Grand jury indicts ICE officer for striking Houston immigrant with vehicle
An attorney for the ICE agent said he plans to surrender himself to local authorities.
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Man in critical condition after shooting on FM 2920 in N. Harris County
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office are at the scene of a shooting in North Harris County.The shooting happened in the 6200 block of FM 2920.The constable’s office says a man sustained a gunshot wound at the location and was taken to a hospital in critical.....
Local
Spring shooting leaves 1 critically injured, female detained
Officials reported the scene along FM 2920 near Kuykendahl Road.
safety
Court records reveal Harris County deputy threatened suicide to silence 13-year-old sexual abuse victim
Newly obtained court records reveal disturbing details about a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, including threats he allegedly made to keep her silent for years.Alexander Cowley, 40, was arrested last week on a continuous.....
government
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care....
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Retired HPD sergeant accused of posing as officer to access secure Harris County jail area
A retired Houston Police Department sergeant was arrested for allegedly falsely portraying himself as a current law enforcement officer to gain access to secure areas of the Harris County Joint Processing Center while attempting to see a jailed HPD employee, according to court......
government
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's former staffer to help Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's transition
Madden will play a key role in leading up Hinojosa's transition team as she settles into the position, serving as the team's executive director.
safety
2 suspects abandon vehicle after crashing into north Harris County home
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.
government
Who are the 3 men named to Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s transition team?
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced three members of her transition team Thursday, including a former Republican state lawmaker, a construction union leader and a former Harris County government official.The announcement came during Hinojosa’s first news conference since......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 5, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
government
After Kirby Mansion demolition, Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures
Nearly a dozen city residents spoke at city hall this week, alleging that the demolition began without proper permitting.
government
Hello Houston (November 5, 2026)
Today: We talk with newly elected Harris County Judge Letitia Plummer, discuss the state of the Texas Republican party following the midterms, and we talk about Houston trial attorney Tony Buzbee's new book. Plus, “Current Obsessions.”...
schools
What the election results could mean for public education in Texas and Houston
Jackie Anderson of the Houston Federation of Teachers and Bob Sanborn of Children at Risk discuss what Tuesday’s dramatic election results could mean for public education, from state takeovers of local school districts, to curriculum, and beyond....