Houston woman's killer arrested nearly 40 years after her body was found burning in the woods
According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office, in March 1983 around 3 a.m., a patrol officer came across a fire burning in the woods on IH-45 near League Line Rd. A closer look showed a woman's body lying in the flames and an autopsy later confirmed she was raped after finding traces of a man's DNA. The woman was later identified as a missing person: Laura Marie Purchase of Houston.
According to the Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Office, in March 1983 around 3 a.m., a patrol officer came across a fire burning in the woods on IH-45 near League Line Rd. A closer look showed a woman's body lying in the flames and an autopsy later confirmed she was raped after finding traces of a man's DNA. The woman was later identified as a missing person: Laura Marie Purchase of Houston.
Former Porter High School teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to improper relationship
A former Porter High School teacher will spend the next seven and a half years behind bars after pleading guilty to improper relationship between an educator and student.
A former Porter High School teacher will spend the next seven and a half years behind bars after pleading guilty to improper relationship between an educator and student.
Southeast Texas under Flash Flood Watch until Thursday afternoon
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas counties until 1 p.m. Thursday.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas counties until 1 p.m. Thursday.
Man sentenced to 65 years in prison for using stun gun on disabled daughter
According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, evidence showed Anthony Maurice Jackson used a stun gun on several occasions against his daughter, who suffers from multiple disabilities.
According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, evidence showed Anthony Maurice Jackson used a stun gun on several occasions against his daughter, who suffers from multiple disabilities.
Montgomery County offering second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.
Conroe man sentenced to 30 years in prison following over 3 decades of child sex abuse
Authorities say Roy Fenley, 67, pleaded guilty to charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault to a Child following an investigation of abuse over the last 30 years.
Authorities say Roy Fenley, 67, pleaded guilty to charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault to a Child following an investigation of abuse over the last 30 years.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston
A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Second body recovered during search for missing boaters at Lake Conroe
Authorities say two people were found dead during the search for two missing boaters at Lake Conroe.
Authorities say two people were found dead during the search for two missing boaters at Lake Conroe.
Driver hits 10-foot, 300-pound gator on SH 99 in Montgomery County
A driver was traveling on SH 99 in Montgomery County early Thursday morning when he struck a 300-pound alligator near the San Jacinto River bridge.
A driver was traveling on SH 99 in Montgomery County early Thursday morning when he struck a 300-pound alligator near the San Jacinto River bridge.
Law officers in Montgomery Co. trying to identify man seen violently throwing a cat into his truck
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constables Office is taking the crime seriously and is trying to get the video seen by as many eyes as possible.
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constables Office is taking the crime seriously and is trying to get the video seen by as many eyes as possible.
1 injured in large fire in South Montgomery County
One person was injured and two buildings were destroyed in a fire in South Montgomery County on Monday, officials say.
One person was injured and two buildings were destroyed in a fire in South Montgomery County on Monday, officials say.
Woman says 25-pound exotic lizard attacked her dog in Willis
One woman is grateful her dog is alive after she says a 25-pound exotic lizard attacked it Sunday evening.
One woman is grateful her dog is alive after she says a 25-pound exotic lizard attacked it Sunday evening.
Storm takes down trees, power lines in Montgomery County
Strong winds left storm damage north of Conroe Friday evening.
Strong winds left storm damage north of Conroe Friday evening.
Conroe man killed in fall while hiking on California's Mount Whitney
Saulo Sifuentes Escalante, 36, of Conroe was reported missing on Sunday when he failed to return from a Thursday day hike to the peak in the Sierra Nevada, according to a statement from the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.
Saulo Sifuentes Escalante, 36, of Conroe was reported missing on Sunday when he failed to return from a Thursday day hike to the peak in the Sierra Nevada, according to a statement from the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.
Anesthesiologist killed in Tesla crash was 'pillar of The Woodlands'
One of the men killed in Saturday’s Tesla crash north of Houston was Dr. William Varner, MD, an anesthesiologist who was at Memorial Hermann, The Woodlands Medical Center “all the time,” hospital employees told FOX 26.
One of the men killed in Saturday’s Tesla crash north of Houston was Dr. William Varner, MD, an anesthesiologist who was at Memorial Hermann, The Woodlands Medical Center “all the time,” hospital employees told FOX 26.
Melissa Wilson hosts 21st Children at Risk Golf Tournament
The golf tournament FOX 26 Anchor Melissa Wilson has been hosting for the organization Children at Risk the past two decades is coming up in just a few weeks.
The golf tournament FOX 26 Anchor Melissa Wilson has been hosting for the organization Children at Risk the past two decades is coming up in just a few weeks.
Teen missing from The Woodlands for nearly two months
A family in The Woodlands is urging everyone to please help them find their teenage son, 17-year-old Tristan Okert, who has been missing since February.
A family in The Woodlands is urging everyone to please help them find their teenage son, 17-year-old Tristan Okert, who has been missing since February.
Telsa CEO Elon Musk responds to accident where 2 were killed in accident involving self-driving Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the deadly fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the Woodlands over the weekend.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the deadly fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the Woodlands over the weekend.
Industrial fire near Magnolia is 'contained' and 'under control', officials say
“Please use alternate routes around the area to avoid delays,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “There is no reason for alarm or panic, as emergency crews have the situation under control.”
“Please use alternate routes around the area to avoid delays,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “There is no reason for alarm or panic, as emergency crews have the situation under control.”
Splendora couple arrested for multiple alleged sexual offenses
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says a couple from Splendora was arrested and charged for multiple sexual offenses including human trafficking and sexual abuse of a child.
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says a couple from Splendora was arrested and charged for multiple sexual offenses including human trafficking and sexual abuse of a child.