Commissioner Charlie Riley - Montgomery County Precinct 2

11/03/2025

2025 Road Bond Projects And Funding Has Precinct 2 Leading The Efforts To Enhance Mobility On County Roadways.

Precinct 2‘s part of the 2025 Road Bond, that was passed in Montgomery County, will not be spent on construction of the state roads, like FM 1488, FM 1486, or Hwy 105.

“Precinct 2 has outlined and planned 19 projects for road reconstruction, with two already completed and three currently underway. The scope of work covers an approximate total of 50 miles of roadway. Crews are appropriately staffed to adhere to the scheduled work assignments, ensuring active areas are well-maintained by implementing proper watering schedules and regularly sweeping open traffic lanes to remove loose debris. The favorable weather conditions have contributed to the timely progress of these projects. Overall, the road bond initiatives in Precinct 2 are advancing well, and we are confident in meeting the anticipated improvements and enhancements.” states Commissioner Charlie Riley.

Montgomery County commissioners have allocated almost $70 million to road bond projects, which is more than half of the first issuance from the county’s $480 million road bond program, according to an update presented during the Oct. 28 commissioners court meeting.

11/01/2025

Time change. Fall Back.

11/01/2025

This is an active time of year for deer. Use caution while driving.
Watch for deer crossing the roads at all hours.
If you see one, there usually is two.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Montgomery County is in good hands.

10/30/2025

In the 1930’s, gangsters were romanticized as “Robin Hoods”, steal from the rich and give to the poor. After the multiple killings that included both innocent civilians and members of the law enforcement community, the general public became agitated and wanted the Barrow Gang to face justice.
Insurance policies were paid in full for both Barrow and Parker. Since then, the policy of payouts has changed to exclude payouts in cases of deaths caused by any criminal activity.

This is the bridge local folks have called the Bonnie and Clyde bridge. It was located on FM 2854 across from McDade Estates. It has been said that Bonnie and Clyde parked under the bridge when coming to the area to visit family. Of course, the bridge has a bigger history than these two notorious criminals.

The bridge is an old Pratt Truss style thought to have been built by the county in 1910 and used through the 1960s until the present Texas Highway 105 bridge was built.

Years ago, many local people would gather under the bridge for recreation. Blake Spencer shares that his parents had their first date under the bridge, meeting other young adults to swim in the San Jacinto River.

For many years, this bridge was one of the main links from Conroe to Montgomery. It was a narrow one-lane bridge. There were heavy wooden timbers that served as floorboards. The bridge was one of seven steel and wood bridges built in the county. Suann Hereford remembers driving across the bridge with her family as a child. "It was kind of scary, the wooden bottom made noise, and the trees on either side created shadows of suspense," she recalls.

The metal bridge stood for many years, but floodwaters ripped it apart in 2024. Thankfully, Commissioner Charlie Riley of Precinct 2, coordinated with the State to move the bridge to a secure area, where it remains. The long-range plan is to restore the bridge as a walking bridge in a 400-acre park off Fish Creek Thoroughfare. The bridge needs extensive repairs and, when restored, will be dedicated in memory of all the victims of Bonnie and Clyde.

We are thankful for the commitment of Commissioner Riley to restore this historic bridge.

If you have a story connected to this bridge, please share!

10/29/2025

Wright Road - reconstruction
In Progress
2.42 miles - widening where possible

This one of 19 Road Bond projects in Precinct 2.
These planned projects are being monitored daily during the process. Thank you for your patience during the active construction schedules.

10/29/2025

The Friendship Center Halloween party keeps getting bigger and better. Appreciate all of the hard work and creativity that everyone put into their costumes, the decorations and the impressive food display. Lots of volunteers were on hand and it's incredible how supportive and friendly everyone is to take care of the seniors! Thank you all!

10/29/2025

Goodson Loop
Road Reconstruction
in Progress

Road improvement is making good progress. The 3 mile loop is being widened to 26 ft.

10/28/2025

Pray for this officer and his family.
Drive with care and control your vehicle.

10/28/2025

An oversized load had a mishap at FM 1488/FM 2978 and Honea Egypt Rd.

Find an alternate route.

10/28/2025

TRAFFIC IMPACT
SH 249 and the feeder road northbound from Zion to Hardin Store Rd.
Find alternate routes.
First Responders are working accident site.