, September 8, following the Labor Day holiday weekend. The charges come amid increased DWI enforcement efforts across Montgomery Coun...

Hello WoodlandsSep 9, 2026

The Woodlands Arts Council’s Microgrant Application is now Open

The Woodlands Arts Council Microgrant Application for organizations and individuals in The Woodlands and Montgomery County is open as of September 7 and will close on October 5, 2026. The Woodlands Arts Council Microgrant Program includes the following categories: Eligibility and...

Hello WoodlandsSep 8, 2026

DON’T FORGET SADLE CREEK AUTO AUCTION TUESDAY MORNING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE – Contact the selling location for questions. The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at EMC Car Care and Towing located at: 22855 Gasoline Alley New Caney, TX 77357 ; 281-689-8697 ; on Tu...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

MANHUNT IN PROGRESS

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a felony suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit in the area of Corolla and Superior Road. He is identified as Dustin Walden, 29 years old, 5’3”, 110 lbs., with brown hair, last seen wearing an Brown long sleeve shirt a...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

Large Number of Homes Without Power in Splendora Area

Over 1,000 Entergy customers in the Splendora/Cleveland area are without power as of 6:15 p.m. The Entergy Texas Outage map shows multiple issues, with different or no restoration time listed. The thunderstorm that moved into East Montgomery County early brought a large amount of...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 5, 2026

Young Makers Market showcases talented young artists at Market Street

The third annual Young Makers Market showcased 45 talented young artists from The Woodlands and Montgomery County this past Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Market Street in The Woodlands. The market offered the community an opportunity to discover and purchase...

Hello WoodlandsSep 1, 2026

Montgomery County Animal Shelter- Animals Received August 28-30, 2026

Picture Animal Description SAILOR MOON IN SHELTER – A426818 Hold: SPAYED FEMALE – 4 BROWN LABRADOR RETR This animal has been at the shelter since 08/30/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 31, 2026

Longtime Montgomery County prosecutor Donna Hansen appointed to new 523rd District Court

— Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Donna Hansen, a division chief in the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, as judge of the newly created 523rd Judicial District Court, moving a veteran prosecutor to the bench of a court that opens its doors Sept. 1. Hansen’s appointment...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 29, 2026

3rd annual Young Makers Market held this Saturday in Market Street

The third annual Young Makers Market will showcase 45 talented young artists from The Woodlands and Montgomery County this Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Market Street in The Woodlands. The market offers the community an opportunity to discover and purc...

Hello WoodlandsAug 27, 2026

50 Years, No Parole: Montgomery County Jury convicts 53-year-old Man

A Montgomery County jury has convicted Bernabe Mendiola, 53, of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child following a four-day trial in the 221st District Court. The Honorable Judge Lisa Michalk sentenced Mendiola to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, without th...

Hello WoodlandsAug 26, 2026

Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputy honored statewide for impaired-driving enforcement

A Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputy has been recognized statewide for his work taking impaired drivers off local roads. Deputy Isaiah Motilla of the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office received the 2026 Texas Traffic Safety Impaired Driving Award in the law enforcement category, an h...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 23, 2026

Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm

A Montgomery County woman in her 90s has died from West Nile virus, marking the county’s first confirmed death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, health officials said. The Montgomery County Public Health Department said the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Aug 21, 2026

Grand Jury Indicts Father of Capital Murder in Infant Son’s Violent Death

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- On April 14, 2024 the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services contacted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office regarding a severely injured 3-month-old child admitted to a local hospital. The MCSO Special Victim’s Unit, in collaboration with Chil...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

Nonprofit of the Month: Thrive Offline

The Hello Woodlands Nonprofit of the Month is brought to you by Randy Lovelace of Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies and highlights a local nonprofit organization that serves the Montgomery County community. The nonprofit of the month is Thrive Offline, a local nonprofit orga...

Hello WoodlandsAug 20, 2026

Pct. 2 Constable Eason’s Office Bulldozes Fraud Scheme

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A Houston man is behind bars following an investigation by the Pct. 2 Constable’s Office into a bizarre report from a local resident. A local man told Pct. 2 Detectives he found his own bulldozer listed for sale for $20,000 on a social media marketplace. Th...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

Things To Do in September in The Woodlands area

Hello Woodlands’ “Things To Do” monthly guide highlights events, activities, and things to do this September in The Woodlands and Montgomery County area PLUS ways to give back and support local. Be sure to check back on Hello Woodlands for updates and events! September 2026 Featu...

Hello WoodlandsAug 17, 2026

Celebrate Genealogy and Preservation Center Day in Montgomery County on August 19

The Genealogy and Preservation Center is turning 50! For five decades, this space has been filled with research, laughter, and community, and now it is time to celebrate. Join the Genealogy and Preservation Center on Wednesday, August 19, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to celebrate 50 yea...

Hello WoodlandsAug 11, 2026

MCSO Recovers Remains Believed To Be Those of Missing EMC Woman

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, working with Texas Search and Rescue, recovered human remains believed to be those of missing New Caney resident Maria Ortiz. While definitive identification through dental records is expected later this week, prelimi...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 9, 2026

Tracking strong storms moving through Houston Sunday afternoon

Radar: Special Weather Statement issued until 3:15 PM across NW Harris County and southern Montgomery county as storms produce lightning and gusty winds. Weekend Weather Pattern: Our active seas breeze thunderstorm pattern stays with us. A weakness between two areas of high press...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 7, 2026