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AG Paxton Ensures Baby Gabriel Receives Life-Saving Surgery

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a resolution in the case involving baby Gabriel after ensuring that the newborn received medically indicated, life-sustaining care. Attorney General Paxton previously secured an emergency court order protecting baby Gabriel, who wa...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

business

Pair Busted in South County Vehicle Theft Investigation

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- On August 18, Deputies with Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s Office responded to an H-E-B grocery store at 3540 Rayford Road regarding a stolen vehicle. Deputies promptly notified Pct. 3 Detectives, who responded and coordinated with the Montgomery County Sher...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

safety

Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two on Felonies, Recover Property

TRINITY COUNTY, TX- On August 5, Trinity County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a burglary and the theft of two vehicles. On August 14, Trinity County Deputies located one of the stolen vehicles and subsequently executed a search warrant in connection with the investi...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

safety

Deputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shop

Investigators seized nearly seven pounds of marijuana, more than 1,200 grams of THC vape products, over 4,000 grams of THC edibles, a firearm and about $30,000 in cash during a search at a smoke shop on Rayford Road in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcemen...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Aug 20, 2026

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Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team Raids Smoke Shop

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- On August 18, members of the Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant in south Montgomery County at Exotic Kings Smoke & Vape, l...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

safety

Fire Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 – Porter / Kingwood – Commercial Structure Fire

7:25 p.m. Firefighters responded to a structure fire reported at Panera Bread near Hwy 59 N and Northpark Drive. They found no visible smoke upon arriving outside, but inside they quickly found and extinguished the source. They’ll use large fans to clear out remaining smoke. Soun...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 20, 2026

safety

Breaking: Flash Fire Injures Montgomery Man

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- First responders are en route to a home in the 5200 block of N. FM 1486, where a man reportedly has burns from head to toe. The man was reportedly trying to light a burn pile when a flash-fire occurred, leaving burns to his face, chest and extremities. The ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

parks

Breaking: Drowning Reported in South County

5 p.m. First responders rushed to the community pool at 2026 Spring Trails Bend in Spring Trails Bend Subdivision for a reported drowning. MCHD is reportedly transporting the victim by ambulance to an area hospital....

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

News

Gov. Abbott Announces Amazon Expansion in Austin

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Amazon has selected Austin as the site of a new robotics manufacturing facility. The multi-billion-dollar development will create 300–500 new jobs in manufacturing and engineering. “Texas is the new frontier for innovation,” said Gove...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

safety

Major Crash Involving Fiber Repair Trailer Makes I-45 Virtual Parking Lot

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- I-45 southbound traffic was backed up well into Conroe Wednesday afternoon following a collision that occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the San Jacinto River. An SUV reportedly rear-ended an AT&T fiber repair trailer causing major damage to the car and the tra...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

safety

Traffic Update: I-45 SB ML – Conroe/RP – HEAVY Traffic After Crash

2:25 p.m. Crash on I-45 southbound main lanes near the San Jacinto River has traffic barely moving and congestion building well inside Loop 336 nearly to Hwy 105. The crash is just north of FM 1488 on the southbound main lanes. Take an alternate route to avoid delays....

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

News

Cops Say He Never Learned Not to Hit Girls

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On August 2, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a disturbance reported at an apartment complex in the 14300 block of Ella Boulevard. Upon arrival, they learned a man identified as 29-year-old Ezequiel Zuniga, allegedly unlawfully f...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

safety

Vehicle vs. Electric Scooter Crash Leaves Seriously Injures Child

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Tuesday evening, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office investigated a major auto-pedestrian crash involving a child on an electric scooter at the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive. The preliminary investigation indicates th...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

safety

Facebook Marketplace Listing Leads to Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Tailgates

HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A stolen vehicle tailgate listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace led deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office to eight stolen tailgates and the arrests of two men. On Aug. 14, Deputies responded to the 9900 block of FM 1960 West after a victim repor...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 19, 2026

News

Texas Equusearch Missing: Jason Dickinson of Cypress

Jason Dickinson, 39, was last seen leaving his residence in an unknown direction, near the 12000 block of Francel Lane Cypress, Texas on June 21, 2026. Jason may have traveled to the area of Star of Hope, or the Salvation Army in downtown Houston. There has been no contact with f...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 18, 2026

parks

A Texas-sized Race: Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas in The Woodlands on Oct. 10

Register for a Texas-sized Race! The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas 10-mile race, 3.1 Armadillo Run 5K, and One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run through The Woodlands will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Northshore Park. Race Day Schedule The race will conclude with a Texas-sized Po...

Hello WoodlandsAug 18, 2026

safety

Two toddlers, ‘inseparable’ in life, die in early-morning RV fire near Cleveland

They were, by their family’s account, never far from each other — a big brother and his little sister so closely bound that those who loved them called it a gift from above. Last Tuesday, in the dark hours before dawn, that bond ended in a fire that swept through the camper where...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 18, 2026

News

The Paper That Could Save Texans Thousands: Inside the FEMA Elevation Certificate

How one surveyor’s document decides what you pay to protect your home from the next flood For most Texans, it is a single sheet buried in a closing folder or forgotten in a filing cabinet. But in a state that floods more often, and more violently, than almost any other, the FEMA ...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 18, 2026

government

Magnolia city secretary resigns months after former mayor indicted on assault charge

The Magnolia city secretary who accused former Mayor Matthew Dantzer of assaulting her while she was pregnant has resigned, saying the environment inside City Hall became too uncomfortable to bear. Christian Gable confirmed to KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel that she resigned on...

KPRC 2 (KPRC, NBC)Aug 18, 2026

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Additional Victim Comes Forward in Polk County Death Investigation

POLK COUNTY, TX- An investigation into the suspicious death of 31-year-old Kelly Taylor Mariah Little has led to additional charges against 36-year-old Cody Allen Laviolette after another alleged victim came forward. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Little’s d...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 17, 2026

Local

Things To Do in September in The Woodlands area

Hello Woodlands’ “Things To Do” monthly guide highlights events, activities, and things to do this September 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! September 2026 Featu...

Hello WoodlandsAug 17, 2026

safety

HOUSE FIRE

2:30 AM- 26703 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE-OAKWOOD NORTH-SOUTH COUNTY FIRE IS BEING ASSISTED BY THE WOODLANDS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 17, 2026

News

Pup Named Turtle Seeks Human to Love

This boy was named Turtle by shelter folks because of how he retreated and tried to hide and would only peep out (like a turtle retreating into its shell) when he arrived at the shelter months ago. People frightened him back then, but when another dog was placed in the kennel wit...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 17, 2026

News

Meals On Wheels Soup Drive – Local Seniors Need You!

A simple meal can make a big difference! Meals On Wheels Soup Drive is a simple way to help make sure the seniors we serve have access to nutritious, easy-to-prepare, meals at home. They’re collecting soups and stews to help stock our shelves and provide extra nourishment for sen...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 17, 2026

parks

Constable Hayden: Reckless Driving Won’t be Tolerated

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Precinct 4 Deputies observed a vehicle driving dangerously through the Academy Sports parking lot at a high rate of speed, weaving and driving circles around parked vehicles. Deputies quickly intervened, and the driver was placed in custody for Reckless Dri...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 17, 2026

safety

PRECINCT 4 DEPUTY AND K-9 UNINJURED IN CRASH

At 2:30 pm Sunday afternoon a Montgomery County Precinct 4 K-9 unit was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at FM 1485 and SH 242. With lights and siren, he approached the intersection, and the driver continued south just as the light went amber. A Ford pickup, w...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 16, 2026

business

ONE ON THE RUN -THREE GO TO ICE

At about 12:40, a Cut and Shoot Officer was on a traffic stop on SH 105 near Waukegan. A vehicle passed him at highway speed directly next to him, almost striking him. He got in his vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle. That vehicle pulled into a convenience store. He made c...

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 16, 2026

safety

Breaking: Lake Rescue on Lake Conroe

8:50 p.m. Fire boats and Lake Patrol are headed to a dark boat with audible shouting, possibly in distress, in the area of Rush Creek Cove marina on Lake Conroe....

Montgomery County Police ReporterAug 16, 2026