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Man shot, hurt after apparent fight with 3 people in NW Harris County: HCSO
HCSO said the shooting and fight stemmed from an incident between the victim and the three suspects who were involved.
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Harris County constable pushes for universal policy, state action after Flock camera controversy
Dozens of Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers across Harris County have been turned off as local leaders deal with rising privacy concerns....
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Houston police responded to a man in a mental health crisis. ICE arrested him
Houston Public Media obtained records showing interactions between HPD and ICE during a mental health crisis, suicide attempt and domestic disturbances....
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Only On 2: Lee Gilley left the US on a private jet while fleeing capital murder trial in Harris County
KPRC 2 News has learned exclusive new details on how Lee Gilley, the Harris County man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy while on bond, got out of the United States in May. Gilley’s GPS ankle monitor started generating a strap tamper alert around 9 p.m.......
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Texas Standard for Oct. 9, 2026: Sumo Championship League debuts in Texas
A new professional sports league is hoping to spur new interest in an ancient practice. The Sumo Championship League's first-ever event is happening this weekend outside of Austin. Source...
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Texas midterm election 2026: Harris County sample ballots, key races
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Essential Houston movies (Oct. 9, 2026)
On Friday's show: We take a closer look at Hurricane Isaias and how it might affect Houston weather. And we consider the essential films set in Houston or about our city that we all should see....
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Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down 61 Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is decommissioning all 61 Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers controlled by Precinct 4, citing residents' concerns about privacy, access to collected data and potential misuse....
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Fight between teen employees at NW Harris Co. McDonald's leads to fatal stabbing, HCSO says
Officials confirmed that the 16-year-old suspect was detained and booked at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.