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Liberty County’s fire marshal fired after theft, oppression arrests
Read full article: Liberty County’s fire marshal fired after theft, oppression arrestsLiberty County officials voted to terminate their fire marshal after he and two other officials were arrested on charges of theft, official oppression and tampering with evidence.
Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licenses
Read full article: Liberty County fire marshal, 2 assistants, accused of stealing property at crash scenes, not having proper licensesThree officials from the Liberty County Fire Marshal’s Office, including Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller, have been arrested on charges of theft, official oppression, and tampering with evidence.
Investigators confirm recovered body as missing Liberty County grandmother
Read full article: Investigators confirm recovered body as missing Liberty County grandmotherThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has received DNA results for a body found in March 2024, potentially linked to Sheryl Siddall's September 2023 disappearance.
Grandmother, baby girl die after mobile home catches fire in Liberty County
Read full article: Grandmother, baby girl die after mobile home catches fire in Liberty CountyA volunteer fire department was closest in the area so when the first responding firefighter arrived, he saw heavy flames coming from the mobile home. He tried to break through to try and rescue the grandmother and baby inside, but it was sadly too late.
Liberty County sending food, water and supplies to folks in desperately flooded subdivision
Read full article: Liberty County sending food, water and supplies to folks in desperately flooded subdivisionIt’s a neighborhood at risk of disappearing and people there are desperate for immediate help and long-term solutions.
Liberty County neighborhood at risk of disappearing after recent floods
Read full article: Liberty County neighborhood at risk of disappearing after recent floodsThose living in the New River Lake estates neighborhood off County Road 2166 said their homes and properties were destroyed in recent floods.
Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rain
Read full article: Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rainJust as many families are getting ready to put last week’s flooding in the rear-view mirror, Mother Nature is gearing up another storm that could dump several inches of rain on already saturated areas.
Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty at the Trinity River opening back up
Read full article: Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty at the Trinity River opening back upThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said they have been informed that Highway 90 between Liberty and Dayton at the Trinity River will open up shortly and traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.
‘Within the hour:’ Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty to close in river bottom area around Trinity River
Read full article: ‘Within the hour:’ Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty to close in river bottom area around Trinity RiverThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said they have been informed that Highway 90 in the river bottom area near the Trinity River is set to be closed “within the hour.”
Several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston now under boil water notice after heavy rain, flood waters ravage the area
Read full article: Several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston now under boil water notice after heavy rain, flood waters ravage the areaThe Lake Livingston Water Supply Corp. has issued a boil water notice for several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston due to intense weather that slammed the area this week.
Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery Counties
Read full article: Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery CountiesAuthorities with the Harris County Flood Control District are monitoring for the potential of major flooding along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris and southeast Montgomery Counties.
Trinity County schools closed, delayed due to flood watch, and tornado warnings
Read full article: Trinity County schools closed, delayed due to flood watch, and tornado warningsAs we continue to track heavy storms and flood watches Monday morning, several area schools are announcing closures or delayed openings.
‘I instantly went into shock mode,’ Woman describes finding human remains after trying to rescue dogs in Liberty County
Read full article: ‘I instantly went into shock mode,’ Woman describes finding human remains after trying to rescue dogs in Liberty CountyTwo stray mini–Australian Shepherds alerted Makenzie Stanley and her Fiancé to pull over on Friday. It was here where they would make a gruesome discovery.
Skeletal remains found in water possibly body of missing Liberty County grandmother
Read full article: Skeletal remains found in water possibly body of missing Liberty County grandmotherSkeletal remains found Friday are possibly the remains of a Liberty County woman who’s been missing since Sept. 18., according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Man, woman attempting to rescue abandoned puppies find skeletal remains in Liberty County ditch
Read full article: Man, woman attempting to rescue abandoned puppies find skeletal remains in Liberty County ditchThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said a man and his wife discovered skeletal remains in a ditch as they were trying to rescue two abandoned puppies Friday.
Years before Texas conservatives painted them as criminals, Colony Ridge residents sought help from state agencies
Read full article: Years before Texas conservatives painted them as criminals, Colony Ridge residents sought help from state agenciesTexas has little to show for conservative leaders’ uproar — or previously unreported complaints about the community developer.
More than 60 campers evacuated from Cleveland RV park as waters from nearby San Jacinto River rise
Read full article: More than 60 campers evacuated from Cleveland RV park as waters from nearby San Jacinto River riseMore than 60 campers were evacuated from an RV park in Cleveland as waters from the nearby East Fork of the San Jacinto River began to rise.
74-year-old Liberty County grandmother relives horrifying moment when a pack of dogs viciously attacked her
Read full article: 74-year-old Liberty County grandmother relives horrifying moment when a pack of dogs viciously attacked herA Liberty County woman is grateful to be alive after a pack of dogs viciously attacked her.
Former Liberty police lieutenant allegedly ran years-long side hustle using department database
Read full article: Former Liberty police lieutenant allegedly ran years-long side hustle using department databaseA former Liberty, Texas police lieutenant is accused of using his badge to make thousands of extra dollars over more than two years, according court documents and a KPRC 2 source.
After much ado about Colony Ridge, the Texas Legislature has little to show for it
Read full article: After much ado about Colony Ridge, the Texas Legislature has little to show for itOn Thursday, the House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss the Liberty County subdivision without considering any specific legislation.
Liberty County missing woman’s acquaintance arrested for capital murder in her disappearance
Read full article: Liberty County missing woman’s acquaintance arrested for capital murder in her disappearanceA man was charged with capital murder on Friday in the disappearance of Sheryl Siddall from Liberty County, while the search continues for the missing woman, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said.
Teen charged in kidnapping, robbery, brutal assault of juvenile at Colony Ridge Subdivision home; 2 suspects sought
Read full article: Teen charged in kidnapping, robbery, brutal assault of juvenile at Colony Ridge Subdivision home; 2 suspects soughtTwo suspects remain on the run as a teen faces multiple charges in the kidnapping, robbery and brutal assault of a juvenile male at a Colony Ridge Subdivision home, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Colony Ridge developer defends Houston-area community as state leaders vow action against it
Read full article: Colony Ridge developer defends Houston-area community as state leaders vow action against itGOP leaders claim the development markets to undocumented people and is plagued by crime. One of its owners refutes the allegations and says he’s ready to show lawmakers that Colony Ridge isn’t different than any other rural Texas community.
Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on immigration
Read full article: Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on immigrationAfter conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal immigrants, Gov. Greg Abbott said the upcoming special legislative session will look into the issue.
No water, roads or emergency services: How climate change left a rural neighborhood nearly uninhabitable
Read full article: No water, roads or emergency services: How climate change left a rural neighborhood nearly uninhabitableIn Liberty County, one neighborhood has been slowly abandoned as years of flooding and intense rains prompted a spiral of decline. A struggling buyout program shows the complexities and limitations of “managed retreat” from disaster-prone areas.
Storms cause judge for Pct. 4 in Liberty Co. to have court proceedings outside under oak tree after building was damaged
Read full article: Storms cause judge for Pct. 4 in Liberty Co. to have court proceedings outside under oak tree after building was damagedStrong storms caused about $200,000 worth of damage to the Liberty County Dayton Annex building. Judge Larry Wilburn says they are doing the best they can and taking care of business.
Foul play suspected after possible blood stain found on floor in missing woman’s home; Man taken into custody
Read full article: Foul play suspected after possible blood stain found on floor in missing woman’s home; Man taken into custodyA missing person’s report has lead to a possible murder investigation at a home in Liberty County, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Mother says her son, who has mental disabilities, vanished after being released from Harris Co. jail over 30 days ago
Read full article: Mother says her son, who has mental disabilities, vanished after being released from Harris Co. jail over 30 days agoA mother from Liberty County said it has now been 33 days since her son vanished after being released from the Harris County Jail.
Liberty County investigators find video evidence of child sex assault after arresting man for child porn possession
Read full article: Liberty County investigators find video evidence of child sex assault after arresting man for child porn possessionJoshua Cavazos is charged with possession of child pornography and aggravated sexual assault of a child. His bond is set at $2,050,000.
Harris Co. judge appoints special magistrate to oversee walkthrough of Dayton properties involving oil spill
Read full article: Harris Co. judge appoints special magistrate to oversee walkthrough of Dayton properties involving oil spillThe court battle between residents in Dayton and Jay Management Company continues.
Dayton residents facing felony charges after allegedly vandalizing Jay Management Company’s equipment
Read full article: Dayton residents facing felony charges after allegedly vandalizing Jay Management Company’s equipmentFor months, we were the first to tell you about the ongoing oil problems in the small community of Dayton in Liberty County.
Candlelight vigil held for teen killed after being struck by bullet while playing video games in bedroom
Read full article: Candlelight vigil held for teen killed after being struck by bullet while playing video games in bedroomA candlelight vigil is set to be held in remembrance of a Liberty County 18-year-old who was killed after he was struck by a bullet while playing video games in his bedroom.
18-year-old playing video games dies after being struck by bullet in Liberty County home during drive-by shooting
Read full article: 18-year-old playing video games dies after being struck by bullet in Liberty County home during drive-by shootingA 18-year-old is dead after the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said he was struck in the back by a bullet while he was inside his bedroom playing video games.
Dayton residents back in court after claiming Jay Management Company violated temporary injunction
Read full article: Dayton residents back in court after claiming Jay Management Company violated temporary injunctionResidents in Dayton said they continue to deal with oil spills and leakages on their property coming from equipment owned by Jay Management Company.
Identities released of 2 women killed when train strikes vehicle in Liberty County
Read full article: Identities released of 2 women killed when train strikes vehicle in Liberty CountyAuthorities have released the identities of two victims killed in an accident involving a train in Liberty County Monday morning.
Oil production concerns in Dayton neighborhood at center of court hearing
Read full article: Oil production concerns in Dayton neighborhood at center of court hearingFamilies in a rural community in Liberty County are fighting to protect their neighborhood. They said oil from Jay Management Company is seeping into their well water system, causing health concerns and killing their livestock.
Families in Dayton say Jay Management Company continues oil production despite temporary restraining order from judge
Read full article: Families in Dayton say Jay Management Company continues oil production despite temporary restraining order from judgeLast week, a judge in Harris County issued a temporary restraining order against Jay Management Company, ordering the oil and gas operator to stop all services immediately in the small community of Dayton. Since then, residents said the company continues production despite the judge’s order.
Harris County judge orders Jay Management Company to stop oil services in small Dayton community
Read full article: Harris County judge orders Jay Management Company to stop oil services in small Dayton communityFamilies in Dayton said the oil is seeping into their drainage system, damaging their properties, and making them sick.
Amber Alert canceled after 5-year-old Liberty County girl found safe in Louisiana, grandfather arrested
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled after 5-year-old Liberty County girl found safe in Louisiana, grandfather arrestedAn Amber Alert has been canceled for a 5-year-old Liberty County girl who went missing on Tuesday. Trinity Edwards has been found safe and her grandfather, LeRoy Edwards Jr., has been placed under arrest.
Mother chased Polk County man who allegedly tried to meet teenage daughter after contacting her online
Read full article: Mother chased Polk County man who allegedly tried to meet teenage daughter after contacting her onlineA Polk County man is facing charges after authorities said he tried to meet a 15-year-old girl he had been communicating with online.
Residents in Dayton hold community meeting about oil spill
Read full article: Residents in Dayton hold community meeting about oil spillNearly two weeks ago, KPRC 2 was the first to tell you about a crude oil spill in Dayton that is damaging families’ properties, their well water supply and killing livestock.
Crews began cleanup process after crude oil spill in Dayton community; Residents say they’re concerned about their health
Read full article: Crews began cleanup process after crude oil spill in Dayton community; Residents say they’re concerned about their healthIn less than 24 hours, residents in a small community in Liberty County say their voices are finally being heard after a crude oil spill damaged their properties, well water supply and killed their livestock.
Residents in Dayton community concerned about their health, livestock after crude oil spill
Read full article: Residents in Dayton community concerned about their health, livestock after crude oil spillResidents in a rural Liberty County community fear they are in danger because of an oil spill. Those that live in the area say it started last year, and now the problem has gotten out of control.
Bond set at $500K: Suspect charged in stabbing of Liberty County man in Mont Belvieu, authorities say
Read full article: Bond set at $500K: Suspect charged in stabbing of Liberty County man in Mont Belvieu, authorities sayA suspect has been arrested and charged in the stabbing of a Liberty County man Wednesday, officers with the Mont Belvieu Police Department said.
A growing number of Texas rural counties are declaring local immigration ‘disasters’
Read full article: A growing number of Texas rural counties are declaring local immigration ‘disasters’The latest county to make a disaster declaration is an eight-hour drive away from the Texas-Mexico border, but local officials there say they’re under “invasion.”
Houston-area cold cases cracked: Inside how murder mysteries, decades-old disappearances resolved after sitting on shelf for years
Read full article: Houston-area cold cases cracked: Inside how murder mysteries, decades-old disappearances resolved after sitting on shelf for yearsCases go cold when investigators exhaust all available leads. Due to a lack of evidence, hostile or nonexistent witnesses or some other limitation, clearing these cases isn’t easy. Many remain a mystery.
Ex-boyfriend, 2 others charged in fatal shooting of teen Niko Niko’s employee found dead in Liberty County, authorities say
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend, 2 others charged in fatal shooting of teen Niko Niko’s employee found dead in Liberty County, authorities sayThree people have been arrested in the death of a teen girl whose body was found in Liberty County.
$500K bond for mother, boyfriend charged in connection with ‘suspicious’ death of 3-year-old Liberty County boy, authorities say
Read full article: $500K bond for mother, boyfriend charged in connection with ‘suspicious’ death of 3-year-old Liberty County boy, authorities sayA hefty bond amount has been issued for the boyfriend and mother of a 3-year-old boy who died under what authorities called “suspicious” circumstances, according to the Liberty Count Sheriff’s Office.
Family of 3-year-old who was found dead in Liberty County has history with Child Protective Services, DFPS says
Read full article: Family of 3-year-old who was found dead in Liberty County has history with Child Protective Services, DFPS saysChild Protective Services confirmed Monday it is investigating the death of a three-year-old boy from Liberty County after law enforcement ruled the circumstances surrounding his death as “suspicious.”
Man fatally shot by detective after trying to attack him with tire iron outside of SE Houston restaurant: HPD
Read full article: Man fatally shot by detective after trying to attack him with tire iron outside of SE Houston restaurant: HPDAn investigation is underway after police said a suspect accused of trying to hit a Liberty County District Attorney’s Office investigator with a tire iron tool Sunday was fatally shot by the officer.
16-year-old girl found shot, killed in Liberty County identified; last seen leaving job at Niko Niko’s in west Houston
Read full article: 16-year-old girl found shot, killed in Liberty County identified; last seen leaving job at Niko Niko’s in west HoustonInvestigators in Liberty County have identified the 16-year-old girl who was found shot and killed in Liberty County.
16-year-old found shot to dead on side of road in Liberty County, deputies say
Read full article: 16-year-old found shot to dead on side of road in Liberty County, deputies sayAuthorities are investigating after a 16-year-old was found shot to death on the side of a road in Liberty County Sunday morning.
PHOTOS: More than 70 emaciated animals, including donkeys, goats, found severely neglected at Liberty County farm, SPCA says
Read full article: PHOTOS: More than 70 emaciated animals, including donkeys, goats, found severely neglected at Liberty County farm, SPCA saysInvestigators with the Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty unit rescued more than 70 animals found severely neglected at a Liberty County property this week.
Mother killed, 2 children ejected after major crash involving 2 heavy trucks in Liberty County, police say
Read full article: Mother killed, 2 children ejected after major crash involving 2 heavy trucks in Liberty County, police sayA mother is dead and two children were life flighted after a major crash involving two heavy trucks near Cleveland on Monday morning, authorities said.
Suspect charged with murder after neighbor shot to death over argument about truck damage in Liberty Co., deputies say
Read full article: Suspect charged with murder after neighbor shot to death over argument about truck damage in Liberty Co., deputies sayA man has been charged with murder after being accused of shooting another man during an argument over a truck on Sunday, according to Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Liberty County man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting woman in front of their 13-year-old daughter in 2020, DA says
Read full article: Liberty County man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting woman in front of their 13-year-old daughter in 2020, DA saysA man has been sentenced to serve life in prison for fatally shooting a woman in front of their 13-year-old daughter, according to the Liberty County District Attorney’s Office.
74-year-old man with Alzheimer’s last seen Saturday, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 74-year-old man with Alzheimer’s last seen Saturday, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office saysThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 74-year-old man missing since Saturday.
Liberty County man fatally shoots neighbor over ongoing argument over loose dog, deputies say
Read full article: Liberty County man fatally shoots neighbor over ongoing argument over loose dog, deputies sayA man has been arrested and charged after deputies said he shot his neighbor to death over an ongoing dispute about a dog running loose in their neighborhood.
Fugitive shot in head by bounty hunter attempting to execute warrant in 5th Ward, police say
Read full article: Fugitive shot in head by bounty hunter attempting to execute warrant in 5th Ward, police sayHouston police are investigating after a bounty hunter allegedly shot a fugitive in the head while trying to execute a warrant Wednesday night.
Investigators release photo of vehicle believed to be connected to shooting of Liberty County teen
Read full article: Investigators release photo of vehicle believed to be connected to shooting of Liberty County teenInvestigators have released a photo of a vehicle they believe to be in connection to the shooting of a 14-year-old teen in Liberty County Tuesday.
Harris County reduces COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellow
Read full article: Harris County reduces COVID-19 threat level from orange to yellowHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday that she is lowering the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow as indicators demonstrate a further decrease in cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rates.
3 cyclists hospitalized after being struck by car in Liberty County, Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 3 cyclists hospitalized after being struck by car in Liberty County, Sheriff’s Office saysThree cyclists were hospitalized Saturday after a vehicle struck them in Liberty County, authorities said.
Suspect, his mother, charged in dragging death of man in Liberty County
Read full article: Suspect, his mother, charged in dragging death of man in Liberty CountyA $1 million bond was set for a man accused of dragging another man by a truck and then burning the vehicle in Liberty County, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy, dispatcher charged in child sex abuse case after Harris Co. Pct. 1 deputy commits suicide, constable says
Read full article: Deputy, dispatcher charged in child sex abuse case after Harris Co. Pct. 1 deputy commits suicide, constable saysA Harris County Precinct 1 Deputy who died by suicide was also being investigated for several allegations of sexual abuse involving minors, according to the Alvin Police Department.
Liberty County family says they were surrounded by water, stranded for days after Saturday night’s storm
Read full article: Liberty County family says they were surrounded by water, stranded for days after Saturday night’s stormSurrounded by water and stranded for days. That was the situation the Arnold family said they were in after Saturday night’s storm in Liberty County turned their Plum Grove home into an island.
Tip leads to largest drug bust in Liberty County; at least $500K worth of meth found, authorities say
Read full article: Tip leads to largest drug bust in Liberty County; at least $500K worth of meth found, authorities sayA tip led to the largest drug bust in Liberty County Tuesday, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said.
2 men, 1 woman charged in connection to death of missing juvenile, burning human remains, Liberty County officials say
Read full article: 2 men, 1 woman charged in connection to death of missing juvenile, burning human remains, Liberty County officials sayCade Cates (L), 23, and Randy Norlan Salinas (R), 26, are charged with murder in connection with the death of a missing juvenile. LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – Authorities in Liberty County have arrested and charged two men and a woman in connection with the death of an unidentified juvenile, who had been reported missing about a week prior. Randy Norlan Salinas, 26, of Channelview, and Cade Cates, 23, of north Liberty County, are accused of being involved in the juvenile’s death, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. Later Thursday evening, officials said a third person, Kathryn Alexander, who is the girlfriend of Cates, was also arrested and charged with murder. She was booked at the Liberty County Jail.
40-year-old man missing from Liberty County has been found, authorities say
Read full article: 40-year-old man missing from Liberty County has been found, authorities sayOfficials said Christopher “Brad” Bartell has been missing since Friday. A 40-year-old man who was missing in Liberty County has been found, authorities said Monday. Officials said Christopher “Brad” Bartell had been missing since Friday at 5:30 p.m. Authorities said he was found in a vehicle in Hardin County Sunday night. Bartell is described as 5-foot-11-inches tall and about 200 pounds with blue eyes and brownish hair.
Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to all
Read full article: Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to allHOUSTON – Despite some social media posts, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said certain COVID-19 vaccination events in Liberty and Matagorda counties will not be open to almost anyone. The doses initially went to folks who are homebound, as well as those 65 and older, said TDEM spokesman Seth Christensen. People ages 50 to 64 are part of group 1C in Texas, which is open for vaccination. Also on Thursday, a post on the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center’s Facebook page discussed a vaccination event at the county fairgrounds scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Christensen said nothing has changed in terms of which population groups have been approved to receive the vaccine.
Masks Optional for Tarkington ISD
Read full article: Masks Optional for Tarkington ISDLIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – Starting Wednesday, students and teachers at Tarkington ISD were not required to wear a mask at schools. Noel has three children in third, fourth and seventh grades at Tarkington ISD schools. The school board voted to make masks optional after asking the parents in a poll. Humble ISD has made changes saying students under 10 years old do not have to mask up. “Hopefully, they’ll have some common sense and understanding that people still need to wear their masks because it’s still a pandemic out here,” said Fred Fisher.
Liberty County vaccine hub seeing increase in patients from larger counties
Read full article: Liberty County vaccine hub seeing increase in patients from larger countiesCLEVELAND, Texas – The Texas Emergency Hospital in Liberty County was designated as a vaccination hub by the state about eight weeks ago. Since then, medical workers have vaccinated over 10,000 patients in a county of less than 90,000 people. As the chief operation officer, Patti Foster, walked through the hospital, her passion for serving patients shined with each step. With so many new patients, the hospital had to make some new hires, which included Desiree King, a licensed nurse. If you would like to sign up for the Texas Emergency Hospital vaccination waitlist, call 281-806-7370 or 281-806-7380.