LIBERTY COUNTY

A suspect has been arrested and charged in the stabbing of a Liberty County man Wednesday, officers with the Mont Belvieu Police Department said.

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.”

There are no remaining Democratic elected officials in Liberty County, a rural community northeast of Houston, after longtime Justice of the Peace Ronnie Davis lost his re-election bid in November.

The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Liberty County on Tuesday night here.

Cases 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.

Three people have been arrested in the death of a teen girl whose body was found in Liberty County.

A 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.

Child 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.”

An 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.

Investigators are working to determine what circumstances surrounded the death of a 3-year-old over the weekend.

Investigators in Liberty County have identified the 16-year-old girl who was found shot and killed in Liberty County.

Authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old was found shot to death on the side of a road in Liberty County Sunday morning.

Investigators with the Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty unit rescued more than 70 animals found severely neglected at a Liberty County property this week.

A mother is dead and two children were life flighted after a major crash involving two heavy trucks near Cleveland on Monday morning, authorities said.

A man has been shot after leading a state trooper on a chase through Montgomery County Monday afternoon.

A mother, father and their nine children who live near Dayton lost everything in a house fire Wednesday.

Delaware State University filed a complaint Wednesday to the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division calling for an external investigation of the traffic stop.

Tony Allen, Delaware State University's president, says once the complaint is officially filed, it will be made available to the campus community to read.

Hornets women's lacrosse team was returning home after Florida game. Coach calls incident “very traumatizing”

A 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.

A 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.

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 74-year-old man missing since Saturday.

A 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.

Houston police are investigating after a bounty hunter allegedly shot a fugitive in the head while trying to execute a warrant Wednesday night.

Authorities are investigating after two bodies were found inside of a burning vehicle in Liberty County Wednesday morning.

Investigators 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 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.

Three cyclists were hospitalized Saturday after a vehicle struck them in Liberty County, authorities said.

Authorities said the man targeted women at country bars and dance halls for more than a decade.

A Liberty County courthouse security officer died of COVID-19.

A $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.

A little-known interdepartmental panel will vote Thursday on renaming 16 sites across the state.

A 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.

Surrounded 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.

A tip led to the largest drug bust in Liberty County Tuesday, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said.

Cade 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.

Officials 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.

HOUSTON – 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.

LIBERTY 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.

CLEVELAND, 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.

HUMBLE, Texas – Humble Independent School District students are hammering out better futures for area veterans. Some students at Kingwood Park High School and Summer Creek High School are building tiny homes for homeless heroes and it’s not just an act of kindness, it’s also being used as a teaching tool. Tuesday morning, U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Jacobs toured his future home that’s currently under construction at Kingwood Park High school. “Service is the heart of our school and this project just symbolizes all of that,” said Principal of Kingwood Park High School, Lisa Drabing. The home was designed by Kingwood Park High School student, Parker Ryan.

DAISETTA, Texas – Liberty County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case after a 1-year-old girl was found dead in a neighbor’s pool. The family reported the baby girl missing on Monday afternoon from the parent’s home on West Pine Street in Daisetta, Texas. ”As you would imagine, the investigators were asking the logical questions,” said Liberty County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Captain Ken DeFoor. Liberty County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Nine Mile Ranch, a waterpark that was located in Dayton, Texas. Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Rangers and Daisetta Police are all working on the case.

DAISETTA, Texas – The parents of a 1-year-old girl who was found dead in a neighbor’s pool in Liberty County have been arrested, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. It was initially reported that the child was found in the family’s pool but it was later discovered that the child was in the neighbor’s pool. On Wednesday morning, the parents, Londell Laviene and Bonnie Tarrant, were charged with interfering with public duties and also with resisting arrest. Both were placed in the Liberty County jail. AdChild Protective Services and their fatality investigation unit is also investigating the incident because the parents had another child drown in 2015 in Liberty County.

Here are things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 26:1. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County on Jan. 12, according to a spokesman for Texas Equusearch. Detectives working her case haven’t given up and hope you can help turn this murder mystery into a murder conviction. Hopefully, they have a heavy heart and know something, they want to come back and tell us what they know,” said Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Wallace Wyatt. “We are the public work force system for the entire Houston-Galveston region, meaning just like the public library or public education system, we are here to serve.

In rural Texas, unpredictable shipments mean vaccination sites wait for more doses to arrive While the nationwide pace of the vaccination rollout seems to be picking up, only about half of the doses distributed so far have been administered. In rural areas like Liberty County, Texas, vaccination sites are not getting the doses needed due to unpredictable shipments. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM with the latest on the dire circumstances.

Nathan Heathco, 22, was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. DAYTON, Texas – A fisherman found the body of a missing man Sunday near the Trinity River in Liberty County, deputies said. The man’s body was found not far from where crews were searching for him. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County on Jan. 12, according to a spokesman for Texas Equusearch. Officials said they believe Heathco may have been injured in a vehicle crash prior to his disappearance.

LIBERTY, Texas – Texas Equuesearch and Liberty County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 22-year-old Liberty County man who they said has been missing since Tuesday. Texas Equusearch said they will be in need of volunteers to search on foot. The search staging location will be at the Liberty County ESD #3 Volunteer Fire Department, which is located at 8704 FM 1409 in Dayton, Texas. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. Texas Equusearch is asking volunteers to dress for the forecasted weather conditions and for the environment, which will include some thick brush and mud.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – History was made during Monday’s swearing-in ceremony as two women take up two county positions never been held by a woman before. The county swore in Jennifer Bergman, who was elected as District Attorney and Tammy Bishop as Constable Precinct #1, the county said in a news release. “This is history, ladies and gentlemen...It is history that is long, long, long overdue.”In total, 13 candidates were sworn in on Monday, five of then being newly-elected officials. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Liberty County,” she said in a statement. I am blessed to call Liberty County my home and I look forward to doing everything I can to make you proud.”

Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities sayHappy New Year! Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 1:1. Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities sayA woman abducted at gunpoint from her Liberty County home Tuesday was found alive and unharmed in Illinois, according to authorities. Erika Rios Valdez, 32, was kidnapped from her home around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday while parking and unhooking a food service trailer on County Road 3404 in the Plum Grove area in north Liberty County. An acquaintance, identified by authorities as Abel Farjado, 38, drove up and forced Valdez into his pickup truck at gunpoint.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – A woman abducted at gunpoint from her Liberty County home Tuesday was found alive and unharmed in Illinois, according to authorities. On Tuesday, it was reported that Erika Rios Valdez, 32, was kidnapped from her home around 9:30 p.m. while parking and unhooking a food service trailer on County Road 3404 in the Plum Grove area in north Liberty County. An acquaintance, identified by authorities as Abel Farjado, 38, drove up and forced Valdez into his pickup truck at gunpoint. Police said Valdez is now staying with family members in that area and is awaiting a flight back to Liberty Texas to rejoin her family there. Police said there is a possibility of federal charges being lodged against Fajardo as Valdez was taken across state lines.

Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputies searching for a suspect who kidnapped a Cleveland mother at gunpoint around 9:30 p.m. outside her home on County Road 3404. They said she was parking her food service trailer outside her home when a man in a white pickup truck held her at gunpoint, forced her into the truck, and then took off. “If they spot her let us know-- call [Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputies],” Salinas said. More than anything, the family just wants Erika Valdez to come home safely. Anyone who knows anything that will help locate Fajardo or Erika Valdez is asked to give Liberty County Sheriff’s deputies a call at (936) 336-4500.

Abel Fajardo (right) is seen in an image released by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 30, 2020. HOUSTON – Deputies are searching for a man accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint Tuesday night in north Liberty County, according to the sheriff’s office. Liberty County deputies search for Erika Rios Valdez, 32, after she was held at gunpoint and kidnapped on Dec. 29, 2020, officials said. Deputies said on the back window of the pickup is the word “Duramax.”Pickup with an Illinois license plate 2816533B involved in armed kidnapping in north Liberty County, deputies said (Liberty County Sheriff's Office)Deputies said the brother of Valdez chased Fagardo but lost him. Anyone with information is asked to call the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office at 936-336-4500 or call the Multicounty Crime Stoppers at 1-800-393-7867.

HOUSTON – Relaxed restrictions were rolled back Tuesday in some Houston-area counties where coronavirus-related hospitalizations remain high. A similar change was implemented in the Trauma Service Area that includes Dallas earlier this month. Galveston County asks for exemptionHenry said he has sent three requests for Galveston County to be exempt from the tighter restrictions, but those requests have gone unanswered. He said that hospitals in Galveston County are taking patients from the surrounding area and only 65 county residents are hospitalized with COVID-19. He said the Galveston County District Attorney has said he will likely not accept charges related to violations of the order.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – A man is dead in Liberty County and authorities say his daughter has admitted to shooting him after making initial claims that he’d committed suicide. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call around 2:10 a.m. Friday Ciera Eaton, 35. Authorities said she told them her father, 64-year-old Michael Eaton had just committed suicide at their mobile home on CR 4533 in south Liberty County. After an initial investigation and evidence found at the scene, the sheriff’s office said deputies began to question Ciera Eaton’s suicide story. Ciera Eaton has been charged with murder and is now in the Liberty County Jail.

LIBERTY, Texas – Deputies said two people were killed in a devastating four-vehicle crash in Liberty County Sunday. According to investigators, the impact of the accident caused a car to fly off a bridge. Deputies said the crash happened on State Highway 105 at the Trinity River Bridge around 8 p.m.A BMW slammed into a Mustang head-on, sending the BMW over the bridge about 20 feet down, investigators said. Deputies said a 15-year-old in another vehicle was rushed to the hospital by helicopter. There was a six-month-old inside one of the cars, but authorities said the baby was not hurt.

HOUSTON – The U.S. Border Patrol arrested a man charged with capital murder after being tied to the fatal shooting of one woman and sexual assault of another in September, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. The U.S. Marshal’s Office and Mexican authorities joined the search for Jose Marin Soriano, 59, after he reportedly crossed the border into Mexico shortly after the incident, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. What happenedThese incidents occurred on County Road 3415 at County Road 3425 around 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a woman dead inside a burned vehicle across the road from the residence. When the two women arrived at Soriano’s home, deputies said he pulled a gun and sexually assaulted the woman chained to the bed.

Police find woman beaten and chained to bed in Liberty CountyPolice found one woman dead and the other beaten at a home just north of Woodville around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Photo: Provided Photo: Provided Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Police find woman beaten and chained to bed in Liberty County 1 / 1 Back to GalleryPolice found one woman dead and the other beaten at a Liberty County home Saturday night. By the time the Liberty County Sheriff's Office arrived, she was dead. The police found the other woman, who is still alive, and Liberty County EMS took her to the hospital. Liberty County Sheriff's Office is asking for anyone with information to call the Liberty County Sheriff's Office at 936-336-4500.

Liberty County Sheriffs Office investigating murderA Liberty County man who was shot multiple times Monday called 9-1-1 to report the crime before he died, according to deputies. A Liberty County man who was shot multiple times Monday called 9-1-1 to report the crime before he died, according to deputies. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Liberty County Sheriffs Office investigating murder 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA Liberty County man who was shot multiple times Monday called 9-1-1 to report the crime before he died, according to deputies. Liberty County Sheriffs Office deputies responded to investigate the call around 3 p.m. at a home on County Road 3357 in Plum Grove. The name of the victim has not yet been released to the public.

Cement truck collides with Amtrak train in Liberty CountyInvestigation underway in a collision involving a cement mixer and an Amtrak train in Dayton in Liberty County, Dec. 17, 2019. Investigation underway in a collision involving a cement mixer and an Amtrak train in Dayton in Liberty County, Dec. 17, 2019. Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Cement truck collides with Amtrak train in Liberty County 1 / 3 Back to GalleryOne person was injured Tuesday afternoon when a cement-mixing truck collided with an Amtrak train in , according to the Liberty County Sheriffs Office. The crash occurred near the scene of another August train crash that injured multiple people, the captain said. The latest crash happened around 1:10 p.m. in the Eastgate area of Liberty County, said DeFoor.

House fire in Liberty County kills mother, daughterA house fire in Liberty County on Thursday, Dec. 12, killed a mother and daughter, according to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. A house fire in Liberty County on Thursday, Dec. 12, killed a mother and daughter, according to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Liberty County Sheriff's Office Photo: Liberty County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close House fire in Liberty County kills mother, daughter 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA mother and daughter were killed Thursday afternoon in a house fire in Liberty County, according to authorities. The fire broke out in the late afternoon and destroyed the home, the sheriff's office said. It's too early in the investigation to determine the cause, said Liberty County Fire Marshal Bill Hergermueller.

Liberty County pup Red sworn in as K-9 'Deputy Dog'Liberty County Sheriff Bobby Rader pinning a badge on K-9 Deputy Dog Red after swearing him in with other K-9s. >>>SEE PHOTOS: Meet the K9 police dogs who help keep Harris County safe less Liberty County Sheriff Bobby Rader pinning a badge on K-9 Deputy Dog Red after swearing him in with other K-9s. >>>SEE PHOTOS: Meet the K9 police ... more Photo: Liberty County Sheriff's Office Photo: Liberty County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close Liberty County pup Red sworn in as K-9 'Deputy Dog' 1 / 22 Back to GalleryRed the dog lived a ruff life before he came to live with Liberty County Deputy William Hall and became the community children's most beloved K-9. Although it's not entirely clear what type of dog Red is, one thing is for sure: Red was special. There has even been talk amongst Multi-County Crime Stoppers' board directors about promoting Deputy Red to the rank of "Sgt.

Before the charge against him was read, the judge noted that "elected officials are held to a higher standard. "Pickett was given pre-trial release on Saturday and his bond was set at $1000. The state had asked for double that amount.In the conditions of his release was a protective order, requested not by his wife, but the prosecutor. "You cannot have any threatening, harassing or violent contact with Mrs. Pickett," said the magistrate. "Pickett was sworn in as the Liberty County District Attorney in 2013.He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2006, according to the Texas Bar Association.

Liberty County District Attorney Logan Pickett was arrested Saturday in downtown Houston and charged with misdemeanor assault. Media outlets report the incident left a cut on her head for which she refused medical treatment. Pickett faces up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000, if convicted. The couple was in downtown Houston over the weekend for an event at Minute Maid Park, according to media reports. Pickett will reportedly continue serving as district attorney in Liberty County, according to a statement released to media outlets through the couples lawyer.

Before the charge against him was read, the judge noted that "elected officials are held to a higher standard. "Pickett was given pre-trial release on Saturday and his bond was set at $1000. The state had asked for double that amount.In the conditions of his release was a protective order, requested not by his wife, but the prosecutor. "You cannot have any threatening, harassing or violent contact with Mrs. Pickett," said the magistrate. "Pickett was sworn in as the Liberty County District Attorney in 2013.He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2006, according to the Texas Bar Association.

Liberty County DA arrested on assault chargeLiberty County District Attorney Logan Pickett was arrested at the Westin Hotel in downtown Houston Saturday night after allegedly assaulting his wife, police say. Liberty County District Attorney Logan Pickett was arrested at the Westin Hotel in downtown Houston Saturday night after allegedly assaulting his wife, police say. Photo: David Taylor Photo: David Taylor Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Liberty County DA arrested on assault charge 1 / 9 Back to GalleryLiberty County District Attorney Logan Pickett was arrested Saturday near Minute Maid Park for allegedly assaulting his wife, according to court records and media reports. The clerk called police, but Picketts wife refused to speak with the responding officer about the incident, according to media reports. Police arrested and booked Pickett into Harris County Jail.

Before the charge against him was read, the judge noted that "elected officials are held to a higher standard. "Pickett was given pre-trial release on Saturday and his bond was set at $1000. The state had asked for double that amount.In the conditions of his release was a protective order, requested not by his wife, but the prosecutor. "You cannot have any threatening, harassing or violent contact with Mrs. Pickett," said the magistrate. "Pickett was sworn in as the Liberty County District Attorney in 2013.He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2006, according to the Texas Bar Association.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Liberty County District Attorney has been arrested for assault in downtown Houston.Logan Pickett, 38, was taken into custody Saturday morning at the Westin Houston Downtown hotel, according to Houston police.Pickett's wife told the hotel front desk clerk that she and her husband were at an event at Minute Maid Park and went to dinner before returning to the hotel.She said she found out after dinner that Pickett had been having an affair for the past 15 months, according to police, causing an argument to begin.That is when police say he pushed his wife, causing her to hit her head.Medics on the scene determined she needed three stitches to close her wound, but police say she refused medical attention.Pickett is charged with assault against a family member, a class A misdemeanor.After confirming that the couple was attending an event, Pickett told police he had nothing more to say.Pickett was sworn in as the Liberty County District Attorney in 2013.He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2006, according to the Texas Bar Association.

Florida voters head to the pollsOn Tuesday, voters went to the polls to elect a mayor in Houston, decide on a transportation bond, numerous school bonds and a variety of State Constitutional amendments. You can find links to a page with each county's results as well as their official government election website below. Use this tool to find results in your countyApp users, scroll to the bottom of this story for links to countywide results. Access to county-level resultsBelow you can also find election results as well as links to each county's election page. Harris County results and election site Brazoria County results and election site Chambers County results and election site Fort Bend County results and election site Galveston County results and election site Liberty County results and election site Matagorda County results and election site Montgomery County results and election site San Jacinto County results and election site Waller County results and election site Texas State Constitutional Amendments and election siteCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

The Crawfords and Tinleys drove 30 hours -- all the way from Cleveland in Liberty County to watch their Astros in Game 4 of the World Series in Washington, D.C."We love them a lot. We drove 30 hours to see them," said Will Crawford, one of the dads. And then there was the rain and the windshield wipers. "Our windshield wipers quit working around Memphis," Will Crawford asks the group. Exciting, and despite some mishaps and not a lot of sleep they are together and they're at the world series to see their team.

Man charged with capital murder in triple homicide in Liberty CountyA man was arrested Sunday in connection with a triple shooting in Liberty County. A man was arrested Sunday in connection with a triple shooting in Liberty County. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man charged with capital murder in triple homicide in Liberty County 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man was arrested Sunday in connection with a deadly triple shooting in Liberty County, according to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. He has been booked into Liberty County Jail on a capital murder charge. Two of the dead men were identified as Walter Clifford Brown, 54, Christopher Allen Wells, 20, both from the Dayton area.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - Liberty County sheriff's Deputy Richard Whitten is slowly making progress after he was shot earlier this year. Whitten was initially paralyzed from the chest down after he was shot in the neck by a murder suspect on May 29. Before I knew it, he pulled a gun on the right side where I couldn't see him and took a shot. Whitten isn't sure when hell be discharged or if hell make a full recovery but said his goal is to rejoin the Liberty County Sheriff's Office in some capacity. Im not saying it's going to happen, but Im going to sure try, Whitten said.

Liberty County sheriff's Deputy Richard Whitten is slowly making progress after he was shot earlier this year. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

(CNN) - Olympic gymnast Simone Biles said Monday night she was "still having a hard time processing last weeks news," days after her brother was charged in a New Year's Eve shooting the left three people dead in Ohio. The five-time Olympic medalist and 14-time world champion said on Twitter that her "heart aches for everyone involved, especially for the victims and their families." Tevin Biles-Thomas has been charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter, felonious assault and perjury in a December 31 shooting in Cleveland. Authorities said the shooting started after a group of uninvited guests walked into a home and a fight began. Biles-Thomas was arrested August 29 in Liberty County, Georgia, where he is being held without bond pending extradition to Cuyahoga County, the Liberty County Jail said.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - At least 18 people were injured when an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler collided in Liberty County on Friday, according to the Sheriff's Office. Around 3:55 p.m., the train struck the tractor-trailer near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1960 and County Road 621 in Dayton, according to authorities. The train didn't derail or lose power but was damaged, an Amtrak spokesperson said. The injuries were minor, according to authorities. Editor's note: Early reports from authorities said 19 people were injured, but later Friday night, officials said 18 people were injured.

At least 18 people were injured when an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler collided in Liberty County on Friday, according to the Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

The scene of a train crash in Liberty County on Aug. 30, 2019. LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - At least 19 people were injured when an Amtrak train and an 18-wheeler collided in Liberty County on Friday, according to the Sheriff's Office. Around 3:55 p.m., the train struck the tractor-trailer near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1960 and County Road 621 in Dayton, according to authorities. The train didn't derail or lose power but was damaged, an Amtrak spokesperson said. About 70 customers were on the train, which was on its way to New Orleans from Los Angeles.

Devers Independent School District kicked off the 2019-2020 school year Thursday, and while that means getting back to routine, not everything will be the same. In March, the district approved a four-day school week. Students will still receive the state-required 75,000 instructional minutes by adding 35 minutes a day, and students will still get normal holiday breaks. However, Devers students headed back to class Thursday will have to wait for the change to take effect. Even though they have to wait, students are excited about the change.

Summer has come to an end for some students in Liberty County. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Currently, we are #7 in the state, and we're very proud of that," said Devers ISD Superintendent and Principal Elizabeth Harris. "I want to take them out of the classroom, go teach them something that's not in school," said Stoesser. On Fridays, I'm going to have to find somewhere for the boys to go," said Devers ISD parent Mandi Simeon.Simeon told ABC13 keeping her boys in Devers ISD is still the best option. "Harris says even larger districts are trying to make the schedule change work.More than an hour away from Dallas, Athens ISD just switched to no classes on Friday too. "We are at a bit of a competitive disadvantage when it comes to salaries," said Athens ISD spokeswoman Toni Clay.That district is hoping the unique schedule will attract teachers.The Athens ISD student population is 3000, 15 times bigger than the Devers ISD student population.

FEMA trailer parts destroyed in Liberty County blazeParts from more than 100 FEMA trailers were destroyed Saturday night in what Liberty County officials called an illegal burn. Parts from more than 100 FEMA trailers were destroyed Saturday night in what Liberty County officials called an illegal burn. Photo: Scott Engle Photo: Scott Engle Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close FEMA trailer parts destroyed in Liberty County blaze 1 / 5 Back to GalleryParts from more than 100 FEMA trailers were destroyed Saturday night in what Liberty County officials called an illegal burn. A company was pulling metal and other reusable parts off the trailers and setting the wood and waste aside in a scrap pile at a site on County Road 624 near Wolf Road, according to the Montgomery County Police reporter. The pile had been cleared all the way around, as if it was cleared for a burn, but Liberty County Fire Marshal Bill Hergemueller said it was not legal.