The current chief of the Sweeny Fire Department has been placed on leave amid an ongoing criminal investigation.

The former fire chief of the Sweeny Fire Department is facing multiple felony charges connected to allegations involving minors, according to court records and law enforcement officials.

KPRC 2 is working to get more details as Sky 2 hovers above Sweeny High School, where there's heavy law enforcement presence.

Residents in Sweeny say they have been complaining about the discoloration and quality of their drinking water for months.

Residents in Sweeny are furious over the quality of water throughout the city.

Sweeny city manager Lindsay Koskiniemi said they have received 56 complaints about the water since January.

Sweeny and Liberty punched their tickets to the 4A State title game this Saturday. Sweeny defeated Bullard 8-1 and Liberty held off Iowa Park 5-3. Take a look at some of the photos from the Semi-Final matchups below.

A mother is taking legal action after her son was hit by an administrator at Sweeny Junior High School.

KPRC 2 is happy to name Galveston Ball High School defensive back Byron Sweeny our UTMB Health Athlete of the Week!

Sweeny Police Chief John Barnard charged after being arrested for DWI in Friendswood on Feb. 21, 2021, according to Friendswood Police Department. FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Sweeny police chief John Barnard was arrested Sunday after being accused of driving while intoxicated in Friendswood, according to Friendswood Police Department. Barnard has been charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 1:31 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Parkwood Avenue, according to police records. Officials said Barnard has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation is pending.