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Neighbors concerned after clothing donation box in Cypress attracts illegal dumping
Cypress neighbors expressed concern after a clothing donation box became a magnet for illegal dumping. The company told ABC13 it is resolving the issue....
News
Former NASA flight director plans her wedding with an out-of-this-world twist
NASA's first Hispanic female flight director, Ginger Kerrick, discusses how she incorporated Mission Control elements into her wedding, which ranged from countdowns to astronaut attendees....
government
Judge Dolores Lozano among 300,000 Harris County voters on suspense list
Judge Dolores Lozano tells ABC13 she was quite surprised when she checked her voter-registration status over the weekend and found it listed as "suspense."...
safety
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.
News
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1621: Motherland
Episode: 1621 Motherland: The Stalingrad Memorial. Today, we visit a really big statue.
Local
Wife dead, husband hospitalized after shooting outside W. Harris County home, HCSO says
Based on preliminary information, deputies say that it appears the husband shot his spouse multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
Local
Power outages throughout Harris County as isolated thunderstorms continue to pop up in SE Texas
Isolated strong storms are continuing to pop up in the coastal counties, and they could build new thunderstorms in the Houston area throughout the afternoon and into the evening....
Local
Man accused of stabbing father to death with pocketknife in NW Harris County, records show
A man was charged with murder in the stabbing death of his father in northwest Harris County on Thursday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
safety
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.
Local
Prosecutors aim to bring several witnesses in deadly Houston ICE shooting before grand jury: DA
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said that prosecutors intend to bring several witnesses in the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent before a grand jury "fairly soon."...
safety
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.
safety
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....
Local
Criminal cases resolved within 30 days increasing in Harris County
13 Investigates looks into why more Harris County criminal cases are being resolved within 30 days of the alleged offense.
safety
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.
safety
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.
parks
Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse
Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....
Local
Pedestrian fatally hit on Aldine Westfield Road in north Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after the impact propelled him up in the air.
Local
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The victim was reportedly riding on the unimproved shoulder north of the roadway when a car failed to drive in a single lane and hit the bicyclist.
Local
Woman injured, suspect detained after shooting in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says
The shooting took place on Brimwood Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the constable's office. The woman's condition was not immediately released....
safety
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....
parks
This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes
This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.
government
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Treasurer Carla Wyatt was approved for a 30% raise that has yet to be finalized, but her job remains in limbo as Harris County commissioners have expressed interest in eliminating her role altogether....
safety
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.
safety
'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.
safety
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."...
safety
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...
safety
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.
Local
10-year-old riding electric scooter hurt after being hit by a car in northwest Harris County, Precinct 4, says
A 10-year-old was injured after being hit by a car after rolling through an intersection in northwest Harris County, officials said.
safety
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....
Local
Search for suspect underway after traffic stop turns into foot chase, Pct. 2 says
Harris County Pct. 2 said a ground search is underway after a traffic stop involving a suspect turned into a foot chase.
safety
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?...
safety
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.
