A 21-year-old man, who investigators say had worked as a babysitter and nanny, has been arrested after accusations he was sexually abusing a child.

The Magnolia Fire Department says multiple units are searching for a person who reportedly went missing in high water.

A Spring family is scrambling to find a new place to live after floodwaters surged into their rental home during heavy rain Monday morning, leaving behind extensive damage and forcing them to move out within days.

The Woodlands Fire Department says their firefighters responded to over a dozen flood-related calls after storms dropped nearly six inches of rain in several hours Tuesday morning.

A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.

A heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.

A Montgomery man is warning others after he says a sophisticated late-night scam nearly convinced him that his mother had been kidnapped.

The son of an 81-year-old Conroe man has been charged in his father’s murder.

Texas DPS is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash where a man who had been riding a bicycle was found dead in a ditch.

An investigation is underway after a shooting led to the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a home in The Woodlands Thursday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.

Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.

Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.

The City of Oak Ridge North says it has terminated the employment of a police officer after he allegedly showed up to work over the weekend smelling like alcohol.

Montgomery County detectives continue to investigate after a teenager was found shot to death outside a home in New Caney Saturday night.

A 15-year-old Black male was found dead from a gunshot wound outside a New Caney home late Saturday night. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded after a homeowner discovered the body upon returning home, and detectives have launched a homicide investigation.

A former Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy, Louis Norman, was arrested after allegedly conducting unauthorized searches in police-only databases for personal reasons.

Montgomery County authorities are searching for 17-year-old Josue Perez-Martinez, who was last seen leaving his home in the Eastwood Hills subdivision in Conroe on May 18, 2026.

An 18-year-old man from Conroe, Alexander Marban, is accused of using an AI app to create nude images of underage girls by altering photos taken from social media accounts.

A Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy has been suspended after allegations he shared photos of an arrestee — including her driver’s license — on Snapchat following a traffic stop and arrest. The department says the deputy’s actions may have violated its social media policy and an investigation is now underway.

A Montgomery County man is facing a murder charge after deputies say a domestic disturbance early Monday morning ended with his mother dead and a violent confrontation with law enforcement.

Montgomery County deputies responded to an active shooting on Nottingham Street in the eastern part of the county near I-69 and SH 99.

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.

Authorities say a suspect is in custody after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed near Splendora Thursday.

A man accused of spiking his pregnant girlfriend’s drink with an abortion pill in Montgomery County, leading to the death of her unborn child, appeared in court Thursday.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says a case involving a man accused of secretly giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill — leading to the death of her unborn child — may be the first of its kind in Texas.

A Montgomery County man accused of secretly giving a pregnant woman an abortion pill that killed their unborn baby, has been officially indicted by a grand jury.

A small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.

Montgomery County sheriff’s investigators arrested Jeremy Michael Buckner, 35, of Porter, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.

Garrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.

A high-speed chase involving a motorcyclist came to a dramatic end near Washington Avenue corridor after starting in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County law enforcement has made an arrest in a 40-year-old cold case murder.

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.

A rematch is scheduled for November, as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will be heavily favored, given the district’s solidly Republican makeup.

Authorities are warning families after a case that shows how quickly a routine ride home can turn dangerous for teens using ride-share apps like Uber. What should have been a safe trip instead became what authorities describe as an opportunity for a predator—highlighting risks experts say can affect any family. Investigators say 28-year-old Josiah Carroll used his role as a driver to connect with teenage boys across Montgomery County. In one case, authorities say he persuaded a teen to exchange phone numbers before sending sexually explicit messages. In another, a 13-year-old reported being lured to a parking lot.

A homeowner says his lawn was damaged by utility work and repairs took weeks. Learn what Texas easement laws allow and what rights homeowners have.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

A Splendora High School teacher accused of staging a hoax attack that triggered a campus lockdown had a documented history of disciplinary issues and complaints at a previous district, according to records obtained by KPRC 2.

A participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.

Authorities in Montgomery County are responding to an 18-wheeler fire on the Eastex Freeway in New Caney.

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.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

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

A wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters.

The Splendora High School teacher accused of staging an attack that prompted a major law enforcement response is expected to appear before a Montgomery County judge Friday morning.

Nicole Truelove, 53, has been charged with filing a false report and felony tampering with evidence.

Splendora High School was placed on lockdown mode Thursday morning in Montgomery County.

The former Chief Financial Officer of a company headquartered in The Woodlands has been arrested, accused of embezzling millions of dollars in company funds and using them for personal expenses.

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

Two drivers were killed in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon along State Highway 99 in Montgomery County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Michael Davis, the 1st assistant district attorney in Polk County, surrendered to the Jasper County Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a Class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful installation of a tracking device.

This week’s Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week spotlight shines on Montgomery County and Willis High School.

This week’s Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week spotlight shines on Montgomery County and Willis High School.

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

Splendora Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 59 and Brice Lane, where a vehicle struck and killed an adult man in an unlit area.

Conroe Judge William Waggoner pleads guilty to a December DWI charge.

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.

A man who was arrested in 2025 following a law enforcement pursuit connected to an online solicitation of a minor investigation has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says two women have been found dead inside a home after a shooting Monday.

Montgomery County detectives found a missing minor and arrested two Houston women, Norma Lewis and Niasia Harrell, for child trafficking. The investigation led to the discovery of online advertisements featuring the minor, prompting a meeting at a local hotel where the suspects were apprehended. The women were charged with a first-degree felony, and the minor received care before being reunited with their parents.

A Montgomery County family says their backyard started sinking overnight. Weeks later, they say no one has stepped forward to determine the cause.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

Precinct 3 deputies in Montgomery County arrested three people Wednesday after they were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple drugs as well as identifying documents and credit cards of an unrelated elderly person.

Nine months after Lonnie Moore was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car, initially believed to be a suicide, his wife Breyanai Moore has been arrested and charged with his murder. The investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office revealed evidence contradicting the initial suicide assessment, leading to Breyanai's arrest with assistance from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

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.

Election results for Montgomery County.

A former Harris County prosecutor is out of a job and facing a felony charge, accused of strangling his girlfriend at a child’s birthday party in Montgomery County on Sunday evening.

As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying — but many voters are still asking a basic question: “Who on the ballot actually has the power to impact what I pay every month?”

A woman lost her unborn baby after authorities say the father secretly gave her an abortion medication without her consent, Montgomery County investigators said.

Leaders in Montgomery County are taking a major step toward addressing one of the area’s biggest challenges: traffic.

A 72-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a pickup truck in a marked crosswalk in Conroe, according to police.

Multi-agency task force launches Operation Zero Traction to combat illegal street racing and parking lot takeovers in Montgomery County.

Today will be warm during the daytime, with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s across the region.

After months of legal wrangling over water service, Willis ISD and the City of Conroe have agreed to drop their lawsuits and appeals, clearing the way for a new agreement that local leaders say will save taxpayers money and provide more stability for schools.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of sexually abusing two 10-year-old children following an investigation that began earlier this week in Porter.

Houston-based social media influencer “Kandy Red Bread” made his first appearance in a Montgomery County courtroom Wednesday morning, facing felony child sexual abuse charges that have sparked outrage—and renewed calls for harsher punishment under Texas law.

A quiet morning sent a loud message across Montgomery County.

As freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures move toward Montgomery County ahead of much of Southeast Texas, the county’s rapid growth since the 2021 winter freeze is shaping how officials and residents prepare.

Neighbors and officials in Montgomery County are gearing up for winter weather expected this weekend. KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel was in Conroe, where residents shared their preparations and concerns.

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.

A 2-alarm fire at a condominium complex near Lake Conroe has sent one person to the hospital.

During the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.

Undercover operations were conducted at several smoke shops accused of selling THC vape pens to minors in Montgomery County.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.

Man from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.

Conroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner has released a statement following his arrest and charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Reports of an active shooter at the Walmart on Highway 242 and College Park earlier this evening prompted a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

KPRC 2 has learned Judge William Waggoner was also disciplined in the military for DUI.

Montgomery Police Department arrested Judge William Waggoner last week for driving while under the influence and according to a search warrant, he told the officer to 'be aware that he is a judge.'

The Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

The Conroe Municipal Court Judge is back on the bench after being arrested and charged for driving under the influence.

The Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says a deputy shot a suspect at a park in Conroe Tuesday.

Two additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.

The collision happened in the 26000 block of Highway 105 W.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrests 38-year-old Jonathan Cranfill on a child sexual assault charge

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.

Deputies said they were alerted to the scene because someone called shortly before the shooting to tell deputies the couple was physically fighting.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an incident where a man and woman were found shot to death at a property in Porter Wednesday is believed to have been a murder-suicide.