📢 MCSO Mourns Deputy Serrato

🚔 Good morning, Conroe. This edition starts with heavy news out of The Woodlands, where the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning Deputy Erika Serrato after a truck struck her on I-45. This and other compelling stories for this morning. Let’s get started.

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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office report says Deputy Erika Serrato was killed early Sunday while helping at a DWI crash scene on I-45 North near The Woodlands Parkway.

Deputies had responded around 2:39 a.m. and were directing traffic when a heavy-duty commercial truck pulling a trailer struck Serrato and two marked patrol vehicles with lights activated. Serrato, 24, had served MCSO for six years. Another deputy had minor injuries. Ashton Jammer, 34, from the first crash, was charged with DWI. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Our deepest condolences. Thank you to our law enforcement for the risks that they take to keep us safe.

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⚖️ The Sheriff’s Office update says 65-year-old Leland Fleming has been extradited to Montgomery County from Madison County, Arkansas, after an investigation tied to Cooper Road in Conroe.

Deputies first responded May 8 after a report of indecency with a child, and three adult women later described abuse allegations dating back to the 1990s. Fleming is being held without bond on two counts of indecency with a child. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

I don’t like posting stories like this, but it is important to show that law enforcement is hunting these suspects down.

Watch the KPRC 2 Story About This Important Extradition.

Monday, 6/29/2026

Tuesday, 6/30/2026

Wednesday, 7/1/2026

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🔥Houston officials said the city is helping pay for cleanup after a massive fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling near Lawndale and Kellogg. Mayor John Whitmire said the owner probably could not meet the cleanup duty, so the city authorized funds for the fire department to contract a crew.

The city said contractors expected about two days of work before turning the site over to TCEQ. A demand letter will go to the responsible party, and the site will stay closed until penalties and fees are paid.

The MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard sign in east Houston was just unveiled. City leaders and Ramirez’s family gathered Friday as the community welcomed the new name.

Ramirez grew up in Magnolia Park, enlisted at 18, served in Korea, was shot, and spent three years as a prisoner of war. He later returned home and served the community. Houston City Council voted unanimously May 27 to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after Ramirez, who received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

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☕ The Chamber’s Coffee Network registration will take local business networking to a new Montgomery spot on July 1. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber says Coffee Network is expanding to Lone Star Community Center at 2500 Lone Star Pkwy., from 8:30-10 a.m. M/I Homes Lone Star Landing is listed as sponsor. Different venue, same morning energy for members looking to meet, talk, and connect.

🏡 The Houston Chronicle’s real estate report put a historic River Oaks home with King Ranch ties among Houston’s priciest May sales. John T. Steen III and his wife, Mary Steen, sold the Henderson House at 1419 Kirby Drive after listing it for nearly $6.5 million.

The home was built in 1931 by Katharine Mott, one of Houston’s first female homebuilders, and later became a city-designated landmark. The top sale was a newer Memorial-area estate that sold between $9 million and $10 million.

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⚾ The Astros’ official recap says Houston came back from a 3-0 deficit to beat Detroit 7-5 in 10 innings Sunday at Comerica Park. Isaac Paredes tied the game with a solo homer in the eighth, then drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th. Christian Walker followed with a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen. Josh Hader escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth, and Brice Matthews made a diving catch that helped keep Houston alive.

⚽ The Dynamo’s official announcement says Shell Energy Stadium will host a Noche de México Soccer Celebration for Mexico’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Tuesday, June 30.

The viewing event is presented by Kroger and organized with the Mexican soccer federation, MexTour, and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The match kicks off at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Fans can claim free tickets, while general admission seating and capacity are first come, first served.

🌅 Thanks for starting the morning with The Conroe Echo. Thanks again to our law enforcement for the sacrifices you make to keep us safe.

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