Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy....
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ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns....
Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able to avoid prosecution by turning in his peace officer license....
Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented crime victims and witnesses less likely to report crimes to police. Those concerns are renewed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement detai...
ICE detained a man in Houston after he reported a shooting to local police
The incident could limit prosecutors' ability to investigate the shooting and also raises renewed questions about the Houston Police Department's cooperation with the federal immigration agency....
Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
Former Brazoria County deputy arrested in connection to teen’s June shooting death
Kevin Tippit, who faces a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, was fired after the June 1 shooting death of 18-year-old college student John Mendoza Jr....
Trash fire in Southeast Houston prompts response from fire department
The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Goodyear Drive and State Highway 225, according to an active incident log posted online by the Houston Fire Department....
Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras ...
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
Police-involved shooting leaves gunman and victim dead inside Houston parking garage
Two men are dead, including a gunman, after Houston police officers opened fire inside a southwest Houston parking garage on Westheimer Road late Sunday night....
Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with allegedly striking toddler multiple times
A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsive 2-year-old toddler....
Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments , keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary injunctio...
South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
‘Everything is gone,’ Galveston seafood warehouse fire leaves workers, fishermen facing uncertainty
The Galveston Fire Department responded to the fire at Texas Gulf Seafood at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, city officials said. The structure fire, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, but crews were still putting out flare ups throughout ...
Man arrested for minor solicitation after bragging about exposing himself to Amazon drivers: Pct. 1
An Alvin man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after an investigation was launched when he allegedly bragged about exposing himself to Amazon drivers and neighbors, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen....
Three people and a dog rescued from fire at Galveston seafood warehouse, city says
The structure fire at Texas Gulf Seafood, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, according to a city spokesperson....
Tree service worker dead after suffering medical emergency in northwest Harris County: Pct. 4
A man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while cutting down a tree in northwest Harris County on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
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Man dies from medical emergency while cutting tree in northwest Harris County, officials say
A man died after suffering a medical emergency while cutting a tree in a northwest Harris County neighborhood on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Man charged, accused of giving fentanyl to Harris County teenagers leading to 18-year-old’s death
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the death of an 18-year-old and the fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old. The sheriff’s office says the investigation into Avery Williams began on January 10. On ...
Harris County crime: Suspect charged after officials say woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle
An arrest has been made after authorities said a woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle this morning, officials said.
Southwest Houston: 2 teenage suspects shot during armored car robbery on Bellaire Boulevard
Authorities are on the scene after shots were fired during an armored car robbery in Southwest Houston, officials said.
Deported Honduran man sues city after Houston police allegedly detained him for 2 hours while waiting for ICE
The lawsuit comes several months after the Houston City Council adopted and then revised an ordinance that sought to limit the Houston Police Department's coordination with ICE as well as how long its officers could hold someone with a civil immigration warrant....
Man accused of intentionally hitting woman with vehicle after argument in N. Harris County
A woman is listed in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported in the 400 block of FM-1960, near the North Freeway. The Harris County Sheriff’s O...
Kids get opportunity to see emergency medical helicopter up close at H-E-B Kids Day in Tomball
Kids get opportunity to see emergency medical helicopter up close at H-E-B Kids Day in Tomball KHOU
HISD, Houston police launch Project Safe Start ahead of 2026-2027 school year
As Houston students prepare to head back to class, local law enforcement is making campus security a top priority. The Houston ISD Police Department, Houston Police Department and several local agency partners are set to announce Project Safe Start Tuesday morning — a multi-agenc...
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday....
Drug deal outside Spring Burger King leads to shooting; suspect arrested after man shot
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a drug deal lead to a man being shot outside a Burger King restaurant in Spring on Sunday. The shooting happened on E. Cypresswood Drive near the North Freeway. The injured man was transported to a local hospital. An adult male sus...
Deputies investigate teen’s death after gunfire reported at northwest Houston apartment complex
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston Saturday night after neighbors reported hearing a gunshot. According to HCSO Sgt. Greg Pinkins, deputies with Precinct 4 arrived at Hacienda Bonita Apartments in the 14400 block of El...
Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Texas Medical Center
Emergency and fire crews responded to Centennial Tower in the Texas Medical Center after Houston Methodist says a piece of equipment on the roof of the building caught on fire Friday. The fire was reported at 6565 Fannin St. SKY 2 video showed black smoke billowing from the roof ...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in southwest Houston parking lot
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident was reported around 11 a.m. in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road. Police said th...
Parked car potentially saves child's life after driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes in East Texas
Police in a small East Texas city say a parked car may have made the difference between a frightening crash and an unimaginable tragedy. The incident happened on Highway 69 in the City of Huntington, which is just east of Lufkin. Harris County deputies investigating apparent murd...
DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
Harris County: 13-year-old dies following 'possible medical emergency'
Harris County authorities are reporting a 13-year-old has died following a “possible medical emergency."
13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
17-year-old faces felony charges after opening fire at deputy in west Harris County, sheriff says
Charges have been filed against a teen suspect accused of opening fire at a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy in west Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
Liberty County correctional officer fired following inmate’s escape from hospital
The search for Yorlan Rafael Reyes, the 31-year-old inmate who escaped July 18, remained active as of Thursday.
Vehicle crashes into Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County
An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County on Thursday morning, according to Constable Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. The crash happened at the yogurt shop in the 10880 block of Louetta Road. Officia...
Houston teen fires at deputies responding to Westpark family disturbance, taken into custody
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were fired upon by a teenage suspect Tuesday evening while responding to a family disturbance call on the west side of Houston. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive. Deputies ...
Suspect in custody after allegedly firing gunshots at Harris County deputies responding to family disturbance
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody after he allegedly fired shots at deputies responding to a family disturbance at an apartment complex. It happened at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive, in the West Oaks area of Harris County. Deputies were c...
Suspect arrested after being accused of opening fire towards deputy in west Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says that a suspect was arrested after being accused of firing shots towards a deputy while responding to a disturbance in west Harris County on Wednesday....
Harris County explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
Harris County is exploring the use of artificial intelligence-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail to improve inmate monitoring, detect emergencies more quickly, and reduce staff workload....
Teen from El Salvador charged with murder in two separate Houston shootings
Houston police have charged 18-year-old Jefferson Velasquez with murder in a Midtown shooting, and he was already in the Harris County Jail facing a separate murder charge from a house party in East Harris County. Records show both deadly shootings happened under similar circumst...
Man rescued, hospitalized after falling into manhole in Spring
A man who fell into a manhole in Spring has been rescued and taken to a hospital, officials with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said. Constable deputies responded to the incident in the 24600 block of Cypresswood Drive at James C. Leo Drive. Constable Deputies, Fire ...
‘Where are all the volunteers?’: Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood....
Harris County leads Texas in cyclist deaths during peak riding season, new analysis finds
Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. T...
Man rescued from burning home in southwest Houston after becoming trapped, HFD says
Fire officials said a man was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters. No one else was reportedly inside the home.
8 arrested for trespassing private business for TikTok trend, Harris County constable says
Harris County deputies arrested a group of eight individuals after they were seen allegedly trespassing on private business property as part of a TikTok trend....
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