After touring the major Montgomery County Hospitals yesterday and seeing how bad things had gotten he knew something needed to be done. What he found on his tour were beds lined up in hallways of hospitals, In some cases, closets had been turned into rooms. Ambulances outside waiting upwards of five hours to unload patients....
The power to know whether you’re positive for COVID can be at your fingertips, for a price. At-home COVID-19 tests have become increasingly popular for people who are homebound or just don’t have time to wait in long lines to get tested, but need results. Many are available over-the-counter at… click here to view the...
THE WOODLANDS, TX — At 05:40 this morning The Woodlands Fire Department responded to the 60 Block of Player Vista Place in Sterling Ridge on a reported structure fire. Engine 105 was first on scene and reported heavy fire venting from the 2nd story of a two story single-family residence. Firefighters made an offensive attack...
With school districts across Texas returning to classes, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert in school zones. While many students take the bus to school, others will walk or ride their bikes. Therefore, motorists and students should minimize distractions and… click here to view the...
On the heels of the Texas Department of State Health Services directing cities and counties to use federal funds to address hospital staffing shortages, Montgomery County commissioners agreed to used $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act fund to bring in 130 additional nursing staff to address the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases. click here...
Candace Baker and her friends Jessica Winski and Danielle Edens felt compelled to do something to make a difference in the community. They knew so many are hurting and in need from the uncertainty of the last year and a half and they were called to do something about it. click here to view the...
Broken, out-of-date, or simply unused, get rid of those old electronics for free at the East Montgomery County Improvement District’s annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8-2 p.m. The event will be in the Atrium Center parking lot located at 21575 Hwy. 59 in New Caney. “EMCID’s… click here to view the...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — The Annual Fall Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show features appearances by top names in home improvement with over 200 exhibitors sharing products and services. DIY workshops are back! Have fun making a floral arrangement with Joalys, owner of Houston Events & Florals, creating an arrangement to take home. AR...
Montgomery County passed the 15% threshold of hospital capacity occupied by COVID-19 patients on Aug. 7, according to the county’s dashboard. As of Aug. 8, 16.2% of hospital capacity is occupied by COVID-19 patients. Out of the county’s 174 available intensive care unit beds, 170 are currently occupied, the county’s Aug. 9 update said. click...
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough was visiting hospitals Monday as capacity reached critical levels as the number of COVID-19 cases soars. In an internal email confirmed by hospital staff Friday, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital is currently treating 90 patients in its 20-bed emergency department and another 50 are waiting for intensive care unit beds...