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Seniors in Montgomery County will soon have a new, dedicated facility for activities and communal dining at a location off Pruitt Road near I-45, Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler announced July 23. The center will provide room for senior activities and dining, which is curre...
Conroe ISD says it cannot regulate e-bike use on public roads but is working to promote safer habits on and off campus. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Conroe ISD adds new e-bike, e-scooter safety rules for students appeared first on Lake Co...
Conroe ISD board of trustees on July 21 reviewed a report from Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, the CISD Assistant Superintendent of Governance & Leadership Programs. The framework is a draft of the district’s initial priorities ahead of the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in ...
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change. Tequila in Paradise Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake Conroe will be celebrating National Tequila Day on J...
A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Montgomery County. Health officials say the patient, a woman in her 20s, is hospitalized. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Woman hospitalized as Montgomery County confirms fourth measles case appear...
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Magnolia massage therapist arrested after alleged indecent assault; more victims poss...
AP Photo/Julio Cortez A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. Health officials in Montgomery County announced Tuesday that three residents in the same family contracted measles, marking the first cas...
Three unvaccinated Montgomery County residents have been diagnosed with measles after exposure to an out-of-state case, health officials said. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Three measles cases confirmed in Montgomery County, health officia...
An established church within Montgomery County recently underwent rebranding, which included a relocation to a larger property, officials confirmed. Formerly known as Grand Central Church, The Sanctuary sold its previous property at 1115 Houston Street, Conroe, and closed the dea...
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Dr. Renee Hebbeler-Clark its new chief medical officer July 17. The details Hebbeler-Clark has more than 15 years of clinical experience, with a background in patient safety, quality improvement and hospital operations, according to a July 17 n...
A lifelong love of books and crafting came full circle for local entrepreneur Keely Mahaffey with her new shop, Get Fictional, founded in Downtown Conroe on June 13, 2025. The boutique combines handcrafted soy-based candles with a curated selection of books from local authors as ...
CONROE, TX — On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 6:37 p.m., officers with the Conroe Police Department responded to a major crash involving a passenger car and a pick-up truck in the 200 block of North Loop 336 East. Immediately upon arrival, officers discovered that the...
Recently, my husband and I had the privilege of representing Conroe Noon Lions Club at the 108th Lions International Convention in Hong Kong. While Hong Kong itself was an unforgettable destination, the greatest part of the experience was joining thousands of Lions from around th...
The Rotary Club of Conroe heard from Judge Kristin Bays about the needs of the judicial system at their meeting last Tuesday. On the last Tuesday of July, these same Rotarians and guests will hear District Attorney Mike Holley about his Departments activities and needs. With a go...
The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office presents Marine Division statistics for the 2026 Fourth of July weekend on Lake Conroe. Deputies responded to 14 incidents, including a major boat crash with injuries, in which they assisted Texas Parks and Wildlife. Precinct 1 Deputies and Texas...
Jolly Pirate Adventure Voyage has been paused on Lake Conroe. This was after the ship sank on the July 4th weekend. On Wednesday, Tow Boats USA and Barsh Towing removed the boat from the lake....
CONROE, TX — The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office presents Marine Division statistics for the 2026 Fourth of July weekend on Lake Conroe. Deputies responded to 14 incidents, including a major boat crash with injuries, in which they assisted Texas Parks and Wildlife. Precinct 1 Deput...
A monthlong human trafficking operation planned around the FIFA World Cup led to 61 arrests, 79 charges and the recovery of 28 victims, officials said. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: sports The post Montgomery County operation tied to World Cup security e...
MONTGOMERY, TX — The Headliner Comedy Series at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston continues with another unforgettable night of laughs in July. Whether you’re planning a date night or a night out with friends, this is the evening you’ve been waiting for. Your host ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — A 33-year-old man drowned in a river near the intersection of Hill Road and Sorters Road on Saturday evening after being overcome by the current while fishing, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. On July 12, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a 33-year-old man drowned Sunday after he was overcome by the current while fishing in the San Jacinto River.Authorities say it happened near Hill Road and Sorter Road in the Porter area.The sheriff’s office says they received a call at...
Texas artist Luke Weaverling is transforming sports cards into unique art, catching collectors’ attention nationwide. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: sports The post Beyond the pack: Conroe artist creates one-of-a-kind sports cards appeared first on Lake C...
The Conroe Noon Lions Club closed its 2025–26 fiscal year with expanded community programs, new partnerships, and more than $250,000 donated throughout the community, including over $100,000 to Lone Star Family Health Center, continuing its long tradition of service across Montgo...
Rotary clubs throughout the world are starting off their club years as of July 1. New officers and board members start off the year planning service projects. The Rotary Club of Conroe is known for its distribution of the custom-made “I Like Me” books provided to first graders fe...
A dedicated team of 11 volunteers from First Presbyterian Church recently returned from a transformative mission trip to Alaska, where they spent June 14-19 serving local communities through various ministry and service projects. The team, primarily composed of local youth, trave...
What’s better than an elegant summer evening of wine, food and lakeside relaxation? Join Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston for the Uncorked Friday Wine Tasting on Friday, July 17, featuring four exceptional selections from the Decoy Limited collection by Duckhorn. ...
The Montgomery County deputy was killed while directing traffic around a wreck last weekend. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Remembering Erika Serrato: Montgomery County deputy honored in service appeared first on Lake Conroe....
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has announced that prosecutors accepted 52 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges and 2 Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) charges during the Deputy Erika Serrato July 4th DWI Initiative, a coordinated Independence Day weekend No Ref...
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Genesis Mills was seen getting into a white van with an unknown man. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Montgomery County AMBER Alert: 12-year-old last seen Monday with man in New Caney, say ...
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery ...
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler says a garbage truck spilled its load along Player Woods near North Seasons Trace Circle, leaving debris scattered and triggering a significant roadside cleanup effort. Wheeler said the cleanup is expected to take at least t...
8:30 p.m. Fire boats and other first responders are headed to the area of Lake Conroe near the FM 1375 bridge, where a kayaker is reportedly in need of rescue. Law enforcement says they see the kayaker and the operator is conscious and upright....
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...
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
A 31-year-old man is accused of causing initial crash that set off multi-vehicle scene resulting in Montgomery County deputy being killed. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Man charged in initial crash in I-45 chain of events that led to deput...
The new charges stem from both the crash that deputies were investigating and the collision that killed Deputy Erika Serrato. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Second suspect charged in crash that killed Montgomery County deputy, DPS says appe...
She knew what she wanted to do the moment she graduated high school. At 24, Deputy Erika Serrato, whose Watch Ended on Sunday, June 28th, 2026, when she was killed in the early morning hours on Interstate 45. Erika had been with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for six year...
As we close the chapter on another Lions year, I’m reminded that our greatest accomplishments aren’t measured by the events we held or the funds we raised — they’re measured by the lives we touched and the friendships we strengthened along the way. This week’s meeting was one of ...
According to the sheriff’s office, the allegations go back years. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Man involved with ministries and children’s choirs in Montgomery County charged with child indecency appeared first on Lake Conroe....
Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death. Ian Pere...
At its June 16 regular board meeting, the Conroe ISD board of trustees voted to table the approval of the CISD Board Operating Procedures Manual. The manual is an internal document detailing the board’s operating procedures, while also granting new powers to the CISD board presid...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Erika Serrato was fatally struck by a vehicle on June 28, 2026, while directing traffic around an ongoing crash scene, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities north of Houston continue to investigate a Sunday morn...
Flags are at half-staff after Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato was killed while directing traffic on I-45. Another deputy was injured. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post ‘Completely heartbroken’ | Montgomery County deputy who died directi...
One deputy is dead and another hurt after they were hit by a car while working a crash along I-45, according to MCSO. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Montgomery County deputy dies after being hit by vehicle while working crash on I-45 appear...
All northbound lanes of I-45 at Rayford Road/Sawdust Road in Montgomery County are closed after a deadly overnight crash involving a deputy. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post I-45 northbound at Rayford remains closed after fatal deputy-involve...
At this point, we don’t know the extent of the deputy’s injuries. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Montgomery County deputy hit by vehicle while working crash on I-45 appeared first on Lake Conroe....
Montgomery County health officials have confirmed the first West Nile virus case of the year. Here’s what symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical care. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Montgomery County confirms first human West Nile v...
The Montgomery County Public Health Department says it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the county for 2026. The resident diagnosed with the virus is a woman in her 50s and lives in ...
Leona Lewis’ stirring and moving rendition of “Fire Under my Feet” may have brought the Rotary International Convention in Taipei to a close, but the song acted as a pointed reminder of the resilience of the organization. The convention echoed the Rotary International President F...
Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club held a General Meeting recently at the Walden Yacht Club. The meeting opened with a prayer followed by the Pledge to the American Flag and then the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Lots of “Good News” was shared (Art Drouin is not moving to Dallas and K...
Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media. Many viewers asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in dang...
Montgomery County commissioners discussed the status of funding for additional law enforcement for mass gatherings in June and July such as FIFA and Fourth of July events during a June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. This discussion provided an update regarding additional funding...
Constable Terry Allbritton said the woman faces two charges of burglary and theft from a graveyard. Source: Read original article Publisher: KHOU RSS Feed: local The post Conroe woman arrested after allegedly bringing toddler to burglarize west Harris County mausoleum appeared fi...
A woman who investigators say was recorded taking items from inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum is now in custody, according to Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton. PREVIOUS: Woman accused of stealing jewelry from the dead at a mausoleum in west Houston The ...
What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer. KPRC 2 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabe...
