Elections
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate who says he founded Nature Nate's Honey Co., faces Democrat Clayton Tucker and Libertarian Austin R. Kelly in the Nov. 3 general election for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Elections
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate who says he founded Nature Nate's Honey Co., faces Democrat Clayton Tucker and Libertarian Austin R. Kelly in the Nov. 3 general election for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Elections
Republican Nate Sheets, a first-time candidate who says he founded Nature Nate's Honey Co., faces Democrat Clayton Tucker and Libertarian Austin R. Kelly in the Nov. 3 general election for Texas agriculture commissioner.
Seven candidates are running for three seats on the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees on Nov. 3, and a free public forum at Lone Star College will give Woodlands families a chance to hear from them before early voting begins Oct. 19.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election opens Oct. 19, with Woodlands-area voters facing a ballot that includes a contested Township Board Position 3 race, the Montgomery County judge's seat, school board trustees and statewide offices.
Benjamin Flores, a Democrat and Bay City councilmember, is running for Texas land commissioner in the Nov. 3 general election, citing a desire to refocus the General Land Office on public service over politics.
Isais Escobar, 22, was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child after an alleged incident following a youth event at Grace Church in The Woodlands; the church says it immediately dismissed him from its pastor training program.
Clayton Tucker, a Lampasas rancher and Democrat, is running for Texas agriculture commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, citing concerns about food affordability, water protection and data center expansion.
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Houston residents outside a Ross store on Lake Woodlands Drive with more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise and anti-theft removal tools, with both suspects now facing potential additional organized retail theft charges and ICE holds.
Rachel Hoffman, 37, was arrested at her Woodlands home after a Harris County grand jury indicted her on felony charges for allegedly stealing students' ADHD medication and replacing it with over-the-counter pills while working as a Klein ISD nurse.
Republican Brett W. Ligon, who won a 2026 special election for Texas Senate District 4, is running for a full term on Nov. 3. In our candidate questionnaire, Ligon outlined his law enforcement background and priorities including border security, property taxes and public safety.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation into allegations against former Woodlands High School wrestling coach Williams Durning on Sept. 23, after the Texas Attorney General ruled school district police lack jurisdiction over child abuse cases under state law.
Othram, the forensic DNA lab on Technology Forest Boulevard in The Woodlands, identified Emma Lee Jordan as the victim of a 1979 Missouri homicide that went unsolved for 47 years, using advanced genome sequencing and genetic genealogy.
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The Villages
The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Town Green Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a free 2-mile route, an 8:45 a.m. opening ceremony and KHOU 11's Marcelino Benito as emcee.
Local Government
View MoreMontgomery County commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 8 to send a resolution to state lawmakers requesting limited ordinance-making power over unincorporated areas, including The Woodlands, citing rapid growth that is outpacing the county's infrastructure capacity.
Local Government
View MoreMontgomery County commissioners vote Thursday, Oct. 8, on a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to grant the county limited ordinance-making authority over its unincorporated areas, which include The Woodlands and cover roughly 78% of the county's land.
Local Government
View MoreConroe ISD spent $35 million on busing last year but received just $7.4 million from the state, leaving a roughly $27 million gap that strains routes, staff and families across The Woodlands area.
Local Government
View MoreMemorial Hermann's In the Pink of Health held its 26th annual luncheon Oct. 2 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, raising funds for free mammograms and cancer survivorship services at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
Local Government
View MoreThe Woodlands Development Standards Committee will consider commercial design and signage requests from Sprouts Farmers Market, Crunch Fitness, HEB, Burger King, Bar Bludorn and Phat Eatery at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Local Government
View MoreA new report estimates Texas public schools will lose $300 million this year to the state's voucher program, with Conroe ISD among the hardest-hit Houston-area districts as the funding squeeze compounds budget pressures that already forced the district to skip employee raises.
Public Safety
View MoreRachel Hoffman, 37, was arrested at her Woodlands home after a Harris County grand jury indicted her on felony charges for allegedly stealing students' ADHD medication and replacing it with over-the-counter pills while working as a Klein ISD nurse.
Public Safety
View MoreThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation into allegations against former Woodlands High School wrestling coach Williams Durning on Sept. 23, after the Texas Attorney General ruled school district police lack jurisdiction over child abuse cases under state law.
Public Safety
View MoreOthram, the forensic DNA lab on Technology Forest Boulevard in The Woodlands, identified Emma Lee Jordan as the victim of a 1979 Missouri homicide that went unsolved for 47 years, using advanced genome sequencing and genetic genealogy.
Public Safety
View MoreMontgomery County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Houston residents outside a Ross store on Lake Woodlands Drive with more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise and anti-theft removal tools, with both suspects now facing potential additional organized retail theft charges and ICE holds.
Public Safety
View MoreA three-vehicle crash on westbound Woodlands Parkway near Forest Gate on Monday morning sent one person to the hospital and left a large paint spill that Precinct 3 crews worked to clean up.
Public Safety
View MoreTough Elementary Principal Christy Julien warned families in the school's Oct. 5 newsletter that parents are disregarding street signs in the Carmeline neighborhood, and that the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will issue citations for speeding and cell phone use in the school zone.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands Highlanders, 4-1 and atop District 13-6A, host the Willis Wildkats on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in a game that could shape the district title race, pitting junior QB Kaden Copelin's 19-TD, zero-interception season against Willis sophomore Linc Frazier.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands Highlanders dominated College Park 39-7 in a rain-soaked, lightning-delayed War of the Woods on Friday, with QB Kaden Kopelin throwing three touchdowns to Carter Cass as the Highlanders took control of District 13-6A.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands and College Park meet at Woodforest Bank Stadium on Friday, Oct. 2, in the War of the Woods, with the winner seizing the early lead in the District 13-6A title race.
Sports
View MoreThe Woodlands High School senior Elton Martin, who holds a 4:09 mile and a 14:45 5K, plans to announce his Division I college commitment around mid-October as the Highlanders chase another state title.
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Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
News Producer
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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