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.
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Teen injured when suspected drunk driver crashes into bedroom, records show 5 prior DWI convictions
A 15-year-old girl says her bed likely saved her life when a suspected drunken driver crashed into her bedroom Monday evening in northwest Harris County....
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High voter turnout no barometer of who will win the election, experts say
Harris County has seen record-breaking turn out in three days of early voting but a University of Houston political science expert cautions reading into what the results will be....
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Humble police shoot man in FM 1960, Townsen parking lot
A man was killed in a shooting involving Humble police officers in the parking lot of a shopping center on Wednesday, officials say.
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Harris County law enforcement cracking down on school zone speeders, bus violations
If you’re driving through a school zone in Harris County this week, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your speedometer. Local law enforcement is out in full force, and making a mistake will cost you....
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Talarico presses anticorruption agenda, targeting both Paxton and Elon Musk
Democratic state Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, speaking at the University of Houston, blasted Musk for pouring nearly $190 million into the campaign of his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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Alief ISD afternoon transportation delayed after gun and bomb threat at Hastings High School
Alief ISD’s afternoon transportation was delayed districtwide Wednesday after Hastings High School received a gun and bomb threat, according to information from Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.Law enforcement officers searched the school room by room after the threat was reported.....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 21, 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.
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Hello Houston (October 21, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney candidate Jacqueline Lucci Smith, learn about a learning event for inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the award-winning Houston-produced film JYOTI. Plus, we hear this week’s “On The Marquee.”...
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Wanted suspect dies after shootout with police near Academy Sports & Outdoors store in Humble
Authorities say a wanted suspect died after exchanging gunfire with Humble police officers near an Academy Sports & Outdoors store.The scene is in the store’s parking lot along FM 1960.Humble police say officers approached the suspect trying to take him into custody when he......
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Harris County man arrested after allegedly stabbing ex-girlfriend, two dogs found shot dead
A Harris County man faces multiple charges for the alleged stabbing of his former girlfriend and the shooting of two dogs found dead, authorities reported....
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Harris County early voting turnout tracker: Daily vote totals for November 2026 election
Harris County had a record-setting start to early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Follow our daily tracker to see how many voters are heading to the polls and how many mail ballots have been received....
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2 people injured in stabbing on METRO bus in north Houston
Two people were injured in a stabbing on a METRO bus in north Houston Tuesday night, according to METRO.The incident happened at 10:15 p.m. on a Route 44 bus near West Montgomery Road and Dolley Wright Street.Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed....