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Fire Traffic Alert: FM 1486 – Montgomery – Vehicle Fire
2 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a vehicle fire at Bluejack National on FM 1486.
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WILLIS MAJOR CRASH WITH ENTRAPMENT
5AM-MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT -ROSE ROAD AT ROYAL FOREST
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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...
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The Woodlands Township Board of Directors adopts 2026 Property Tax Rate
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The 2027 Budget was approved and the proposed 2026 Property Tax Rate was adopted. Read the following board briefing shared by The Woodlands Township. 2027 Con...
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Magnolia ISD teacher mistakes thunder for gunshot, prompting lockdown, district says
A Magnolia ISD teacher prompted a multi-campus lockdown after mistaking thunder for a gunshot, the district said.
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The Woodlands Family Shadowbend YMCA invites Community to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The first YMCA in The Woodlands opened its door on September 21, 1986 at 6145 Shadowbend Place. The community is invited to a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, September 21st, 5:30pm in the Shadowbend YMCA Gym. Come celebrate and reminisce with us as we review the past and ...
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The Woodlands Chamber announces Speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an impressive slate of speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit, presented by Fidium. Designed especially for small to mid-size businesses, emerging leaders and established executives, the Summit offers a f...
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The Woodlands Township answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions
The Woodlands Township shared the following press release on Thursday, September 3 at 2:10 p.m. that answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions. The Woodlands Township continues to fully support mounted patrol service and recognizes its many benefits to citizens. The Board wishes...
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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 ...
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The Woodlands offering 'Free Fare Fridays' throughout September
Residents can enjoy free rides on The Woodlands Express to their Houston destinations every Friday throughout September.
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Canopy hosts ‘Bloom for Someone You Love’ to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer
On Wednesday, September 2, Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center hosted the “Bloom for Someone You Love” event to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO of Ovarcome, shared with guests about the B.E.A.C.H...
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Labor Day Weekend Activity and Event Guide for The Woodlands area
Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this Labor Day weekend, including the Labor Day Celebration in The Woodlands event, supporting Houston Restaurant Weeks, boat rides on the Waterway, live music, Kids Fishing Tournament, and more! Labor Day Weekend Events & Activities Au...
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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...
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Houston City Council approves deal that blocks future annexation of The Woodlands
The deal would end the The Woodlands Regional Partnership Agreement with Houston, which is a joint fund used to pay for projects that benefit the city and the township....
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Lockdown lifted at Magnolia schools after teacher reportedly confused thunder as gunshot
The district says there were no gunshots, and no student or employee was threatened.
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Bar Bludorn The Woodlands opens on September 26
On September 26, 2026, Bludorn Hospitality Group (BHG) debuts Bar Bludorn The Woodlands at 25 Waterway Avenue. The opening marks the group’s inaugural restaurant outside of Central Houston and the first expansion of Bar Bludorn, their quintessential neighborhood tavern concept th...
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2026 Submissions open for The Woodlands High School Art Trust
The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) of The Woodlands has announced that the application form is now open for entry into the collection for 2026, their 16th year. In 2011, The Woodlands High School students began the process of forming a permanent art collection. Funds fr...
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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 ...
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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes New Board of Directors
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026-2027 Chairman, Chair-elect and new members of the Board of Directors who begin their terms with the new Chamber year on September 1, 2026. Stuart Barrett, Vice President of Customer Service for Entergy Texas, Inc., tak...
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City of Houston passes Third Amendment to Regional Participation Agreement with The Woodlands Township
With the approval of the Third Amendment to the Regional Participation Agreement, the City of Houston and The Woodlands Township have reached an agreement that provides meaningful financial benefits for Houston today while providing greater long-term financial and governance cert...
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Montgomery County man says jury duty scam nearly cost him $15,000 as callers spoofed sheriff’s number
A Montgomery County man is warning others after he says he came close to paying $15,000 to callers who convinced him he had missed federal jury duty and could be arrested if he did not pay. Steve McCreight said he has received suspicious calls before and typically recognizes them...
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Houston City Council approves $50M deal to block annexation of The Woodlands
Houston City Council approved an agreement on Wednesday that would block the city from ever trying to annex The Woodlands. In return, Houston will receive about $50 million in near-term funding....
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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...
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Conroe ISD closed Wednesday, September 2 due to Tropical Storm Edouard
On September 1 at 2:51 p.m., Conroe ISD shared the following weather update that the school system will be closed Wednesday, September 2 due to the latest forecast of Tropical Storm Edouard. WEATHER UPDATE | Conroe ISD Closed Wednesday, September 2 Following a meeting with the Na...
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Montgomery County Weather Update: Tropical Storm Edouard approaching landfall at the Texas Louisiana border
On Tuesday, September 1 at 1:33 p.m. the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shared the following weather update ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard approaching landfall at the Texas Louisiana border. Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching landfall a...
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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...
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Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student, who had ended up at the wrong house late at night and was waiting for friends to pick him up, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Montgomery County District Attorney...
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Texas Master Chorale opens 2026-2027 Concert Season with ‘Ye Shall Have A Song’ on October 24
Texas Master Chorale will open their 2026-2027 concert season on Saturday, October 24, with “Ye Shall Have a Song.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at a new location: The Centrum at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, TX. “Ye Sha...
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Ride Transit for Free Every Friday in September across the Texas Gulf Coast Region
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Commute Solutions program and regional transit partners are offering free bus rides every Friday in September to encourage residents to choose public transportation during Ozone Action Month. Through the Free Fare Fridays program, ride...
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The Big Band Era Returns: Conroe Symphony opens its Season with Swing Swing Swing
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 29th season with Swing Swing Swing, a high-energy tribute to the golden age of American big band music, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Conroe. The program, sponsored in part by the Apricity Fou...
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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...
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Market Street announces Fall Concert Series Lineup Performers September 17 – October 29
Market Street welcomes fall with live musical entertainment at the popular Fall Concert Series, September 17 through October 29. The lineup features artists performing Top 40, Latin, country, classic rock, cover favorites and more every Thursday from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Market Stree...
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The Woodlands Township invites players to Fall Pickleball Tournament Series
Grab your paddle, rally your friends and get ready for a fall full of fun, friendly competition and pickleball! The Woodlands Township invites players ages 18 and older to join the Fall Pickleball Tournament Series, held at the Falconwing Pickleball Courts, featuring exciting the...
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Conroe ISD Weather Updates: After-School Activities Canceled and Transportation Schedule Adjustment
Conroe ISD shared the following weather updates regarding the cancellation of After-School Activities and Transportation Schedule Adjustment today, September 1, 2026. 9/1/26 5:05am: WEATHER UPDATE | After-School Activities Canceled Conroe ISD continues to closely monitor Tropical...
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Tropical Storm Edouard Update: CenterPoint Energy responding to Initial Impacts across Greater Houston Area
As part of its overall response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Edouard, CenterPoint Energy continues to take a series of actions, including mobilizing 2,700 frontline workers, restoring power for approximately 1,000 customers so far, coordinating closely with local, state and f...
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Entergy Texas urges customers to prepare for Tropical Storm Edouard
Entergy Texas is urging customers to finalize their storm preparations as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Southeast Texas coast. The current National Hurricane Center forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of rainfall across portions of our service territory, with up to 9 inches ...
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Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Depression Edouard
Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Wednesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas W...
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Houston Methodist The Woodlands hosts ScART to help breast cancer survivors find meaning in scars
Last weekend Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital hosted ScART, a healing arts and group painting program where breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers transformed their scars into art. The program allowed participants to look beyond the clinical aspects of recovery ...
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Woman, 27, killed in wrong-way crash on Eastex Freeway; driver charged with intoxication manslaughter
A 27-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a pickup traveling the wrong way down the Eastex Freeway struck her car head-on, and the driver accused of causing the crash now faces an intoxication manslaughter charge, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. The first calls ...
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Ross Fire reaches 31% containment at 89,127 acres as crews eye firing operation near Possum Kingdom Dam
Crews continue to gain ground on the Ross Fire, which has burned approximately 89,127.5 acres and stood at 31 percent containment Sunday, as firefighters shift from active suppression to the slower work of mop-up and line reinforcement across two North Texas counties. Fire activi...
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Traffic Alert: College Park Dr/242 – South County – Wreck
10:30 p.m. College Park Drive at Achievement Drive – Wreck
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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)....
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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 ...
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NWS Houston/Galveston: Heavy Rain Headed for Southeast Texas
The system south of Louisiana has been upgraded to a 50 percent chance of development in the next 48hrs as it drifts WNW over the next few days. Regardless of whether it develops, this system is expected to bring an increased risk of heavy rain and flash flooding by Tuesday. Deta...
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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...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – The Woodlands – Wreck
6:55 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes, just south of Woodlands Parkway – Wreck
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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...
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Magnolia police officers shoot suspect who allegedly pulled gun during traffic stop
Officers with the Magnolia Police Department shot a man late Saturday night after authorities say he raised a pistol toward an officer during a traffic stop on Sugar Bend Drive, just off FM 1774. According to a news release from the Chief Kyle Montgomery, the driver refused to id...
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Magnolia police shoot armed suspect during traffic stop
Police say two officers shot the suspect after he pulled out a pistol.