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University of Houston poll shows Democrats likely to keep Harris County hold in key races
A new University of Houston survey shows Democratic candidates leading in the Harris County judge race, as well as two commissioner races.
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2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on East Freeway at Monmouth, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, two people are confirmed to be dead after a crash involving three vehicles on the East Freeway.
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Emergency road repairs shuts down 2 lanes on US-290 at Cypress Rosehill, TxDOT says
According to TxDOT Houston, emergency road repairs are expected to last through Tuesday evening and into the morning hours of Wednesday.
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Investigation underway after 17-year-old shot, killed at NE Harris County apartment, HCSO says
Investigators said that the teen was found shot in his family's living room on Sunday afternoon.
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Man run over by ICE-driven SUV during pursuit recovering with both legs broken, family says
A man who was run over by an SUV driven by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a pursuit in west Harris County is recovering after suffering broken bones in both legs, his family said....
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ICE runs over man: ICE agent caught on surveillance video hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with car during chase at shopping center, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials say
In the latest US immigration news, an ICE agent is accused of hitting Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a car during a chase, ICE and Harris County, Texas officials said....
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Driver killed in fiery crash on West Grand Parkway, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a driver was killed in a fiery crash on West Grand Parkway near the Cypress area.
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Man hospitalized after being struck by vehicle operated by ICE authorities, HCSO says
A man is in the hospital after a vehicle operated by ICE authorities struck him on Saturday morning in northwest Harris County, deputies said.
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ABC13 gets a sneak peek behind the grand jury process and the calls to modernize it
When you get a jury duty letter in the mail, it comes from the Harris County District Clerk's Office. Well, when District Clerk Marilyn Burgess received one herself, she didn't expect it to lead to a seat on a grand jury....
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Man shot, hurt after apparent fight with 3 people in NW Harris County: HCSO
HCSO said the shooting and fight stemmed from an incident between the victim and the three suspects who were involved.
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Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down 61 Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is decommissioning all 61 Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers controlled by Precinct 4, citing residents' concerns about privacy, access to collected data and potential misuse....
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Fight between teen employees at NW Harris Co. McDonald's leads to fatal stabbing, HCSO says
Officials confirmed that the 16-year-old suspect was detained and booked at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
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Trump to campaign for Ken Paxton, Carlos De La Cruz in San Antonio today
President Donald Trump is making his third swing through Texas on behalf of Republican candidates in just under a month.
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Houston officials unveil $48 million initiative to address homelessness as city’s shelter sees long wait times
The three-year program will seek rapid resolutions to homelessness. It comes as the city’s new residential treatment center strives to serve people quickly....
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Harris County jailer, brother charged weeks after couple shot on West Loop, HCSO says
A Harris County jailer is on leave after he and his brother were charged in connection with a road rage shooting, the Harris County Sheriff's Office confirms....
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Harris County Attorney tries to shut down SW Houston spa that's been raided multiple times
A southwest Houston massage business that has been raided multiple times remains open, but the Harris County Attorney's Office is now asking a civil court to shut it down....
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Harris County confirms all 75K voters' registration records from backlog have been processed
Harris County officials confirmed they have finished processing all 75,000 late voter records after reports of a voter registration backlog.
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Harris County Juvenile Probation Department to open vocational training center
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is planning a new training center to introduce career opportunities for young people attending its Leadership Academy....
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Armed suspect barricaded inside home in south Harris County with 4-month-old infant, sheriff says
An standoff is underway after an armed suspect barricaded himself alongside a 4-month-old infant at a home in south Harris County on Monday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
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Probe widens in sexual assault allegations of former HCSO deputy
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy once honored for valor is now jailed, accused of attempted sexual assault and under investigation in more than a dozen possible cases....
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Harris County rolls out $88 million solar panel program to help lower 10,000 residents' bills
Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program using millions of taxpayer dollars that'll help lower power bills for some residents.
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Closures on Tomball Parkway, IH-45, and West Loop could slow Houston-area motorists this weekend
Road closures across the Houston area, including a full closure of the Tomball Freeway for bridge repairs, could affect traffic over the weekend.
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Harris County Justice Kristin Guiney dies, court officials say
Guiney was elected to Texas's First Court of Appeals in November 2024.
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Too combative for court: Man accused of shooting deputy will face judge Monday
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff’s deputy and stealing a patrol vehicle was too combative to face a judge Thursday night, but he’ll get his day in court Friday morning. Chase Layne Patin, 25, is scheduled for a preliminary appearance on Monday morning in the 482n...
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Former Harris County Sheriff's deputy charged with attempted sex assault while on duty: Court docs
A now-former Harris County Sheriff's deputy is facing an attempted sexual assault charge after court documents said he allegedly threatened a woman with arrest unless she performed sexual acts on him while he was on duty....
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Harris County commissioner spends $223k on billboards since 2024
13 Investigates looks into how your elected officials are spending taxpayer money under Harris County's advertising contract.
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Alleged murder suspect shoots, kills himself in north Harris County, according to HCSO
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the suspect was located, and before deputies arrived, he reportedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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State leaders raise concerns over Harris County's pace to distribute 2024 disaster relief money
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham not only raised concerns over Harris County's flood projects, but also said the county hasn't started programs with the millions it received to help 2024 storm victims....
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Suspect in custody after shooting that injured deputy in east Harris County: HCSO confirms
The sheriff's office confirmed the suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a deputy and stealing a patrol car.
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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting deputy and stealing patrol car, HCSO says
A suspect is at large after a shooting left a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy injured in east Harris County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office....
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METRO approves $40M to fix roads as advocates push for bus line spending
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County just approved spending $40 million to fix roads, sidewalks, and bus stops.
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Investigation underway after man found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County, HCSO says
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a motel in north Harris County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Fire at Arnold Middle School caused by battery malfunction forces students to relocate temporarily, Cy-Fair ISD says
A small fire that broke out at Arnold Middle School caused by a battery malfunction, forced students and staff to relocate temporarily, Cy-Fair ISD said....