San Jacinto County: Two arrested, accused of trafficking family members
A cold case from 2023 was reopened last month, with witness and victim statements collected as evidence.
Liberty County: Cleveland oil well fire under control; residents asked to shelter in place
The fire was reported at an oil well on Nevell Street and Peach Avenue.
Houston news today: Attempted kidnapping suspect; Gulf tropical update
Houston news to know today, August 14, 2025, includes the search for an attempted kidnapping suspects, parents calling for action after two Cleveland ISD school bus crashes in three days, the arrest of a man for murder, and the latest on potential tropical development in the Gulf.
Cleveland ISD school bus involved in second crash on FM 1010
A Cleveland ISD school bus with students aboard was involved in a crash on FM 1010 on Wednesday morning, the second bus crash on the same road this week.
Cleveland ISD school bus crash on FM 1010; students evaluated for injuries
A Cleveland ISD school bus was involved in a crash on Monday morning, officials say. Some students were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Liberty County man sentenced to 14 years for methamphetamine trafficking
John Matthew Goines, 50, was stopped in 2024 for traffic violations on two separate occasions in Liberty County, each resulting in the discovery of thousands of dollars in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and more than 150 grams of methamphetamine.
Missing person: Loved ones of 32-year-old man say they haven't seen him in almost a month, fearing the worst
According to Liberty County Sheriff's Deputies, Steven Marlow was last seen on May 4 leaving a friend's house in Cleveland.
Montgomery County: Ex-church children's choir instructor accused of sexual assault of a child
A former children’s choir instructor at a Montgomery County church is facing a charge of sexual assault of a child, and the sheriff’s office is urging any potential victims to come forward.
Pauline Road Fire: More than 2,300 acres burned in San Jacinto County, 20% containment
The Pauline Road fire in San Jacinto County has reached 2,000 acres and is 10% contained as of Thursday morning.
Francisco Oropeza sentenced to life without parole in 2023 shooting deaths of five neighbors
A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting deaths of five of his neighbors near the Houston area.
2 Cleveland ISD school buses involved in crash at TX-321, TX-105
Seventeen student were taken to the hospital after a crash involving two Cleveland ISD school buses.
Major crash involving propane trucks in Cleveland, SkyFOX at the scene
SkyFOX is over the scene of a major crash involving two vehicles and two trucks in the Cleveland-area.
2 Cleveland ISD schools placed on lockdown
Cleveland ISD briefly placed two elementary schools on lockdown on Monday afternoon.
Fentanyl in schools; Narcan incidents down 75% at Cleveland ISD
Our investigation began in September 2023 when videos of drug overdoses on campus during the school day began circulating.
Cleveland ISD received shooting threats for middle school, high school
Two Cleveland ISD school campuses received shooting threats within days of each other, according to the school district.