Home Care In Montgomery, TX

Winter Storm Updates for Montgomery County, TX: On the morning of Sunday, January 25, the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas shared the following updates as of 8:23 a.m.

8:20 AM Sunday: Just because precipitation has stopped falling from the sky does NOT mean that the threat for icy roads has ended in the Houston metro! Here’s a zoomed in look at the current position of the freezing line across the Houston metro, which will sag southeastward more through the morning. Temperatures have dropped into the 20s across western Harris County, which will cause concerns for remaining water on roadways to freeze, especially bridges and overpasses.

5:30 AM Sunday: Here is the current radar and temperatures across the area. Temperatures are dropping to and below freezing across the area, with freezing rain and sleet falling. We even have thundersleet being reported! (While you may tempted to go outside and experience thundersleet, the same rules with thunderstorms apply: when thunder roars, go indoors!). Stay home this morning if you can. Freezing rain and sleet will end in the next couple of hours. With clouds sticking around today, travel conditions won’t improve much, with areas generally northwest of Highway 59 remaining below freezing. When it’s safe to do so, send us your pictures and let us know how much has accumulated on the ground, trees, and roadways!

Montgomery County Judge Keough shared the following update after a Weather Briefing 7am Update on Sunday, January 25, 2026 for Montgomery County, Texas:

“1/25/26 @ 7:15a.m weather update:

Just received a weather update from the National Weather Service. The freezing line moved slower overnight and has just moved through the county. Current temperatures will be our warmest of the day and the much colder air will start to push in over the next few hours. It will be very cold tonight with lows in the teens tonight.

Elevated surfaces, overpasses and bridges will start to freeze up. Please avoid travel if possible, but if you do go out exercise extreme caution on those elevated roadways. As wet as it got overnight road treatments will be affected and as temps drop freezing is expected.

Power outages are less than 1,000 across the county at this time, with all outages being currently assessed by the power companies.

Our shelters and warming centers are still open for anyone needing them. I will post locations in the comments.

We sill have a little bit of sleet and some freezing rain still falling but so far accumulations have been lighter than forecasted!

More updates as I get them. Stay safe and warm!”

Sources: US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough

New shop founded by Ami and Jason Smith brings professional training, responsive delivery, and community ties to Montgomery County.

What people remember is the entire experience—being communicative, responsive, and exceeding expectations. At the end of the day, this is people doing business with people.”

— Ami Smith

MONTGOMERY, TX, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fleur and Decor, a new full-service flower shop and wedding décor studio in Montgomery, is now open. Founded by local residents Ami and Jason Smith, the shop offers custom floral arrangements, wedding and event florals, and coordinated décor pieces—delivered with responsive, professional service. Customers can order online through the shop’s website, with local delivery available.

After more than two decades each in corporate roles within major construction and building services companies, the Smiths built Fleur and Decor around a simple idea: flowers are emotional, and service has to match. That means clear communication, dependable execution, and a commitment to make things right when the unexpected happens.

“Anybody can arrange flowers,” said Ami Smith, co-owner and lead designer. “What people remember is the entire experience—being communicative, responsive, and exceeding expectations.”

Ami’s journey into floristry began with a lifelong love of design and color, then accelerated after a workplace injury led to a season at home and an unexpected new direction. She pursued formal floral education through the Houston School of Flowers and the Floral Design Institute in Portland, earning the Certified Floral Designer designation through AIFD.

That training quickly moved from classroom to real-world demand. While planning the couple’s wedding, the Smiths struggled to find a florist available on a tight timeline, so Ami designed the florals herself. The results led to referrals from venue contacts and brides who needed high-quality work under pressure—revealing an opportunity to serve a fast-growing region known for celebrations and wedding venues.

Fleur and Decor designs arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, sympathy and memorial tributes, and everyday gifting. For weddings and events, the shop provides full floral design and also offers décor items that complement flowers—such as customized mirrors, cake toppers, candles, vases, and stands—helping clients create a cohesive look with fewer moving parts.

Service standards extend to delivery and quality. Rather than leaving arrangements unattended, the team makes every reasonable effort to reach recipients. If there’s a concern about freshness or product quality, the shop’s approach is straightforward: make it right.

“In business, things are not always going to go right—but you can make it right,” Ami said. “At the end of the day, this is people doing business with people.”

Community connection is a core part of the shop’s identity. The Smiths are active in neighborhood and local women’s groups, have joined the local Chamber of Commerce, and participate in the Texas Association of Florists. They also volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the horticulture committee, supporting youth agricultural programs and encouraging future floral design talent.

With client permission, Fleur and Decor repurposes donated wedding flowers into fresh arrangements to share with neighbors—including a recent project that created 45 mason-jar bouquets for women at a local senior care community, hand-delivered by the team.

Fleur and Decor invites residents and engaged couples to visit the shop, browse seasonal designs, and schedule consultations for weddings and events. Orders may be placed online or in person.

About Fleur and Decor Fleur and Decor is a Montgomery, Texas flower shop and wedding décor studio offering custom arrangements, wedding and event design, and local delivery. Founded by Ami and Jason Smith, the business is built on professional design training, relationship-driven service, and community care.

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The Brief

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - County officials say a downed utility pole is connected to a sudden power outage affecting Montgomery County’s Emergency Operations Center, the county airport and several hundred residences.

What we know:

County officials say the county’s emergency management team went to check generators at the airport and discovered a utility pole had fallen over. Officials say Entergy has been notified and will work to restore power to the affected homes and facilities. Crews arrived late Sunday night with a new pole as restoration efforts continue.

Separately in Willis, county officials say crews distributed bottled water in Lexington Heights after residents lost running water due to a mechanical failure at their neighborhood water well. Officials say the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management assisted with the distribution. Officials say they are in direct contact with the utility provider and will continue tracking the issue until service is restored.

County leadership also warned earlier Sunday evening that all of Montgomery County is below freezing, with temperatures expected to fall into the mid-teens overnight and wind chills even colder. Officials said road crews from commissioners’ offices and TxDOT treated roads throughout the day, but elevated roadways could become icy again in the morning hours after overnight temperatures plunge.

What we don't know:

It is not clear exactly what caused the utility pole to fall or how long repairs and restoration will take. It is also not clear how quickly water service will be restored in Lexington Heights, beyond officials saying they are working with the utility provider.

What they're saying:

County officials are urging residents to treat all downed lines as "hot," avoid going anywhere near them, and report downed lines to the power companies or call 911.

Officials also warned there is still the threat of additional power outages as trees and limbs remain stressed from ice accumulations and wind gusts. They say the county’s Emergency Operations Center is activated and coordinating with power providers.

What you can do:

Officials say to report downed lines to the power companies or call 911, and to avoid traveling on elevated roadways if conditions look slick, especially during the morning hours. If you need a warm place to go, officials say multiple shelters remain open across Montgomery County, including locations in Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Splendora and Willis.

The Source: FOX 26 Reporter Karys Belger was in the region covering the winter storm.

There are several events taking place on Dec. 31 around Conroe and Montgomery. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.

NYE at Lucy Blues

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Lucy Blues with an event featuring live music, homemade tamales and a champagne toast at midnight.

Children's Noon Eve Balloon Drop

Join the Central Library to count down to noon with crafts and games. Registration is required.

Mezze#1 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party

Mezze#1 is hosting a dinner and party on New Year’s Eve that will include Middle Eastern food, sparking wine and soft drinks. Ther will also be a belly dance show and live music.

Walden’s New Year’s Eve Party

At Walden’s Lakeview Dining and Venue, attendees can expect gaming, food, music and a balloon drop at midnight.

NYE Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy Soiree

Attendees can expect music, fireworks, dancing and light bites at the NYE Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy Soiree at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe. 1920s-inspired attire is highly recommended.

By Jovanna Aguilar

Local Business Reporter

Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a local business reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a focus in multiplatform journalism and a minor in creative writing, and served as a writer for the campus newspaper, The Houstonian. When she is not writing, Jovanna enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and fitness.

Editor

Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact. Joining CI in August 2022, she covered government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV.

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UPDATE Monday, January 26, 2026 9:17am: The Woodlands Township shared an update stating, “Update 1/26: There are no current road closures in The Woodlands.”

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared an update for Road Closures in Montgomery County, TX on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 10:58am:

“The rain from last night is turning to ice on some of our bridges. We have active reports of icing at Woodlands Parkway & I-45, Hwy 242 & I-45, and the 1488/149 bridge.

With temps staying below freezing for the next few days and dangerous windchills through Tuesday, please avoid travel if you can. If you must go out, treat every overpass like it’s frozen. Stay warm!”

Montgomery County Judge Keough shared an update for Road Closures in Montgomery County, TX on Sunday, January 25, 2026:

“1-25-26 10:00a.m. Update:

Woodlands Parkway overpass @ I-45 CLOSED due to icy conditions.

Many reports of icing beginning on other overpasses and bridges. Temperatures have dropped a few degrees since day break and we will remain below freezing today ahead of tonight’s significant drop in temperatures. Please stay off the roads if you can.”

Montgomery County Pct. 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler shared a Winter Storm Update update for Sunday, January 25, 2026:

“Precinct 3 crews continue treating bridges and overpasses this Sunday. Crews are working to keep lanes open but will close bridges or overpasses as needed if ice develops.

As of 9:30 a.m., Precinct 3 roads remain drivable; however, an accident on the northbound I-45 flyover at Woodlands Parkway has closed that flyover. Law enforcement is on scene.

With wet pavement and falling temperatures today and Monday, icy conditions are increasingly likely especially on bridges and elevated roadways. For your safety and the safety of first responders, please avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, use extreme caution.”

Source: Montgomery County Judge Keough, Commissioner Ritch Wheeler, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

As of 4 p.m. today, CenterPoint Energy has determined the company has the resources necessary to continue supporting its severe weather response efforts in the Greater Houston area. The company has released more than 500 contractors from 9 states to support response efforts in states more heavily impacted by yesterday evening’s winter weather system and will continue collaborating on meeting additional needs from other utilities through mutual aid.

CenterPoint Energy continues to actively deploy crews across the Greater Houston area to assess damage to electric and natural gas equipment and restore customers impacted by yesterday evening’s severe winter weather. Overnight conditions including high winds, wintry precipitation, some ice accumulation and freezing temperatures impacted the electric system. As of 4 p.m., approximately 2,000 customers are experiencing weather-related outages, which represents less than 1% of the 2.9 million customers that CenterPoint serves across 12 counties. Since Saturday at 6 a.m., less than 30,000 customers have already been restored.

“We know how important it is for our customers to have electric service to power their daily lives, especially during cold weather and freezing conditions like we’ve seen this weekend. Our system continues to perform well, but tonight and tomorrow are forecasted to be hard freezes hovering around 20 degrees, which may impact our equipment in some places. We are currently responding to any outages safely and as quickly as we can, and we will continue to monitor our system diligently as winter weather conditions are exiting our service area. We want to thank our dedicated crews for braving this weather and supporting our community through this event, and we want to thank our customers for their continued patience,” said Nathan Brownell, CenterPoint VP of Resilience and Capital Delivery.

CenterPoint will conduct its last daily operations briefing for this event today at 4:30 p.m.

Safety reminder: Wires down

The company reminds customers and community members to always assume downed lines or wires are energized and potentially dangerous if contacted. Stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines or fallen wires and a similar safe distance from objects touching downed lines (tree limbs, vehicles, fences, etc.) and immediately report downed power lines to CenterPoint.

Actions CenterPoint is taking to respond

CenterPoint activated its Emergency Operations Center on January 21 and has been actively preparing for the impacts caused by winter storm, including:

These emergency preparedness actions build on the winter readiness activities that CenterPoint conducted since the fall of 2025, including annual weatherization requirements from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Railroad Commission of Texas to prepare for winter storms. These actions include:

Stay informed with Power Alert Service^® CenterPoint electric customers are encouraged to enroll in the company’s Power Alert Service® to receive winter storm outage details, estimated restoration times and customer-specific restoration updates by phone call, text or email.

Track what’s happening in your neighborhood on Outage Tracker

Customers can also stay up to date on outages with CenterPoint’s, available in English and Spanish. The Outage Tracker is built to handle increased traffic during storms, is mobile-friendly, accessible for those with disabilities and allows customers to see outages by county, city and zip code.

Customers can get storm-related electric and natural gas safety tips and the latest information at CenterPointEnergy.com/ActionCenter.

Source: CenterPoint Energy