The Woodlands offering 'Free Fare Fridays' throughout September

Residents can enjoy free rides on The Woodlands Express to their Houston destinations every Friday throughout September.

Houston City Council approves $50M deal to block annexation of The Woodlands

Houston City Council approved an agreement on Wednesday that would block the city from ever trying to annex The Woodlands. In return, Houston will receive about $50 million in near-term funding.

The Woodlands approves proposed $50M deal to permanently block Houston annexation

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposed amendment to its long-standing agreement with the City of Houston that would permanently block Houston from annexing the community and end a sales-tax-funded regional project fund. Houston still has to vote on the agreement.

Who pays for wild hog damage? Woodlands-area resident caught in $3,500 dilemma

Suburban expansion along I-45 is driving feral hog sounders out of neighboring woods and directly into Montgomery County lawns, causing extensive damage even during broad daylight.

Baby safely surrendered at The Woodlands Safe Haven Baby Box

A baby was safely and anonymously surrendered on Monday using the Safe Haven Baby Box at The Woodlands Fire Department Station 6, according to The Woodlands Township.

Montgomery County deputy Erika Serrato killed on North Freeway

A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate 45, authorities said.

Montgomery County deputy killed in crash while on duty
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Officials closed off I-45 Sunday morning after a crash that killed one deputy and injured another. FOX 26 photojournalist Chandler Watson shares the details provided at the scene.

Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush

As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit organization Elijah Rising confirms 185 volunteers have signed up for a massive, coordinated outreach operation targeting suburban hotels and motels.

Shuttles to Houston FIFA World Cup matches

Some cities in the Houston area will have shuttles to help you get to the FIFA World Cup matches at Houston Stadium.

Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County

According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.

Teen charged in deadly accidental shooting
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A 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday for an early morning shooting that killed a 16-year-old in The Woodlands. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares details from Montgomery County authorities.

The Woodlands man arrested in Harris County for online solicitation of a minor

A man from The Woodlands was arrested after allegedly showing up at an elementary school to meet who he believed to be a 13-year-old Harris County girl he had been sending explicit messages to, authorities say.

Concerns grow over kids not following the rules on electric, bikes, scooters and motorcycles

Community leaders are addressing concerns about a growing safety issue: children not following the rules when riding electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. The problem has been reported in multiple neighborhoods, including Creekside Park in The Woodlands area, where residents say there's been unsafe riding behavior.

IRONMAN Texas volunteer speaks on attempt to save participant
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Mara Flávia Souza Araújo from Brazil was identified as the IRONMAN Texas participant who drowned during Saturday's triathlon. FOX 26 spoke to a volunteer who says he tried to save Araújo.