Experts, officials and residents say the slower pace of the rainfall — over several days instead of hours — combined with new sirens and increased vigilance helped save lives this year.
safety
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....
safety
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....
Local
A 12-year-old was shot and rushed to the hospital while in his parents' minivan in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
safety
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....
News
As diesel prices continue to rise, METRO and the Cypress Fairbanks ISD told ABC13 that compressed natural gas and propane vehicles have helped ease their expenses....
government
After losing the budget battle, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is eyeing the November elections and said she won't support one of her Democratic colleagues....
safety
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....
Local
Less than 24 hours after a 5-year-old was killed in a shooting in northwest Harris County, 47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been charged with capital murder, the sheriff's office said....
safety
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....
