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.
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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......
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo said she won't vote for fellow Democrat, Commissioner Lesley Briones
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....
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....
Harris County DA will not seek death penalty in Lee Gilley murder case
Italy, where Gilley is being held, does not have a death penalty.
Uvalde Road shooting: Husband dead, wife claims he was assaulting her
A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.
Man shot by off-duty deputy in west Harris County
Details of the scene are limited at this time.
Teen charged with capital murder after deadly meetup in Houston; here’s where to find safe exchange zones
A deadly shooting during an alleged robbery in Harris County is bringing attention to the risks of in-person meetups and the safe exchange zones available across the Houston area.Anthony Castro, 17, is charged with capital murder in connection with the Sept. 13 shooting death of....
Teen on e-bike struck by vehicle in Atascocita area, Precinct 4 says
A 13-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike on Saturday night in Atascocita, Precinct 4 said. Deputies did not immediately say the boy's condition....
Harris County homeowners may have options to offset higher property taxes
Harris County homeowners facing a higher county property tax rate may be able to lower their tax burden by making sure they are receiving all the exemptions they qualify for.The question comes from a viewer: Can you file both disabled and over 65? I was told that I couldn’t.The.....
17-year-old charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of man who chased robbery suspects, court records show
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a man who told dispatchers he was chasing robbery suspects in north Harris County, according to court records.PREVIOUS: 34-year-old man fatally shot after chasing suspects who robbed him at gunpoint in......
Harris County DA files an official notice to not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley
In a court filing, Teare wrote prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Lee Gilley for the death of his wife, Christa Bauer.
Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has confirmed in a filing on Friday that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife....
Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980 after Action 13 stepped in.
2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate.While homeowners cannot control the......
Lina Hidalgo calls out Tom Ramsey over Harris County property tax hike, says his ‘no’ vote allowed increase to pass
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey over the county’s newly approved property tax increase, arguing that his decision to vote against it did not stop the hike from passing.One day after the tax hike approval, Hidalgo pushed back in.....
Harris County had $15 million left to allocate in early September. Here’s where commissioners decided to spend it
When Harris County Commissioners Court met Sept. 8 to work through the final stages of its fiscal year 2027 budget, the county still had roughly $15.1 million in General Fund spending dollars that had not been assigned to specific programs.Nine days later, almost all of it had a....
Rodeo Houston unveils ‘The Farm,’ a new $300M agricultural complex
The Farm is expected to open in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he is expediting the permit process for the new facility....
Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget
Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall....
Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services, according to Adrian Garcia's press secretary, Scott Spiegel....
3 Harris County commissioners defend largest property tax increase in county history and blame Trump, Abbott
Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a.....
Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data....
2-year-old found in swimming pool in Atascocita, flown to hospital, Pct. 4 says
A roadway was closed to allow a Life Flight helicopter to land to rush a 2-year-old found in an Atasctocita swimming pool to the hospital, according to Precinct 4 officials....
Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate.While homeowners cannot control the......
Harris County population growth flatlines as property tax hike looms, says Rice University professor
Is Harris County really growing? A Rice University professor said the numbers tell a more complicated story — and local businesses in Southwest Houston said they are feeling the effects firsthand.Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said Harris County’s.....
Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
Harris County funds 24/7 ankle monitor staffing after murder defendant fled to Italy
Harris County is putting $1.4 million toward around-the-clock ankle monitor oversight, a direct response to the high-profile case of a capital murder defendant who cut off his device and fled to Italy months before his scheduled trial.Commissioners approved the funding as part......
Harris County raises property taxes: How much more you will pay
Harris County homeowners will be paying more property taxes after Commissioners Court approved higher tax rates Thursday, adding another expense to household budgets already dealing with the cost of housing, insurance, groceries and utilities. Commissioners approved the tax......
Hidalgo criticizes Harris County budget after historic property tax hike, calls spending ‘unsustainable’
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is criticizing the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “irresponsible” and “unsustainable” after Commissioners Court approved the largest property tax hike in county history.Hidalgo spoke to reporters Thursday after commissioners approved.....
Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history. Here’s what homeowners could pay
Harris County homeowners will be paying more property taxes after Commissioners Court approved higher tax rates Thursday, adding another expense to household budgets already dealing with the cost of housing, insurance, groceries and utilities. Commissioners approved the tax......
Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget
Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall....
Harris County commissioners to make final vote on proposed tax rate increases
Harris County commissioners will make their final vote on Thursday to decide on the proposed property tax rate increases.
Harris County commissioners to vote on largest property tax hike in county history
Harris County commissioners are set to vote Thursday on a property tax rate increase that would be the largest in county history if approved.RELATED: Harris County property taxes rising again: What it could mean for homeownersThe proposed rate is the maximum commissioners can......
Person found dead in west Harris County during search for missing man
A man went missing along Katy Hockley Road on Tuesday morning.
Do you trust your vote? Inside Harris County’s election testing process
With Election Day approaching, Harris County election officials are testing thousands of pieces of voting equipment as part of an effort to demonstrate how ballots are handled and build public trust in the process.But when KPRC 2 asked people at Discovery Green whether they......
Harris County property taxes rising again: What it could mean for homeowners
Harris County homeowners are facing another increase in their county property-tax burden as commissioners move forward with a budget that would increase spending by hundreds of millions of dollars.The proposed budget would increase county spending by about 12 percent, or roughly....
LIFE Houston holding inaugural formula drive to combat infant hunger for Infant Hunger Action Month
Stats show infant hunger is at record levels in Harris County, prompting the first-ever formula drive in partnership with the City of Houston.
Houston Public Media to host October Harris County Judge debate
The candidates will respond to questions from four experienced journalists on critical issues such as budget, transportation, flood control and taxes.
Man comes down safely after evading traffic stop, climbing onto roof in north Harris County
A man came down from a roof safely Tuesday after reportedly evading a traffic stop and climbing onto a nearby residence in north Harris County, authorities said.The incident happened in the 6000 block of Downwood Forest, near Antoine Drive and West Mount Houston Road.To our......
Texas Supreme Court strikes Harris County commissioner candidate's effort to remove incumbent from office
A Sept. 9 ruling by the Texas Supreme Court denied Richard Vega's lawsuit against Harris County Commissioners Court, which argued Commissioner Adrian Garcia effectively vacated his seat in 2021 when he was appointed to the Gulf Coast Protection District....
Man dies after following alleged suspects who shot him during robbery in N. Harris County: HCSO
Detectives said the injured victim followed the suspect in a car and was on the phone with 911, giving them their location before he was found dead.
Person dead after 911 caller reports robbery at gunpoint in north Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said a caller reportedly followed a robbery suspect in north Harris County before the shooting happened. HCSO did not say whether the victim is the 911 caller....
Houston's anthem (Sept. 14, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Galveston County from using a new precinct map in the November election. And we consider what words and themes should be included in a Houston anthem....
Federally indicted Houston immigration attorney previously sued by clients in Harris County for malpractice and fraud
A suspended Houston immigration lawyer now facing federal fraud charges was previously sued by an engineering company and five employees who accused her of accepting more than $100,000 for immigration work she never completed.In February 2024, a Harris County judge entered a......
Man charged with murder in 2025 shooting outside NW Harris County bar near Highway 6: Records
According to officials, there was a fight outside the bar near Highway 6 before the victim was shot and killed while driving away in a vehicle.
Harris County man convicted of child abuse; family warns more victims may be out there
A Harris County jury has found a man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, but the victim and her mother are speaking out, warning that there may be additional victims in the community....
Showers and storms firing off from Houston to Liberty County
Friday’s Forecast:Houston is missing the brunt of scattered showers and storms Friday afternoon. Radar is showing pop up showers and thunderstorms across Liberty, Fort Bend and Eastern Harris County. Tropical moisture is continues to move in from the Gulf and this consistent......
Harris County paid Flock $1.3M since 2023, Hidalgo has questions
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
Italian court still not ready to extradite Lee Gilley over possible punishment concerns
After a hearing Monday in Italy, the Italian court considering whether to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley is still not satisfied with information it has received from the U.S. government and Harris County prosecutors about the punishment Gilley faces if....
2 Helps You: Nearly $11,000 spent on furniture with biggest piece not fitting as promised to local 76-year-old
A 76-year-old West Harris County woman says she was left frustrated after a nearly $11,000 furniture purchase from La-Z-Boy did not fit in her living room the way she was told it would.Bobbie Leas purchased the furniture from the La-Z-Boy location off the Katy Freeway in......
Harris County approves $20-an-hour living wage for 222 Harris Center employees
Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region.Commissioners Court approved the wage increase Tuesday.The Harris Center employees are not......
Could someone steal your home without you knowing? Harris County warns of deed fraud schemes
A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down.For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it intending for it to remain in the family.......
Harris County Attorney’s office files lawsuits accusing multiple people of deed fraud
Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
Harris County commissioners advance 7.6% property tax hike in 2027
They will still need to finalize a proposed $3.1 billion budget and take a final vote on the tax rate next week before the county's next fiscal year begins Oct. 1....
Family hopes to get home back after Harris County sues over alleged deed theft scheme
More than a dozen families are seeking to regain ownership of their homes as Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin pursues two lawsuits alleging a widespread deed fraud scheme involving multiple properties across the county....