MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — On Wednesday August 4th, 2021, Montgomery County Animal Services (‘MCAS’) responded to a follow up call regarding numerous animals on a property in Porter, Texas. In the initial report a citizen was reporting multiple dogs, cats and raccoons at the location and was concerned about their welfare. Upon investigation, the Animal...
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Pediatric COVID cases spike in Montgomery County
Montgomery County health officials announced Wednesday a sharp rise in COVID-19 in children younger than 12. “In just the third week of August, we are nearing the record number of positive cases in children for Montgomery County — set during the entire month of January,” said MCHD PIO Misti Willingham. click here to view the...
COVID, distemper outbreak limits service at Montgomery County Animal Shelter
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter has closed temporarily its animal intake services as it battles not only COVID-19 cases with staff members but an outbreak of distemper in its canine population. The shelter is expected to be closed for intake at least two weeks and will not be accepting any… click here to view the...
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION
Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable Gene DeForest would like to remind local citizens that most area school districts have resumed classes. As such, traffic concerns are rising in local school zones. Members of the Constable’s Office have increased patrols in local school zones since the beginning of classes to insure the safety of children in...
Dress White Event to Benefit Children’s Literacy, Honor Local Contributors
CONROE, TX – It’s time for the annual Dress White Linen Party hosted by Children’s Books on Wheels (CBOW). Although it started many years ago as a theme for the rich and powerful to raise funds for charity, the Dress White event hopes anyone with a passion for literacy attends the event. Students that have...
FOOTBALL: Cooper ready to take on full season for first time in two years
Last year was a small sample size season for the John Cooper Dragons football team. Off of the initial wave of COVID-19 last summer, the Dragons were the last football team in Montgomery County to officially suit up and hit the gridiron with the opening game coming the first Friday in October. click here to...
COVID, distemper outbreak closes Montgomery County Animal Shelter
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter has closed temporarily as it battles not only COVID-19 cases with staff members but an outbreak of distemper in its canine population. The shelter is expected to be closed for intake at least two weeks and will not be accepting any new animals. The shelter will be open for adoptions...
COVID-19 Call Center Now Open in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in conjunction with the Montgomery County Public Health Department would like to announce due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, our COVID-19 Call Center has been reopened to assist the public. If you have any COVID-19 related questions, please...
Montgomery County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closing Some Services Due to COVID-19 & Distemper
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — The Montgomery County Animal Shelter (‘MCAS’) has noted a rise in the presence of upper respiratory illnesses. In dogs, Distemper in particular and in humans, COVID-19. This seems to be all across the region as many shelters are battling these diseases. We will focus on various resources for treating the sick...
Montgomery County Animal Shelter limiting services starting Aug. 16 due to distemper, COVID-19
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter announced Aug. 16 it is limiting its services for two weeks due to the presence of distemper among some shelter animals. “We will focus on various resources for treating the sick animals and will work hard to get healthy adoptable animals out of MCAS,” the shelter announced in a news...