Montgomery County taking action to reduce jail overcrowding

Montgomery County is taking action to address jail overcrowding by housing prisoners in Waller County. In a decision approved Tuesday, Montgomery County will transfer 45 prisoners to Waller County Jail. Due to overcrowding, the county is offering two-for-one time to inmates.

Montgomery County: 16-year-old among two arrested in deadly Cleveland shooting, officials say

A juvenile suspect is one of two people in custody for a deadly Montgomery County shooting that killed a 19-year-old last Friday. Officials are seeking more information on the shooting.

Magnolia residents continue to file complaints against Texas Water Utilities

Residents in the Durango Creek Subdivision in Magnolia say they are spending an average of $150 a month for water before they even turn a faucet.

Montgomery County: Ex-church children's choir instructor accused of sexual assault of a child

A former children’s choir instructor at a Montgomery County church is facing a charge of sexual assault of a child, and the sheriff’s office is urging any potential victims to come forward.

Pauline Road Fire: More than 2,400 acres burned, fire deemed contained; Friday update

The Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County is no longer spreading after burning more than 2,400 acres and has been contained, according to Montgomery County officials.

Pauline Road fire Thursday updates: Evacuations lifted as conditions improve; over 2,300 acres burned

The Pauline Road fire in San Jacinto County has grown to at least 2,300 acres and fire crews are still working to contain it. Officials now say fire conditions have improved, allowing evacuated residents to return home.