A former Magnolia ISD second-grade teacher has been arrested, accused of inappropriately touching multiple students during his time as a teacher at Magnolia Parkway Elementary School.

A third federal lawsuit has now been filed against the mayor of Magnolia, further intensifying a growing legal and political crisis that has unfolded over the past several weeks.

For the first time, Magnolia City Secretary Christian Gable is speaking out, sharing what she says she endured at the hands of the man sworn to lead her city.

Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer has now been arrested after a federal lawsuit was filed against him on top of an ongoing Texas Rangers investigation.

Authorities are investigating a late-night fire in Magnolia that damaged a structure being converted into a home spa, officials confirmed.

Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer is now facing a federal lawsuit on top of an ongoing Texas Rangers investigation.

Texas Rangers are investigating Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer after City Secretary Christian Gable accused him of assault with sexual intent during a work conference while she was pregnant.

A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted a Magnolia man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early New Year’s Day in Porter.

Authorities are responding to a deadly residential fire in Magnolia on Saturday morning, confirmed by the Magnolia Fire Department to have resulted in multiple fatalities near Wildflower Road and Lily Court. Details are currently limited, and residents are advised to avoid the area.

The Magnolia Police Department is investigating a deceased man found in a vehicle at a Brookshire Brothers parking lot, with no foul play suspected. Rumors about shots fired and a fleeing vehicle are false, and a nearby stolen vehicle pursuit is unrelated to the death investigation.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an 11-year-old Magnolia ISD student died after suffering a medical emergency on a school bus Tuesday.

Residents in Magnolia report yellow water and itching after showers. KPRC 2 ran a water test to see what’s really coming out of their taps.

A raised median installed in the last year by TxDOT on FM 1488 has sparked a safety concern to some drivers.

The lawsuit alleges Robert Shrader, 41, secretly placed hidden cameras in hospital restrooms to record the nurse, fellow employees and patients.

One of the victims secretly recorded in a Houston-area hospital restroom is sharing their story as investigators expand charges against the hospital’s former patient care director.

Firefighters responded to the home in the 200 block of Sundew Ct. just after 11 a.m. on Monday. They found the interior of the home had heavy fire, smoke and heat damage. They also determined the house had been intentionally set on fire.

The Theta Pod, a wellness treatment offered by Align Theta Center in Magnolia, combines light, sound, vagal nerve stimulation, and vestibular motion therapies into a single 30-minute session for relaxation and mental health improvement.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has identified both individuals involved in yesterday’s shooting in Magnolia.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 19000 block of Rustic Lane at 1:19 p.m. Tuesday.

Hope, renewal, and inspiration are at the heart of Inspiration Ranch, a Magnolia nonprofit that is now struggling to recover from storm damage.

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean up much of the mess, but the Inspiration ranch in Magnolia is still facing thousands of dollars in damages.

We looked into protections for the community against dangerous pit bulls following recent pit bull attacks.

A Harris County grand jury returned an indictment charging a Houston teen with terrorism.

Police have arrested a man wanted for aggravated assault following a standoff in Magnolia.

Investigators said a man showed up unannounced at the homeowner's house, so she called her father (a retired HPD officer) and a neighbor (an off-duty HPD officer) for help.

Montgomery County officials said Erik Taylor, 24, a former teacher at Magnolia West High School made several threats on social media that he would "burn down the school his his demand was not met."

A Montgomery County man is in custody after police believe he came dangerously close to kidnapping a young girl after she got off the school bus.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for anyone with any information or relevant concerns to reach out to them after arresting a man for allegedly possessing child pornography.

A suspect is dead, and a deputy is injured following a shooting in Magnolia.

A man from Magnolia was taken into custody after a road rage episode led him to reportedly ram his car into other vehicles and even fire a weapon at them.

When the photographer Ernest Cole died in 1990 at the age of 49 from pancreatic cancer at a Manhattan hospital, his death was little noted.

A family is upset after they say their items inside what was supposed to be a climate-controlled storage unit in Montgomery County became covered in mold.

The saying “It takes an army to build something great” couldn’t be a better fit for the work being done to strengthen the CenterPoint Energy infrastructure.

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to call up right-handed pitcher Adam Kloffenstein, multiple sources tell KPRC 2. Kloffenstein is a 2018 3rd round draft pick out of Magnolia High School to the Toronto Blue Jays.

According to officials, it happened in the Woodlands, where a 35-year-old man was hit by a lightning strike. And in Willis, two adults and a teen were also shocked by a down power line.

Magnolia firefighters are responding to the collapse of two partially constructed houses in Houston amid severe thunderstorms and rainfall.

All roads were closed on SH-249 Tomball Tollway Southbound at Woodtrace Boulevard in Montgomery County Saturday evening after a vehicle caught on fire following an accident.

Only hours after a KPRC 2 report on thieves climbing cell phone towers to steal copper wiring in the Houston area, two men were arrested in Montgomery County for allegedly committing the same crime.

Roses are the most popular floral to purchase on cupid’s day. Most roses in the United States are grown along the west coast, but one Texas farm is getting their thrones in the game.

Ahead of the stormy weather headed to our area this weekend, a Houston area handyman is helping senior citizens in dire need of home repairs.

When you think of home repairs, you often think of hundreds, if not thousands of dollars going down the toilet. (Sometimes literally)

Several homes in the Magnolia area dealt with extremely cold temperatures after being without natural gas services for hours.

A toy battery used in a child’s ride-on vehicle was what officials with the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office say was the source of a garage fire in Magnolia.

Authorities said a woman has been arrested following a large house fire in the Magnolia area on Sunday.

A former little league baseball coach was convicted of sexually abusing a child. A Montgomery County judge sentenced 63-year-old Lary Cole to life in prison, Wednesday.

Dominant wins, upsets and some late game heroics influenced the VYPE Rankings going into Week 6.

KPRC 2 Investigates introduced you to a 35-year-old mother of two, who is also a small business owner of a wedding event company, after she said an event organizer duped her and other vendors.

A fire destroyed a home along with several outbuildings near Magnolia in Montgomery County Sunday.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene of a shooting in the Magnolia area Thursday.

Mel Camp is taking us to a ranch in Magnolia where the horses are helping riders with everything from mental health to literacy.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said they have identified the suspect in the attempted kidnapping of a 18-year-old woman in the Magnolia area from earlier this week.

Firefighters were watching for hot spots Thursday afternoon after a large grass fire broke out near Magnolia earlier in the day.

Authorities in Montgomery County are working to identify a suspect who they said attempted to kidnap a woman outside a store Wednesday.

The Office of Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable Chris Jones will auction a seized black-on-black 2013 Lamborghini Aventador on Wednesday, August 2.

Authorities with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a 21-year-old woman reported missing in Magnolia on July 7.

The Office of Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Chris Jones will auction a seized black-on-black 2013 Lamborghini Aventador on Wednesday, August 2.

A former employee of a Magnolia church is now the center of an investigation after he reportedly turned himself in and confessed to ‘inappropriate behavior with adolescents’ during his time at the ministry.

Cummings is off to a fast start this Spring, given that she won the Tri-Meet (Randle, Magnolia and Hastings) in the 200-meters (PR: 25.50), claimed second in the Buffalo Relays and finished fifth in the Fort Bend ISD Invitational.

A former Magnolia ISD high school teacher was arrested for child pornography Tuesday, the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office said.

An employee from Magnolia Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave after officials were notified of their improper relationship with a student.

A man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after slamming into a pick-up truck and killing a driver in Magnolia Thursday, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.

The armed man who was shot by deputies while experiencing a mental health crisis has since died from his injuries Tuesday evening, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Mega-brand personalities Joanna and Chip Gaines are celebrating 20 years of their brand Magnolia.

With an arctic blast headed to the Houston area this afternoon into Friday morning, Houstonians are preparing for temperatures to his below freezing for the next 36 to 44 hours.

Residents in one Magnolia community are fed up with their ongoing water issues.

Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a search is underway in Magnolia Monday for one of two suspects accused of a possible kidnapping.

A suspect is in critical condition after authorities said he was shot by deputies with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Authorities are investigating after several people, including children were being evaluated for possible exposure to a respiratory irritant at a school in Montgomery County.

Lucky Cruz returns to Houston Life after competing in Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour.

Following a lengthy rain delay, last Friday night the Tomball Cougars played on Bulldog territory. The teams fought hard, but ultimately, the game ended in a Magnolia victory, 34-29. Heading into district games, Magnolia’s record now stands 1-1. Tomball’s record stands 0-2 as they have one non-district game remaining.

Texas is now the second biggest state in the country when it comes to people buying solar panels for their homes. KPRC Investigates tells you how to protect yourself from being ripped off by shady sales people trying to capitalize on this buying boom.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

Residents of an apartment complex for senior citizens said a broken elevator has made getting around close to impossible for many.

Families in one Magnolia neighborhood are desperate for answers after they reported months of unreasonably high water bills.

The Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and protection of neglected and abandoned parrots.

Welcome to the 2022 Texas high school volleyball season!

An investigation is ongoing after a man who was possibly intoxicated was shot by officers at a Montgomery County motel Friday night.

A pursuit involving a motorcyclist ended in a deadly crash in Magnolia Tuesday, Montgomery County Precinct 5 constable deputies said.

Baby food company Gerber is searching for its newest spokesbaby for 2022, and the role comes with a $25,000 cash prize and surprise perks.

People who live in Magnolia were floored when they received gas bills hundreds of dollars more than what they normally are. They called KPRC 2 Investigates for answers.

Nowadays, pretty much everyone, even middle school kids, has cell phones.

The Cy Woods lacrosse team started their season with a game against Magnolia on Saturday, January 22nd. This was the first game of the 2022 season. Magnolia kept a lead throughout the entire game and finished with a win of 14-11. Here are photos from the game:

School board members for the Magnolia Independent School District voted on Monday to reverse its controversial hair policy that required boys to wear short hair.

The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday added two new fugitives to its Texas 10 Most Wanted lists. Gang member Joshua David Whitworth, of Magnolia, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and sex offender John Oliver Talmadge McMickings, of El Paso, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List.

The ACLU of Texas sued Magnolia ISD, accusing it of violating students’ equal protection under the 14th Amendment and Title IX.

In a lawsuit filed against Magnolia ISD, the ACLU of Texas says six boys and a nonbinary student were disciplined for having long hair under the district’s gender-based dress code.

The lawsuit says Magnolia ISD’s gender-based rule “imposed immense and irreparable harm” on students.

The Magnolia Independent School District said students responsible for vandalism connected to a TikTok challenge will face discipline.

At Magnolia ISD, all students have the right to choose whether to wear a mask, but some students don’t have the right to choose how long their hair is. That’s according to a district policy, that many parents and students are now speaking out against.

Montgomery County deputies are searching for a missing man last seen during Thanksgiving in Magnolia.

An injury brings an end to an Olympic dream for one Houston area athlete on night one of the U.S. Olympic Trials for gymnastics.

A former Magnolia volunteer fire chief pleaded guilty to abuse of official capacity on Wednesday.

The Magnolia Police Department is investigating after a dog was found with an arrow protruding through its abdomen.

Montgomery County firefighters are working to put out an industrial fire near Magnolia.

Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. A deputy was shot and injured Thursday in northeast Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the deputies responded to calls of a man who fired shots at his neighbor just before 8 p.m. Thursday near Magnolia Hills Drive and Allyson Drive. One deputy was hit by pellets in the arm, leg and head, but he is expected to make a full recovery, officials said. As for the suspected shooter, the sheriff’s office said he is not in jail following an hours-long standoff.

HOUSTON – Three Houston area school boards – in Friendswood, Magnolia and Tarkington – planned to vote Monday night on whether or not to remove their mask mandates. New state guidelines require all students, teachers, staff and visitors to wear masks on school property, unless school boards vote otherwise. In Magnolia, the board of trustees voted to remove the mask mandate, effective April 1. AdIn Tarkington ISD, a decision has not been made as of Monday evening. We will update this story as the school boards cast their votes.

This image released by Magnolia Network shows Chip and Joanna Gaines from the sixth season of "Fixer Upper." Magnolia Network, a joint venture between the Gaines' and Discovery, Inc. will launch on July 15. (Lisa Petrole/Magnolia Network via AP)LOS ANGELES – “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia enterprise is finally coming to full bloom, with an app launch in July and the debut of a television channel in January 2022. The app’s July 15 arrival is timed to an expanded slate of original shows available on the app and on streaming service discovery+, the current home of a Magnolia Network preview. “We love this challenge,” Joanna Gaines said.

The Kingwood Park girls basketball team made an impressive run this year, wrapping up the season 24-0 after a 58-35 win against Porter. The undefeated squad now heads to the playoffs to face Magnolia in the first round on February 12th. As they prepare for their first playoff game of the season, the Panthers are focusing on a few key aspects of their game. In the history of the school, the Kingwood Park girls basketball squad had never before earned the title outright, so this season meant a lot. Kingwood Park heads to The Woodlands High School on Friday to face Magnolia in the first round.

The H-Town High School Sports Show continues on AT&T SportsNet and with that came some Football & Basketball Game Highlight Clips! Check out some amazing plays from across the Greater Houston area and be sure to subscribe to VYPE on YouTube for more great video content! Magnolia vs New CaneyCinco Ranch vs Seven LakesBaytown Lee vs Baytown SterlingConcordia Lutheran vs Westbury Christian - BasketballShadow Creek vs Hightower - BasketballFulshear vs College Station - VolleyballSeven Lakes vs Katy - Volleyball

Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, TexasHOUSTON – It’s time to get into the holiday spirit! Magnolia resident Tony Gullo turned his five-acre home into a brilliant light display featuring dazzling attractions. [RELATED: Ask 2: Where is the Magnolia house that has the massive Christmas light display?] Visitors are welcomed to see the light display for free. Here’s a look at what to expect:Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Where’s your favorite lights display in the Houston area?