Person detained after deadly shooting in Huffman
One person has been detained after a man was shot to death in Huffman Tuesday evening. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive around 7:30
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Harris County attorney launches legal effort to close Hawthorn Park landfill after decades of community complaints
A northwest Harris County community that has spent years fighting to close a nearby landfill could be one step closer to seeing it shut down.Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin announced Monday that her office has filed a Notice of Intent to Sue to move the Hawthorn Park Recycling & Disposal Facil...
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the region's largest medical center, went on strike ...
Man dead after shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in Huffman, Harris County sheriff says
A man is now dead after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Person detained after deadly shooting in Huffman
One person has been detained after a man was shot to death in Huffman Tuesday evening. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive around 7:30 p.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive. One man...
Man dies after shooting in northeast Harris County, sheriff's office investigating
<p>A man died after being shot in northeast Harris County on Tuesday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Deputies responded to the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive after receiving reports of a shooting. Authorities said the man suffered a gunshot wound and was transporte...
Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.Quan Flowers was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Kalie Goodwin.According to c...
West Nile Virus human cases reported in Houston, Harris County
<p>Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release. </p><h2>West Nile Virus confirmed in humans in Houston, Harris County</h2><p>The Houston Health Department said they've confirmed three human cases,...
Harris County grand jury revives murder charge against man accused in shooting
<p>A Harris County grand jury has formally indicted a man on a murder charge just days after a magistrate judge ruled that there wasn’t probable cause to keep him jailed in the case.</p><p>The indictment filed Tuesday revives the murder charge against 32-year-old Jaime Garcia for the May 26 shoot...
Protein-Packed Plates: Casa do Brasil, Los Tios and a High Protein Bowl with Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV
Tanji Patton — host of Goodtaste with Tanji and the podcast Goodtaste for the Soul shares some protein-packed dishes and recipes on Houston Life. Casa do Brasil Tanji highlighted a bold, protein-forward stop in the Galleria/Uptown area: Casa do Brasil. Expect a visual churrasco tableside experien...
White Oak Bayou attack: Teen accused in sexual assault, attempted drowning
<p>Harris County officials have identified the suspect believed to have been involved in the attack and sexual assault of a woman who was exercise-walking.</p><p>Constable Alan Rosen states 19-year-old Jacoby Fuselier was taken into custody after a woman reported she was attacked while walking al...
Woman sexually assaulted by man while exercising along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 deputies say
An investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted while she was exercising on Monday evening, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen.
Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week, is inviting the public to pay their respects during a viewing this week.Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado AraujoIn ...
Woman carjacks man at knifepoint, rams cars before crashing into refinery, records show
A Louisiana woman is behind bars after a crime spree across east Harris County Saturday, according to authorities.
Suspect arrested after woman says she was attacked, sexually assaulted along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 says
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a woman reported being attacked and sexually assaulted while exercising along White Oak Bayou in northwest Harris County on Monday evening, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Constable Alan Rosen identified the suspect as Jacoby ...
Harris County: Woman exercise-walking attacked, fought off man along White Oak Bayou
<p>An investigation is underway after a woman who was exercise-walking was attacked, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen. </p><h2>Harris County crime: Woman says she was sexually assaulted by man along White Oak Bayou </h2><p>According to officials, the woman, who was along...
Attorney for 2 men who were in van during deadly ICE shooting in Houston faces felony assault charge
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a felony assault family...
New report shows Harris County faces financial struggles ahead of budget discussion
A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.
Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Six days after an ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said federal authorities still haven’t been fully transparency or answered questions about what happened.The Harris County District Attorney’s Off...
Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot and killed Loren...
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation
<p>Harris County leaders are taking steps to launch an independent investigation into last week's deadly ICE agent-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.</p><h2>Houston ICE shooting: Harris County officials taking steps to launch independent investigation</h2><p>During a Monday new...
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing repairman in Humble in second, unrelated murder case
The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday in connection with a second homicide that happened in May.The indictment comes after KPRC 2 reported that a magistrate judge found no probable cause over the weekend fo...
HISD moving forward with special education restructuring as TEA investigation into complaints continues
HISD says it will continue moving forward with its Student Success Program for the 2026-27 school year, while state officials continue investigating complaints surrounding the district’s special education changes. The program is part of the district’s restructuring of some of its special educatio...
Body found in Greens Bayou; recovery efforts impacted by Houston storms
A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made in Greens Bayou in the 12900 block of Industrial Road.Worker was in altercation before he fell down a construction shaft in east Harris County and diedEffor...
Worker dies after falling into 30- to 40-foot shaft at east Harris County construction site
A man died Monday morning after falling into a utility shaft at a construction site in east Harris County, and investigators are working to determine whether he was pushed during an altercation with a coworker.Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:45 a.m. after being...
Sheldon construction site death: Man falls 30 feet down shaft
<p>The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon, officials say.</p><p>The incident occurred Monday morning in the 15800 block of Sheldon Ridge Way, near Garrett Road and Sheldon Road, in east Harris County.</p><p>Sheriff Ed Gonzal...
Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced Monday he will ask Commissioners Court to fund the Harris County District Attorney’s independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a federal immigration operation last week.Ellis and Harris County District Atto...
Harris County breaks ground on $32.7 million flood project
Harris County is taking a major step forward in the fight against flooding. Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined federal, state and local leaders Monday morning to break ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project — a $32.7 million investment aimed at protecting roughly 500 homes in West University Place a...
Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Texas Market/Exxon in the 1600 block of Louetta Road in Harris County.The robbery was reported at approximately 5:13 a.m. on July 13. According to preliminary information, two...
Large branches downed, cleanup underway after strong thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County
Neighbors helped each other clean up after strong winds, hail, and heavy rain brought down tree branches and damaged fences in northwest Harris County.
Vehicle crashes into northwest Harris County home, minor injuries reported, Precinct 4 says
Precinct 4 officials said an investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into a residence near Atascocita, causing minor injuries.
Bicyclist hit, killed in crash involving intoxicated driver in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
Investigators said the driver was impaired and failed to control his speed before hitting the bicycle, sending the cyclist to the hospital, where he later died.
2 arrested after box truck pursuit starts in northwest Harris County and ends in Westchase: HCSO
Houston TranStar cameras captured the box truck in pursuit. HCSO said the suspects were allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise.
Truck crashes into northeast Harris County home
Precinct 4 Constable Deputies responded to the house on Misty Pines Drive in the Atascocita area on Saturday afternoon.Investigators are working to determine how a pickup crashed into the home. They do say that no one was seriously injured.At last check no one has been charged in the crash.
Two arrested, one on the run after Katy Freeway chase
<p>Two burglary suspects are in Harris County custody and another is on the run after a police chase on the west side of the county.</p><h2>Harris County: Katy Freeway U-Haul chase</h2><p>The sheriff's office confirmed the scene started with a burglary at a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/pl...
Houston weather: Another round of storms approaching Harris county Saturday evening
We started our Saturday morning with thunderstorms. These storms are moving north. Here is the live radar so you can see where the rain is falling. Saturday’s forecast:More storms are expected this weekend. While similar to the hit and miss sea breeze storms we’ve had all week, we now have tropic...
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Trump made the ...
FBI arrests man in $3.7B 'Medicare scam,' Houston seniors impacted
13 Investigates a Houston-area connection to what the FBI is calling one of the "biggest Medicare scams in history."
Suspect shot by officer after pointing gun at a father and child in west Houston, HPD says
Police said that an officer said discharged a firearm, striking the suspect. No officers were injured at the scene, HPD said.
Man charged with repairman's murder now linked to second murder, sheriff says
A man charged with the murder of a repairman in July has now been linked in a second death, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits for the cycle, first for franchise in 9 years
Tristan Peters didn't have much time to think about his chances to hit for the cycle. But when the Chicago White Sox rookie came up for a second time in the seventh inning Friday night, he knew what to do.Needing a triple for the cycle after homering earlier in the seventh, Peters hit a hard grou...