Harris County commissioners to discuss 2026-27 budget, tax rates
Commissioners are expected to review the budget, as the county is projected to face a $178 million shortfall.
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Alleged intruder shot, killed by 911 caller inside apartment in north Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said they believed the 911 caller inside the unit was the current boyfriend of the woman who lives in the apartment, and the alleged intruder was her ex....
This Week in Texas: Senator Ted Cruz, Harris County Budget, Flock Cameras
This Week in Texas, our conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about college athletics and his bipartisan bill that would change the sports landscape.
Harris County authorities find 8 tailgates during theft investigation
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change.County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies,......
Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou....
Election 2026: Make your voice heard
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Juvenile detained, another injured after apparent stabbing in NW Harris Co., officials say
Precinct 4 deputies said the stabbing occurred following an apparent fight between two juveniles. The injured one received medical attention, and the other was detained....
Judge who appointed Daniel Wong as Fort Bend County judge denies request to vacate that decision
This week's ruling by Judge Jeth Jones solidifies the likelihood that Wong, a Republican who is facing Democratic Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy in the county judge race, will continue to serve in that position through the November election....
'It's not fair what they're doing to people': Tenant sues North Harris County apartments over rent dispute
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has filed a lawsuit to fight back.This is the same North Harris County apartment complex KPRC 2 News reported on this week, where a judge has......
Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked the lower court’s 2025 ruling that struck down nine provisions of a sweeping election law related to voter assistance....
Ballot measures in November (Aug. 13, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about a pair of issues voters will decide in the November election. And a Houston biologist considers how living on Mars might affect the human body and mind....
Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years of complaints and legal action by the Harris County Attorney’s Office.The Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments, owned by Globix Palms......
Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit
The explosion, which took place near a residential area in northwest Houston in 2020, killed three people and damaged hundreds of nearby homes and businesses....
Hello Houston (August 12, 2026)
Today: We discuss recent data on HPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents, talk with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, learn about Houston real estate expert Noel Collier’s new HGTV series, and much more....
League City voters to give input on Flock cameras in November — but council reserves final say
League City council members voted unanimously to add a proposition to the November ballot that will ask voters if the city should continue using controversial automated license plate readers on public roadways for law enforcement purposes. The election result will be......
Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions.Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the......
Jury awards Watson Grinding explosion survivors more than $61 million in latest verdict against 3M
A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
'We have paid our rent': Pregnant woman's husband says apartment management changed locks without warning
What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice.KPRC 2 News reporter....
Suspects posing as utility workers steal cash, jewelry from Harris County home
Investigators are looking for two men who posed as utility workers to gain access and steal from a northwest Harris County home. The incident occurred on the evening of July 23 in the 5300 block of Spanish Oak Drive. The suspects told the homeowner they were responding to a......
Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike
At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000....
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, investigations continue as ICE rolls out body cameras
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an......
Man dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials say
A man in Harris County Jail custody died Wednesday after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center, according to officials.Karlos Butler, 49, was pronounced dead at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, authorities said.Officials said Butler collapsed for......
Funding for Houston ICE shooting investigation approved by Harris County leaders
The $2.5 million is said to go directly into the Harris County District Attorney's Office investigation into the July ICE-involved shooting.
Commissioners approve $2.5M for Harris Co. DA's independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Harris County officials have approved $2.5 million in funding for the DA's office to cover expenses related to the independent investigation of the Houston shooting involving ICE....
Harris County DA's investigation into fatal ICE shooting gets $2.5 million boost from commissioners
The longtime Houston man's death drew national attention and raised questions surrounding the incident -- which federal authorities said happened when he attempted to run over an ICE agent with his vehicle....
Erik Arceneaux sentenced to life in prison for murder of Houston mother Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, a northeast Houston mother who disappeared in June 2018 and whose body has never been found.Erik Fardell Arceneaux was sentenced August 6, 2026, about a month after a Harris County jury....
Daniel Wong expected to stay in contested Fort Bend County judge role through November election
Wong is the Republican nominee for county judge and is facing Dexter McCoy, one of two Democratic commissioners who have boycotted commissioners court meetings since June. That leaves quorum questions as budget and tax rate discussions approach....
Lina Hidalgo's proposed tax-rate hike for Harris County education programs fails for the second year in a row
The rejection came almost one year after commissioners voted against Hidalgo's first penny-tax proposal and said the county judge's efforts to pass the measure to support a slate of education programs disrupted decorum as she brought a group of children to the meeting in 2025....
Harris County sets aside $2.5M for DA’s independent probe into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County leaders on Thursday unanimously passed a measure to set aside $2.5 million over three years to support District Attorney Sean Teare’s independent investigation into the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Magnolia Park last......
Harris County considers ballot measure for early childhood funding through proposed tax increase
Harris County commissioners discussed a proposal Thursday that could ask voters to decide whether to increase property taxes to fund early childhood programs, but no vote was taken.The proposal is for commissioners to consider the county’s proposed 2026 tax rate, including a......
Former Pct. 7 sergeant not indicted after being accused of beating her adopted children with belt
A grand jury has declined to indict a former Harris County Precinct 7 sergeant accused of beating her adopted children with a belt.
Harris Co. sues Children's Museum of Houston after county employee injured in 'gravity chair'
Harris County is suing the Children's Museum of Houston over an allegation that a county employee broke his neck while on an attraction at the museum, according to a lawsuit....
Houston immigration attorney rejects 18-year plea in assault case
A Houston immigration attorney facing a felony family violence charge rejected a plea offer that would have sent him to prison for 18 years.Hugo Balderas-Ibarra stood alongside his attorneys in a Harris County courtroom and formally rejected the state’s offer on Wednesday.The......
New Harris County tool helps residents find low-cost healthcare clinics across Houston area
Finding affordable healthcare in the Houston area may soon become easier thanks to a new online tool launched by Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department.The agencies have released the 2026 Access to Care Report and an interactive Low-Cost Clinic Finder......
Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct
Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords....
New report reveals barriers to health care access in Houston and Harris County
A new report from city and county health leaders revealed the biggest challenges keeping people in Houston and Harris County from getting the health care they need....
Proposed Galveston Bay desalination plant clears initial TCEQ review, enters public comment period
Residents have 30 days after July 24 to submit public comments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or request a public meeting about the Bayshore Desalination Facility before officials make a final decision on the project's wastewater discharge permit....
Cyclosporiasis cases at 54 in Harris County; 10 additional cases in Houston, health officials say
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department confirmed the latest cases of Cyclosporiasis in the area.
Entrance ramp blocked on SH 146 at SH-225 in east Harris County due to heavy truck, hazmat incident
Drivers in east Harris County should expect significant delays Tuesday after a heavy truck and hazardous materials incident shut down multiple lanes along State Highway 146. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, southbound SH 146 at SH 225 has multiple main lanes.....
New lawsuit uses Texas religious-freedom law to challenge Ten Commandments mandate
Three Houston-area mothers are suing the State of Texas and three local school districts in an effort to remove Ten Commandments posters from public-school classrooms.The lawsuit was filed July 30 in Harris County District Court by Emily Roth, Audrey Rosa Nath and Sanjam Kaur......
Amended gag order expected in Lee Gilley murder case after alleged violation by defense attorney
There has been no finding of contempt on the part of Dick DeGuerin, who was accused by Harris County prosecutors of violating a gag order in the Lee Gilley murder case, according to DeGuerin’s attorney Brian Wice.The issue came before Judge Peyton Peebles Monday, after Harris......
Harris County man charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
Dick DeGuerin won't be held in contempt over media interviews about Lee Gilley murder case, attorney says
The Harris County District Attorney's Office had requested a show cause hearing about whether DeGuerin, who is representing Gilley, violated a judge's gag order by speaking about the case to several news outlets, including Houston Public Media....
18-year-old found fatally shot at north Harris County apartment complex
An 18-year-old man was found shot near the entryway of an apartment complex along Ella Boulevard.
Why getting your birth certificates ahead of the school year is so important
As families across the Houston area prepare for the first day of school, Saturday became another stop on the back-to-school checklist.Instead of shopping for backpacks or notebooks, hundreds of parents visited Harris County Clerk annexes to pick up one document many schools......
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here's what it means for Harris County
The court ruled the EPA must enforce stricter limits on PM 2.5, which is fine particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot that can be harmful to health....
Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
Harris County launches 'Priority Pass' in an effort to streamline vehicle registration
The new online service is designed to speed up vehicle registration for Harris County residents by reducing tax office wait times.
'I'm a celebrity': Unlicensed funeral director accused of stealing dead man's estate dodges questions after court
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults.Unique Green is accused of......
Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO
Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.
Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
‘Why here?’: Hockley residents push back against proposed fuel storage terminal near neighborhoods, school
A proposed fuel storage terminal in northwest Harris County is drawing growing opposition from residents who say they’re worried about potential impacts on their health, quality of life and property values.The project, proposed by Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., now part of......
Hello Houston (July 30, 2026)
Today: We learn about the creation of a synthetic cell, talk with Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis about the county’s budget, hear a conversation with Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak, and more....
Lee Gilley case: Legal showdown brewing in alleged gag order violation
An attorney for prominent Houston defense lawyer Dick DeGuerin is pushing back against allegations from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office that DeGuerin violated a gag order by talking to the media in the ongoing capital murder prosecution of Lee Gilley.DA’s office......
Harris County shooting: Teen taken into custody after firing shots at deputies, officials say
A teen has been taken into custody after firing shots at deputies on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Truck rolls over in Willowbrook area of Harris County
A tractor-trailer rolled over Wednesday in the Willowbrook area.
5-month-old dead in Hockley after reports they were unresponsive
Harris County authorities are investigating after an infant was pronounced dead in the Hockley area on Wednesday morning.