Several homeowners in The Highlands community of Porter say they’re growing increasingly frustrated after finding black sediment in their water, bathtubs, toilet bowls and water filters. “It’s almost like dirt,” resident Helen Coward told KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner. While residents say the problem has persisted for months—and in some cases years—the utility district maintains the…
A Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy has resigned after an internal investigation found he violated department policies by sharing protected information and operating his patrol vehicle in an unsafe manner. The Precinct 5 Constable’s Office announced Tuesday that its investigation into allegations against former Deputy Dallas Jarwin concluded that policy violations did occur. “Thank you…
Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death. Ian Perez is charged with passing certain vehicles violation with bodily injury, which…
A 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being remembered for her dedication to public service after she was struck and killed while directing traffic along Interstate 45 early Sunday morning. Deputy Erika Serrato, a six-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who had recently become a patrol deputy, was killed while assisting at the scene…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were on scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 North near Lake Woodlands when one of its deputies was hit by a vehicle overnight. Officials have not identified the deputy, but other agencies have expressed their condolences, including Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. “Our hearts are…
Hot dogs, hometown parades, and big Texas-sized booms — Greater Houston goes all-out for the Fourth of July, and 2026 is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Whether you’re after a small-town street fest, a waterfront view, or a big-city blowout, this county-by-county guide makes it easy to find something close to home.…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they continue probing allegations of sexual abuse involving a man authorities say had ties to multiple religious ministries in Montgomery County and worked with youth-related groups. Deputies were called May 8, 2026, to the 18000 block of Cooper Road in Conroe…
The Montgomery County Public Health Department says it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the county for 2026. The resident diagnosed with the virus is a woman in her 50s and lives in the 77355 zip code, the…
A firefighter was injured after a garbage truck tire blew out while crews were checking the vehicle following a commercial vehicle fire in Montgomery County on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 1. The incident happened after Montgomery County ESD 1 responded to a reported commercial vehicle fire involving a garbage truck.…
Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media. Many viewers asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in danger? Should the driver have complied? And did…