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All lanes of I-45 SB at West Road reopen after shutdown due to overturned heavy truck
All southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road have reopened after prompting a mainlane closure for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
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Improperly discarded fireworks cause fires in house, multiple vehicles in Montgomery County
A house and three vehicles caught fire Tuesday night in the Porter area after previously used fireworks were improperly discarded.One resident of the home was treated for minor burns and lacerations caused by broken glass.When crews arrived at the property, the home and all three...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – Shenandoah – Wreck
2:15 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, north of Research Forest/Tamina and South of Hwy 242/College Park – Wreck
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Southbound I-45 North at West Road closed after truck loses load
Drivers are being urged to avoid IH-45 North at West Road after a major truck incident forced a full closure of the southbound lanes, according to Houston TranStar.Authorities say a heavy truck lost its load around 1:39 p.m., prompting an emergency response as crews work to clear...
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Willis PD Hosts Blood Drive TODAY 7/1 at City Hall
THE BATTLE OF THE BADGES IS HERE, WILLIS! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference! We’re kicking off our Battle of the Badges blood drive, and we need YOU on our team to help us save lives. Whether you’re a veteran donor or a first-timer, come show your community ...
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Traffic Alert: Farrel Rd – Willis – Wreck/Injuries
NOON Farrel Rd at Serenity Woods, off of FM 2432 – Wreck w/ injuries reported
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I45 CLOSED IN CONROE-DOWN TO ONE LANE
915AM A MAJOR ACCIDENT HAS I-45 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT CRIGHTON 915AM A MAJOR ACCIDENT HAS I-45 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT CRIGHTON
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Montgomery County Remembers the Life and Service of Deputy Erika Serrato
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...
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Traffic Alert: FM 1485 – Conroe – Crash w/ Fire
12:55 p.m. FM 1485 at Lakewood Drive (near Vulcan Materials) – vehicle crash w/ fire.
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Conroe Noon Lions: Club wraps up 2025-26 year with gratitude, celebration and reflection
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 ...
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Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office honors Captain Salter and Lieutenant Wright for years of service and dedication
On Monday, June 29, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office held a Retirement Celebration that honored Captain Jason Salter for 34 years of service and Lieutenant Mike Wright for 26 years of service. The celebration was held at the Conroe Tower, graciously provided by th...
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Conroe council delays OJJERC playground replacement after concerns over $90K option
Conroe City Council held off on awarding a nearly $90,000 playground equipment contract for the Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center on June 25 after council members said the proposed replacement may not go far enough for the new facility....
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Man involved with ministries and children’s choirs in Montgomery County charged with child indecency
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....
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Montgomery County Deputy Killed Directing Traffic; Two Drivers Arrested
CONROE, Texas — A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty early Sunday when a commercial truck struck her as she directed traffic at the scene of an earlier crash, the sheriff’s office said. Deputy Erika Serrato died following the incident, w...
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20-year-old man arrested, charged in connection with crash that killed MCSO deputy, authorities say
The driver of a commercial truck that struck and killed a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy on Sunday has been arrested, according to authorities....
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Commercial truck driver charged in fatal crash that killed Montgomery County deputy
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...
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Man charged with child indecency for alleged incidents in Montgomery County from 1990s, deputies say
Decades-old sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against a man who has ties to various ministries in Montgomery County, according to the sheriff's office....
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Conroe ISD provides an update on board policy procedures at regular board meeting
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...
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Montgomery County authorities investigating crash that caused deputy’s death
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...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy killed in line of duty on I-45
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of our own following a tragic incident that occurred early Sunday morning. On June 28, 2026, at approximately 2:39 a.m., deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 45 No...
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Golden Chick opens first Conroe location
The Texas-born chicken chain serves tenders, fried and roast chicken, sandwiches, fried catfish, rolls, and sides.
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Conroe council approves police agreement change to help hire experienced officers
The Conroe Police Department will have more flexibility to hire experienced officers after the council approved an amendment to the city’s 2026 meet-and-confer agreement with the Conroe Police Officers Association during its June 25 meeting....
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Deputy killed while helping at crash scene becomes latest victim on dangerous stretch of I-45
A 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being remembered for her dedication to public service after she was struck and killed while directing traffic along Interstate 45 early Sunday morning.Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who h...
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‘Completely heartbroken’ | Montgomery County deputy who died directing traffic remembered for her dedication to public service
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...
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300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
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Montgomery County deputy dies after being hit by vehicle while working crash on I-45
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...
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I-45 northbound at Rayford remains closed after fatal deputy-involved crash
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...
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Power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods due to knocked down power lines, Precinct 1 says
According to CenterPoint, 5,300 customers were impacted after a truck hit and pulled down power lines in Brookshire, adding that as of 1 p.m., only four customers remained without power....
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UPDATE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY KILLED-SCENE VIDEO
1PM-I-45 remains closed as wreckers load nine vehicles and clean up at least 50 gallons of oil from the commercial service truck. Investigators are still looking for the driver of the Tesla involved in the first crash that vanished from the scene. The Montgomery County District A...
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Deputy killed, another injured while responding to multi-vehicle crash on North Fwy: MCSO
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was killed, and another was injured after they were hit by a vehicle while responding to a crash on the North Freeway....
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Montgomery County Deputy Killed, Second Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash on I-45
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed and a second deputy injured early Sunday morning when a utility truck hauling construction material slammed into their patrol cars as they assisted with a crash on Interstate 45. Deputy Erika Serrato, w...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPUTY KILLED IN FREEWAY CRASH
Just before 3 a.m., a female Montgomery County Deputy working a crash on I-45 just north of Woodlands Parkway was struck and killed by another vehicle. I45 northbound remains closed and will be for most of the morning as investigators piece together the now six vehicle crash....
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BREAKING NEWS – MCSO Deputy Killed on I-45
6:15 a.m. Early Sunday morning, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the line of duty in a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 in South Montgomery County. The northbound main lanes of I-45 are closed in the area between Rayford Rd and Tamina Rd, and will be for several hour...
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Montgomery County deputy hit by vehicle while working crash on I-45
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....
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Montgomery County Animal Shelter – Animals Received 6/27/26
Picture Animal Description IN SHELTER – A429678 Hold: PLEA FEMALE – 1.30 BRN TABBY / WHITE DOMESTIC SH This animal has been at the shelter since 06/27/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been performed or is not p...
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Fire Traffic Alert: FM 1488 – Conroe – Pet Supply Fire Response
7 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a commercial fire reported at a p0et supply store in the 4100 block of FM 1488. The building is reportedly filling with smoke and the employees have been told to evacuate....
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Man involved with youth groups accused of years of indecency dating back to the 90s, MCSO says
A 65-year-old man involved in youth organizations in Montgomery County in the 90s was arrested in Arkansas and charged with two counts of indecency with a child, MCSO says....
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Man tied to Montgomery County ministries arrested, extradited to Texas on child indecency charges
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they continue probing allegations of sexual abuse involving a man authorities say had ties to multiple religious ministries in Montgomery County and worked with youth-related grou...
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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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Lamar CISD reinstates police chief and lieutenant weeks after firing them
Just weeks after firing its police chief and a lieutenant for what their attorneys called "conduct unbecoming of an officer," Lamar Consolidated ISD has reinstated both employees following appeals....
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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...