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.
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to...
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media.Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony.Texas lawmakers push...
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Afternoon thunderstorms caused areas of puddling and standing water along a Houston interstate Friday.Check out KPRC 2 live radarTraffic cameras near Hwy. 290 at Mueschke Road showed cars driving through standing water along the feeder road and exit ramp.The stormy weather is...
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The revelation comes two months before Houston voters could force the department to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement.
The suspect was allegedly driving recklessly and in the wrong way before leading deputies on a chase and crashing into six vehicles, the sheriff's office said.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a juvenile pedestrian was struck near a neighborhood park Friday.The crash occurred near North Mist Drive and North Vista Drive. The driver of a gray work van — described as having numbers on...
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‘I was once them’: Inside Harris County’s violence prevention program as leaders push for $4.5M in additional funding16h ago
Harris County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of a wrong-way driver near Mueschke Road and FM 2920 in northwest Harris County.According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies tried to pull over the vehicle but the driver took. The Sheriff says after a short pursuit the driver...
One person is dead after a shooting and a crash in north Houston, officials confirm.
A woman was hospitalized after a medical emergency caused her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into the side of a Cypresswood home.The homeowner Mark Griffis tells KPRC 2 he was lying in bed watching TV when he heard a loud bang and felt the entire house shake.“I saw a...
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Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh.
Possible lightning strike sparks house fire in northwest Harris County, officials sayYesterday
Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other roomYesterday
As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.
In an interview with Hello Houston’s Ernie Manouse, Ronaldo and his younger brother Lorenzo Jr. shared how much their lives have changed in the two months since the fatal shooting of their father at the hands of federal agents became national news.
Animal cruelty investigators rescued 19 animals Wednesday from a Cypress-area home where they were being kept inside a garage during extreme heat, according to the Houston SPCA.Harris County Constable Precinct 1 deputies assisted with the response. Investigators said 17 dogs...
On Thursday's show: We learn more about the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands. And we discuss how AI is showing up in health care.
A woman is dead following a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 10 westbound in Katy early this morning.The crash occurred around midnight in the 2200 block of I-10 westbound near Mason Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, an adult female on a motorcycle was...
Woodlands family demands accountability after video shows deputy constable inside their garage uninvitedYesterday
Cinema preservation group secures enough funding to buy Garden Oaks TheaterYesterdayFor our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Today: We talk with retired NASA astronaut and NFL football player Leland Melvin, learn about a new approach that could help restore the oyster population along the Texas coast, break down the growing shortage of nurses in Texas, and more.
The I-610 North Loop was shut down in both directions for hours on Tuesday night in north Houston due to an overturned truck and lost load.
City and township officials described the agreement as a “win-win,” but Houston controller Chris Hollins argued it’s a “bad deal.”
Authorities say the westbound lanes of SH-99 Grand Parkway are closed at Highway 249 after a person fell from the overpass at the location.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person has died. Vehicular Crimes Detectives are...
In exchange for $50 million over four years, the city could lose as much as $173 million over the next three decades, according to Hollins' office. Whitmire's administration disputed the projection.
Challenges between municipal and state policies have put up some hurdles in enacting his agenda.
Foodies discuss their favorite places for breakfast and brunch in Greater Houston.
On Tuesday's show: Tropical Storm Edouard has formed moving in the Gulf and could bring heavy rain to parts of Greater Houston today. We have the very latest on the forecast and how area communities are preparing.
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on Tropical weather moving in from the Gulf, which could bring heavy rain to parts of Greater Houston. And, in this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies offer their suggestions for the best breakfast and brunch options in...
A Harris County detention officer is accused of firing 14 shots at two women as they drove away from a Houston bar, and investigators say it was one of his own supervisors who helped identify him.
Judge Dolores Lozano among 300,000 Harris County voters on suspense listSep 1
Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE TexasSep 1
City, county and state officials are preparing for what forecasters expect will be a tropical storm making landfall in southeast Texas. Though the worst of the storm is expected to be east of Houston, flooding could pose an issue.
City, county and state officials are preparing for what forecasters expect will be a tropical storm making landfall in southeast Texas. Though the worst of the storm is expected to be east of Houston, flooding could pose an issue.
Most areas east of I-45, including Harris and Galveston Counties, are under a flood watch from 1 a.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a puppy is now recovering thanks to the actions of a young boy in Cypress.The agency says the boy, named Logan, discovered the puppy trapped deep within a storm drain in the 14400 block of Cypress Rosehill Road in Cypress on...
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Driver hurt during shooting in north Houston, baby in vehicle unharmed, police sayAug 31Hello Houston (August 31, 2026)Aug 31
A couple reportedly broke into the home to get their own lost dog, then stole three-year-old Naijah before leaving.
The storm, which is expected to bring its heaviest downpours on Tuesday, could bring flash flooding to Southeast Texas. Though meteorologists currently predict rain to be a greater concern than wind, it could develop into a short-lived tropical storm.
On Monday's show: We learn why Fort Bend County commissioners stripped funding and staff from the office of the elected county attorney. And we discuss what the creation of a U.S. Space Academy might mean for Houston.
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.
Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo, the brother of the man shot by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in early July, was released from detention Sunday morning, according to his attorney.
Alfredo Cartagena is in the Harris County Jail with a $150,000 bond. Investigators charged him with intoxicated manslaughter. Court documents show that Cartagena is also under an ICE hold for an immigration violation.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Cartagena was...
Missing 72-year-old man last seen Friday morning in N. Harris CountyAug 30
Silver Alert cancelled for 72-year-old Juan Ramirez last seen in North HoustonAug 30Authorities are searching for a suspect who fled into a wooded area after a federal pursuit that began in Montgomery County ended in a crash that flipped another driver’s vehicle in northwest Houston Friday morning.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said federal agents were...
An ICE pursuit ended in a crash in Harris County Saturday morning, authorities said.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a driver was killed after they were hit head-on by another driver on the Eastex Freeway early Saturday morning.
A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after a shooting in west Harris County that authorities believe to be related to domestic violence.
Authorities are on the scene after a lightning strike sparked a house fire on Friday evening.
Court records shed light on why 30-year-old man reportedly stabbed, killed his fatherAug 29
Rising concern in Harris County: Back-to-back electric bike, scooter crashes leave 2 children injuredAug 29
Harris County DA Sean Teare says key witnesses could soon testify before a grand jury investigating the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Based on preliminary information, deputies say that it appears the husband shot his spouse multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Friday that federal officials have not provided his office any information about the fatal s…
A man was charged with murder in the stabbing death of his father in northwest Harris County on Thursday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a SWAT team was responding to a warrant service at a home in north Harris County on Friday…
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A woman is dead and a man is hospitalized in critical condition after what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide in west Harris…
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced on Hello Houston his office was at a "tipping point" in the investigation into the fata…
A 4-year-old girl died after finding her mom's gun in a closet and shooting herself, the Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office said.
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