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Conroe crash: Authorities on scene of 18-wheeler, pedestrian crash on I-45 North at SH 242
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving a pedestrian and an 18-wheeler.
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Pet of the Month with Operation Pets Alive: Meet Moo & Olivia
Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive (OPA), highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster and/or adoption in Montgomery County, Texas. Operation Pets Alive is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization striving to elevate ...
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Winners announced for 27th Annual Woodlands Family YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge
Seventy-Six teams, representing Fifty-Six corporations, businesses and local organizations from Montgomery County and Greater Houston Area, recently competed in the 27th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge Presented by Repsol, September 24-26 at Northshore Park. An annual trad...
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Traffic Impact and Road Closures for Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas Race on October 10
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 Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at Northshore Park. The races are produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and th...
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CommonSpirit – St. Luke’s Hospital – The Woodlands celebrates Official Rebrand and Commitment to Future of Care
The team at CommonSpirit – St. Luke’s Hospital – The Woodlands recently gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the official launch of the new CommonSpirit brand. Employees joined in a day of commemoration, which included a formal blessing of the new facility signage and a co...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – All 291 Dogs Available for Adoption, 17 of Them Waiting More Than a Year
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER EVERY DOG AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION as of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 www.mcaspets.org There are 291 dogs listed as available at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter this morning. Every one of them is below, in order of how long they have been waiting...
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 10/6/26
Montgomery County Animal Shelter Animals Received Today in Shelter or Foster Care www.mcaspets.org This information is for Rescue Groups ONLY. ALL Rescue hold requests are to be sent via email only (none will be accepted via phone, text or social media) to mcassist@mctx.org with ...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 6, 2026
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY SPONSORED CONTENT Arrested, Then Cleared? Former Judge Ned Turnbull Explains How To Get Your Record Expunged. According to E.R. “Ned” Turnbull, the problem is pretty ...
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Former Magnolia mayor pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant city secretary, court documents show
Charging documents have revealed that the former mayor of Magnolia, Matthew Dantzer, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his city secretary while she was pregnant....
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David Borde named president and CEO of Entergy Texas
David Borde has been named president and CEO of Entergy Texas, succeeding Eliecer Viamontes, who has departed the company for other opportunities. The change is effective Oct. 5. “Eli has been a tremendous leader and a great colleague, and his many years of experience will serve ...
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Conroe ISD releases statement: ‘Conroe ISD acted swiftly and continues to cooperate in Investigation’
Conroe ISD shared the following press release and statement on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, titled, “Conroe ISD Acted Swiftly and Continues to Cooperate in Investigation.” Conroe ISD acted immediately upon learning of the allegations against then-employee Mr. Durning on April 27, 20...
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Taylor’s Organization 7th Annual Trunk or Treat! Candy AND a Vehicle Decoration Contest!
October 24, 2026 from 7 to 9 p.m. in front of the Valley Ranch Academy store in New Caney! Don’t miss it! More info below-
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Fire Traffic Alert: Longstreet Rd – Willis Area – Commercial Vehicle Fire
12:25 a.m. Love’s Truck Stop – Longstreet Rd at I-45 SB – An 18-wheeler driver called 911 after fleeing from the smoke-filled cab of his truck while stopped at the diesel fuel pumps. Firefighters found the truck was smoking when they arrived, but just now found something possibly...
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BREAKING: Harris County Pursuit Ends off of FM 1488
11:55 p.m. Late Monday night, a Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office Deputy initiated a pursuit on a suspect vehicle that headed north. The suspect wound up turning off of FM 1488 into the Remington Forest area. By then, DPS had responded to assist, and units from Montgomery C...
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Traffic Alert: Honea Egypt Rd – Magnolia Area – Wreck (non-injury)
(This is a different wreck, not far from the previous post, unfortunately.) Honea Egypt Rd at Mahogany Way – wreck – two vehicles, law enforcement disregarded EMS saying nobody is injured, so it should clear fairly quickly....
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Traffic Alert: FM 1488 – Magnolia Area – Rollover Crash
Montgomery County ESD No. 10/Magnolia Fire Department posted these images: 9:30 p.m. – FM 1488 at Honea Egypt Rd – rollover crash
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 75 N – Willis – Wreck w/ Entrapment
4:15 p.m. Hwy 75 N and W. Rogers St. – wreck w/ entrapment
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San Jacinto County Jail Employee Busted on Duty
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, TX — A nurse working at the San Jacinto County Jail was arrested after investigators allegedly found her in possession of illegal drugs inside the correctional facility. The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office received information Oct. 3 that a nurse working i...
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The Woodlands Christian Academy celebrates Three National Merit Commended Scholars
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is proud to announce that three seniors have been named National Merit Commended Scholars in recognition of their outstanding performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The recognized stu...
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Retail Theft Suspects arrested after Deputies recover more than $3,000 in Stolen Merchandise
On October 1, 2026, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office located known retail theft suspects leaving the Ross store on Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands Township. Deputies observed the suspects enter a vehicle and drive away from the location, and subsequently...
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Eat Local: Southern Oak Brewing opening October 7
Southern Oak Brewing is opening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 308 Market St in Tomball, Texas. View moments from Southern Oak Brewing’s soft opening preview night on the Hello Woodlands Instagram page: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hello Woodlands (@hellowoodlan...
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR SUNDAY , OCTOBER 4, 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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Hourani’s Barbershop now open at Grogan’s Mill Village Center
Howard Hughes Communities announced Hourani’s Barbershop is now open at Grogan’s Mill Village Center in The Woodlands, adding to its growing mix of lifestyle amenities. A family barbering tradition that started in 1983, Hourani’s pairs decades of craftsmanship with modern techniq...
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Breaking: Aircraft Emergency Conroe North Houston Regional Airport *UPDATE*
9:49 a.m. The plane has landed. 9:40 a.m. A Cessna aircraft with two onboard is headed for Conroe Regional North Houston Airport, reporting an oil pressure problem. Emergency responders are ready to assist on the ground if needed....
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Traffic Alert: Post Oak Run – Magnolia – Auto vs. Bicycle
Post Oak Run at High Chapparal – auto vs. bicycle
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Traffic Alert: FM 1485 – New Caney Area – Wreck
6:10 p.m. FM 1485 just west of Dorston Road – wreck
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Traffic Alert: N. Grand Parkway/99 WB ML – Wreck
5 p.m. N. Grand Parkway/99 westbound, just west of the on-ramp from Riverwalk (Highlands Pkwy) – wreck
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Traffic Alert: Firetower Rd – New Caney Area – Wreck
3:10 p.m. Firetower Rd near FM 1485 – wreck
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR SATURDAY , OCTOBER 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...
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DWI UNDER 21 AND ALMOST TWICE THE LEGAL LIMIT
While Splendora Police officers were conducting a separate DWI investigation, on I-69 feeder southbound north of FM 2090 a Splendora Police Department supervisor observed the pictured vehicle pass the scene without slowing down or moving over as required by Texas law. The vehicle...
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ATV CRASH TURNS FATAL
At about 11:30 pm on Saturday night, two males were participating in the Creekside Mud Park Mudfest 2026 in Splendora. They were on a back trail when their Can-Am side-by-side rolled and partially ejected them. One male in his 40s was transported to Kingwood Hospital in critical ...
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BOLO FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FATAL HIT AND RUN CRASH
**UPDATE** Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash near FM 1485 and Willaby Rd The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash currently under investiga...
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TWO CRITICAL AFTER SIDE BY SIDE CRASH
At about 11:30 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the Mud Park in Splendora for the second injury crash of the day. A side-by-side rolled over, ejecting two males in their 40s. Crews had to make access on foot, close to 400 yards from the end of Hayden Road. One male who w...
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Swift Reactions May Have Saved LEO, Driver in Saturday Crash
POLK COUNTY, TX — A Polk County Sheriff Office Patrol Sergeant and a Livingston man were injured Saturday morning when a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a patrol vehicle on U.S. Highway 190. Around 9 a.m. Saturday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Sgt. Rey Dav...
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Previously Removed Illegal Alien Sentenced for Multiple Violent Offenses in Houston Area
Victimized citizens in supermarket and residence before sexually assaulting woman and stealing car HOUSTON – A 35-year-old illegal alien from Mexico who unlawfully resided in Houston has been sentenced for robbery, carjacking, brandishing a firearm, and illegal reentry. Jose Luis...
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Traffic Alert: E. River Rd – Splendora Area – Wreck
4:55 p.m. E. River Rd near Hwy 59 northbound feeder – wreck
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB – Willis Area – Wreck
4:50 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just north of Longstreet, at the off-ramp to Calvary Road – wreck
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Willis Area – Wreck
4 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes north of the Calvary Road exit – wreck
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Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health holds 26th Annual Luncheon
Today Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health held the 26th Annual Luncheon at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health is a group of inspired women who change lives by raising funds to reduce the incidence of breast and ova...
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FIRST LOOK: Bar Bludorn opens in The Woodlands on October 2
Get a first look of the new Bar Bludorn The Woodlands, opening on Friday, October 2. View moments from the Opening Party (in the video below, filmed by Nick Rama on October 1, 2026), a night of wine, cocktails, and Bar Bludorn Bites. View this post on Instagram A post shared by H...
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Magnolia woman pleads guilty to $477,000 Medicaid fraud, identity theft, US Attorney's Office says
The US Attorney's Office said a Magnolia woman pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud worth over $477,000 and aggravated identity theft.
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Conroe mayor says police department is investigating online threats over Flock cameras
The Mayor of Conroe told ABC13 the police department is investigating new death threats made against public officials over Flock cameras.
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Bottled water distribution announced for Willis residents during boil water notice
Residents affected by a boil water notice in the City of Willis can pick up free bottled water today at a distribution site operated at the North Montgomery County Community Center, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said. The site, located at 600 Gerald Street, opens at 1 p.m. ...
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Community Helpers share Touch-a-Truck experience with TWCA students
The Woodlands Christian Academy Early Childhood students got to experience learning about Community Helpers in big ways during the Touch-a-Truck event on Wednesday, September 30. The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) had multiple heroes from the community bring vehicles so stude...
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Nonprofit of the Month: Young Men’s Service League
The Hello Woodlands Nonprofit of the Month is brought to you by Randy Lovelace of Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies and highlights a local nonprofit organization that serves the Montgomery County community. The nonprofit of the month is Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), a 5...
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The Woodlands Diversion presents Lazos: A Celebration of Latin American Music
The Woodlands Diversion presents Lazos, a celebration of Latin American music and culture, on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Lone Star College Montgomery. The performance is free, but seating is limited and guests are asked to RSVP at thewoodlandsdiversion.org. Meaning ...
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The Woodlands Symphony performs Music of Grateful Dead and More at The Pavilion
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion held the free performing arts series show, “Dead Symphony: The Music of Grateful Dead and More,” with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, September 29. “Dead Symphony” brought the free-flowing, improvisational spirit of jam bands like ...
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13 Cooper Seniors named Commended Students in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
The John Cooper School is proud to celebrate 13 seniors who have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing their outstanding academic promise. The honored students are Imoni Ahmad, Emma Angelkov, Athan Chee, Sophia Chin, Colson Coll...
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Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to ‘Raise the Roof’ at 2027 Building Hope Gala
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas (Habitat MCTX) will host its 14th annual Building Hope Gala, presented by BMW of The Woodlands, on Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The theme for the 2027 Gala is “Raise the Roof,...
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Reimagined Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show brings Artists and Community Together
The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show brought a renewed energy to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel on September 26 & 27, as more than 60 juried artists and designers from across the country gathered for an indoor weekend of art, shopping, discovery, and connection. The...
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FIRST LOOK: Bari Ristorante The Woodlands opens on September 30
Bari Hospitality Group announced Bari Ristorante The Woodlands opens today Wednesday, September 30 at 24 Waterway Avenue. The 9,000-square-foot Italian hotspot will serve lunch and dinner daily, with weekend brunch beginning October 4. View the first look and preview of Bari Rist...