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CHILD DROWNS IN WILLIS

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to Robin Lane in Willis, Saturday evening, to a reported child drowning. They arrived along with North Montgomery County Fire and MCHD. A young female toddler was found unresponsive. First responders went to work immediately with ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 5, 2026

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1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.Two others were inj...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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BOAT CRASH ON LAKE CONROE

930PM-Just after 9:30pm multiple calls started to come in from people at the Far Hills Park at the dead end of Cude Cemetery. All reported a boat crash with two unconscious persons. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens were first on scene and reported that a boat hit the bulkhea...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 5, 2026

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As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours' drive west of Kyiv, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. By day, they climbed the rock face, swam in a nearby reservoir or enjoyed stand-up paddling. As evening fell, live bands and DJs took...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder.The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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Performer calls for Trump's death at funeral for Iran's late supreme leader

A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people Sunday in the capital, Tehran. Mohammad Rasouli, a poet, drew calls of “Death to America!” and “D...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night.The Cardinals led 2-0 when play was stopped and won 3-0.The crowd of 38,872 joined in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the dela...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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REPORTED BOAT CRASH-LAKE CONROE

940PM -MULTIPLE REPORTS OF A BOAT CRASHING ONTO SHORE ON THE END OF CUDE CEMETERY ROAD. PARKS AND WILDLIFE ON SCENE WITH TWO UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 5, 2026

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Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to rights advocates.Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, o...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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Child drowns in northwest Harris County

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the apartments on Wortham Boulevard just after 7 p.m. They performed CPR at the scene.The child was transported to a hospital and was pronounced deceased.Homicide detectives are responding to the scene near the Northwest Freewa...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 5, 2026

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Breaking: Lake Rescue Activated *UPDATED*

8 p.m. UPDATE – Thankfully, everyone is now safely on the shore! 7:45 p.m. Fireboats and other first responders working Lake Conroe are headed to the part of the lake near the end of Malibu Drive, where four people were reportedly on a flotation device (or devices) with someone o...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 5, 2026

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Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill

The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 5, 2026

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Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a car with “major” damage authorities said Saturday, and he could face misdemeanor charges.Paul Pelosi was driving his brown convertible Friday in Yountville, a town in the hear...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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One Extraordinary Photo: A stadium lit up by smartphones

Reed Hoffmann has been a freelance photographer for The Associated Press for more than a quarter of a century. Before moving to the Kansas City area, he was a newspaper photographer for more than 20 years. He covers breaking news in addition to various sporting events for the AP....

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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NO REFUSAL TASK FORCE KEPT MONTGOMERY COUNTY SAFE FRIDAY NIGHT-

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...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 4, 2026

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50th Annual South County Fourth of July Parade celebrates America250

This morning the 50th Annual South County Fourth of July Parade, presented by Waste Connections, celebrated America250 – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The parade’s 2026 theme, “America250,” came to life through patriotic floats, marching...

Hello WoodlandsJul 4, 2026

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Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the fir...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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Serena Williams' coach tells AP nerves and a closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss

Looking back, it seems perfectly understandable that it took Serena Williams some time to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years.Rennae Stubbs, one of Williams' coaches, pin-pointed a moment about an hour into the 44-year-old's defeat to an opponent les...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case

A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future dangerousness.”...

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)Jul 4, 2026

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Robert B. Sloan Jr., president of Houston Christian University, dies at 77

Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. has died, the university announced Saturday. He was 77.HCU Board Chairman Ramiro Peña said Sloan’s death was sudden and happened Saturday morning. In a statement to the university community, Peña credited Sloan with steer...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 3, 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...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 4, 2026

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JULY 4TH MONTGOMERY COUNTY TASK FORCE HONORED DEPUTY ERICK SERRATO FAMILY

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...

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 4, 2026

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Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury

Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon on Saturday due to a right knee injury.The 44-year-old Serena was injured during her singles return earlier in the week — in a three-set loss.“I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming b...

KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

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Fire Traffic Alert: McComb Road – Conroe – Hazmat Response

9:15 a.m. Fire and EMS are enroute to a property in the 13700 block of McComb Road where a well is reported to be spewing a “clear liquid”. It was dispatched as a hazardous material response as a precaution....

Montgomery County Police ReporterJul 4, 2026