Fireworks, festivals & parades: Fourth of July events in the Houston area

Need Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of festivals, parades and firework shows around the Houston area this Independence Day weekend.

Teen motorcyclist hurt in Montgomery Co. crash with suspected intoxicated driver

A teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle crash with a suspected intoxicated driver in Montgomery County, authorities say.

Houston-area teacher recovering in the hospital after freak cooking accident

A local teacher is at Memorial Hermann’s burn unit after a freak cooking accident. Now with first, second and third degree burns, she is hoping to spread a message to anyone who cooks.

“BURSTING at the seams”: Montgomery Co. Animal Shelter needs adopters, fosters

“There’s no other way to say it, we simply need your help. We don’t typically see numbers this high until August. The shelter is BURSTING at the seams,” the Montgomery County Animal Shelter wrote.

Teen killed after UTV crashes, rolls over in Montgomery

A 15-year-old girl has died, sadly after police say she and a few other teenagers were riding a UTV in Montgomery County, when it lost control, crashed, and caused her to get trapped under it.

Former Navy SEAL Luttrell launches congressional bid

A husband, father and small business owner whose earned multiple degrees post military, Luttrell brings to the table experience and deep concern in regard to the nation's most gaping, immediate vulnerability.

Man allegedly seen taking rideshare vehicle to victim's house to assault them, deputies say

A manhunt is underway for a man involved in an assault case in Montgomery County, where officials say he was seen getting into a rideshare vehicle to the victim's home, where the assault occurred.

Water adventures on Houston's north side

Looking to have some fun in the sun? Here's a look at Hangar 9 in Conroe and Big River Waters Park in New Caney.

Ex-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Chief convicted of public corruption

According to a release from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Gary Vincent, who was the fire chief for 15 years, plead guilty to abuse of official capacity in the 221st District Court on Wednesday.

Reward increased in 2015 disappearance of Magnolia mother Danielle Sleeper

The reward has been increased for information in the disappearance of Danielle Sleeper, a Magnolia mother who has been missing since 2015.

Houston woman's killer arrested nearly 40 years after her body was found burning in the woods

According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office, in March 1983 around 3 a.m., a patrol officer came across a fire burning in the woods on IH-45 near League Line Rd. A closer look showed a woman's body lying in the flames and an autopsy later confirmed she was raped after finding traces of a man's DNA. The woman was later identified as a missing person: Laura Marie Purchase of Houston.

Former Porter High School teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to improper relationship

A former Porter High School teacher will spend the next seven and a half years behind bars after pleading guilty to improper relationship between an educator and student.

Man sentenced to 65 years in prison for using stun gun on disabled daughter

According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, evidence showed Anthony Maurice Jackson used a stun gun on several occasions against his daughter, who suffers from multiple disabilities.

Montgomery County offering second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston

A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.