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Breaking: Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees on Foot
ATASCOCITA,TX- Heavy police presence is currently in the 19500 block of Atasca Oaks Drive as deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office search for an evading suspect. Deputies responded to the area regarding a suspicious vehicle call. Upon arrival, multiple males fled on...
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 19, 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, n...
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Montgomery County detention officer killed in motorcycle crash in Austin County, MCSO says
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the 21-year-old officer served with the agency for two years before he was killed in the motorcycle crash.
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns detention officer killed in Austin County motorcycle crash
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detention Officer Anon Vaughn Hoffman, 21, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Austin County on Saturday. Texas DPS said Hoffman was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that collided with a Volkswagen Atlas ar...
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Montgomery County Detention Officer killed in motorcycle crash
Montgomery County Detention Officer Anon Hoffman, a two-year veteran whose parents also work for the sheriff’s office, has died following a motorcycle crash in Austin County....
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Detention Officer
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement on Saturday, September 19 at 8:57 p.m. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken by the loss of Detention Officer Anon Hoffman. Detention Officer Hoffman, 21, passed away today following a motorcycl...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION OFFICER DIES IN CRASH
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at approximately 1:05 p.m.atthe intersection of FM 2502 and FM 2754 near Bellville. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Harley-Dav...
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MCSO Special Victims Unit arrests teen in Magnolia High School sexual assault case
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday night to a reported sexual assault at Magnolia High School during a football game. Deputies were dispatched to the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, where they met with a 15-year-old victim. The vic...
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FBI Seeks Info in “Baby Madison” Murder Case
On September 17, 2016, the skeletal remains of a little girl were found wrapped in a white garbage bag and placed inside a black suitcase off Interstate 45 in Madisonville, Texas. She was wearing a pink dress; Size 4T from the brand “Mon Petit” that said “Follow Your Dreams” and ...
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Traffic Alert: Roman Forest Blvd- Roman Forest – Wreck
7:05 p.m. Roman Forest Blvd at Chariot Lane – Wreck
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16-year-old arrested after reported assault at Magnolia High School
Officials say the teen is accused of sexually assaulting another teen during a football game.
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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...
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MCSO SVU Makes Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Magnolia High School in reference to a reported sexual assault that had just occurred during a football game. MCSO deputies, along with Mon...
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Traffic Alert: Grogans Mill Rd – South County – Wreck
4:10 p.m. Grogan’s Mill Road at Patina Pines Place – wreck
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TWO ALARM FIRE NEAR WALLER
Magnolia Fire and Spring Creek Fire have been dispatched to assist Waller County Fire on a multi-alarm fire at 17600 Badtke Road. The Schulte Building Systems is reporting an oven fire at a manufacturing facility with residual paint burning. First units on scene are reporting hea...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – The Woodlands – Crash w/ Three Vehicles
11:05 a.m. I-45 northbound main lanes just before Woodlands Parkway Flyover exit – truck vs. car vs. van crash
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 18, 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, n...
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Toddler Drowns in Atascocita
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- From Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office: It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic update that the 2-year-old child has been pronounced deceased at the hospital following an incident in the 19000 block of Pine Trace Court, where the child was found in...
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SHOOTING AND STANDOFF
Liberty County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting where the repartee told dispatchers accidently shot his father twice. As units arrived the shooter told dispatchers he would shoot any deputy that approached through the door. LCSO has called DPS and Dayton Police f...
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Chicano Boulevard keeps lowrider culture alive in Houston's East End
Gleaming chrome, vibrant paint and the rhythmic bounce of hydraulics are more than just eye-catching — they are a living expression of identity and pride for the members of Chicano Boulevard, a lowrider group rooted in Houston’s East End neighborhood of Magnolia Park. Chicano Bou...
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Investigation underway after deadly shooting outside Conroe courthouse, police say
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
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$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...
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Bats, Bugs and Big Fun: Visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum After Dark
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is inviting families to visit after dark for an immersive evening filled with bats, bugs, and big fun! Experience the fascinating world of nocturnal animals during Fangtastic Fun Friday, taking place Friday, October 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This s...
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Texas Children’s Named a Best Children’s Hospital and is No. 1 in Texas for 18th Consecutive Year
Texas Children’s has again been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The hospital remains No. 1 in Texas for the 18th consecutive year and No. 1 in the Southwest for the sixth consecutive year, with every evaluated specialty recognized natio...
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Meet the Fleet on October 3 at The Woodlands Township
Grab the family and join The Woodlands Township for Meet the Fleet, a hands-on event where attendees can view and learn about the vehicles that support our community’s first responder agencies. Meet the Fleet is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at a new loca...
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Woodlands Christian Academy Senior named National Merit Semifinalist
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is proud to announce that senior Quinn Conrey has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among a select group of academically talented high school seniors across the nation. Students enter the N...
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Suspicious Uber Eats package investigation leads to Felony Drug Arrest
In August, the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office was contacted by an Uber driver regarding a suspicious package the driver had been asked to deliver. Deputies investigated the package and discovered it contained methamphetamine. The discovery led to a criminal inves...
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands earns National Chest Pain Recognition
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center earned accreditation from the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. This demonstrates that Memorial Hermann The Woodlands provides exceptional, 24/7 emergency care to patients with chest pain and hear...
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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-...
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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...
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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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CONROE LOW COST PET VACCINES
Our next low cost pet vaccination clinic will be on September 24th from 9am-11am. If you have any questions please call: 936-522-3550
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MONTGOMERY COUTNY PRECINCT 4 MADD AWARDS
Congratulations to the members of our team recognized last night at the 2026 MADD Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner. Their hard work and commitment to keeping our roads and community safe don’t go unnoticed. Lieutenant Brown – Outstanding Leadership Sergeant Buchanan – Outstandi...
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FROM A DISTANCE, COULD YOU TELL IF THEY WERE REAL?
A Splendora police traffic stop ended with a driver in the Montgomery County Jail after officers said he tried to hide what looked like a handgun as they approached his vehicle. The stop was made by the Splendora Police Department’s Criminal Interdiction Unit. As an officer walke...
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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Jerry Adamick from the Texas Department of Public Safety was killed in a single-vehicle crash on 09/15/2025 while responding to a call for assistance in San Jacinto. While traveling south on FM 945, his patrol vehicle left the road, crashed into a tree, and caught fire around 9:1...
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LOVEBUG INVASION: THEY’RE BACK WITH A VENGEANCE
BY SHERIFF WOODY WALLACE The flying fornicators have returned to East Texas, and this year they appear to have brought reinforcements. They are in the air, in your yard, on your clothes, and plastered across every windshield in East Texas. We hear your complaints, but unfortunate...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – Hwy 242/College Park Area – Wreck
8:05 p.m. I-45 northbound feeder just south of Hwy 242 – wreck
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Traffic Alert: I-45 N – Conroe – Wreck
5:20 p.m. I-45 at League Line Road – U-turn lane from northbound to southbound I-45 feeder – crash near Cracker Barrel.
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – Conroe – Auto vs. Car Hauler w/18-Wheeler
4:45 p.m. I-45 northbound service road just south of FM 3083 – vehicle vs. commercial car hauler – vehicle driver is trapped. First responders are on location....
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Former hospital worker who set hidden cameras pleads guilty, gets 4 years in prison: DA's office
Over a year after hidden cameras were discovered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the former employee responsible is facing prison time....
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Attorney General Paxton Investigates AI Data Center Development in Taylor Over Potential Misuse of Land Conveyed Years Ago for Use as Parkland
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the proposed development of an AI data center in Taylor, Texas on land conveyed more than 25 years ago for use as public parkland in the future. In 1999, the Bland Family conveyed the property to the Texas Parks ...
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Safety Hazard – FM 2978 – Power Lines on Road
4:30 p.m. FM 2978 at Hardin Store Road – a power pole is down and the lines are on the roadway. CenterPoint has been contacted.
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Former Memorial Hermann employee pleads guilty, sentenced for bathroom recordings
Robert Shrader previously identified himself as the Director of Patient Care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
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Former Memorial Hermann The Woodlands employee pleads guilty to 7 felonies in hidden camera case, sentenced to 4 years
A former Memorial Hermann The Woodlands employee pleaded guilty to seven felony counts after investigators uncovered hidden cameras used to secretly record people in hospital bathrooms and dressing rooms. Robert Shrader, 41, pleaded guilty Wednesday, Sept. 16, to seven counts of ...
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Hospital Invasive Recording Case ends in Seven Felony Convictions
On September 16, 2026, Robert Shrader, 41, pleaded guilty to seven felony counts of Invasive Visual Recording in a Bathroom or Dressing Room arising from offenses committed at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Shrader was sentenced to four years in a Texas state jail...
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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 ...
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MAJOR CRASH WITH POWER OUTAGE IN PORTER
3:30 AM- MAJOR ACCIDENT: MERCEDES VS POWER POLE WITH POLE ON TOP OF VEHICLE OLD SORTERS AT LOWE OLD SORTERS CLOSED
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Conroe considers bid to host proposed US Space Academy
Conroe city leaders are exploring an exploratory effort to position the municipality as a potential host for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy. Local officials point to 214 shovel-ready acres at Deison Technology Park, available housing, regional airport access, and a strong ...
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Breaking: Incoming Aircraft Emergency – Conroe North Houston Regional Airport
7 p.m. An aircraft that is approximately 10 minutes away has radioed the tower at the Conroe airport and said they were having engine failure. Two people are aboard the plane....