Montgomery County reports first 2024 case of West Nile virus

Montgomery County Public Health District (MCPHD) has confirmed the first probable case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024, signaling heightened awareness as summer begins.

Montgomery County inmates violently assaulted detention officer, sentenced

Montgomery County inmates were sentenced for their involvement in the violent assault of a detention officer at the Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe.

First human West Nile virus case confirmed in Conroe area

The first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed out of Montgomery County after a woman living in the Conroe area tested positive at the emergency room.

Magnolia house fire: Woman found dead after South Trace Drive blaze

An overnight fire in Magnolia is under investigation after a woman believed to be 61-years-old was found dead in a home on South Trace Drive that was engulfed in flames.

Montgomery County crash: DUI suspect now faces manslaughter charges

A young girl died in a head-on collision on FM 1484 involving a suspected drunk driver, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The case took a new turn as the driver facing DUI charges, Oscar Melgar, was indicted for Intoxication Manslaughter.

Montgomery County man sentenced for fondling minor while producing child pornography

A 39-year-old Montgomery County resident has been sentenced for sexually exploiting a child and possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.