CRIME & SAFETY
Man flying drone over Willis helps lead rescuers to woman stranded in high waters
Omar Arreola said he was headed to work but stopped at a gas station since the road was closed. He said another driver was there but decided to continue driving. After some time, Arreola flew his drone and spotted that same driver.
Texas police officer dies from injuries sustained in last Sunday's tornado strike
A Conroe, Texas police lieutenant died Friday, succumbing to grave injuries suffered when his home was struck by a tornado during last Sunday’s severe weather outbreak, the Conroe Police Department said Friday.
Woman Rescued from Floodwaters Thanks to Drone Operator
A woman was rescued from rising floodwaters in Willis, Texas, on Thursday morning after a drone operator spotted her stranded vehicle and alerted authorities. The incident reportedly occurred at the intersection of Rockrose Ranch and Calvary Road, where heavy rainfall had caused significant flooding. Drone Operator's Quick Thinking Saves the...
‘Help yourself and get out’: Caney Creek Fire helps rescue neighbors, news crew caught in floodwater
CONROE, Texas – The Caney Creek Fire Department has been rescuing people, pets, and even a KPRC 2 News crew nonstop for two days in Conroe’s River Plantation neighborhood. “Help yourself and get out,” Lt. Anthony Christ said. “I haven’t really seen much dryness.”. Using...
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