Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures during their annual migration.The species' population has jumped f...
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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....
Local
Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program using millions of taxpayer dollars that'll help lower power bills for some residents.
parks
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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Guiney was elected to Texas's First Court of Appeals in November 2024.
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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...
safety
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....
government
13 Investigates looks into how your elected officials are spending taxpayer money under Harris County's advertising contract.
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According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the suspect was located, and before deputies arrived, he reportedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
government
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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The sheriff's office confirmed the suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a deputy and stealing a patrol car.
