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Transparency in Action. Keeping Montgomery County Informed.

Welcome to the official newsroom for County Judge Mark Keough. Here you will find the latest press releases, campaign announcements, and critical updates about all thing Montgomery County. Judge Keough is committed to direct communication with the citizens he serves – bypassing the media filter to bring you the truth about our fight for lower taxes, safer streets, and conservative values.

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough stands with Sheriff's Deputies and Constables to announce the new Law Enforcement Pay Parity Plan.

Backing the Blue with Action: How We Secured Law Enforcement Pay Parity in Montgomery County

September 22, 2025 3:50 pm

In Montgomery County, “Back the Blue” is more than just a slogan on a bumper sticker. It is a governing philosophy. As your County Judge, I have always believed that the primary responsibility of local government is public safety. If our families aren’t safe in their homes, and our business owners aren’t safe in their shops, nothing else matters. Recently,

Honoring a Legacy of Service: The Grand Opening of the Kevin Brady Library in The Woodlands

September 2, 2025 4:57 pm

It is often said that the strength of a community is measured by how it honors its history and how it invests in its future. This September, Montgomery County did both with the grand opening of the Kevin Brady Library in the Grogan’s Mill Village Center. As your County Judge, I was proud to stand alongside community leaders, families, and

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough took on the City of Conroe in defense of Calfee Middle School and Willis ISD.

Kids Over Bureaucracy: How We Fought City Hall to Open Calfee Middle School on Time

September 1, 2025 7:33 am

In Montgomery County, we believe that government exists to serve the people, not to hinder them. And we certainly believe that adult disagreements over paperwork should never, ever come at the expense of our children. This August, we faced a situation that was as baffling as it was infuriating. Just days before hundreds of excited students were set to walk

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough speaks at the groundbreaking of the expansion to the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility in Conroe, Texas.

Solving the Crisis: Securing $50 Million to Secure Our Streets and Treat the Mentally Ill

August 19, 2025 8:11 am

In Montgomery County, we believe in a justice system that is swift, fair, and efficient. But for too long, a hidden crisis has clogged our courts and strained our county jail: the backlog of inmates deemed incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness. These individuals often languish in our county jail for months or even years, waiting for a

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