Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The City’s original comprehensive plan was adopted in 2010 and it set a good working framework for guiding future development. Over time, City officials realized that some amendments were needed to keep the plan relevant. During the past eight m...

Pool memberships and swim activities now open for registration online!

It is that time of year again when the city's park facilities are in demand.  The City is using a new reservation system for facility rentals and activities such as pool membership and classes.  To use the new system, visitors w...

Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

On March 22 at approximately 9:00 PM, a Shenandoah Police Officer initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle traffic violation in the 19200 block of Interstate 45. The suspect vehicle took the U-turn at Research Forest and then continued south on the IH-45 fr...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting March 24, 2021 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items 

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Bradt (Position 4)...

Main Event Disturbance

 On Monday, March 22, at approximately 11:08 pm, the Shenandoah Police Department was notified of a large disturbance in progress at the Main Event, located at 19441 Interstate 45. 

 The initial reports indicated that multiple in...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting March 10, 2021 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting February 10, 2021 Update

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie ...

Four victims rescued, missing juvenile recovered in local operation

This week the Shenandoah Police Department assisted in an anti-human trafficking operation conducted in the city limits.  The operation was led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Criminal Investigations Division and included memb...

Municipal Development District (MDD) Meeting January 27, 2021 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

Attendance:  Present:   President Byron Bevers, Mike Sorich, David Hoover, Ted Fletcher and Ron Raymaker  

ITEM 4:  Monthly Cash Flow Report-&...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting January 27, 2021 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting January 13, 2021 Update

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie ...

Second Accident Results in Police Vehicle Damage

On December 19 at approximately 1:36 am, officers with the Shenandoah Police Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on the Interstate 45 northbound main lanes near Tamina.  After receiving numerous additioanal calls, the accident ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting December 9, 2020 Update

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie ...

Shooting at Shenandoah Municipal Complex

On November 16, 2020, at approximately 12:45 PM, the Shenandoah Police Department received a 911 call regarding gun shots in the area of the City of Shenandoah Municipal Complex, located at 29955 IH-45, Shenandoah, TX.  Officers from the Shenando...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting November 11, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.    

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting October 28, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE. 

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, Mayor Pro Te...

Municipal Development District (MDD) Meeting October 28, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

Attendance:  Present:   President Byron Bevers, Mike Sorich, David Hoover, Ted Fletcher and Ron Raymaker  

ITEM 4:  Monthly Cash Flow Report-&...

Evading, Criminal Trespass of a Habitation

On 10/24/2020, at approximately 11:10 PM, a Shenandoah Police Officer observed a suspicious vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in the 18400 block of Interstate 45.  The patrol officer noticed the driver hastily park, crooked in a handi...

MADD, Police Chief Recognize Local Hero

The Shenandoah Police Department was recognized for their efforts in the fight against DWI offenses even though  Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) were unable to hold their 2020 "Take The Wheel Law Enforcement Award and Recognition Event ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting October 14, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.    

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch ...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting September 23, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.    

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch Wheeler, ...

Municipal Development District (MDD) Meeting September 23, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

Attendance:  Present:   President Byron Bevers, Mike Sorich, David Hoover, Ted Fletcher and Ron Raymaker  

ITEM 4:  Monthly Cash Flow Report-&...

Council Names Dunlap SHPD Chief

It was a sea of blue at the September 9 City of Shenandoah City Council meeting as the Council named a permanent Chief of Police.

With his family, friends, former coworkers, present coworkers and a lifetime of law enforcement contacts present,  In...

Shenandoah City Council Meeting September 9, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.    

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Attendance: Present:  Mayor Ritch ...

Municipal Development District (MDD) Meeting August 26, 2020 Update

Supporting Documents for Agenda Items can be found HERE.

Attendance:  Present:   President Byron Bevers, Mike Sorich, David Hoover, Ted Fletcher and Ron Raymaker  

ITEM 4:  Cash Flow Schedule-  ...

Car burglar nabbed, stolen vehicles and weapons recovered

On July 2  in the early morning hours, Shenandoah Police Department patrol units were dispatched to the area of Pinehill in reference to a suspicious person call.  

An observant resident saw a male subject pulling on car door handles in d...

SHPD Seek Unsuccessful ATM Burglars

On  June 24 around 5:00 am, three unknown suspects attempted to break into the ATM  at the Prosperity Bank, located at 1430 Research Forest. 

 The suspects pulled up to the ATM in a white Ford F250, and attempted to pull...

Shenandoah Seniors Benefit from Resident Scholarship Donations

The City of Shenandoah recently awarded two Shenandoah Resident Scholarships in the program’s tenth year of existence.

Started in 2010 as a personally funded scholarship, the scholarship is awarded to a Shenandoah resident who is graduating from ...

Holiday Inn Car Burglar Arrested

On  June 20 at approximately 5:18 am, the Shenandoah Police Department received a suspicious person call at The Holiday Inn Express, located at 19333 David Memorial. 

The caller advised multiple car alarms were going off and that they obs...

Motel Robbery Suspect Under Arrest

Just after midnight on Monday, June 15,  the Shenandoah Police Department received a robbery past call from the Holiday Inn located at 19333 David Memorial Drive.  

Officers responded and learned that a black male suspect  - wear...

Facts About Burglary of a Habitation Calls in Shenandoah

The City of Shenandoah Police Department would like to address the issue of home burglaries in the city and recent rumors on social media that are factually incorrect. 

Recently there was a Shenandoah Valley home burglarized. The unidentified susp...

Burglary of a Habitation

On June 4 the Shenandoah Police Department was dispatched to a burglary of a habitation in the 29000 block of Driftwood.  

Officers arrived and learned that the back door to the residence and the door to the garage had both been kicked in. &nb...

City Parks Now Open

Park update --- Both Shenandoah  parks are now open.  

We strongly recommend you follow the CDC recommendations regarding social distancing and grouping. 

At this time, the splash pad at the City Park will remain closed pending fu...

Shenandoah Police Investigating Identity Theft

On  May 17, officers of the Shenandoah Police Department were dispatched to a possible fraud call at Home 2 Suites, located at 223 David Vetter Drive.  

A victim was notified about a fraudulent credit transaction, connected with renting a...

Fire, Police Respond to Small Electrical Fire

On May 19  at approximately 9:30 am, The Woodlands Fire Department and the Shenandoah Police Department were dispatched to 8821 Metropark Square, suite 1500, in reference to an electrical fire.  

When Shenandoah Police patrol officers arr...

May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays ...

Police respond to "fake check" scam

On May 6,  the City of Shenandoah Police Department responded to a possible fraud call.  The victim received a package in the mail that contained a check and a letter advising them to text a specific phone number in order to “s...

Shenandoah Police Chief Resigns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:        May 5, 2020

Contact:    The City of Shenandoah

                      &...

Shenandoah Restaurants that are Open for Service

Last updated: Friday, March 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the need for social distancing is real and necessary, but many of our Shenandoah restaurants are still offering ways to assist you safely, with your dining needs at this...

SHPD Police Blotter March 28 - April 3

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for March 28 - April 3

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Arrests

Assault &...

SHPD Police Blotter March 21-27

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for March 21-27

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Arrests

Narcotics / Warrant Service&a...

SHPD Police Blotter March 14-20

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for March 14-20

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Arrests

Driving While Intoxicated&...

SHPD Police Blotter March 7 - 13

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for March 7-13

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Arrests

Driving While Intoxicated&...

SHPD Police Blotter February 28 - March 6

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for February 28 - March 6

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Burglary of a Building - 9200 block o...

SHPD Police Blotter February 14-20

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for February 14-20

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Theft – 19100 block of IH-45 – Unknown suspe...

SHPD Police Blotter February 7-13

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for February 7-13

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Theft – 19000 block of IH-...

SHPD Police Blotter January 31- February 6

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for January 31– February 6

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Assist Other Agency – Sawd...

SHPD Police Blotter January 24-30

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for January 24– January 30

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Welfare Check – 9200 block of Pinec...

SHPD Police Blotter January 17-23

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for 

January 17 – January 23

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Theft – 19400 block of IH-45 &...

SHPD Police Blotter January 10-16

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for 

January 10 – January 16

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Motor Vehicle Theft – 920...

SHPD Police Blotter January 3 -9

Shenandoah Police Crime Blotter 

Significant activity and Calls for Service for 

January 3 – January 9

*This does not reflect all calls for service during this time period. *

Driving While Intoxicated ...

SHPD Police Blotter December 20-26

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle.  

Driving While Intoxicated – 25400 block of IH45 &...

SHPD Police Blotter December 13-19

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Assist Other Agency – 26700 block of IH45 – SHPD Units were assisting the Oak Ridge North Police Department with a major accident when a vehicle struck three patrol cars.  The Texas ...

SHPD Police Blotter December 7-12

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19100 block of IH45 – Two unknown suspects stole merchandise from a local retail store.

Narcotics / Warrant Service – 19000 block of IH45 &nd...

SHPD Police Blotter November 29 - December 7

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Narcotics / Unlawful Carry of a Weapon – 8800 block of Metropark – Officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call.  Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a suspect for...

SHPD Police Blotter November 15-28

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 1500 Block of Research Forest – Known suspect entered a business and stole cash.  Arrest warrant pending.

Car Fire – 29000 block of IH-4...

SHPD Police Blotter November 8-14

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of Motor Vehicle – 200 block of David Vetter – Unknown suspect broke into a Jeep and stole a handgun.

Burglary of Motor Vehicle – 19200 block of...

SHPD Police Blotter November 1-7

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Driving While Intoxicated – 17200 block of IH 45 – A traffic stop and subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a suspect for DWI.

Burglary of a Building &...

SHPD Police Blotter October 25-31

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Welfare Check – 1400 block of Research Forest – Officers located a subject in need of medical care.  EMS was called to the scene.

Narcotics – A ...

SHPD Police Blotter October 18-24

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of a Vehicle – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect forced entry into a Ford F-250 and stole sunglasses.

Evading / Criminal Trespass of a Residence - 184...

SHPD Police Blotter October 11-17

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19000 block of IH45 – Two unknown suspects shoplifted from a local retail store.

Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon – 19000 block of IH45 &a...

SHPD Police Blotter October 4-10

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Death Investigation – Residential – Natural death.

Driving While Intoxicated – 900 block of Lake Front – A traffic stop and subsequent investig...

SHPD Police Blotter September 27- October 3

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Recovery of Missing Person – 9200 block of Pinecroft – Missing person located.

Theft / Resisting Arrest / Interfering – 19100 block of IH45 – A...

SHPD Police Blotter September 20-26

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect committed a theft at a local retail business.

Theft – 9200 block of Pinecroft – Unknown suspect stole a license plate from a motor vehicl...

SHPD Police Blotter September 13-19

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Fraud – 9200 block of Pinecroft – Unknown suspect obtained victim’s credit card information and used it in Plano, TX.

Hit and Run Accident – 19000 block of IH45 – Unidentified driver ...

SHPD Police Blotter September 6-12

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of a Vehicle – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect forced entry into a Ford F250 and stole a handgun.

Burglary of a Vehicle – 27800 block of IH45 – Un...

SHPD Police Blotter August 30 - September 5

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Assist Other Agency – 18100 block of IH45 – Assist MCSO with a robbery investigation.

Theft / Narcotics – 19100 IH45 – Officers were dispatched to a theft in pro...

SHPD Police Blotter August 23-29

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of Vehicle – 9200 block of Pinecroft – Unknown suspect removed fishing gear out of the bed of a pickup truck.

Fraud – 1400 block of Research Forest – Vi...

SHPD Police Blotter August 16-22

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19100 block of IH45 – Known suspect stole from a local retail store.

Fraud – 28600 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect used victim’s credit card.

Cr...

SHPD Police Blotter August 9-15

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Driving While Intoxicated- Traffic stop conducted in the 19000 block of IH-45; driver taken into custody for DWI.

Suspicious Vehicle- Vehicle located at David Memorial/David Vetter; occupant t...

SHPD Police Blotter August 2-8

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of Vehicle – 9200 block of Pinecroft – Unknown suspect broke into a 2015 Chevrolet pickup and stole a hunting bow.

Public Intoxication – 9200 block of Pinecroft &...

SHPD Police Blotter July 26 - August 1

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Fraud – Residential – Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to open a credit account.

Public Intoxication – 19100 block of IH45 – Suspect ...

SHPD Police Blotter July 19-25

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Assist Other Agency – 300 block of Sawdust – Shenandoah officers assisted with a shooting that occurred on Sawdust Road.

Theft – 9200 block of Pinecroft &ndas...

SHPD Police Blotter July 12-18

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Sexual Assault - 100 block of Vision Park – Incident under investigation.

Fraud – 19400 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect used victim’s credit ca...

SHPD Police Blotter July 5-11

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19100 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect attempted to steal a zero-turn mower.

Forgery – 19000 block of IH45 – Suspect passed several counterfeit $100 bills...

SHPD Police Blotter July 5-11

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19100 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect attempted to steal a zero-turn mower.

Forgery – 19000 block of IH45 – Suspect passed several counterfeit $100 bills...

SHPD Police Blotter June 28- July 4

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of a Vehicle – Residential – Known suspect entered victim’s vehicle and stole a handgun.  The suspect had already been arrested and the gun was recovere...

SHPD Police Blotter June 21-27

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of a Building – 200 block of Ed English – Unknown suspect forced entry into a business and stole computers.

Theft– 18300 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect...

SHPD Police Blotter June 14-20

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19100 block of IH45 – Suspect stole from a local retail store.  Suspect was detained and cited.  The stolen property was recovered and returned.

Motor Vehi...

SHPD Police Blotter June 7-13

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Public Intoxication-  18000 block of Interstate 45 - Male was arrested at a business in for Public Intoxication.

Criminal Mischief- 8787 Shenandoah Park Dr. - Vehicle was keyed in the parking ...

SHPD Police Blotter May 31- June 6

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Driving While Intoxicated – 19000 block of IH45 - Officers were dispatched to a single-car accident.  The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a suspect for DWI.

In...

SHPD Police Blotter May 24-30

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Public Intoxication – Residential – Suspect was arrested for public intoxication after causing a noise disturbance.

Hit and Run / Deadly Conduct – IH45 @ Research...

SHPD Police Blotter May 17-23

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Welfare Check – Residential – Individual received needed medical treatment.

Welfare Check – 19500 block of IH45 - Individual received needed medical treatment.

Ass...

SHPD Police Blotter May 10-16

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Hit and Run Accident – 19100 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect struck a parked car and did not leave information.

Assault on a Police Officer – IH45 at S.H. 242 – ...

SHPD Police Blotter May 3-9

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of a Vehicle – 19700 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect broke into a Toyota Highlander and stole cash.

Hit and Run Accident – 9300 block of Pinecroft – Unk...

SHPD Police Blotter April 26 - May 2

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Burglary of Motor Vehicle – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect stole a cooler full of groceries out of the back of a truck.

Fraud – 19200 block of IH4...

SHPD Police Blotter April 19-25

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Driving While Intoxicated – Residential – Suspect passed out behind the wheel of a running motor vehicle.  Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the suspect for DW...

SHPD Police Blotter April 12-18

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Recovery of Stolen Vehicle – IH45 @ Lake Front Circle – Patrol spotted a stolen vehicle and conducted a felony traffic stop.  Vehicle was reported stolen out of Conroe so ...

SHPD Police Blotter April 5-11

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Theft – 19000 block of IH45 – Unknown suspect stole merchandise from a local retail store.

Significant Outside Agency Calls

Aggravated Robbery – F.M. 2978 &nda...

SPD Police Blotter March 29 - April 4

City of Shenandoah Police Calls and Activity  

Welfare Check – 19000 block of IH45 – Individual transported to hospital for medical issue.

Assist Other Agency – MCSO was dispatched to a vehicle theft that had just occu...

Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The City’s original comprehensive plan was adopted in 2010 and it set a good working framework for guiding future development. Over time, City officials realized that some amendments were needed to keep the plan relevant. During the past eight m...

Pool Memberships and Classes Now Available Online

For the 2021 season, the pool membership application process has moved to a new online portal.  Residents and non-residents alike, may now create an account that will give them access to rental of City facilities, pool memberships , swim classes ...

Customer Information Update and ACH Payment Credit

Are you ready to save some money when paying your monthly water bill? Check out the Utility Billing Customer Update credit and the ACH Payment Credit. You can get not only a one-time credit for updating your customer information, but you can get a monthly...

Municipal Election Information

Need information about municipal elections?  Want to file?  Need to register? Want to early vote? This and more about the City of Shenandoah Municipal Election on May 1, 2021 is available to you here.  Candidate packets will be ...

2020-2021 Adopted Operating Budget

The City operates on a fiscal year that begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The budget for the City is adopted each September after a thorough review process involving staff and City Council. Budget requests are driven by various plans to includ...