Home Care In Montgomery, TX

TEXAS, USA — A series of storms brought waves of rain to Southeast Texas Monday, Tuesday, and into Wednesday adding several inches of rainfall to the communities north and northwest of the Houston metro area.

The storms triggered a series of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings.

Check with the KHOU 11 News Weather Team for a look at the forecast.

School closures, delays, early release for Thursday

TRAFFIC: High-water spots reported in the Houston area

Here are some updates:

Car gets submerged in floodwaters

KHOU 11 reporter Deevon Rahming saw a car that drove off the roadway and got submerged in floodwaters. This happened off FM-2854, outside of McDade Park in Conroe.

Montgomery County disaster declaration

Judge Mark Keough has signed a Disaster Declaration for Montgomery County due to the ongoing flooding and the potential for more rainfall overnight Thursday.

"The declaration activates all available resources throughout the county to address the immediate needs," the judge posted to its Facebook.

Voluntary evacuations in San Jacinto County

San Jacinto County is announcing a voluntary evacuation of Camilla Twin Harbor and Cedar Valley. This is due to the imminent danger of high-rising water from the river.

San Jacinto County disaster declatation

San Jacinto County has issued a Declaration of Disaster due to the heavy rain and severe flooding in the area. The county recommends that residents living below the Lake Livingston dam and other low-lying, flood-prone areas voluntarily evacuate the area. The county also recommends an emergency release of Coldspring ISD and Shepherd ISD as a pre-emptive measure to ensure residents can navigate affected areas safely.

San Jacinto and Montgomery shelters

The American Red Cross has opened shelters in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties for those impacted by the heavy rain.

The San Jacinto County shelter is located at 121 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331.

The Montgomery County shelter is located at 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356.

"Anyone who plans to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology if applicable. While Red Cross can provide medical equipment and/or assistive technology loaners, it may take a little time depending on inventory on hand and availability of delivery systems to get them to the shelter."

Evacuations near Lake Conroe

Ten people were evacuated from a neighborhood in the area of FM 2854 and Steve Owens Road about 4 miles southeast of Lake Conroe, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management said. Firefighters were going through the subdivision of about 50 to 60 people to see if anyone else wanted to leave.

1:10 p.m. Wednesday

Flood warnings are in effect along rivers and creeks in the Greater Houston area. See the latest flood alert locations from the National Weather Service.

12:30 p.m. Wednesday

Emergency crews are working to repair washed-out roads in Polk County, northeast of Houston. One of those trouble spots is in Livingston, where a big hole opened up on Crystal Lakes West near Highway 190, which leads to a subdivision.

The American Red Cross is setting up a shelter for residents who can't get to their homes at the Dunbar Gym at 1103 Dunbar St.

RELATED: Roads washed away by heavy rains in Polk County, northeast of Houston

6:30 a.m. Wednesday

Lake Conroe is temporarily closed due to high lake levels, the possibility of submerged objects, floating debris, and other hazards that could pose safety risks, according to the San Jacinto River Authority and Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1.

5:30 a.m. Wednesday

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management has reported several road closures due to high water Wednesday morning.

1:50 a.m. Wednesday

Rain totals just before 2 a.m. indicate that Brenham has received 9 inches of rain in the past 12 hours compared to a few tenths of an inch inside the city. The area remains under a Flash Flood Warning this morning.

10:05 p.m. Tuesday

Heavy rain was falling in Navasota. KHOU 11 News Reporter Matt Dougherty was live:

9:08 p.m. Tuesday

Livingston ISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

9:06 p.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service said Flash Flood Warnings were continuing with more rain on the way overnight.

8:54 p.m. Tuesday

NWS Houston announced a Flash Flood Warning would continue around Navasota until at least 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

8:29 p.m. Tuesday

Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

8:27 p.m. Tuesday

Shepherd ISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

7:58 p.m. Tuesday

The San Jacinto River Authority advised residents around Lake Conroe to secure their vessels due to the weather.

7:47 p.m. Tuesday

Anderson-Shiro CISD announced that it was delaying the start of school on Wednesday by two hours.

7:37 p.m. Tuesday

KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul provides a look at the weather conditions.

Construction on the infrastructure for Montgomery County’s Fish Creek Regional Park is estimated to begin in the first quarter of 2024, Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley said in a Nov. 8 interview.

Riley said the infrastructure construction would include work on the roads, driveways and sites for things in the park.

“We’re ready to move on some of that,” Riley said.

In a nutshell

The park will span 391 acres and be located off the Fish Creek thoroughfare near the Woodforest community, according to Precinct 2’s website.

Riley said the park will include around four sports fields, a nature center, a community building, soccer fields, and pickleball and tennis courts.

“It’s going to be a place where people want to come when we get this thing completed,” Riley said.

Riley said feedback on the park has been received through a survey and meetings with different stakeholders and local homeowner’s association.

“Once we get ready to pull the trigger and get this thing under construction, we will certainly put something out where everybody can see what we’re doing, what we’re planning,” Riley said. “But when we get to that point, there won’t be a whole lot of changing anybody’s mind and doing anything different. When we get it nailed down that close, we’re ready to go.”

By the numbers

The park is estimated to cost between $30 million to $75 million using a combination of public and private funds, Precinct 2 Chief of Staff Bruce Berger said in a Nov. 9 email.

What else?

Riley said this park is needed because there isn’t a park like it in that area of Precinct 2.

“This was a perfect piece of property for us to work with Johnson [Development] to build something that’s not only a park—it’s got almost every other amenity that someone would be looking for,” Riley said. “And it’s needed. There’s no place like this over there.”

View the map of Fish Creek Regional Park below. This map is a rough estimate of the park’s boundaries.

Government Reporter

Lizzy joined Community Impact in August 2022 and covers government for Conroe, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Montgomery and Tomball. Prior to CI, she worked at Southlake Style Magazine. Lizzy graduated from the University of North Texas in May 2020 with a degree in journalism and minors in history and political science. When not working, Lizzy enjoys hanging out with her dog, Twix, or watching reality TV.

Thank you for reading Community Impact

Want more from CI? Becoming a CI Patron grants you access to an exclusive weekend newsletter and CI Swag. Your one-time or monthly donation catapults our mission to hire high-quality journalists and provide trusted news in Texas communities.

Become a CI Patron

CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- Emergency crews in Montgomery County are continuing water rescues as the San Jacinto River is expected to stay in flood stages through Monday.

County Judge Mark Keough issued a disaster declaration Wednesday evening as the San Jacinto River Authority released stormwater from the Lake Conroe Dam, causing significant flooding.

Jason Millsaps, the director of Montgomery County's Office of Emergency Management, said most of their rescues started Thursday morning when they started dealing with runoff from northern counties.

"Conroe has slowed the release from Lake Conroe down," Millsaps said. "It went to 16,000 cubic feet per second from 19,500, so that's going to only help these folks and allow this river to wash down and lower, and they're going to continue to lower that lake release as safely as they can."

In about 24 hours, he said they contacted people in roughly 90 homes and evacuated people from 35.

Friday morning, the Caney Creek Fire Department and Texas Task Force 1 worked to evacuate George and his dog from their home along the West Fork San Jacinto River. The crews used a high water vehicle and boats to get to him down Magnolia Bend Drive.

"It starts out kind of slow," George said after the rescue. "You think it's not going to happen, and then it does."

His home is on stilts, but he said he still has about a foot of water inside. He said it has started to recede.

"Can't thank them enough," he said of the rescue crews. "Don't know how I can repay them. They're amazing people and their equipment. They know what they're doing."

While that rescue was underway, Thomas O'Keefe and his partner emerged from the cold flood water carrying bags of clothes for their children. He said he has been staying at the home to take care of it and the dogs. She was staying with their kids on dry land.

It takes them about an hour to walk from their home near the river to dry land.

Another man who paddled out of the water in a canoe said he had been coming and going from his property as well.

Crews also spotted a pony and goat in a pen up to their necks in water. They said they could not identify who they belonged to, so they brought them to higher ground.

Charlie Abney, the water group supervisor for Task Force 1, said their team has been busy the last few days.

"Typically, the earlier people can decide they want to be evacuated, it's going to be better and safer for our boat squads," Abney said.

Red Cross reported they have 23 people and six pets between three shelters.

Check out these 11 family-friendly events to celebrate the holidays, including Christmas parades, snow parties and boat parades.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

The city of Conroe Parks and Recreation will mark the start of the Christmas season in Conroe with a tree lighting ceremony. Christmas on Main follows the tree lighting with many downtown businesses on Main Street staying open late, offering activities, shopping and concessions.

Deck the Pines in Woodforest

This annual holiday event will have food and drinks, a holiday tree lighting, live nativity animals, a DJ, fire juggling elves, and a mechanical reindeer. Santa will also be available for photos with children.

Montgomery County Mistletoe Market

The Montgomery Country Holiday Extravaganza will host a holiday market event with women's and children's clothing; home, holiday and garden decor; gourmet food items; handmade and fashion jewelry; and fashion trucks.

Light up the park

Montgomery will be continuing its holiday tradition at Cedar Brake Park, which will be decorated by local businesses and residents. The event will also feature music photo opportunities with Santa, and children will have the option to write letters to the North Pole.

The Toby Powell Conroe Christmas Celebration

The city of Conroe will celebrate Christmas with photo booths with Santa, vendor booths, inflatables, snow slides, stage performances and concessions.

Historic Montgomery Christmas

This event by the Montgomery Historical Society will feature a holiday marketplace with vendors near the Old Community Building at 14420 Liberty St., along with a cookie walk and a candlelight tour of historic buildings. At 10 a.m., the city of Montgomery’s Christmas parade will showcase civic organizations, school spirit and other participating groups through Historic Downtown Montgomery.

Donuts with Santa

Conroe is hosting a holiday event featuring doughnuts with Santa and nutcracker-themed activities. Activities include face painting, crafts and a Christmas movie. Families will take turns taking photos with Santa. Early registration is encouraged.

Willis Christmas Parade

The Willis Christmas parade lineup will start on Wildkat Drive. Anyone interested in participating can register for free online.

Montgomery Snow Party

The city of Montgomery will host its third annual snow party with a snow hill to sled down and play on as well as food and drink vendors.

Lake Conroe Christmas boat parade

During the Lake Conroe Christmas boat parade, community members can gather to watch Lake Conroe boat owners showcase their decorated boats for Christmas. This event will also feature music and fireworks.

Holiday flick and float

Conroe Parks and Recreation will host a movie night in its heated pool and will be featuring “The Polar Express” with hot chocolate.

Features Reporter

Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a features 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.

Thank you for reading Community Impact

Want more from CI? Becoming a CI Patron grants you access to an exclusive weekend newsletter and CI Swag. Your one-time or monthly donation catapults our mission to hire high-quality journalists and provide trusted news in Texas communities.

Become a CI Patron

MONTGOMERY, TX – Brace yourselves for an electrifying event that’s set to ignite the town with pure excitement and entertainment! The Montgomery Area Chamber proudly presents Montgomery Music in the Park, fueled by the energy of our presenting sponsor, Optimum. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, as we take over the breathtaking West Montgomery County Park, nestled at 16716 FM 149, Montgomery, TX 77356.

Prepare to be blown away as the Main Stage boasts a stellar lineup of local music sensations, ready to rock your world:

Montgomery Music in the Park welcomes music enthusiasts of all ages to partake in this sensational celebration. Get your groove on with general admission tickets, priced at just $20 for adults (age 13 and up), $10 for kids (age 4-12), and a heartwarming bonus—kids 3 years and under get in absolutely free!

But hey, the excitement doesn’t end there! For those craving an elevated experience, our VIP area will indulge you in the ultimate music extravaganza. Picture this: premier seating, 2 drink tickets, complimentary snacks, and a bar stocked with festival drinks that will leave you mesmerized! Plus, an exclusive menu featuring Frozen Margaritas that will have you dancing with joy! As a VIP ticket holder, you’ll also get to mingle at the Exclusive VIP Tent and catch all the action of College Game Day in the Sponsor Tent. And guess what? We’ve got you covered in style with our fancy potties—yes, indoor and air-conditioned!

Wine and craft beer lovers, listen up! Prepare to be amazed at the Wine Garden and Craft Beer Garden, where you’ll discover an extraordinary selection of local and regional wines. Take flight with wine tastings of four delightful 1.5oz pours or soar high with craft beer tastings of four tantalizing 4oz pours, brought to you by none other than the amazing B-52 Brewing, right here in Conroe, TX! And for a taste bud party, savor our Wine Slushies featuring Signature Red, The Frosé, and the refreshing Mango Cooler (non-alcohol)!

But wait, there’s more! We’ve designed this event with families in mind. Our dedicated children’s area is a haven of joy with bounce houses and engaging kid stations, where parents can join in the fun. And guess what, furry friends? You’re invited too! Our event is dog-friendly, but please keep those tails wagging on a leash and clean up after your adorable companions!

And yes, this spectacular event comes with mementos! Festival merchandise awaits you at the Merch Tent, so you can take home souvenirs of this unforgettable experience. For all the essential details and FAQs, head to our website and prepare for the time of your life!

To make Montgomery Music in the Park an absolute triumph, we need the support of fantastic vendors, including Boutique Trailers and tent canopy vendors. Come and be part of this extraordinary experience!

But that’s not all! We want this event to resonate with a pulsating beat, so we’re calling out to all the enthusiastic volunteers out there! As a volunteer, you’ll get a festival t-shirt and a complimentary entrance to this musical extravaganza. Each shift is 2.5 hours of pure fun and high energy!

For businesses looking to maximize brand exposure, this is your chance! Become a sponsor and have your brand shine alongside this sensational event.

So, here’s the big news, folks: Join us at Montgomery Music in the Park and make memories that will last a lifetime! Get your tickets NOW at www.MoCoMusicInThePark.com and let’s turn this town into a music-filled paradise!

About Montgomery Area Chamber

The Montgomery Area Chamber is more than just a chamber; it’s a vibrant community of dreamers and doers and we want to welcome you to our little piece of heaven on earth! Our mission with this event is to bring joy, excitement, and endless possibilities to the wonderful people of Montgomery and beyond. Through unforgettable events like Montgomery Music in the Park, we’re committed to enriching lives and creating cherished memories that will resonate in the hearts of our community for years to come!

Related Itemsconcertcountry musiclive musicMontgomery Music in the Parkmontgomery texas