Livingston family credits service dog for saving their lives during severe flooding
Heavy rains and severe flooding have prompted officials in Polk County to issue a mandatory evacuation for certain low-lying areas along the Trinity River. One family says they learned the hard way this morning. They say they could’ve lost their lives if it wasn’t for the help of their furry companion.
‘She was amazing’: Family of Audrii Cunningham shares exclusive insights into the life of the Livingston girl murdered
Audrii Cunningham's family sat down with KPRC 2 for the nearly hour-long interview, where they talked about Audrii’s life, who she was, what she liked to do and who she wanted to be.
What’s next for Audrii Cunningham’s accused killer?
The five-day search for missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham ended Tuesday when her body was found in the Trinity River. The Polk County Sheriff's office says they're building a capital murder case against the prime suspect in her death, Don Steven McDougal.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Jan. 26
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.
Fisherman finds body of missing man near Trinity River in Liberty County, deputies say
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.
Emergency crews respond to gas line explosion along Trinity River
Emergency crews are responding to a gas line explosion that occurred along the banks of the Trinity River near the near the Polk-San Jacinto county line, according to the authorities. The incident involved a Kinder Morgan pipeline, according to the Polk County Office of Emergency Management. Kinder Morgan is on site and the situation is contained, the agency said in an update via Facebook. The explosion happened around 7:40 a.m. Sunday, according to the San Jacinto Office of Emergency Management. At one point, Shepherd residents were asked to evacuate their homes, but have since been told they can return.
Bodies of 2 good Samaritans who helped save father, his 5-year-old daughter from Trinity River found
CLEVELAND, Texas The bodies of two teens who jumped into the Trinity River to save a child and her father were found Monday, authorities said. Authorities said the 5-year-old and her father were playing in the water when the child started struggling, so her father tried to save her. According to Captain Ken DeFoor, the 17 and 18-year-old jumped in the water when they realized the man and his daughter were struggling. The little 5-year-old girl got into trouble in the water and father went after her, rescued her and, at the time, two good Samaritans tried to assist also, DeFor said. During this process, the father ingested some water (and) we had to send life flight he was transported to a Houston hospital but, unfortunately, the two good Samaritans ... went under.Their bodies were recovered Monday morning, according to authorities.
488-pound feral hog killed in Texas by wildlife remover experts
TRINITY RIVER, Texas – Two wildlife removal experts killed a 488-pound feral hog around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night in the Trinity River area northeast of Houston. KSAT spoke with Joel Dudley, the owner of Nuisance Wildlife Removal who said he and his friend Mike Huckaby were out making rounds in the area when they spotted the massive animal. “It’s not the only big boar we shot that night. He’s a wounded combat veteran and was a sniper so he’s a great shot,” Dudley said. “Mike got him right behind the ear.”Killing of feral hogs without license now legal in TexasAnyone who needs help with wildlife issues in the Trinity River area can contact Nuisance Wildlife Removal at 832-794-1610.
Girl, 16, killed & sibling hurt in Trinity River boating accident
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas – A Mother's Day family outing on the Trinity River ended in tragedy. According to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, a family from the Mont Belvieu-Dayton area in Chambers County were boating on the Trinity River to celebrate Mother's Day. The father was driving the family boat, pulling his children on a large tube behind the boat. This is just truly a tragic accident," said Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne. This case is being investigated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife with assistance from the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.