Montgomery County Commissioners Court was in session Aug. 24. Here are three takeaways from the latest meeting. Commissioners accept updated 2021 Major Thoroughfare Plan. Commissioners voted to accept a 2021 update to Montgomery County’s Major Thoroughfare Plan. The plan provides a comprehensive list of transportation needs for each precinct. According… click here to view the...
THE WOODLANDS, TX — Montgomery County commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the updated Major Thoroughfare Plan – permanently removing the Woodlands Parkway, Gosling Road, and Branch Crossing extensions from the map. In addition to working with all parties to eliminate the three controversial road proposals and ensure the Woodlands Parkway… click here to view the...
A longtime carrier for The Courier of Montgomery County newspaper is being remembered for her friendly nature, willingness to help and her dedication to making sure the community received their news each day. Shana Barnett, 48, of Conroe, died of COVID-19 complications and other health issues Friday night in Conroe…. click here to view the...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Due to the increasing number of local COVID-19 cases and after consulting with the Montgomery County Public Health officials, upcoming in-person programming planned for all Montgomery County Memorial Library System locations will be suspended until further notice. The safety of Library customers and staff has been and remains our top priority...
THE WOODLANDS, TX — On August 19, 2021 a residential search warrant was executed by The Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office – CID and members of the ICAC Task Force in reference to Child Pornography. While on scene, multiple electronic devices belonging to Eduardo Solis were seized and forensically examined. On August 20, 2021...
On the first day of his senior year Daniel Hoosier was told he had to cut his shoulder length hair or he’d be yanked from class and place in on-campus suspension. He spent one day sitting on a small plastic stool in a chilly room, with others who’d violated Magnolia ISD’s grooming requirements—two other long-haired...
Memorial Hermann Health System announced Monday that it would be closing three of its 24-hour emergency rooms beginning at 5 p.m. until further notice, “due to the continued COVID-19 surge and its ongoing impact to our system’s operations.” LIVE UPDATES: Number of active COVID cases in children continues to climb… click here to view the...
At 1:50 pm Monday a Ford F750 electrical contractor crane truck was eastbound on FM 2854 at Collier Cemetery. As the truck came through the curve the tire blew outputting the truck on its side in the ditch. The driver and passenger were trapped. Montgomery and Lake Conroe Fire Departments had to cut the victims...
The number of active COVID-19 cases in children younger than age 12 continues to climb in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Public Health District reported Monday the number of cases among children has reached a record high of 765. That number is well above the peak of 650 pediatric cases in January. click here to...
The 7,900-student Willis ISD passed its proposed 2021-22 general fund budget of $73.1 million with a tax rate of $1.17 per $100 valuation. This is the lowest district tax rate for Montgomery County school districts and a 4.51 cent reduction from last year. Since 2018, the district has reduced the… click here to view the...