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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...

MC Police ReporterJun 26, 2026

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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...

Hello WoodlandsJun 25, 2026

safety

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...

MC Police ReporterJun 25, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 23, 2026

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CAR FIRE I-45

127AM-CAR FIRE I-45 NORTHBOUND AT HARDY TOLL

MC Police ReporterJun 23, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 22, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 22, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 22, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 22, 2026

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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....

MC Police ReporterJun 22, 2026

safety

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....

MC Police ReporterJun 21, 2026

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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...

MC Police ReporterJun 21, 2026

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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...

Lake ConroeJun 20, 2026

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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...

MC Police ReporterJun 20, 2026

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Conroe ISD reviews impact of new cellphone policy

During the 2025-26 school year, Conroe ISD tracked the number of cellphone-related discipline referrals across its secondary campuses. This is the first year of the district tracking and implementing disciplinary measures for cellphone usage. Mark Murrell, CISD assistant superint...

Lake ConroeJun 19, 2026

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MCSO arrests Former Nanny for Indecency with a Child

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old [male suspect] in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation and is urging the public to come forward with additional information. On June 17, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Un...

Hello WoodlandsJun 18, 2026