Criminal Justice
A prison bus collided with a truck in Conroe hours after Texas suspended inmate transportation
Posted on · Conroe police said the van was transporting an inmate and three guards, all of whom were hurt in the collision.
Tag: montgomery county
Weather
Here are the Houston-area warming centers open as temperatures drop Friday evening
Posted on · Here's a list of some warming centers opening in Greater Houston as the temperatures drop again Friday night
Housing
Montgomery County leaders returned $7 million in unspent rent relief. Residents are still getting evicted
Posted on · County Judge Mark Keough said there’s been minimal demand for county funds, but others said that’s because the county didn’t make it available to renters.
Technology
Houston-area constables, police officer sue Tesla over ‘autopilot’ crash
Posted on · The cops were struck when a Tesla Model X traveling 70 mph rammed their SUVs. They say the company has "irresponsibly" promoted its "autopilot" function as more advanced than it is.
Houston Matters
Vanessa Wyche Takes The Helm At NASA’s Johnson Space Center (Aug. 26, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: An update on the COVID-19 situation in Montgomery County, a conversation with the new director of the Johnson Space Center, and poet Rita Dove talks about her latest collection.
Politics
Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady Will Retire From Congress At The End Of His Term
Posted on · The Montgomery County Republican has served in Congress for more than two decades.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Production On 2 Vaccine Candidates Begins At Texas A&M
Posted on · As Texas attempts to ramp up testing, Houston this week will look to set up its vaccine "mega site."
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Fort Bend County Sees Post-Thanksgiving Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Posted on · With a vaccine on the horizon, local officials are asking Houstonians to remain vigilant with social distancing and mask wearing, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
News
Conroe Priest Indicted On Three Additional Counts Of Child Indecency
Posted on · Manuel La Rosa-Lopez was originally charged in Montgomery County last September. The new counts are related to alleged acts that occurred in 1999 and 2000.
Top Stories
Hundreds Of Mumps Cases In Texas Immigrant Detention Facilities, Controversial State Tax Credit For AIG, More Than 50 Flood Control Projects Underway In Harris County, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Montgomery County Judge Sued Over Practice Of Courtroom Prayer
Posted on · The Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing Judge Wayne Mack and the State of Texas for allegedly violating an attorney’s First Amendment rights.
News
Conroe Priest Charged With Child Indecency Enters Not Guilty Plea
Posted on · Manuel La Rosa-Lopez has been accused of abuse by multiple victims.
News
Conroe Priest Indicted On Two Counts Of Child Indecency
Posted on · Manuel LaRosa-Lopez was originally charged in Montgomery County last September. His next scheduled court date is May 13.
Health & Science
Harris County Ranks 53rd In Texas For County Health
Posted on · The high cost of housing means many Harris County residents have to make a tradeoff between paying the rent or mortgage and visiting the doctor.
Health & Science
Harris County Officials Confirm Fourth Case Of Measles
Posted on · The patient is a male between 15 and 24 years old who lives in southeast Harris County.