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Montgomery County weighs mobile barriers purchase after deputy's death on I-45
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This decision comes after a recent incident involving a deputy on I-45.
Montgomery County officials are considering the purchase of mobile barriers. This decision comes after a recent incident involving a deputy on I-45. The incident resulted in the death of a deputy.
Further details about the consideration to purchase mobile barriers and the incident are available from the Houston Chronicle. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the Houston Chronicle's coverage of the story.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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