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The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game set for September 27

Who will take home bragging rights, boots or badges? Grab your family and head out for an afternoon of softball and classic cars as the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office takes on The Woodlands Fire Department. The Boots vs. Badges Softball Game is set for Sunday, September 27, 2...

Hello WoodlandsSep 8, 2026

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Weekend DWI Task Force Update

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...

Hello WoodlandsSep 8, 2026

Crash Takes Out Power Pole, Causes Outage & Traffic Issues

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On Tuesday morning, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the 17700 block of Woodlode Lane. The crash damaged a utility pole and knocked out power in the area. Southbound lanes are currently closed....

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

MCSO Labor Day Weekend DWI Task Force Update

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office led this weekend’s countywide DWI Task Force, coordinating with our partner police agencies to keep our roads safe throughout the holiday period. We conducted concentrated enforcement operations across Montgomery County. Over the three‑day w...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

CRASH CLOSES FM 2090 FOR HOURS

At about 11:30 p.m., a female was traveling east on FM 2090 in front of the Splendora Police Department. A Chevrolet 2500 passed her in the center lane, also heading east, and sideswiped her front fender as it moved back into the traffic lane. As she approached Carol Lane, she sa...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

Some Area Heroes Need Your Support!

TARKINGTON, TX- In Montgomery County, we’re blessed with plenty of wonderful paid firefighters. However, our neighbors in Tarkington (that’s just the other side of Cleveland in Liberty County) are an all-volunteer fire department. Fire Chief Paul Gregory has held that position si...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 8, 2026

Splendora PD’s August Crime & Activity – By the Numbers

From Splendora Police Department – Chief Wally Weighat: The Splendora Police Department remains committed to transparency and keeping our community informed about police activity occurring throughout the City of Splendora. During August 2026, SPD recorded 2,112 total incidents an...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 7, 2026

CRASH CLOSES FM 830

945AM-FM 830 NEAR CUDE CEMETERY IS CLOSED DUE TO A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IN FRONT OF LAKE CONROE RV CAMPGROUND. EXPECT REOPENING AT 11 AM.

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 6, 2026

Multiple-Felony Arrest on Drugs & Fraud Charges in The Woodlands

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Montgomery woman Sept. 3 after a traffic stop in The Woodlands allegedly led to the discovery of fentanyl and personal identifying information belonging to other people. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office Crim...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 6, 2026

MAN CHARGED WITH INTOXICATION ASSAULT AFTER WILLIS HEADON CRASH

Antonio Alcantar, 36, of Willis, has been charged with intoxication assault after a Saturday morning headon crash in which Alcantar was traveling in his pool service truck northbound on Rose Road and crossed completely into the southbound lanes, striking a man on his way to work....

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 6, 2026

Cops Say He Refused to Stop

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a driver August 29, after he allegedly refused to stop for a traffic violation and led deputies on a brief pursuit. Deputies initiated the traffic stop in the 8900 block of Humble Westfield Road, but ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 6, 2026

WEATHER ALERT WALLER COUNTY

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston issued a Special Weather Statement at 5:45 p.m. Friday for a strong thunderstorm moving through Waller County. At 5:45 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking the storm over Waller, near Prairie View, moving southwest at 10 mph. Forecast...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 5, 2026

MAJOR ACCIDENT I-45

4AM-MAJOR ACCIDENT I-45 AT SPRING CYPRESS NORTHBOUND

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 5, 2026

ANOTHER GREAT FIRST RESPONDER LOST

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time member of CCEMS and the Champions Fire Department, Hilland Hardy. His service to CCEMS goes all the way back to the beginning of the organization. Besides staffing a regular crew on the ambulance for many years, Hilland wa...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 5, 2026

Patriot Day Of Remembrance Ceremony to honor 25th Anniversary of September 11

Residents, visitors and first responders are invited to come together for the Patriot Day of Remembrance to honor those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at The Woodlands Central ...

Hello WoodlandsSep 2, 2026

Montgomery County prepares for Edouard with flood watch, school closures

Montgomery County is preparing for Tropical Storm Edouard, with schools closing, government offices shutting down and emergency management crews staying overnight as the county braces for potential flooding. Despite limited storm activity so far, residents say they are staying pr...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Sep 2, 2026

Habitual Offender receives 45 Years after 120 MPH Pursuit

A Montgomery County judge has sentenced Anthony Reynard Haynes, Jr., 39, to 45 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of Evading Arrest or Detention with a Motor Vehicle and found that he used his vehicle as a deadly weapon during a high-speed pursuit that stretched approx...

Hello WoodlandsSep 1, 2026

Fire Traffic Alert: Vine Rd – Conroe – Residential Fire

9:05 p.m. Conroe and ESD #9 Firefighters are responding to a residential fire in the 1400 block of Vine Road off of FM 1314/Conroe Porter Rd, (north of the intersection with Loop 336)....

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 31, 2026

Breaking: Jet Ski Incident/Emergency on Lake Conroe

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Around 6:45 p.m. Sunday, first responders rushed to an emergency involving a jet ski at the Anchorage Marina on Lake Conroe. One person was transported by MCHD ambulance with burns sustained when a jet ski reportedly exploded. No additional information is a...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 31, 2026

Officer Involved Shooting in Magnolia

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Around 11 p.m. Saturday, a Magnolia Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on Sugar Bend, just off of FM 1774. The driver stopped but allegedly refused to identify himself or exit the vehicle. According to a statement from Magnolia Police Chief Kyle Montgo...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 30, 2026

MANHUNT IN PROGRESS-MAGNOLIA

1130pm-MCSO AND DPS ARE SEARCHING FOR A MALE WHO FLED THE SCENE OF A CRASH ON NICHOLS SAWMILL NEAR HORSESHOE TRAIL -INDIGO LAKE SUBDIVISION. UNABLE TO LOCATE BUT DO HAVE THE PERSON IDENTIFIED...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 30, 2026

Traffic Hazard/Lines Down – FM 1097 – Willis

7:50 a.m. An 18-wheeler has pulled down a utility pole with lines down on the truck, on FM 1097 near Mill St. Fire trucks are blocking traffic until the issue is resolved. Entergy has been contacted....

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 29, 2026

Willis High School Student Charged After Classroom Threat

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old Willis High School student Thursday afternoon after the student allegedly made statements about shooting other students in a classroom. The student is being held at the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center and c...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Aug 27, 2026