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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for District Attorney Mike Holley’s Citizens Prosecutor Academy, an all-new six-week program designed to give community members an unprecedented look inside the pursuit of justic...
Constable Mark Herman’s Office announced this week that Captain Jonathan Zitzmann has rejoined the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, returning to the agency where he previously served after resigning his position as Chief Deputy at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Offic...
On July 28, 2026, a Montgomery County jury sentenced Shawn Joseph Mullen, 35, to life without the possibility of parole after finding him guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child following a trial in the 9th District Court before the Honorable Phil Grant. The investigation be...
Upcoming mobile market and fresh produce market schedule: ⸻ Saturday, August 1 HOST: The ARK Magnolia (Mobile Market) WHEN: Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM WHERE: 14320 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 HOST: Walnut Cove Community Food Pantry (Fresh Produce Market) WHEN: Saturday, August...
Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden put all 50 of his deputies on the street Wednesday night for a large-scale traffic enforcement operation targeting speeders, defective-equipment violations, unlicensed and uninsured motorists, and enforcement of the state’s Slow...
A 35-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury on July 28, 2026 sentenced Shawn Joseph Mullen to life without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict and sentence came at the conclusion of a tri...
Montgomery County Sheriff Doolittle and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of six new team members and the promotion of three current employees this week. The six new hires include five Detention Officers and one Dispatcher, all joining the agency to he...
A young child’s courageous decision to come forward and disclose abuse led to the conviction of a Montgomery County man who will spend the next 60 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting that child. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted Josean Michael Va...
TXDOT will be doing a complete closure of the 1488-1774 intersection for a traffic flow switch on 8/1-8/2. This will be to open the new lanes on the North side and then begin construction of the new lanes on the South side. The diagram is to show the detour traffic flow, using th...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that its patrol vehicles are now being equipped with PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) bumpers, giving deputies a tactical tool designed to safely and quickly terminate potentially dangerous vehicle pursuits. When a driver choos...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating Lieutenant Leslie McCauley on her graduation from the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Command College, Class #105. The Sheriff’s Office commended McCauley for her dedication to professional grow...
The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, recently concluded a targeted investigation into the illegal sale of methamphetamine in Conroe, Texas. The joint operation was initiated in direct response to complaints and inf...
A Montgomery County Precinct 3 unit attempted to stop a red Honda in Montgomery County. The driver and his passenger fled. The pursuit continued to Airtex at speeds up to 100mph. Just before Richey Road, the unit was able to pit the vehicle, bringing it to a stop. Two are in cust...
A young child’s decision to come forward and disclose abuse led to the conviction of a Montgomery County man who will spend the next 60 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting that child. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted 31-year-old Josean Michael V...
The family of a beloved calico cat named Georgie is asking for the community’s help locating the pet after she went missing around 5:00 a.m. on Country Forest Creekside Drive in Magnolia, near Mapleleaf Street and Lake Windcrest Boulevard by the Country Forest neighborhood. The f...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: Congratulations to Lieutenant Leslie McCauley on graduating from the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Command College, Class #105! I’m incredibly proud of Leslie’s dedication to professional growth and her commitment...
Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive (OPA), highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster and/or adoption in Montgomery County, Texas. Operation Pets Alive is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization striving to elevate ...
A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of Driving While Intoxicated (Third or More). The two-day trial commenced on July 20, 2026, and concluded with Zavala’s conviction and s...
Picture Animal Description HUGO IN SHELTER – A427290 Hold: NEUTERED MALE – 1 5.00 TAN / WHITE LABRADOR RETR / SIBERIAN HUSKY This animal has been at the shelter since 07/23/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been...
A Montgomery County jury has found Donald Eugene Goss Jr., 42, guilty of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on July 13, 2026, and assessed punishment at 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on July 14, 2026, following a two-day trial before the Honorable Phi...
Conroe, Texas – The Montgomery County Public Health Department has confirmed three cases of measles in residents of Montgomery County. The cases involve three family members who were exposed to another confirmed case who traveled from out of state. None of the cases had been vacc...
A Magnolia woman says she was stunned after receiving a $2,327 water bill from Aqua Texas that showed her household used 97,200 gallons of water in one month—an amount she believes is impossible for her three-bedroom mobile home....
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 Executive Women’s Alliance, a local 50...
Montgomery County Food Bank will welcome world-renowned chef, author, and philanthropist Cat Cora as the featured speaker at its inaugural Flourish & Nourish Ladies Luncheon on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Blue Magnolia. The event is presented by Houston Methodist The Woodl...
Hello Woodlands’ “Things To Do” monthly guide highlights events, activities, and things to do this August 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! August 2026 Featured Ev...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the fatal shooting that occurred this morning. While the incident remains under investigation, investigators have identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jesse Myers. Information obtained by detectives on scene indicat...
Activists took their demands for justice to Houston City Hall Tuesday, laying out plans for a citywide protest as they continue to push for answers in the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Salgado Araujo, a husband and father, was shot and killed by an ICE agent two weeks ago in H...
Davajshanay Keiyona James of Huntsville was sentenced to three years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on July 16, 2026 by Judge Jarod Walker of the 435th District Court in Montgomery County after she waived her right to a jury trial in the fentanyl death of 20-year-old...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A Montgomery County jury has found Donald Eugene Goss Jr., 42, guilty of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on July 13, 2026, and assessed punishment at 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on July 14, 2026, following a two-day trial b...
Wayne Grover is 87. His Corvette is spotless. And on a warm afternoon at the Golden Corral on I-45, he and a lot full of gleaming classics reminded Montgomery County why a good local car show is one of the best free tickets around — and why you'll want to be there for the next on...
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 celebrat...
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Constable Ryan Gable held a press conference today, Wednesday, July 15, at the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office located at 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. The press conference outlining the multi-agency operational strategy in prepara...
8 AM DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 AUTO AUCTION AT SADDLE CREEK IS CANCELED UNTIL AUGUST 11, 2026
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy earlier this month in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 5:13 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received tw...
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot early Thursday morning, and a 17-year-old has been charged as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded shortly after 5:13 a.m. on July 9 after the...
In a perfect world, there would be no unwanted dogs. Unfortunately for Banjo, this world is far from perfect. He’s waited for over a year for someone decide he was worthy of love and a forever home. As explained so many times before, there are many dog lovers in Montgomery County...
Around 3,300 Entergy customers are without power in an area that stretches from Dobbin/Montgomery to the Magnolia area. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. Entergy estimates restoration by 7:30 p.m. Live wires have been reported down on Tisdel Road, and are believed to be the ...
More than $15,000 was raised to benefit abused kids as Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted a breakfast fundraiser at Truluck’s The Woodlands on June 10, 2026, to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. With a sold-out crowd, 150 guests enjoyed a breakfast buffet generous...
This morning, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a funeral procession will be held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato. Traffic delays and temporary road closures are expected along the procession route. The procession will begin...
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has announced that prosecutors accepted 52 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges and 2 Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) charges during the Deputy Erika Serrato July 4th DWI Initiative, a coordinated Independence Day weekend No Ref...
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a funeral procession will be held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato. Traffic delays and temporary road closures are expected along the procession route. The procession will begin at Cashner Fu...
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A 19-year-old is again behind bars, just months after a plea agreement on a violent robbery charge gave him a second chance. The teen received deferred adjudication, with a $500 fine, five years’ probation and 240 hours of community service. He had an oppor...
FOLKS, IT LASTS ALL WEEKEND-DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE This Independence Day weekend, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is launching a strict No Refusal DWI Task Force Initiative. This operation isn’t just about enforcement; it’s deeply personal. Recently, our agency and communit...
FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF DOOLITTLE Carrying the Torch Tonight, our DWI Task Force briefing felt a little different. We were profoundly honored to welcome the family of Deputy Erika Serrato into our briefing room, a moment that was deeply emotional, cathartic, and an unforge...
A theft in progress escalated into a foot chase, a vehicle pursuit, and a felony stop before Hunter Williams was taken into custody thanks to Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies and their K-9, Joker. A Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office supervisor was the first to ...
A male driver who reportedly went around the crossing arms was ejected from his Dodge pickup and left in critical but stable condition after a southbound train hit the truck just before midnight in Magnolia. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating. MAGNOLIA, TX — A...
Adrienne Foster, also known as Adrienne Leniger, was last known to be near Bill Hales Road around 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to her mother. Her running vehicle was later discovered behind Vulcan Materials with all of her belongings inside — but no sign of her. A man was seen flee...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- After finding Manuel Garcia Rodriguez (also known as Manuel Rodriguez Garcia), 51, guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, a Montgomery County jury sentenced him to life imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on June 25, 2026. ...
Many of you have heard about the heartbreaking loss of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed in the line of duty this past weekend while serving our community. For those who may not know us, my family owns both Blazin Cajun HTX and A.M Donuts in Splendo...
Decades-old sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against a man who has ties to various ministries in Montgomery County, according to the sheriff's office....
A man is dead after deputies found him inside a vehicle with what was described as a possible gunshot wound Sunday in the 1100 block of Freeport Street, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, of...
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A429678 Hold: PLEA FEMALE – 1.30 BRN TABBY / WHITE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/27/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not p...
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A429782 Hold: FEMALE – 1 BRN TABBY DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/26/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not performed on that...
