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.
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.
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....
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....
Former HCSO deputy arrested again, accused of sending unwanted nude photo to relative: Court records
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is back behind bars for the third time in a month, this time accused of sending an unwanted nude photo of himself to a relative....
Father killed, daughter critically injured in shooting in east Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the victims were found with gunshot wounds. SkyEye13 flew over the scene and captured footage of crime tape strung up in front of several mobile homes along the road....
Former Klein ISD athletic coordinator arrested, accused of child sexual abuse: Court records
According to court records, the suspect allegedly had a sexual relationship with an underage student while he was employed at Tomball ISD in 2018 and 2019....
Man killed in rollover crash on US-90 in east Harris County, sheriff's office says
Authorities said the driver failed to drive in a single lane before hitting a guard rail then a cement wall, resulting in the vehicle rolling over, killing him....
14-year-old arrested, accused of killing 17-year-old last month in NE Harris County, sheriff's office says
As the Houston area grapples with gun violence involving teenagers, another teen arrest was announced by HCSO, this time involving a teen killed in August....
Man charged in killing of 5-year-old girl admits to firing shots at vehicle, court records show
The man accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old girl in northwest Harris County admitted to investigators that he fired shots at the vehicle the child was in, court records show....
Man flown to hospital after being shot by off-duty deputy in Mission Bend area, HCSO says
A man was flown to the hospital after an off-duty deputy discharged her weapon in southwest Harris County, HCSO said. HCSO did not immediately say whether the deputy was responding to any crime....
Burn ban issued for Harris County in response to prolonged dry conditions
The ban, which was reportedly requested by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, is in response to prolonged dry conditions in parts of unincorporated Harris County, officials said....
Man killed, 3 others hurt after chase ends in crash in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said they received reports of a driver doing donuts in the parking lot before the vehicle took off, lost control, and crashed.
Driver evading charge, sparks chase in NW Harris County before crash and arrest, HCSO says
During the chase, the suspect crashed into another vehicle and continued on foot before running out of energy and giving up. He was then taken into custody, HCSO said....
Former Cypress Christian School employee accused in sex crimes against underage boy in Georgia
ABC13 has learned that a one-time employee of Cypress Christian School is facing multiple charges in Georgia over allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage boy....
Man shot by officers after they say he reached for gun during traffic stop, Magnolia PD says
The suspect faces charges of possessing a firearm as a felon. Additionally, Magnolia PD reports that he has a warrant for fraud out of Harris County.
Harris County shooting: 4-year-old dead after accidentally shooting self, HCSO says
Harris County authorities are investigating after a young child was killed in a shooting late Thursday night.
Harris County to launch new tool to protect property owners from deed fraud
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.
Alleged drunk driver killed after crashing into USPS 18-wheeler on West Sam Houston Tollway: Pct. 5
A deadly crash involving an alleged drunk driver shut down part of the West Sam Houston Tollway on Tuesday night, the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office said....
Driver killed in fiery, single-vehicle crash on SH 99 in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said the driver became trapped after the vehicle burst into flames from the wreck.
Deadly crash on Hardy Toll Road near East Richey Road, Harris County Pct. 4 says
A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
Child killed in suspected intoxicated driver crash with Harris County Sheriff's deputy, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said the child, under 12 years old, was in the front passenger seat of the Toyota without a seatbelt when they were ejected during the crash....
Klein ISD teacher's aide fired, arrested and accused of hurting 9-year-old student, court docs show
A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested after being accused of assaulting a child with special needs, according to court documents.
'It's unfair': Mother says teen's wrongful arrest had him in jail for 48 hours
Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office posted a photo of a teen's arrest in connection with a crime it later admitted he didn't commit.
Family says 'stuff can be replaced' after flames from neighboring home rips through theirs
Two homes were deemed a total loss after a fire in west Harris County. Despite the loss, a homeowner said they "feel lucky" and that "stuff can be replaced."...
Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon named 2026 International Fire Chief of the Year
Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon has been named the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ 2026 Fire Chief of the Year. Ramon received the honor Aug. 12 during Fire-Rescue International in Kansas City, Missouri. The award recognizes one career chief and one volunteer chief nationw...
Rollover crash cleared after shutting down US 290 WB before Spring Cypress, HCSO says
All lanes have reopened following a rollover crash on the Northwest Freeway westbound near Spring Cypress on Wednesday.
2 homes deemed total loss in fire in west Harris County, Cy-Fair Fire Department says
An investigation is underway after fire crews responded to two adjacent house fires in west Harris County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department....
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have mental health indicators, data shows
More than half of people in the Harris County Jail have some indication of mental health issues, according to the county's jail data. But what options are there to stop a cycle of crime and protect the public?...
Investigators offer $50K reward for information in 2024 Cyprees fire, where 3 people found dead
FBI Houston says a reward is being offered in the case of two women and a man found dead after a Cypress house fire in 2024.
1 killed, 2 hospitalized after crash on SH 6 near Cairnway, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
One person was killed while two others were taken to the hospital after a crash in west Harris County on Sunday evening, authorities said.
High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car
A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said....
Houston church service disrupted after gunfire reported outside building, members rattled
A church service in Houston was disrupted late Sunday morning after reports of gunfire near a church in southwest Houston, according to a churchgoer who reached out to KPRC 2. The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at 14109 South Post Oak Road. HPD said the call...
Woman taken into custody following police pursuit that forced North Freeway shutdown
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody.
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan...
Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officer
Two different law enforcement agencies say they are either reviewing or have disciplined employees for misuse or potential misuse of the Flock camera system. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review o...
Advocates accuse hardware store chain of cooperating with ICE following detention of man in Houston area
The Home Depot, where a man was recently arrested by federal agents after reporting a shooting to local police, denies being involved with ICE operations but says it does not prevent agents from accessing its parking lots, where automated license plate readers are located....
Three injured by man who shot at moving vehicles before he was shot by police, HPD says
A woman and her daughter were among those shot late Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department, which said the shooter was struck multiple times by responding officers and transported to a hospital....
Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detention
Community organizations gathered outside a southwest Houston Home Depot on Friday to question whether the retailer had cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. PREVIOUS: ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect FIEL, PSL, CREC...
Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act....
Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
A woman was killed late Thursday night after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 13300 block of Highway 249 for a reported auto-pedestrian crash. Investigators said the woma...
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....
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.