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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 is excited to announce the start of the 2026 Montgomery County Mobility Study. A first of its kind study for Montgomery County, this plan will evaluate and deliver data to help drive the future growth of Montgomery County for years to come.

A Historic Milestone: Launching the First-Ever Countywide Mobility Plan (At No Cost to You)

January 8, 2026 12:37 am

In Montgomery County, we are experiencing unprecedented growth. Families and businesses are flocking here for our low taxes, safe neighborhoods, and conservative values. But with that growth comes a challenge we all see every day: Traffic. For too long, transportation planning has been fragmented or reactive. I believe the taxpayers of this county deserve better. You deserve a government that

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough tanks State Senator Brandon Creighton for his assistance in securing state funding for the Montgomery County Reality Based Training Center located in New Caney, Texas.

Leading Texas in School Safety: How We Secured the State’s First “Reality-Based” Active Shooter Training Center

January 4, 2026 1:22 pm

In Montgomery County, we hope that evil never visits our schools or our businesses. But as conservatives, we know that hope is not a strategy. Preparation is a strategy. After the tragedy in Uvalde, politicians across the country offered thoughts, political rhetoric, and calls for more gun control. In Montgomery County, we took a different path. We decided to build

A message from Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough about the successes and challenges of 2025 and the hope and prosperity we look forward to in 2026 in Montgomery County, Texas.

Faith, Freedom, and the Future: A New Year’s Message of Hope for Montgomery County in 2026

December 31, 2025 8:42 pm

As the sun sets on 2025 and we prepare to turn the calendar page, it is natural to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Tonight, across Montgomery County – from the shores of Lake Conroe to the town centers of The Woodlands, from the growing neighborhoods of East County to the historic streets of Montgomery

Merry Christmas, Montgomery County: A Message of Faith, Family, and Hope for 2026

December 25, 2025 7:39 am

As we gather with our loved ones this December, the hustle and bustle of county business quiets down, and we are reminded of what truly matters. From my family to yours, I want to wish every resident of Montgomery County – from The Woodlands to Conroe, Magnolia to East County – a very Merry Christmas. The True Reason for the

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