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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received May 24-26, 2026
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A429782 Hold: FEMALE – 1 BRN TABBY DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/26/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not performed on that...
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Montgomery County confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2026
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...
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Montgomery County reports first case of West Nile Virus in 2026
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 ...
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Firefighter injured after garbage truck tire blows out during post-fire assessment in Montgomery County
A firefighter was injured after a garbage truck tire blew out while crews were checking the vehicle following a commercial vehicle fire in Montgomery County on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 1.The incident happened after Montgomery County...
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Rotary: Conroe’s President Elect experiences Rotary International Convention in Taipei
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...
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Lake Conroe Lions: Club members hear from local air-traffic controller
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...
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Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
The Texas board of education is set to vote on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes stories and passages from the Bible....
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Conroe council moves forward with interim city administrator
Conroe City Council took a step June 25 toward bringing in David Willard as the city’s interim city administrator, more than a month after two top city leaders retired....
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Montgomery County TX Manhunt Ends
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- The manhunt that began with a DPS pursuit of a stolen vehicle near the Walker County line has ended. The suspect, who fled on foot and abandoned the stolen vehicle and female passenger was not found. However, the suspect has been identified. He’s reportedly...
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Montgomery County TX Manhunt Update
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Earlier this evening, a DPS Trooper attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Hwy 75 near the Montgomery County/ Walker County line. The suspect refused to comply and a pursuit began southbound. The suspect turned from Hwy 75 onto Seven Coves Road and then went...
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Traffic Alert: Clint Parker Rd – Conroe – Wreck
6:05 p.m. Clint Parker Road at Kelly Road – wreck
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Montgomery County traffic stop bodycam sparks questions: We reviewed Texas police training to find answers
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...
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Montgomery County commissioners discuss law enforcement funding needs for large events
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...
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Conroe Woman Arrested After Mausoleum Burglary Caught on Camera at West Harris County Funeral Home
Amber Renee Fennel, 37, is accused of breaking into two mausoleum niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home with her young child present. A surveillance video tip led investigators to her Conroe home. A Conroe woman has been arrested in connection with a west Harris County mausoleum b...
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Conroe Police Department launches Drone First Responder Program
The Conroe Police Department is proud to announce the launch of its Drone First Responder (DFR) Program, an innovative public safety initiative that uses drones to provide real-time aerial intelligence during calls for service. View the video below from the Conroe Police Departme...
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Six Montgomery County Deputies Complete Advanced Crash Reconstruction Training
Six members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division have completed an advanced crash reconstruction certification, expanding the department’s ability to determine exactly what happens in serious wrecks across the county. The 80-hour course was taught by the Har...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – 242/College Park – Wreck (3 Vehicles)
10:20 a.m. I-45 northbound service road just north of Hwy 242 in front of the McShell – 3 vehicle crash, roadway is blocked at the crash
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Conroe woman arrested after allegedly bringing toddler to burglarize west Harris County mausoleum
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...
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Conroe woman arrested after cemetery mausoleum theft caught on camera, constable says
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 ...
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‘I’m so scared’: Bodycam shows Conroe woman’s traffic stop escalate into arrest
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...
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Owners of 2 Houston clinics, Conroe pharmacy indicted in pill mill operation
The owners of two Houston clinics and a Conroe pharmacy are accused of taking part in a pill mill operation which saw more than 3 million pills improperly prescribed....
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Traffic Alert: Old Conroe Rd – Conroe – Wreck
8:15 p.m. Old Conroe Road near Crystal Cave Lane – wreck
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Traffic Alert: Old Magnolia Rd – Conroe – Vehicle Fire/Injuries Reported
6:40 p.m. Old Magnolia Road at Yates Road – vehicle fire with two reportedly injured. Fire is on location extinguishing the vehicle now.
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10 events to check out in Conroe, Montgomery from June 26-28
There are several events to attend in the Conroe and Montgomery area this weekend.
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Heavy truck crash cleared after blocking lanes on I-45 SB at Greens Road, TranStar shows
Drivers on the North Freeway southbound near Greens Road experienced delays due to a heavy truck crash on Wednesday morning. The incident has since cleared....
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB SR – Conroe – Wreck
1:10 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just south of S. Loop 336 – wreck has traffic at a crawl
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – South County – Wreck
12:55 p.m. I-45 northbound service road at Rayford Rd – wreck
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Public meetings for Montgomery County Mobility Plan taking place June 27
On June 27, a series of public meetings will be held regarding the Montgomery County Mobility Plan, according to its website. Montgomery County and the Houston-Galveston Area Council are developing the countywide transportation plan, which is estimated to take around 18 months, p...
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Person killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-45 NB before Cypresswood, HCSO says; all lanes reopened
A major crash involving a truck and an 18-wheeler has cleared after shutting down all the I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning....
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7 health care updates from local hospitals in the Conroe area
Here's a look at seven recent updates at health care facilities in the Conroe area, including new buildings, programs and grants awarded by area hospital systems....
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Person killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-45 NB before Cypresswood, HCSO says; some lanes reopened
After a major crash involving a truck and an 18-wheeler shut down all the I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning, some lanes have reopened....
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Person killed in 18-wheeler crash, shutting down all I-45 NB lanes before Cypresswood, HCSO says
A major crash involving a truck and 18-wheeler has shut down all I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning, authorities said....
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6 nonprofit, community updates around Montgomery County
Want to see the latest happenings with Montgomery County-area nonprofits and other entities? Check out Community Impact’s updates below. This story is not comprehensive. Montgomery County Food Bank selected for nonprofit AI fellowship, slated to participate as host organization A...
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Conroe ISD outperforms state for spring 2026 STAAR testing results
Based on results from the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, Conroe ISD outperformed statewide testing for the second year in a row, according to the June 10 results, while test scores within the district itself are lower in comparison to last year. Wha...
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Mom arrested, charged after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot car at Costco, Harris County Precinct 4 says
A mother was arrested and charged after leaving a 4-year-old alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
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Crispy Cones now open in Conroe
The ice cream franchise Crispy Cones opened a new location in Conroe, owner Brian Patrick confirmed. Two-minute Impact According to its website, Crispy Cones is a franchise that features a crispy waffle cone baked rotisserie-style with gourmet soft serve ice cream, originally pop...
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Man charged in shooting that injured 2 Precinct 4 deputy constables, Harris County DA's Office says
According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Edgar Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables....
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Conroe High museum organizers seek memorabilia from former students, supporters
Longtime Conroe High supporters Buddy and Swanette Smith are seeking school memorabilia for a new on-campus museum. The Conroe High History Museum is scheduled to open with the new school year as a years-long renovation project wraps up at the school. FAMOUS CHS GRADUATES: Who ar...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB – South County – Wreck
8:50 a.m. I-45 northbound on ramp north of Rayford Road – wreck
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Precinct 4 deputy released from hospital after being shot during Humble apartment gunfight
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue...
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REPORTED STANDOFF WILLIS
12:30 AM-Montgomery County units are on the scene of a possible standoff with a male held up in a home in the 1900 block of North Acres, off African Hill Road....
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – Huntsville – 7-Car Pileup
2:05 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, in the construction zone across from Huntsville Memorial Hospital, a seven-vehicle crash has occurred in the already reduced lanes, making northbound I-45 traffic a worse nightmare than usual....
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STUCK AT MARGARITAVILLE
11:15 PM-Conroe and Montgomery Firefighters are on the scene at Margaritaville with a stuck elevator. Two adults and four children are in the car. Firefighters have opened the outer door and attempting to open the inner door. 11:28pm-All persons have been taken out of the elevato...
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Conroe Noon Lions: Annual Conroe Noon golf tournament a hole-in-one success
Let’s Go Lions! It’s always a great week to be a Conroe Noon Lion, and this week was a great example of why Lions love being Lions!Our Golf Tournament last week was an ACE! The course was wonderful, the golf was fun, and the volunteers definitely brought their A-game. A special T...
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Traffic Alert: W. Davis/ Hwy 105 – Conroe – Wreck
9:05 a.m. W. Davis/Hwy 105 at Highland Hollow – wreck
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Two Precinct 4 Deputies Shot in Ambush at Apartment Complex; Suspect in Custody
Two Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputies were shot Friday night when a man ambushed them at an apartment complex, and a suspect is now in custody, authorities said. Around 10 p.m., Deputy Dante Zepeda and several other Precinct 4 deputies were dispatched to a report of a m...
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Dramatic video captures explosion on Lake Conroe that launched a teen girl
The post Dramatic video captures explosion on Lake Conroe that launched a teen girl appeared first on Lake Conroe.