15 VICTIMS AT MAJOR ACCIDENT LEE TURNER AT SH 105 EAST-CLEVELAND, TX. PATTON VILLAGE CRASH TRUCK VS BRIDGE PILLAR SH242 AT US 59. Since 6 am Friday morning the FBI has been moving in several locations in full body armor. White Oak Drive in Porter was one location. Another at Petty Walker near Fire Tower...
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in 1983 cold case murder
A 75-year-old Kansas man has been brought to justice for a murder case dating back to 1983 in Montgomery County, Texas. Thomas Darnell, who was living in Kansas City, Kan., was identified by investigators using DNA evidence and genealogical testing. The murder took place around 3 a.m. on March 17,… click here to view the...
Kansas City, Kansas, man arrested in 38-year-old southeast Texas murder
CONROE, Texas (AP) — Authorities in southeast Texas say a 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly 4-decade-old case. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer said Thursday that Thomas Elvin Darnell was arrested Monday in Kansas. He says Darnell is now being… click here to view the...
A Rotary Moment: The community mourns the loss of Kenny Speight
The enthusiasm continues to mount for the Rotary Club of Conroe’s Pancake Supper as interesting prizes are added to the raffle that will accompany the June 8 event at Honor Cafe. Rather than one big prize, there will be a plethora of them for the winning ticket holders. About to… click here to view the...
Montgomery County’s active COVID-19 cases drop 97
Montgomery County’s active COVID-19 cases dropped 97 Friday according to health officials, however two additional virus-related deaths were confirmed. The county’s total case count is now 54,013, which is an increase of 37 from Thursday. The total active cases are now 1,225. Montgomery County Public Health District reported the deaths… click here to view the...
Sheriff Makes Arrest in 1983 Cold Case Murder
On March 17, 1983, at about 3 a.m., a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on patrol in the 4000 block of IH-45 near League Line Road when he observed a fire burning in a wooded area to the east of his location. While investigating, the Deputy discovered the body of a white female that...
DNA Leads to 1983 Murder Suspect After Authorities Debunk Previous Admission of ‘Confession Killer’ from Netflix Docuseries
The murder of Houston woman Laura Marie Purchase has allegedly been solved — again. DNA evidence led investigators to who they now believe to be the real killer, Thomas Elvin Darnell, 75. That’s according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to the murder in… click here to view the...
New Montgomery County monument to honor past, present military service
In military terms the phrase “the line” refers to standing your ground and holding the line. Now, “The Line” monument at the Montgomery County Veteran’s Memorial Park will honor those with military service past and present. Members of the community have been able to submit the name or names of… click here to view the...
Kansas man arrested in nearly 40-year-old Texas murder case
CONROE, Texas (AP) – Montgomery County authorities say a 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly four-decade old case. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer said Thursday that Thomas Elvin Darnell was arrested Monday in Kansas. He says Darnell is now in… click here to view the...
Kansas City, Kansas man arrested for 4-decade-old murder in Texas
CONROE, Texas — Authorities in southeast Texas say a 75-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man has been arrested on a murder warrant in a nearly four-decade-old case. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Spencer said Thursday that Thomas Elvin Darnell was arrested Monday in the 3300 block of No. 57th Street in KCK. click here to view...