Man falls into manhole, currently trapped in North Harris County, authorities on scene
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
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'Where are all the volunteers?': Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood....
Man sentenced to 45 years for death of Harris Co. deputy constable, her daughter
A jury has delivered its sentence after a man was found guilty of killing a Harris County deputy constable and her child back in 2024.
Harris County leads Texas in cyclist deaths during peak riding season, new analysis finds
Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data.The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four......
8 arrested for trespassing private business for TikTok trend, Harris County constable says
Harris County deputies arrested a group of eight individuals after they were seen allegedly trespassing on private business property as part of a TikTok trend....
Houston rapper Cartel Bo accused of holding mother of his children captive at home in Cypress
Houston rapper Warren Brown, also known as Cartel Bo, is facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after a woman, who is the mother of his children, told Harris County Precinct 4 Constable investigators she was held captive for at least four days inside a home in Cypress.Harris......
K-9 Cash helps uncover over 11 pounds of meth in monthslong investigation, Galveston County sheriff says
Other drugs, including fentanyl, also were seized, along with body armor, a gun and cash, according to authorities.
Man dead in shooting at N. Harris County apartment complex
Law enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in the northern part of Harris County Monday.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the shooting happened in the 14600 block of Ella Blvd.Details are limited at this time, but authorities say the....
Houston traffic: SH-99 at Cypress Rosehill lanes closed due to heavy truck accident
There is complete roadway closure in northwest Houston after an accident on Grand Parkway, according to Harris County officials.
Congresswoman, attorney argue a Houston ISD student from Russia is here legally. He was detained by ICE anyway
Alim Garipov, 18, was released three days after his July 17 arrest by federal agents. Immigration experts say his detention, for an overstayed visa with a pending asylum case, is a demonstration of the significantly wider net ICE is casting under the Trump administration....
Siblings shot and killed by sister's ex-boyfriend identified, HCSO says
A 19-year-old has been charged with capital murder for shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and her brother after an argument, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said....
Humble shooting: Angel Javier Rodriguez fatally shoots 17-year-old mother of his child, her brother in 200-block of West Canino Road in Harris County, Texas, sheriff's office says
Angel Javier Rodriguez allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend and her brother in a shooting Humble, Texas in the 200-block of West Canino Road.
Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots mother of his child and her brother, charged with capital murder: HCSO
The ex-boyfriend who shot and killed the mother of his child and her older brother was charged with capital murder, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said....
Harris County detectives searching for gunman after fatal convenience store shooting
A man died after being shot early Saturday in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for the gunman, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Teen charged with capital murder after 17-year-old girl and her brother killed in north Harris County shooting
A 19-year-old is now charged with capital murder after a shooting late Sunday morning on W. Canino Road near I-45 and W Little York Road.In an X post Sunday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that Angel Javier Rodriguez is in jail, charged in the double......
1 reportedly shot, 1 detained after shooting at Deerbrook Mall, Constable Mark Herman says
Harris County Precinct 4, which is assisting Humble PD in the investigation, said a person was shot and another was detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall....
1 injured, 1 detained after reported shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble
Authorities have responded to a reported shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says they are assisting the Humble Police Department with the incident.@HCSOTexas deputies are assisting the Humble......
Man shot, killed at north Harris County apartment complex
Constable deputies found a man fatally shot at an apartment complex near I-45 and and Rankin Road.
Man shoots, kills another man after child custody argument escalates to crash, shooting in northwest Harris County, sheriff's office says
Officials said the incident started with a family disturbance over child custody before the suspect stole a truck, crashed it, and then shot and killed a man....
Man found shot to death near playground in north Harris County, HCSO says
A man was found shot to death near a playground in north Harris County on Friday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Man killed in shooting, investigation underway in northwest Harris County
Harris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly shooting reported early Saturday in the 11900 block of Duran Canyon Lane, a residential street just off Veterans Memorial Drive.Authorities said an adult man was found at the location and pronounced dead at the......
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1607: Fire Control
Episode: 1607 Continuous-aim firing: a diagnosis of an ill-received idea. Today, we aim a gun from a rocking platform.
Man found guilty in crash that killed Harris County deputy constable, her child
Omar Alvarado was found guilty for the 2024 deaths of Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her 8-year-old daughter.
Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant arrested, charged with assault, terroristic threat
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
Woman's body found in dumpster behind north Harris County business, sheriff's office says
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
Woman’s body found in NE Harris County dumpster after family couldn’t find her
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday.Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a....
Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant faces multiple charges, relieved of duty, deputies say
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
2 detained after possible explosive device found in SE Houston home, authorities say
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a child porn search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device....
18-wheeler dangling off Katy Fwy overpass near Hwy 99; multiple vehicles involved in crash: HCSO
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
2 injured in crash that left 18-wheeler hanging over I-10 overpass near SH-99
The crashed happened around 11 a.m this morning on the Katy Freeway near SH-99Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston todayAccording to Fire Chief Deacon Tittel with Harris County ESD- 48, two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital.......
Second arrest made in woman's shooting death at N. Harris County apartments, HCSO says
A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
HPD Bomb Squad called after apparent explosive device found during search warrant at SE Houston home
Authorities are investigating after what appears to be a homemade explosive device was discovered while serving a search warrant in southeast Houston.According to Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, investigators were executing an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) search......
Harris County shooting: Second person arrested in connection to deadly April 2026 shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Harris County crash: Vehicle falls from HOV lane onto Southwest Freeway, roadway closed
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
1 dead after crashing into toll station on Beltway 8 near Central Plaza
A driver is dead after crashing into a toll plaza along Beltway 8 overnight, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies.The crash happened just before midnight at the Central Plaza Tollway South near Tanner Road.Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects......
Charge dismissed against HCSO deputy accused of breaking into wife's home, court records show
Court records show that a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of breaking into his wife's home now has a burglary charge dismissed by a district attorney....
Suspect in deadly fire no longer allowed near apartments, can't have lighter, matches, judge says
The 38-year-old is accused of intentionally starting a fire at the Cypresswood Apartments, killing his brother and seriously injuring his mom and several others....
Trial underway for man accused of killing Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her daughter in fiery crash
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024.On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued......
Man charged with felony murder, arson in Cypresswood apartment fire that killed brother, injured 13
A Houston-area man is now officially charged with felony murder and arson after investigators say he set a massive fire at a local apartment complex that killed his own brother and injured 13 others, including a 3-year-old boy who was severely burned.Pilot injured after small......
ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children in federal shelters
Attorneys say the federal agencies are using children as “bait” to detain sponsors, leaving kids waiting in shelters for months.
Fulshear weighs tougher e-scooter rules as Harris County constable pushes new e-bike safety policies
As electric scooters and bikes continue to grow in popularity, local leaders are considering new steps they say could improve safety for riders and the public.The Fulshear City Council is scheduled to discuss whether additional regulations — or even a prohibition on e-scooters —....
Surveillance shows man minutes before allegedly setting Cypresswood apartment on fire that killed his brother
Surveillance video obtained exclusively by KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel, appears to show the man accused of intentionally setting an apartment building on fire, moments before it burst into flames, killing his own brother and injuring several others, including a 3-year-old......
Fort Bend County, Harris County constables ask school districts to ban e-motorcycles
Ahead of the new school year, some constables and the city of Fulshear are taking a closer look at e-scooters and e-motorcycles.
Man charged with felony murder after setting apartment fire, leaving 1 dead, 13 hurt, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect set the fire intentionally after an argument with his family, with the fire leaving a family member dead and many others injured....
Harris County crime: 3 men arrested after motorcycle pursuit
Three men were arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County last week, officials said.
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war....
Cypresswood apartment fire: Man arrested in connection with deadly early morning fire
Harris County authorities have made an arrest following a deadly apartment fire that occurred early Monday morning.
HPD called ICE on a woman reporting a violent threat — one of more than 100 calls from April through June
The Houston Police Department recently released its first mandatory report on coordination with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Houston Public Media obtained additional documents shedding light on the stories behind the data....
Authorities ask public for help identifying suspect accused of exposing himself at NW Harris County apartment complex
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an indecent exposure investigation.The constable’s office says the incidents happened at an apartment complex located in the 13000 block of Windfern Road.Pilot....
Houston ISD student released from ICE detention three days after arrest, congresswoman says
Alim Garipov, an 18-year-old Bellaire High School student from Russia who is described as a standout student and athlete, was detained Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
Rising professional boxer killed by vehicle while riding her bicycle in rural Brazos County
Hannah Rapp, 26, was riding with another person Saturday morning when she was hit, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, which says a 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter....
Harris County apartment fire: 1 dead, 12 injured in multi-alarm fire
One person is dead after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an Harris County apartment complex early Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after house fire in northwest Harris County, fire marshal's office says
A man died trapped inside a burning home while two people were able to escape the house with smoke inhalation injuries, officials said.
19-year-old charged with murder after shooting that killed man, injured another, HCSO says
A 19-year-old man is being charged with murder after a shooting near Mexcal Cantina Pacifico in north Harris County, the sheriff's office said.
Crews respond to deadly house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say
Crews with the Cy-Fair Fire Department were working a fatality fire Sunday in the 9600 block of Maple Leaf Drive, in the Maple Leaf Gardens subdivision, officials said.Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are also responding.The Harris County......
Man confesses to shooting, killing woman after she threatened to end their relationship, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect confessed to murdering the woman he was dating after she threatened to end their relationship. HCSO said the suspect's stepfather is the one who called 911....
18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says
A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two......
Man charged after fatal shooting in Sheldon-area home on Maritime Drive, HCSO says
A man is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Saturday evening in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called to a home in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in the Sheldon area just after 6:30 p.m.......
No arrest after assault report leads to north Houston SWAT scene
Police were initially called to Briaircliff Drive after a man was reportedly seen assaulting a woman.