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CONROE, TEXAS — A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Bernabe Mendiola, 53, to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole after finding him guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child following a four‑day trial in the 221st District Court. Jurors returned their guilty verdict on August 20, 2026, concluding a trial […]

WILLIS, Texas — A 15‑year‑old Willis High School student has been charged with Terroristic Threat after allegedly making statements about “shooting other students in the classroom,” according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Thursday, August 27, 2026, inside a classroom at Willis High School. Deputies assigned as School Resource Officers responded immediately […]

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — Dorane Lynette Williams, a 44 year-old female from Livingston Texas, was booked into the Walker County jail for a murder warrant Friday. The murder warrant was issued out of Walker County Justice Of The Peace Court Precinct 1. Williams was previously charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and arrested by […]

WILLIS, TEXAS — A student at Willis High School was detained Wednesday morning after an assistant principal discovered a gun inside the student’s backpack, according to statements from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Willis ISD. Campus officials and deputies emphasized that the weapon was immediately secured, the school remained safe, and no threat was […]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Walker County Commissioners Court has enacted a countywide burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Walker County, citing heightened wildfire risk due to ongoing dry weather. The order was effective at 10:00 a.m., prohibits most forms of outdoor burning for 90 days unless lifted earlier by court order. Under the order, […]

By Selina Xia Zamacois HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Willis man has admitted to producing and distributing illicit child material after federal investigators uncovered years of abuse and illicit recordings, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Houston. Jesse Thomas Raines, 34, pleaded guilty after authorities identified him in 2023 while investigating suspicious activity on social […]

CONROE, TEXAS — Montgomery County has recorded its first West Nile Virus related death of 2026, according to the Montgomery County Public Health Department, which confirmed the case after laboratory verification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The patient was a woman in her 90s who lived in the 77304 zip code. […]

Danielle Nicole O’Bryant Age: 34Physical Description: Black female, 5’4”, 260 lbs, hair black, eyes brownAddress: Alexandria, LouisianaDepartment: Huntsville Police DepartmentDate / Time Booked: August 18, 2026Charge(s): Jahari D. Won Jerrols Age: 19Physical Description: Black male, 6’1”, 180 lbs, hair black, eyes brownAddress: Huntsville, TexasDepartment: Huntsville Police DepartmentDate / Time Booked: August 17, 2026Charge(s): Alexis Villarreal […]

By Selina Xia Zamacois AUSTIN, Texas — An investigative reporter, Wayne Dolcefino, has aired a report questioning the Walker County District Attorney on why he didn’t allow a murder trial to move forward. (See comments for video link). The Walker County District Attorney Will Durham was unopposed this election cycle and several cases have not […]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Walker County Commissioners Court has enacted a countywide burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Walker County, citing heightened wildfire risk due to ongoing dry weather. The order was effective at 10:00 a.m., prohibits most forms of outdoor burning for 90 days unless lifted earlier by court order. Under the order, […]

Booking #09654Name: Jakayla Devarna MerchantAge: 27Description: Black female, 4’11”, 146 lbs, black hair, black eyesDate Booked: August 15, 2026Agency: Huntsville Police DepartmentCharge: Criminal Mischief ≥$100 < $750Bond: $3,000 Surety BondReleased: Not listed Booking #09655Name: Kevin Shane Redden Jr.Age: 22Description: White male, 5’10”, 160 lbs, brown hair, blue eyesDate Booked: August 15, 2026Agency: Huntsville Police DepartmentCharge: […]

CONROE, TEXAS — The Conroe Police Department has launched an active investigation into reports of threatening and harassing communications directed at City of Conroe elected officials and municipal staff, according to a statement released Thursday. Police say investigators are working closely with county, state, and federal law enforcement partners to identify the source of the […]

Montgomery County, Texas — A south Montgomery County smoke shop was the focus of a major operation on August 18, 2026, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of illegal THC products, cash, and a firearm, according to the Montgomery County Narcotic Enforcement Team. Members of the Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team, Homeland Security Investigations, […]