As Montgomery County businesses limited occupancy and mandated social distancing during the pandemic, so did nonprofit organizations that rely on volunteers to keep them going. While volunteers are starting to return as more people are vaccinated and mandates are removed, volunteer opportunities during COVID-19 changed with the times. Last year,… click here to view the...
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Magnolia nonprofit hosting fundraiser gala for food pantry
The Society of Samaritans in Magnolia will be celebrating its 35th anniversary at their annual gala next month, one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, as Magnolia’s need for assistance continues to grow. The gala, with this year’s theme being “contagious grace,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. June… click here to view the...
Kansas man arrested in southeast Texas cold case slaying
Authorities in southeast Texas say a 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 Darnell, 75, was arrested Monday in Kansas. He says Darnell is now being held in the Montgomery County jail without bond...
Kansas man arrested in cold case homicide
MONTGOMERY, Texas – Deputies in Montgomery County, Texas have solved a murder case dating back nearly 40 years. More than a week ago detectives made an arrest in the cold case homicide involving a Texas woman who was found dead in 1983, authorities said. The man accused of murder, Thomas… click here to view the...
Lawsuit alleges Woodlands day care repeatedly restrained, abused toddler
A day care in The Woodlands has been sued by a couple alleging their toddler was repeatedly restrained and physically abused by employees for little more than a year, while their attorney says video surveillance proves their case. Filed in October 2019 in Montgomery County, the suit states plaintiffs Kristin… click here to view the...
VIDEO STORIES FROM MAY 22ND OF YEARS PAST
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...
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...









