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Magnolia woman pleads guilty to $477,000 Medicaid fraud, identity theft, US Attorney's Office says
The US Attorney's Office said a Magnolia woman pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud worth over $477,000 and aggravated identity theft.
Bottled water distribution announced for Willis residents during boil water notice
Residents affected by a boil water notice in the City of Willis can pick up free bottled water today at a distribution site operated at the North Montgomery County Community Center, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said. The site, located at 600 Gerald Street, opens at 1 p.m. ...
Nonprofit of the Month: Young Men’s Service League
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 Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), a 5...
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to ‘Raise the Roof’ at 2027 Building Hope Gala
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) will host its 14th annual Building Hope Gala, presented by BMW of The Woodlands, on Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The theme for the 2027 Gala is “Raise the Roof,...
Houston-area roofing customers say new roofs still leak after paying thousands
Imagine paying tens of thousands of dollars for a brand-new roof — that still leaks. The ENOUGH team is hearing versions of the same story from Magnolia to Pasadena. Customers like Donna Johnson have literally had enough. Johnson emailed ENOUGH’s Amy Davis five months after a loc...
FOX 26 viewers help nonprofit donate specialized van to Montgomery Co. man battling ALS
In an Only on FOX report, we told you about a nonprofit that wanted to help donate a specialized van to a 48-year-old Montgomery County man battling ALS. With the help of some FOX 26 viewers, that van is now a reality....
Congrats to MCSO Correction Academy Class 26-3 Graduates!
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- MCSO: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office proudly congratulates the newest members of Correction Academy Class 26-03 on successfully completing their training and beginning the next chapter of their careers. A total of 10 graduates will join the Montgome...
2026 Pumpkin Patches in The Woodlands Area
Fall is here and so are the pumpkins! Find the perfect pumpkin, make fun memories, and take fall family pictures at 11 local pumpkin patches in the The Woodlands, Montgomery County and North Houston area. Local Pumpkin Patches September 12 – November 8, 2026 – Dewberry Farm – Bri...
Pct. 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden Welcomes Two Deputies
From Montgomery County Pct. 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden “I’m proud to welcome Deputy Weldon and Deputy Gest to the Pct. 4 family. I had the honor of swearing them in today, and I’m glad to have them on our team.I look forward to seeing them serve the citizens of East Montg...
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...
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County hosts inaugural State of the Affiliate with Panel
On Wednesday, September 23, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TX hosted the inaugural State of the Affiliate event at Truluck’s The Woodlands. The event offered a look at where Habitat for Humanity stands today and where they’re headed next. Guests enjoyed a delicious Tr...
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...
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 ...
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...
$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...
Defendant takes own life on front steps of Montgomery County courthouse before scheduled sentencing
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to enter a plea agreement in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office . Authorities said the man, now identified as 74-...
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...
Montgomery County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor.
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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Texas heat: Magnolia residents asked to conserve water as officials warn Stage 2 drought could be next
Magnolia residents are being asked to cut back on water use as the city’s wells continue running for extended periods.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosts Prevailing HOPE Luncheon, Raises Critical Funds for Children in Crisis
Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its first-ever Prevailing HOPE: A Gathering for Good Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at The Peach Orchard. More than 220 guests gathered for the inaugural event, presented by Lennar, benefiting the children and families served by Child ...
Woodlands family demands accountability after video shows deputy constable inside their garage uninvited
A Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy constable is under internal affairs scrutiny after video footage captured him entering a family’s garage uninvited while serving a civil court notice. Capt. Adam Acosta of the Precinct 3 Constable’s Office confirmed the investigation was laun...
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...
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 ...
URGENT!!! Montgomery County Animal Shelter Now Has Two Non-Working A/C’s – HOT DOGS Need Heroes!
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is always in need, but the need is greater now than ever. With a deadly heatwave underway, one of the air conditioning units stopped working in an area that holds around 60 dogs. Volunteers were desperately reaching out to people to foster unt...
Dolly Parton Day proposed to honor legend in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is preparing to dedicate a day to honor Dolly Parton after she died following a battle with cancer.
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...
'It's an invasion of privacy': Indigo Lake Estates residents raise concerns over new Flock cameras
Residents of the Indigo Lake Estates community in Montgomery County say they plan to voice concerns to their homeowners association after Flock cameras were installed at the neighborhood's three entrances....
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...
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...
Interference charges jumped nearly 700% since 2017 in Montgomery County, most of them were dismissed
The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
Montgomery County man sentenced to 50 years for sexually abusing child for years
A Montgomery County man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of continuously abusing a young child he had spent years grooming.
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...
90-year-old woman dies after contracting West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say
Montgomery County public health officials confirmed a 90-year-old woman has died after she was diagnosed with West Nile virus.
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...
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...
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...
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 deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office....