2-year-old girl allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, HCSO says
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Overturned truck hauling dirt prompts closure of SB lanes of E. Sam Houston Tollway, officials say
A semi-truck hauling dirt overturned, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Tollway on Thursday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office....
Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy....
ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
Former cop, Magnolia ISD school employee charged with child sex assault, deputies say
A former Magnolia Police Department officer and Magnolia Independent School District employee is charged with sexually assaulting a child, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office....
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns....
Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able to avoid prosecution by turning in his peace officer license....
Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented crime victims and witnesses less likely to report crimes to police.Those concerns are renewed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement......
ICE detained a man in Houston after he reported a shooting to local police
The incident could limit prosecutors' ability to investigate the shooting and also raises renewed questions about the Houston Police Department's cooperation with the federal immigration agency....
Vehicle fire blocks all eastbound SH-99 lanes near Gleannloch
A vehicle fire is blocking all eastbound lanes of SH 99 in the area of SH 249 and Telge Road, officials said Wednesday morning.Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are assisting with traffic control while firefighters work to extinguish the vehicle fire. Drivers are......
Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out.Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard......
Former Brazoria County deputy arrested in connection to teen's June shooting death
Kevin Tippit, who faces a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, was fired after the June 1 shooting death of 18-year-old college student John Mendoza Jr....
Trash fire in Southeast Houston prompts response from fire department
The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Goodyear Drive and State Highway 225, according to an active incident log posted online by the Houston Fire Department....
Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
Parents charged with child abandonment after leaving 3 kids in home with trash, bugs, feces: Records
Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras....
Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage.The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive.Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a......
Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
15-year-old charged with shooting woman in Atascocita after argument
A 15-year-old boy is accused of shooting a woman after an argument Monday morning in Humble, according to Precinct 4 Constables.Investigators said the incident began around 2:15 a.m. in the 3700 block of Liles Lane when the teen and two women got into an argument with another......
Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat.The pickup did not go into the building but there....
Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school....
Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police.The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County......
Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
Toddler fighting for her life after allegedly being struck multiple times by mom's boyfriend: HCSO
A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with allegedly striking toddler multiple times
A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsive 2-year-old toddler....
Man in custody after road rage shooting near Houston’s Northwest Freeway
A heavy law enforcement response was reported Thursday evening near Cypress Mill Place Boulevard and the Northwest Freeway after deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office received reports of a road rage shooting.Deputies said the incident happened in the 27000 block of the......
Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments, keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary......
Harris County constables will make $305,000 next year, a 129% increase since 2024
It comes a year after some commissioners -- previously titled the 'GOP 3' by Hidalgo -- championed a law enforcement pay parity initiative that raised constable salaries by 62% from the previous year and exacerbated a multi-million dollar budget deficit....
South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase
Commissioners voted to increase pay for several Harris County leadership roles and raise constable pay to over $300,000. Data shows constable pay has increased by more than 120% since 2024....
Man arrested for minor solicitation after bragging about exposing himself to Amazon drivers: Pct. 1
An Alvin man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after an investigation was launched when he allegedly bragged about exposing himself to Amazon drivers and neighbors, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen....
Alvin man charged with online solicitation of a minor
A 54-year-old Alvin man accused of making sexually explicit online messages to someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday near Pearland, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen.Investigators say the “15-year-old” was actually an......
'Everything is gone': Galveston seafood warehouse fire leaves workers, fishermen facing uncertainty
The Galveston Fire Department responded to the fire at Texas Gulf Seafood at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, city officials said. The structure fire, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, but crews were still putting out flare ups throughout....
Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.
Three people and a dog rescued from fire at Galveston seafood warehouse, city says
The structure fire at Texas Gulf Seafood, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, according to a city spokesperson....
Former Harris County sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old
A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a dating app.According to court records, Nicholas Burbridge was charged with aggravated sexual......
Tree service worker dead after suffering medical emergency in northwest Harris County: Pct. 4
A man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while cutting down a tree in northwest Harris County on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
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Man dies from medical emergency while cutting tree in northwest Harris County, officials say
A man died after suffering a medical emergency while cutting a tree in a northwest Harris County neighborhood on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Man electrocuted after tree branch reportedly hits power line in Cypress, Precinct 4 says
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse.In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to....
Man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl delivery killed 18-year-old
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the investigation began in January 2026 when High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 1 investigators launched an investigation into Avery Williams, 30....
Former HCSO deputy charged with sexually assaulting teen girl, months after termination: Records
A former Harris County sheriff's deputy is charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after court records state he communicated with her through a dating app and picked her up earlier this year....
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant 'no billed' after being charged with injury to a child
A Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant has been "no billed" after being charged with injury to a child.
Man charged, accused of giving fentanyl to Harris County teenagers leading to 18-year-old’s death
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the death of an 18-year-old and the fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old.The sheriff’s office says the investigation into Avery Williams began on January 10.On......
Harris County crime: Suspect charged after officials say woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle
An arrest has been made after authorities said a woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle this morning, officials said.
Man charged with aggravated assault after crash leaves woman hospitalized on FM 1960, HCSO says
Deputies said they responded to the 400 block of FM 1960 and found a woman who appeared to have been intentionally struck by an unknown driver.
Deported Honduran man sues city after Houston police allegedly detained him for 2 hours while waiting for ICE
The lawsuit comes several months after the Houston City Council adopted and then revised an ordinance that sought to limit the Houston Police Department's coordination with ICE as well as how long its officers could hold someone with a civil immigration warrant....
Man accused of intentionally hitting woman with vehicle after argument in N. Harris County
A woman is listed in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash was reported in the 400 block of FM-1960, near the North Freeway.The Harris County Sheriff’s......
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday....
Rollover crash leaves vehicle upside down in retention pond in northwest Harris Co., Precinct 4 says
Photos shared by officials at the scene showed a vehicle with its wheels up in the retention pond off the Grand Parkway. Officials said the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely....
Man hospitalized after overnight shooting in west Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in west Harris County, authorities said. The incident happened overnight at a complex in the 23400 block of Kingsland Boulevard.Investigators said an adult man was found with a......
Deputies investigate teen’s death after gunfire reported at northwest Houston apartment complex
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston Saturday night after neighbors reported hearing a gunshot.According to HCSO Sgt. Greg Pinkins, deputies with Precinct 4 arrived at Hacienda Bonita Apartments in the 14400 block of......
Beat the back-to-school heat: Harris County Precinct 4 serving up free snow cones on Monday
Families looking for a last splash of summer before classes begin can stop by a free snow cone event Monday hosted by Harris County Precinct 4.Constable Mark Herman and Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, partnering with Sunny Daze, plan to hand out snow cones from 10 a.m. to....
Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Parked car potentially saves child's life after driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes in East Texas
Police in a small East Texas city say a parked car may have made the difference between a frightening crash and an unimaginable tragedy.The incident happened on Highway 69 in the City of Huntington, which is just east of Lufkin.Harris County deputies investigating apparent......
DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
Harris County deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide of married couple at Cypress home
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide at a home in the 13000 block of Campos Drive in the Cypress area.HCSO Sgt. Mike Ritchie said deputies responded to the residence earlier in the morning after a man called 911 and......
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