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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office launches Operation Safe Start ahead of the upcoming school year
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway With school districts in the county preparing to open their doors, the Sheriff's Office has launched Operation Safe Start.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is taking steps to ensure student safety as the new school year approaches. With school districts in the county preparing to open their doors, the Sheriff's Office has launched Operation Safe Start. This initiative aims to increase the presence of deputies on the streets, particularly in school zones.
School start dates vary, with New Caney ISD beginning on August 6 and Montgomery ISD and Conroe ISD starting on August 12. Drivers are advised to plan for longer commutes and to exercise caution, obeying speed limits and stopping for school buses and children walking to and from school. Further details on Operation Safe Start are available from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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