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MONTGOMERY COUNTY FINAL NUMBERS ARE IN
All 121 Election Day boxes in Montgomery County are in as of 12:53 a.m. The county results post (551217) now shows 121 of 121 reporting, with 0 out. Final unofficial Montgomery County results: Race Result U.S. Senate Paxton 60.3%, Talarico 38.1%, Brown 1.7% Governor Abbott 62.7%,...
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See updates on the election for Conroe ISD positions 1 and 3
Posted Nov. 3, 7:56 p.m. Conroe ISD position 1 incumbent Aggie Gambino and position 3 incumbent Misty Odenweller are facing challengers Ryan Tsamouris and Phillip Martin, respectively, for seats on the Conroe ISD board of trustees. What you need to know Three of the seven seats o...
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James Graf concedes Montgomery County judge race to Mark Keough
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – James Graf has conceded the race for Montgomery County judge to Mark Keough. Graf acknowledged the outcome in a statement Tuesday night, saying: Recommended Videos I have enjoyed sharing my vision for the future of Montgomery County and approach to miti...
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Mark Keough announces win in Montgomery County judge race
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Mark Keough announced he’s won the race for Montgomery County judge, defeating James Graf. Recommended Videos The election pitted Republican incumbent Mark Keough, who has served as county judge since 2019, against Democrat James Graf, a business and fi...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS NOVEMBER 3, 2026
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – UPDATED 9:22 PM ELECTION DAY BOXES REPORTING: 11 OF 121 – BOXES STILL OUT: 110 Early voting and mail ballot totals are included. Results are unofficial until canvassed. MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESULTS UNITED STATES SENATOR Ken Paxton (REP) – 118,542 votes, 60.15% –...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS INDICTMENT ONLY NAME/JAIL ID/COURT/OFFENSE DATE/ARREST DATE/ FELONY LEVEL/ARRESTING AGENCY The most notable grand jury indictments from 11/3: Marc Damon Arnaud: five counts of aggravated assault against a public servant, first-degree felonies, arrested by C...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 POLLS OPEN 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. MONTGOMERY COUTNY POLICE REPORTER WILL START SHORTLY AFTER 7 PM, POSTING RESULTS EVERY 15 MINUTES UNTIL LAST BOX IS COUNTED Montgomery County voters head to the polls today in the November 3, 2026 Joint Election. ...
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American Heart Association holds 2026 Montgomery County Heart Walk at Northshore Park
The American Heart Association held the Montgomery County Heart Walk on Saturday, October 31 at Northshore Park in The Woodlands. 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive. Most of the time, it’s because no one nearby performed CPR. But toget...
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Montgomery County Announces Election Day Voting Locations for November 3, 2026
Montgomery County Announces Election Day Voting Locations for N...
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Conroe Economic Development Council hires new director from Tomball
The Conroe Economic Development Council has a new leader. Tiffani Wooten was named the new executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council, officials announced Nov. 1 in a news release. At a glance Wooten was the assistant director for the Tomball Economic Developme...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 3 VOTING LOCATIONS
PLEASE SEE YOUR VOTING LOCATIONS ABOVE FOR PRECINCT 3. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING EARLY VOTING, YOU WERE ABLE TO VOTE AT THE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE. ON ELECTION DAY, YOU MUST VOTE AT YOUR DESIGNATED VOTING LOCATION PER YOUR ADDRESS....
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Things To Do This Weekend on Lake Conroe
View in Full Page Format Grand Central Park Food Drive Returns Nov. 1-15 November 6, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Lake House at Grand Central Park A few pantry staples can make all the difference in the fight against hunger — a fight everyone can join during the Grand Central Park ...
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Meals on Wheels Montgomery County: Please Help Homebound Seniors Enjoy Thanksgiving
Recently, the Bentwater Life Community for joined together and created Thanksgiving Meal Bags for seniors! “Your generosity helps make this season a little brighter for our homebound neighbors. We are so grateful for your support!” – MOWMC Want to make an impact too? They’re stil...
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Schedule - Willis Wildkats (Willis, TX) Football 26-27
Schedule - Willis Wildkats (Willis, TX) Footb...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/31/26
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 ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/30/26
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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Local nonprofit provides non-partisan outreach in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas Familias Council, a nonprofit based in Montgomery County, has helped communities since 2011 through natural disasters, public health crises and policy shifts impacting residents. With one of the most consequential election cycles facing Texas and ...
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Montgomery County Precinct 4 opens new park in Grangerland
Montgomery County Precinct 4 officials celebrated the opening of a new park in Grangerland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29. What to expect Dubbed Granger Park, the new amenity features the precinct’s first GaGa Ball pit, walking trails and a play structure that incorporate...
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder of Conroe doctor who was attacked outside apartment
Miles Fridrich was found guilty Thursday for the death of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, who was found stabbed to death at a picnic table at her apartment, officials said....
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Montgomery County General Election results for Nov. 3, 2026
Montgomery County voters will decide county, state and federal races during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Local contests may include county judge, county commissioners, county clerk, district clerk, county treasurer, district attorney, judicial ...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Willis/Conroe – Wreck
11:15 a.m. I-45 southbound main lanes, just north of FM 830 – wreck
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Conroe Noon Lions: Club salutes ‘Hometown Hero’ Sgt. Santiago Trejo for military service
Patriotism and love for our country is an integral part of the Conroe Noon Lions Club. All our club meetings start with the singing of God Bless America followed by the pledge to the United States and Texas flags. Along those lines, honoring our Veterans is vitally important to t...
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Rotary: Montgomery County’s first Walk to End Polio brings in more than $1,000
The Rotary Club of Conroe hosted newly appointed Conroe Parks Director Lauren Arnold last Tuesday to speak to Rotarians on his goals including a new, upgraded Master Plan for the Conroe Parks Department. Mr. Arnold has several open positions to fill as he re-builds the Parks Depa...
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MAJOR ACCIDENT -CONROE- CAR HITS CONSTRUCTION CREW
1AM-A VEHICLE TRAVELING NORTH ON I-45 RAN INTO A CONSTRUCTION CREW AT CRIGHTON ROAD
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOINT TASK FORCE TAKES DOWN WANTED SUBJECT
Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputies were informed of a suspect wanted on various felony offenses relating to an investigation led by Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for Po...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/29/26
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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New dashboard shows how Texas school vouchers are being distributed
The Texas Comptroller launched a new dashboard Thursday aimed at providing transparency on how money is being distributed through Texas Education Savings Accounts, commonly known as vouchers....
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of beloved pediatrician in Conroe
CONROE, Texas – A man convicted of stabbing a pediatrician to death in Conroe in 2023 has learned his sentence. Miles Joseph Fridrich, 27, was sentenced by a Montgomery County jury to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan. Recommen...
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JURY SENTENCES MAN TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR STABBING DEATH OF CONROE DOCTOR
Today, October 29, 2026, Miles Joseph Fridrich, 27, was sentenced by a Montgomery County jury to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a pediatrician at Texas Children’s Hospital. On October 28, 2023, Conroe Police officers respon...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 29, 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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MCSO AND FIRST RESPONDERS COLLECT 9307 POUNDS OF DONATED ITEMS IN SHARING IS CARING EVENT
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says this year’s Sharing is Caring drive was the most successful in the event’s history, thanks to the generosity of county residents. Working alongside partner law enforcement and first responder agencies, the Sheriff’s Office collected 9,3...
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Margaritaville Lake Conroe To Offer Biggest Deals of the Year with Cyber Month Sale
MONTGOMERY, TX — Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is turning the entire month of November into a celebration of savings, sunshine, and unforgettable escapes with the launch of its inaugural Cyber Month Sale, featuring the resort’s biggest deals of the year, with s...
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MCSO Arrests Wanted Fugitive, Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Property
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit responded to an address in Willis, Texas, to locate wanted fugitive Anthony Robert Gmazel. Deputies took Gmazel into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled...
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Update Thursday Morning: Montgomery County Phone Lines Still Down
County Phone Service Outages: Intermittent outages with our service provider are affecting county phone lines, including the non-emergency dispatch number. 911 remains fully operational and is not affected by these outages. If you have a non-emergency situation that can wait, ple...
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6 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery this weekend, Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Several events are happening in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Trunk or Treat at TLE Conroe The Learning Experience Conroe will host a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event on O...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEW RESIDENTS-10/28/26
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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BREAKING: Montgomery County’s Phones DOWN
County Phone Service Outages: Intermittent outages with our service provider are affecting county phone lines, including the non-emergency dispatch number. 911 remains fully operational and is not affected by these outages. If you have a non-emergency situation that can wait, ple...
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Montgomery County voters weigh in on Texas data center boom
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Texas is becoming a hot spot for data centers. The Lone Star State is home to more than 300 data centers, according to ENOUGH previous reporting, with several proposed in Montgomery County. As Election Day approaches, some voters are questioning how the...
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Veral F Martindale Boehm Obituary (2026) - Willis, TX - Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis
Veral F Martindale Boehm Obituary (2...