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Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child
The lawsuit accuses the former HCSO deputy of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The former deputy's attorney disputes the accusations....
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Hello Houston (October 5, 2026)
Today: We discuss the superintendent of Barbers Hill ISD’s unconventional strategy for growing the district’s finances, talk with Houston City Councilmember Tiffany Thomas, and hear the newest episode of “Texperts.” Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
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Harris County judge candidates find common ground on flooding, Houston Health, at Sunday forum
Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer and Republican candidate Orlando Sanchez shared the stage at a forum organized by The Metropolitan Organization on Sunday, October 4....
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Suspect arrested hours after man, woman shot to death outside north Houston home, HPD says
An arrest has been made after a man and woman were found dead at a home Monday morning in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported around 8:20 a.m. at a home in the 900 block of Lindale Street. Neighbors told police they heard gunshots.....
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Man escapes police perimeter after allegedly firing near delivery woman, manhunt underway, HPD says
A man accused of shooting near a delivery driver in north Houston is on the run after he was able to escape a perimeter set up by police, according to HPD....
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Suspect escapes north Houston police after shooting at delivery woman
Police say they made a perimeter following the shooting, but the suspect was able to "break the perimeter."
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Officials warn everyone to be cautious during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Constable Mark Herman’s Office is reminding residents to stay alert for phishing scams and to think carefully before clicking on unexpected emails, text messages, links or attachments.Phishing scams are designed to appear legitimate......
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‘I was in crisis’: Houston delivery driver describes being shot at during package drop-off
A delivery driver says she feared for her life after a routine package delivery turned into gunfire Sunday morning in north Houston.Luz Pereira said she was dropping off a package at a home near Chase and Presley streets when she suddenly heard several loud noises.“At first I......
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Spring man shows up to ER with multiple stab wounds after possible aggravated robbery, authorities say
Deputy constables from Harris County Precinct 4 are investigating a possible aggravated robbery after a man in his mid-30s arrived at the Memorial Hermann Convenient Care in the 7400 block of North Grand Parkway West with multiple stab wounds, the constable’s office said.Driver.....
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Vehicle crashes into Spring area home, causing significant damage
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office says a vehicle crashed into a home in the Spring area Saturday evening, causing significant damage.It happened in the 21600 block of Meadowhill Drive. This is in the Dove Meadows neighborhood between FM 2920 and Spring Stuebner......
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Man dies after physical altercation at north Houston auto shop
Officials say the victim was struck during an argument and hit his head on the pavement.
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Man hits head on pavement after being struck during argument in Aldine area; dies at hospital
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at a scene where a man was critically injured and later died after being struck by another man during an argument, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement.The incident happened in the 15100 block of Willis......