Man dies after house fire in north Montgomery County

Officials say a man has died after firefighters pulled him from a burning house near Willis.

Dog accused of attacking 3-year-old girl taken to animal shelter in Montgomery Co.

UPDATE: FOX 26 has learned that the dog involved in the incident has been taken to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter where a hearing will take place. 

Bar owner worried after Houston reaches threshold for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties are among nine counties in the region that must now scale back after hitting a threshold of hospitalizations. Now, bar owners like former Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching are worried about the fate of their already struggling businesses.

Montgomery County Judge Keough tests positive for COVID-19

According to his office, he has been asymptomatic since before the diagnosis and has not developed any symptoms.

Former Conroe priest sentenced to prison on indecency with a child charges

Manuel La Rosa-Lopez pleaded guilty to two charges of indecency with a child in November and was formally sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday.

Montgomery Co. Judge responds to DWI charge following Sept. crash

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has been charged in connection with a September crash involving three vehicles in The Woodlands. 

Medical school hopes to fill dire need for primary care physicians in Texas' rural areas

This semester the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine launched their first class of 75 students to address the physician workforce in Texas, especially in rural areas.

Man arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Montgomery County

If you have been romantically involved with George Glynn Banta, or if your children have spent any time with Banta or his children, (especially at his home either in Trinity County or Montgomery County), the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking that you contact authorities immediately in reference to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office case. 

Early voting locations, times, races for Houston-area runoff elections

Early voting is underway for several mayoral and city council runoff elections in Houston-area counties. Here is a county-by-county list of polling locations, hours and races.

Man gets 30 years for sexual assault of a child, online solicitation of a minor

A man who was arrested during an undercover investigation into child sexual exploitation on social media has been sentenced to three decades in prison, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events for greater Houston-area residents

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and FOX 26 has complied a list of food distribution drives that are taking place across the area ahead of the holiday. 

COVID-19 hospitalizations in greater Houston area are on rise

COVID-19 hospitalization rates are increasing across the greater Houston area, and Montgomery County is especially feeling it.