Tire fire in southeast Houston prompts emergency response
The Houston Fire Department is responding to a building fire near the intersection of Kellogg and Manchester streets, according to an active incident report by the City of Houston.
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Investigation underway after 2 teens shot in west Harris County, sheriff says
An investigation is underway after two teenagers were shot in west Harris County on Monday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
2 teens shot in shooting in southwest Harris County, authorities on scene investigating
Authorities are on the scene after two teens were shot in southwest Harris County on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Two teens shot in SW Houston; one flown to hospital in critical condition
Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Deputies with the HCSO responded to a reported shooting in the 14400 block of Pavillion...
Tire fire in southeast Houston prompts emergency response
The Houston Fire Department is responding to a building fire near the intersection of Kellogg and Manchester streets, according to an active incident report by the City of Houston.
Texas Cyber Command detects data breach affecting more than 3 million hunting, fishing license customers
The breach, involving a vendor for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, took place last Thursday.
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Houston law firm says it plans to sue Tesla over a fatal crash involving a car reportedly on autopilot
Martha Avila, 76, was in a Katy home when it was struck by a Tesla driver who told authorities the vehicle was in autopilot mode.
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Mom arrested, charged after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot car at Costco, Harris County Precinct 4 says
A mother was arrested and charged after leaving a 4-year-old alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.
KP George's misdemeanor case is dismissed after sentencing for his money laundering conviction
The suspended Fort Bend County judge, who faces jail time and probation for his felony conviction, also had been accused of faking racist attacks against his own campaign.
Man charged in shooting that injured 2 Precinct 4 deputy constables, Harris County DA's Office says
According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Edgar Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables.
Suspect charged for Humble-area shootout that injured injured constable deputies
A man accused of opening fire on Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies has been charged.
Decomposing bodies of 2 men found in vehicle bought at Harris County, Texas auction
Two bodies were found inside a vehicle hours after being purchased at an auction, the sheriff said.
'Concrete Botany' aims to open our eyes to the plants that grow in the margins
Joey Santore, known for the "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't" YouTube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks.
State Board of Education to vote on new curriculum emphasizing Texas, Christian themes
The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity.
A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing
State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
Precinct 4 deputy released from hospital after being shot during Humble apartment gunfight
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will...
Deadly crash involving SUV and motorcycle under investigation in west Harris County, HCSO says
The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning.
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Child allegedly exposed to feces, urine, gasoline inside NW Harris County apartment, court records say
Court records accuse a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male of exposing a child to dangerous living conditions inside a northwest Harris County apartment, conditions investigators say were so severe the child later underwent decontamination procedures twice before receiving...
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2 charged after child found living in filthy conditions requiring hospital decontamination
Two people are facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities say a young child was found living in shocking conditions inside a Harris County home.
Mother arrested after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot vehicle while shopping at Costco
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of the...
Pasadena Police Department vehicle struck while responding to crash near Beltway 8 in southeast Harris County
A Pasadena Police Department vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. on southbound Red Bluff Road approaching Beltway 8.Footage from the scene was shared on...
Deputy shot after 'ambush' in Humble released from hospital, Pct. 4 Constable's Office says
Deputy Dante Zepeda was shot in the upper hip and arm while responding to a call about a man firing a weapon at an Humble apartment complex, according to investigators.
Man killed after driving off road and hitting tree may have suffered a medical issue, deputies say
Deputies say a man who died after running a stop sign and hitting a tree in east Harris County may have suffered a medical issue.
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2 men found dead in vehicle bought at auction, bodies had been decomposing more than 24 hours, HCSO says
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County on Saturday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
2 bodies found in vehicle brought to north Houston auto shop
The vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies.
Thousands of Dutch and Swedish fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup match
The two teams brought thousands of fans from their European homes to the famous Houston heat. Fans walked miles to get to the match.
Two men found dead inside minivan at Aldine auto body shop, HCSO says
Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after two adult men were found dead inside a minivan that had been dropped off at a repair shop in north Harris County, officials said.Read this article in Spanish View this post on Instagram Detectives...
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said.
Harris County woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy-area home, investigators say
A 76-year-old Harris County woman has died after investigators say a Tesla crashed into her Katy-area home Friday night while operating with an automated driving-assistance system engaged.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:03 p.m....
Deputy shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complex; suspect taken into custody
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded shortly after 10 p.m. Friday to multiple calls reporting gunfire at an apartment complex in Humble.Callers reported a man walking through Pavilion at the Groves at 15951 Woodland Hills with a shotgun and firing it,...
Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years later
After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
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Woman killed, driver injured after Tesla crashes through Katy-area home, HCSO says
A woman is dead after a Tesla crashed into a home in the Katy area while it was on autopilot, with the driver also rushed to the hospital, Harris County investigators say.