Man hospitalized after being struck by vehicle operated by ICE authorities, HCSO says
A man is in the hospital after a vehicle operated by ICE authorities struck him on Saturday morning in northwest Harris County, deputies said.
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ABC13 gets a sneak peek behind the grand jury process and the calls to modernize it
When you get a jury duty letter in the mail, it comes from the Harris County District Clerk's Office. Well, when District Clerk Marilyn Burgess received one herself, she didn't expect it to lead to a seat on a grand jury....
Deed theft: How Houston homeowners can protect their property
Houston area homeowners are being warned about deed theft, a form of property fraud that can put their homes and generational wealth at risk. “This is actual home theft,” Kaiman said. “It’s outright home theft.”Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin says fraudulent filings can allow....
Man shot, hurt after apparent fight with 3 people in NW Harris County: HCSO
HCSO said the shooting and fight stemmed from an incident between the victim and the three suspects who were involved.
Texas midterm election 2026: Harris County sample ballots, key races
See Harris County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.
Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down 61 Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is decommissioning all 61 Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers controlled by Precinct 4, citing residents' concerns about privacy, access to collected data and potential misuse....
Fight between teen employees at NW Harris Co. McDonald's leads to fatal stabbing, HCSO says
Officials confirmed that the 16-year-old suspect was detained and booked at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County....
Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down Flock camera system
Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says all 61 Flock cameras have been shut off and covered following concerns raised by residents.
61 Flock cameras taken offline in Harris County Precinct 4 amid privacy concerns
All 61 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras operated by Harris County Precinct 4 have been taken offline following a decision by Commissioner Lesley Briones, who cited growing concerns about residents’ privacy.Briones’ office confirmed to KPRC 2 that all 61 cameras were......
More than 60 Flock cameras to be decommissioned in Harris County, commissioner says
Hundreds of automated license plate readers and security cameras controlled by Flock Safety cover the county and capture real-time images of vehicles that pass by. The mass surveillance technology has prompted dozens of residents to speak out against the county's contract......
Man charged with murder in shooting death of roommate in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Authorities said the victim and suspect were heard arguing before things escalated into a shooting.
Man charged with murder after shooting roomate to death in northwest Harris County
A man has been charged with murder after investigators say an argument between roommates escalated into a fatal shooting in northwest Harris County.The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, at a residence in the 6400 block of Hayman Drive.According to the Harris County......
‘I can’t even believe it’: Houston woman says family court judge ordered child back to alleged abuser
A Harris County mother says she’s caught between two courts — one handling a felony child abuse case against her ex-husband and another ordering her to return their children to him while the criminal case remains unresolved.Angelik Sims says she’s refusing to comply with the......
Harris County man charged after allegedly posing as woman in intimate video scheme: Precinct 5
A Harris County man faces a felony charge after deputies say he posed as a woman on Snapchat to get a sexual video from another man and then shared it with others....
Man found dead near Crosby Freeway in northeast Harris County, investigators say
Investigators said initial information indicates the man was hit by a vehicle several hours before he was found in the grass near the roadway.
Investigation underway after man shot, hospitalized in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said the man was shot in the lower extremities and was taken to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Broken Promise: 81-year-old widow still waiting for furniture 15 months after paying $655 for repairs, “It’s theft”
An 81-year-old woman in Northwest Harris County says she is still without a chair and ottoman more than a year after she paid a man $655 to repair the furniture.Shirley West says she hired a man she identified as Rick Pierson in April 2025 after he represented himself as a......
Katy death: Authorities investigating incident on Hayman Drive
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Harris County shooting: 1 person shot on Veterans Memorial Drive
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Who’s watching your ballot? Inside Harris County’s election safeguards
You scan your ballot and leave the polling place. So who keeps it safe, and how do election workers check that the numbers add up?Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth walked KPRC 2 through the process. She described locked ballot boxes, law enforcement transporting election......
Harris County Attorney tries to shut down SW Houston spa that's been raided multiple times
A southwest Houston massage business that has been raided multiple times remains open, but the Harris County Attorney's Office is now asking a civil court to shut it down....
Federal judge strikes Texas AG's effort to end Harris County's misdemeanor bail reform decree
In a 40-page opinion Monday, United States District Judge Lee Rosenthal ruled that the attorney general's office exceeded the amount of time it has to make certain arguments in the case, therefore making its legal challenge to vacate the consent decree moot....
Harris County confirms all 75K voters' registration records from backlog have been processed
Harris County officials confirmed they have finished processing all 75,000 late voter records after reports of a voter registration backlog.
Harris County confirms 11k voters' registration have been processed after major backlog in September
Last month, the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar's Office found that nearly 75,000 voter records needed to be processed before early voting....
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Harris County stabbing
A suspect has been charged in a deadly Harris County stabbing that investigators believe stemmed from intimate partner violence.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department to open vocational training center
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is planning a new training center to introduce career opportunities for young people attending its Leadership Academy....
31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge
Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a......
Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child
The lawsuit accuses the former HCSO deputy of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The former deputy's attorney disputes the accusations....
Harris County judge candidates find common ground on flooding, Houston Health, at Sunday forum
Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer and Republican candidate Orlando Sanchez shared the stage at a forum organized by The Metropolitan Organization on Sunday, October 4....
Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and four Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law judges to vacate a landmark settlement on misdemeanor bail reform in the county. U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal’s ruling preserves the 2019 ODonnell....
Harris County rolls out $88 million solar panel program to help lower 10,000 residents' bills
Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program using millions of taxpayer dollars that'll help lower power bills for some residents.
Harris County Justice Kristin Guiney dies, court officials say
Guiney was elected to Texas's First Court of Appeals in November 2024.
Harris County processes DPS voter registration backlog after receiving more than 75,000 records
Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Montgomery counties received thousands of delayed Texas DPS voter registration records. Here’s what voters need to know before the Oct. 5 deadline....
Harris County commissioner spends $223k on billboards since 2024
13 Investigates looks into how your elected officials are spending taxpayer money under Harris County's advertising contract.
University of Houston football player 'no billed' after being charged with assaulting a pregnant person
A University of Houston football player has been “no billed” by a Harris County grand jury.
Flood watch in effect for Houston and most of southeast Texas Friday
Update: flood watch has been extended east and now includes Harris County. The areas shaded in green will get an additional 2″-3″ of rain with 4″-6″ possible. Friday’s forecast:The storms that formed Thursday brought in a tremendous amount of rain in a short amount of time.......
Man accused of stealing $220k in copper from light poles at Terry Hershey Park, court documents show
Investigators say a hidden camera helped track down a man accused of damaging dozens of light poles in Terry Hershey Park in west Harris County.
State leaders raise concerns over Harris County's pace to distribute 2024 disaster relief money
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....
Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
Harris County deputy shot, suspect found in shed after neighbor’s dogs alert
A resident who let dogs into the backyard early Thursday morning ended an all-night manhunt in East Harris County.The dogs wouldn’t stop barking toward the tree line off West Brentwood. When the homeowner spotted movement near an outdoor storage shed, they called 911.Minutes......
Harris County receives 'final extension' to complete flood projects or lose millions
Harris County will get more time to complete flood mitigation projects to keep millions in grant money, although some state leaders have "grave concerns" the county can get them done....
Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy in custody following overnight search
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
METRO approves $40M to fix roads as advocates push for bus line spending
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County just approved spending $40 million to fix roads, sidewalks, and bus stops.
How some Harris County courts help people receive rental assistance, navigate eviction hearings
There are resources out there to help someone stay housed and get the landlord the money they're owed. One of those places where people have found that help is at Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1....
One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes.The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings.....
Harris County works to process backlog of voter registration submissions
This comes after it was reported last week that a technical error at the state level kept applications made at Texas Department of Public Safety offices from being sent to home counties....
Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits....
New Harris County billboards urge voters to make a plan for November election
If you’re driving in Harris County, you may see a new reminder about the November election: “Plan. Check. Vote.”Thirteen billboards carrying that message are going up across the county as part of a voter education campaign unveiled Monday by Harris County Clerk Teneshia......
About 75,000 Harris County voter registrations unprocessed in Texas DPS error, county officials say
The Secretary of State on Tuesday notified Harris County officials of backlogged voter registration records that were never provided to the office due to a technical error....
Attorney accused of smuggling drugs into jail cuts deal to avoid jail time himself, records show
A local attorney accused of bringing his client drugs inside the Harris County Jail cut a deal to stay out of jail himself, court documents reveal.
Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
Federal judge rules EPA unlawfully clawed back $250 million for solar energy initiatives across Texas
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
Learn while you earn: Apprenticeships and free services help Houston-area families build financial stability
As families across Harris County struggle with rising housing, food and health care costs, county leaders are pointing residents toward apprenticeship programs and safety-net services designed to help them earn more and access care.Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Leslie......
Bail denied for man accused of killing 5-year-old in Harris County road rage incident
Teare confirmed Tuesday that Flock cameras were used in the case but cautioned that the technology should be used responsibly.
Illegal dumping site in North Harris County finally cleaned up months after being exposed by 2 Helps You
It was back in May when 2 Helps You first showcased the challenges with illegal dumping along the 8000 block of North Antoine Drive. A parking lot housing a closed-down Pizza Hut dining location had been turned into a massive urban dump site. We first visited the property in May....
Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ list
With the deadline to register to vote less than two weeks away, election officials are also urging Texans to check whether their registration is on the suspense list.Harris County’s voter registrar said there are roughly 300,000 voters in the county on the suspense list.The......
Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
The deadline to register to vote in the November election is fast approaching. For those registering by mail, their application must be postmarked by the October 5 deadline or turned in at a Harris County Tax Office. Even for those already registered, Harris County leaders urged....