About 8:30 am a commercial truck was traveling south on I-45 near Rayford Road when the driver struck a wheel with a strut attached and ruptured his oil pan. South Montgomery County Fire Department responded to the scene and notified TXDOT. TXDOT contacted Milstead HMR to handle the spill cleanup. The right lanes were closed...
A massive wildfire in Polk and Trinity Counties has now consumed 13, 600 acres. The fire started Friday close to noon when a vehicle pulling a trailer broke down in Corrigan. The wheel bearing of that trailer is believed to have ignited the extremely dry grass. The US Forest Service,… click here to view the...
Court documents reveal a registered sex offender out of Montgomery County has been jailed again after two alleged victims told authorities he touched them inappropriately as children, while reportedly threatening to kill one of them if the abuse was disclosed. Steven Anthony Wilson, 31, of Porter, was charged with aggravated… click here to view the...
Nonprofit and local community group Good Brothers & Sisters of Montgomery County hosted its second annual Juneteenth event at Kasmiersky Park on Saturday. The organization’s founder, LaDon Johnson, estimated that the family-friendly event welcomed 400-450 people from the entire community throughout the day at the new location. He contributed the growth of the event to...
The Haydens of east Montgomery County run a multigenerational family business: public service. Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, 49, is the area’s constable at Precinct 4 just as his father, the late Charles Hayden, was years ago. And marching behind dad and granddad are three sons making their own paths as first responders. click here to view...
Friday the Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon along with his Chief Prosecutor over vehicular crimes met with Constable Rowdy Haden and others to announce that there is going to be NO REFUSAL on impaired drivers every weekend this summer. If a driver is stopped and believed to be impaired the officer will transport that...
MAN WHO SET SPLENDORA BOY ON FIRE MAKES COURT APPEARANCE. Donald Collins, who is charged with murder in the burning death of Robbie Middleton, is set to stand trial in January. Collins was arraigned Thursday morning in the 359th District Court of Judge Kathleen Hamilton. His attorney requested a change of venue and Judge Hamilton...
Bathroom(s): 2.5 Total Area: 2987 Sq. Ft. Impressive 2-story home on a HUGE lot in enticing Imperial Oaks boasts an open floor plan with vinyl flooring, island kitchen opening to the breakfast nook & bar with ample cabinet & counter space. The large living area with gas fireplace is flooded with natural light & creates...
Bathroom(s): 3.5 Total Area: 3817 Sq. Ft. Beautifully updated David Weekley home on an oversized lot in Sterling Ridge! This home features a brand-new roof, new gutters & you won’t have to worry about losing power anymore with your own plumbed in generator! As you enter, you are welcomed by a grand 2 story foyer...
Help us decide who should be The Courier’s All-Montgomery County Softball Player of the Year by voting in our online poll at the bottom of the page. The winner will receive ¼ of the vote towards the superlative. The other three will come from our sports staff. Vote HERE if… click here to view the...