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Trinidad residents demand answers amid water controversy

KLTV.com · last updated

TRINIDAD, Texas (KLTV) — A small East Texas town has been catapulted into the headlines following its water controversy.

Several residents of the Henderson County City of Trinidad shared pictures of their water with KLTV. Photos show an apparent brown discoloration.

“The white clothes, I don’t wash here, because if I do, it’s straight brown,” said resident Fabiola Roman.

The City is now facing several lawsuits after two arrests of independent journalists regarding the situation.

Jennifer Combs was arrested and charged with making a false report, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. Combs shared on her Facebook page that at least one person had been hospitalized because of the City’s water.

The City’s police department said there was no such case and arrested her.

Youtuber Otto the Watchdog was arrested for disorderly conduct while protesting her arrest. He’s now suing the City as well.

Combs’ charges were no-billed by a Henderson County Grand Jury. Municipal Judge Shellena Bivens dismisses the charges aganist Otto.

Counsel for the City said they couldn’t comment pending litigation.

City Council is set to meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. One of the agenda items is a discussion of Biven’s position.

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