An illegal immigrant arrested by the Pct. 4 Constable’s Office on March 3 in connection with methamphetamine that would have brought around $.5 million on the street was convicted of first-degree felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver on Thursday in the 221st District Court of Judge Lisa Michalk. 
Jurors sentenced 22-year-old Alquer [...]

October 31, 2011
Jurors sentenced Terry Dale Carnes to four life sentences Friday evening after a week-long trial.  Prosecutors Jo Ann Linzer and Mike Shirley prosecuted the case which involved two distinct child kidnappings and one forcible child sexual assault.  Judge Kathleen Hamilton, of the 359th District Court, will impose the jury’s sentence Tuesday morning at [...]

Due to improving conditions and recent rainfall, the Ban on burning of limbs and leaves has been suspended. The ban on burning garbage or rubbish remains in effect year round and cannot be lifted. Burning of rubbish or household garbage in subdivisions or on less than 5 acres is a Class C Misdemeanor with a [...]

Montgomery County Ignores U.S. And Texas Constitution In Eminent Domain Procedures For Extension Of Woodlands Parkway.
MAGNOLIA, Texas (September 21,2011) – Montgomery County refuses to acknowledge “Just” or “Adequate” Compensation as stated in both Constitutions in regards to offers for the Taking of land to extend Woodlands Parkway. Just or adequate compensation is defined as “Compensation [...]

Press Release:  September 16, 2011
On September 13, 2011, the former Director of the Montgomery County Collections Department, Nadine Jenkins, pled guilty to Abuse of Official Capacity, a Class ‘A’ Misdemeanor in County Court at Law #3.  Jenkins paid a $1000 dollar fine plus costs of court.  In addition, as part of the plea agreement, Jenkins [...]

Another up close ground perspective of the DC 10 tanker dropping fire retardant on the tri-county fire.

This drop was at or near a house fire in Panorama Village, Texas just north of Conroe ,Texas.
The first plane seen in the video is the lead plane.  This plane coordinates with the tanker and directs it to the drop area.

See Interactive Map HERE
See Forest Service Map and info HERE
September 12 2011

UPDATE - 10:00  a.m

Throughout the night fire fighters identified hot spots and worked to extinguish those.  Early morning cooler temperatures can keep smoke close to the ground.  Driving conditions in some areas were affected and visibility was greatly reduced.  Extra driving caution is advised.
The remaining areas and roadways [...]