Just before midnight crews from Magnolia Fire Department were dispatched to smoke in the area near Grand Pines and Spencer. Upon arrival, firefighters found several acres on fire. Several additional units were added the response and the Texas Forest Service responded to assist. At this time the fire is under control, but crews are still on location hitting hot spots.
MCPR was created in 2008 after Jamie left a newspaper that conflicted with her ethics. Initially, it was blog style website where Jamie wrote stories and posted them with photos. Scott provided video, and as the blog grew in popularity, businesses began to inquire about advertising. The blog soon transitioned to a news website, and then to a print newspaper, which was sold in over 100 stores, and through subscription for several years.
Scott Engle and Jamie Nash are Montgomery County residents and veteran law enforcement / breaking news reporters, who met covering a law enforcement story and have covered multiple counties, with Scott as a television videographer for multiple local stations and national networks, and Jamie as newspaper / magazine / online reporter.
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