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62-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on West Montgomery Road in north Houston

A 62-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday night in north Houston. The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 8500 block of West Montgomery Road. Recommended Videos Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on West Montgomery Road when a ...

Lake Conroe Area NewsOct 8, 2026

Pedestrian struck, killed by 18-wheeler on I-45 in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Several southbound lanes of I-45 are closed in Montgomery County after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a 18-wheeler. The collision happened at State Highway 242. Recommended Videos Sky 2 Chopper flew over the scene and captured images of police inves...

Lake Conroe Area NewsOct 7, 2026

Harris County woman reported missing after hit-and-run crash in Louisiana

A 22-year-old woman from the Katy area has been reported missing after a reported hit-and-run crash on I-10 in Louisiana. Christin Munn-Holliday, 22, was reported missing to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 30, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said. Munn-Holliday droppe...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 6, 2026

Convicted sex offender sentenced again after serving prison time for same crimes

A Channelview man who was held on a $5 million bond as he faced child pornography and online solicitation of a minor charges, is headed back to a Texas prison for a 15-year sentence. Christopher Lakner, 34, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography as part of a plea agree...

Lake Conroe Area NewsOct 5, 2026

Vehicle crashes into Spring area home, causing significant damage

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office says a vehicle crashed into a home in the Spring area Saturday evening, causing significant damage. It happened in the 21600 block of Meadowhill Drive. This is in the Dove Meadows neighborhood between FM 2920 and Spring Stuebner Roa...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 4, 2026

Flood watch in effect for Houston and most of southeast Texas Friday

Weather Alerts: Flash Flood Warning for Grimes, Montgomery, Waller counties until 10:30 p.m. Update: flood watch has been extended east and now includes Harris County. The areas shaded in green will get an additional 2″-3″ of rain with 4″-6″ possible. Friday’s forecast: The storm...

Lake Conroe Area NewsOct 2, 2026

Deputy shot, suspect found in shed after neighbor’s dogs alert

A resident who let dogs into the backyard early Thursday morning ended an all-night manhunt in East Harris County. The dogs wouldn’t stop barking toward the tree line off West Brentwood. When the homeowner spotted movement near an outdoor storage shed, they called 911. Minutes la...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 1, 2026

Pregnancy assault case dismissed against UH football player Carmello Brooks

A Harris County grand jury returned a no bill in the assault of a pregnant person case involving University of Houston football player Carmello Brooks. The case stemmed from Brooks’ September arrest after investigators accused him of assaulting a woman who had recently learned sh...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 1, 2026

Houston man sentenced to 7 years after setting fire to Spring medical center

A Houston man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in setting fire to a medical center under construction in Spring, a blaze that injured a firefighter and caused millions of dollars in damage. Truong Quoc Duong, 55, was sentenced to 84 months in feder...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 29, 2026

Klein HS head football coach terminated after arrest on child sex abuse charges

Former Klein High School head football coach has been arrested after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a former student, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Nicholas Alan Codutti, 43, faces charges of indecency with a child and sexual perfor...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 27, 2026

12-year-old shot inside minivan in Cypress parking lot, deputies say

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in fair condition after being struck by gunfire while sitting inside his family’s minivan in northwest Harris County, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Friday night to the 8700 block of Barker Cypress Road near ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 26, 2026

Westbury High School senior shot and killed near campus, Houston police say

A 17-year-old Westbury High School senior was shot and killed near the southwest Houston campus on Friday, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz said. RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Senior killed near Westbury High School; shooter at larg...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 25, 2026

Fatal motorcycle crash on ramp connecting I-45 to Beltway 8 in Greenspoint area

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a fatal motorcycle crash has occurred on the ramp connecting I-45 to Beltway 8 in the Greenspoint area. The crash happened on the ramp connecting southbound I-45 to westbound N. Sam Houston Tollway. Deputies have blocked off the le...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 25, 2026

Harris County treasurer cited after 4‑vehicle North Freeway crash

Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt was cited after Houston police say she caused a four-vehicle crash on the North Freeway last week, according to a crash report obtained by our Community News Partner Grizzy’s Hood News and KPRC. The Sept. 18 crash comes as Wyatt continues t...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 24, 2026

Congratulations to These MCHD Employees of the Month!

Montgomery County Hospital District: Thank you to the Conroe Fire Department for nominating our employees of the month! Captain Tiffany Leal and ALARM Preceptor Jamie Dillard were recognized for their extraordinary thoughtfulness. After their own long shift, they used their perso...

Montgomery County Police ReporterSep 24, 2026

14-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Westfield High School student

A 14-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting a Westfield High School student near campus has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. The suspect, who isn’t being named because of his age, is also believed to be a student in Spring ISD, according to Harris County Sheriff E...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 23, 2026

The Rusty Buckle to debut new restaurant in New Caney following 2023 fire

Nearly three years after a Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed most of the restaurant’s cooking areas, The Rusty Buckle Craft BBQ and Texas Cuisine is set to debut a new space in New Caney on Sept. 25, according to a Sept. 23 news release from the East Montgomery County Improvement D...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 23, 2026

15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in Spring

A 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the victim is believed to be a student of the School. Gonzalez said an encounter took place on the sidewalk between the teenager and a man before shots were fired. Inve...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 22, 2026

Willis ISD begins use of metal detectors following multiple recent firearm incidents

Provided/Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis High School, including the installation of metal detectors, after multiple firearm-related incidents in the past year. Willis ISD has increased its security measures at Willis Hig...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 22, 2026

Man charged with capital murder in shooting death of 5-year-old girl in Cypress

A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl who was riding in her family’s car in northwest Harris County. “Our hearts are shattered”: Family asks for help to lay Zah’Layah to rest Jeremy Porter is accused of opening fire on t...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 21, 2026

K-9 Locates Missing Special Needs Woman in Montgomery County

A Precinct 4 Constable Canine helped locate a 20-year-old special needs woman who wandered away from her home in Montgomery County. Constable Mark Herman’s Office said K-9 Sig and his handler, Deputy Millhouse, assisted Montgomery County police in the search. Sig tracked the woma...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 20, 2026

‘Light of my life’: Mom speaks out after 5-year-old daughter killed in Cypress

A 5-year-old girl is dead and two other children were injured after a vehicle carrying a mother and her five children was struck by gunfire Saturday night in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . RELATED: 5-year-old girl killed in apparent roa...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 20, 2026

21 arrested in Harris County Precinct 4 prostitution investigation

Twenty-one men were arrested Sept. 16 during an undercover prostitution investigation in Harris County Precinct 4, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Investigators said the men, who range in age from their early 20s to late 60s, were arrested after alle...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 20, 2026

MCSO Special Victims Unit arrests teen in Magnolia High School sexual assault case

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday night to a reported sexual assault at Magnolia High School during a football game. Deputies were dispatched to the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, where they met with a 15-year-old victim. The vic...

Lake Conroe Area NewsSep 20, 2026