Shepherd chemical plant fire on FM 1127 in San Jacinto County contained, 1 employee injured
Cleanup and an investigation are underway following a chemical plant fire in San Jacinto County on Wednesday morning.
San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office uncovers large-scale cockfighting ring with 300 attendees, 19 arrested
The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office discovered a large-scale illegal cockfighting operation after receiving a call about animal cruelty in a Cleveland subdivision.
47 dogs with infestations abandoned at RV home including puppies, rescued by Houston Humane Society
In San Jacinto County, Houston Humane Society rescued 47 dogs, including puppies, from an abandoned RV home on Oct. 3.
San Jacinto County shooting: Woman shot to death, man airlifted to hospital
A man is believed to have shot and killed a woman in San Jacinto County before turning the gun on himself, the sheriff’s office says.
Texas mass shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage in San Jacinto County back in April has pleaded not guilty to five counts of capital murder. Francisco Oropeza was in court on Thursday, accused of killing five next-door neighbors before leaving authorities on a four-day manhunt.
Francisco Oropeza pleads not guilty in Cleveland mass shooting which killed 5
Francisco Oropeza has pled not guilty in the mass shooting that killed 5 people, including an 8-year-old, back in April.
San Jacinto County Snowhill Fire: 2 firefighters injured while battling wildland fire, 90% contained
San Jacinto County and local fire agencies are working to put out a wildland fire that started around 1:17 p.m. on Wednesday.
More drowning victims found in San Jacinto River, officials urging residents to be careful
Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities are now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.
Deadly weekend in San Jacinto River, authorities say
Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.
New details released on Texas mass shooting
New details emerge about the deadly April shooting in San Jacinto County that left 5 people dead when Francisco Oropeza is accused of opening fire on his neighbors. A more detailed timeline of the law enforcement response and the discrepancies in the Sheriff's statements has been revealed in an Associated Press report. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more on the story.
San Jacinto Co. sheriff accused of corruption ahead of mass shooting: AP Investigation
An investigation led the Sheriff’s Office to also disclose that deputies took nearly four times as long as Sheriff Greg Capers initially said to arrive at the mass shooting.
San Jacinto County, Texas, shooting suspect Francisco Oropeza appears in court
The man accused of killing five of his San Jacinto County neighbors appeared in court on Thursday morning.
Marijuana grow house in San Jacinto County, nearly 320 pounds of cannabis found
A grow house was busted in San Jacinto County after an investigation and deputies found close to 320 pounds of marijuana with some reaching almost 9 feet tall.
Cleveland Texas shooting: Documents allege Oropeza violently abused partner in front of kid
Newly obtained court documents provide some gruesome details about Franciso Oropeza’s violent behavior towards his partner, Divimara Nava.
Francisco Oropeza arrest: Neighbor claims gunman shot her dog twice, afraid to tell cops
A woman who lives across the street from Oropeza and the victims, claims the 38-year-old had a pattern of aggressive behavior. She declined to show her face on camera but said she was relieved he was off the streets.
Manhunt ends: Community relieved mass shooting gunman captured
Residents in the Conroe area, where Francisco Oropeza, 38, was captured following a 4-day manhunt, are breathing a sigh of relief but are still in shock after the gunman shot and killed five of his neighbors in San Jacinto County.
Texas manhunt ends in Conroe: Shooting suspect Francisco Oropeza charged with 5 counts of first-degree murder
Francisco Oropeza, the man accused of killing five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas, is charged with one count of first-degree felony murder, San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney Todd Dillon says.
Manhunt ends: Gunman Francisco Oropeza accused of killing 5 held on $7.5 million bond
Francisco Oropeza, 38, is now being held in San Jacinto County, charged with 5 counts of murder. His bond was set at a total of $7.5 million. Authorities say they’re now looking to see if his charges could be upgraded to capital murder.
Small plane crash in San Jacinto County, two hospitalized after reported mechanical issue
Authorities are investigating a small plane crash in San Jacinto County on Wednesday.
San Jacinto County First DA Rob Freyer talks Francisco Oropesa capture
We're learning more information on the capture of Francisco Oropesa, 38, in the Cleveland area. This after a 4-day-long search to find the gunman accused of killing five of his neighbors in San Jacinto County.