Texas manhunt for Francisco Oropesa: Community members on edge following reported sighting in Montgomery Co.
The search for Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of killing five people including an 8-year-old boy in San Jacinto County, is still ongoing on its 4th day.
Texas manhunt for Francisco Oropesa: Search enters day 3 with gunman still on the loose
On day 3 of the search for accused mass murderer, 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa, dozens of law enforcement officers from local, state, and federal agencies spent Monday zeroing in on two separate potential sightings of the gunman in Montgomery County.
Texas manhunt for Francisco Oropesa: Man fitting description of gunman seen in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announced via Twitter it would be securing the campuses of nearby schools after receiving reports of a man “possibly matching the description of Francisco Oropesa" in the area.
Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as “illegal immigrants"
The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
Texas shooting: Family members inside home share moments leading up to shooting
The manhunt for Francisco Oropesa, 38, continues after he is accused of gunning down five people including an 8-year-old child. Family members who were inside the home share frightening moments that led up to that deadly mass shooting.
Texas Shooting: Cleveland ISD to hold prayer vigil for fallen student among 5 killed
"Cleveland Independent School District is heartbroken learning the news concerning the death of one of our students," the district said in part. "At this time, we cannot elaborate with information due to the ongoing investigation of the horrendous tragedy."
Hunt for Francisco Oropesa: Sheriff says mass shooting gunman could be anywhere, $80K reward offered
Francisco Oropesa, 38, fled after Friday night's shooting that left 5 people dead, including an 8-year-old boy. This after authorities said his neighbors asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard because they had a baby trying to sleep.
Texas shooting: 5 killed, including 8-year-old in San Jacinto County, shooter still missing
The San Jacinto Co. Sheriff's Office said it started when the victims told their neighbor, who had been drinking, to “stop shooting" in the yard because they had a baby who was trying to sleep.
TEXAS AMBER ALERT: Girl, 8, last seen in Coldspring found in Colorado
Haven Barker, an 8-year-old Texas girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found in Colorado, authorities confirm.
Missing 12-year-old girl last seen in San Jacinto County located
The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office is reporting that 12-year-old Rachel Savell has been found safe.
Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-area
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties north of the Houston area.
9-year-old killed after being hit by school bus in Jacinto City, police say
An investigation is underway after a 9-year-old was hit by a school bus in Jacinto City after school.
Jaguar or Raven? San Jacinto College asking for help with a new mascot
San Jacinto College says the Jaguar represents strength, skill, power, courage, patience, and agility. Ravens, on the other hand, are well-known for their intelligence, represent resourcefulness, wisdom, and adaptability.
EPA won't allow delay in San Jacinto waste pits cleanup
The EPA says deadline is firm for companies responsible for the San Jacinto River waste pits to submit their remedial design to get it rid of the cancer-causing toxins.
Cleanup efforts of massive toxic dump on San Jacinto River remain stalled
Companies ordered to clean up toxic waste from the San Jacinto River want to stop the process.



















