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Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...
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Houston traffic: SH-288 southbound lanes closed after deadly crash
There is complete closure on the southbound lanes of Highway 288 after a deadly crash early Wednesday morning. SH-288 lanes closed Pearland Police Department reports a single car crashed on the highway just south of Beltway 8. The driver was reportedly ejected from the vehicle an...
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Jury awards Watson Grinding explosion survivors more than $61 million in latest verdict against 3M
A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
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Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
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Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area. Since 2013, the non-profit has pulled more than 100,000 dogs and cats from the two municipal shelters and transported them to other states lik...
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Self-proclaimed internet pranksters accused of terroristic threats in River Oaks
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
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HISD superintendent Miles pushes NES model despite controversy surrounding program
Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
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Mother charged after 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive, mother's boyfriend also charged
A mother has been charged in connection with 2-year-old toddler who was sent to the hospital last week. Mother, boyfriend charged in connection with 2-year-old toddler who was found unresponsive According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Jazmin Cisneros, 28, has been charged...
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Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
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'We have paid our rent': Pregnant woman's husband says apartment management changed locks without warning
What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice. KPRC 2 News reporter...
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Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
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Parents charged with child abandonment after leaving 3 kids in home with trash, bugs, feces: Records
Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
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Juvenile accused of robbing, assaulting man in Pearland taken into custody in Miami, police say
Investigators said the 79-year-old victim was withdrawing cash from an ATM in Pearland when the susepct assaulted him and stole his wallet and the cash he had withdrawn....
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Man charged with murder in deadly Houston bus stop shooting
A man has been charged after a deadly shooting at a Houston bus stop last month, police say. Kelvin Demon Lyons, 38, has been charged with murder in the death of 51-year-old Amond Morrison. Officers responded to a bus stop near Fondren Road and Hwy 90 Alt in southwest Houston on ...
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Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
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What to know about HISD's cell phone policy as students return to class
You may have heard of the "No Personal Communication Device" rule. Here's what Houston ISD parents need to know as students head back to class.
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Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes
More than 160,000 students are expected to return to HISD classrooms as the new school year begins, but the district is starting the year with fewer students and less funding....
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Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
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Harris County inmate's death under investigation
Investigations are underway to determine what caused a man's death while he was in custody at the Harris County Jail. Harris County inmate death investigations Harris County officials say 49-year-old Karlos Butler was pronounced deceased on Wednesday, Aug. 5, shortly after 4 p.m....
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Police-involved shooting leaves gunman and victim dead inside Houston parking garage
Two men are dead after an officer-involved shooting late Saturday night inside a southwest Houston parking garage, police said. Two dead in Houston parking garage shooting Houston Police officers were dispatched around 11:45 p.m. to a report of a person down inside a parking gara...
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Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
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Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual assault
A former Friendswood school teacher has been arrested following allegations of child abuse. Police are now looking for other potential victims to come forward. Former Friendswood teacher arrested Records confirm that 32-year-old Lewis Stott of Seabrook is in Harris County on a ch...
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Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
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A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in Houston
A colorful new mural now anchors a busy stretch of Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created through a three-week collaboration between six visiting artists from Taiwan and Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247. “I don’t think I could have asked for a better birthday gift th...
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Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike
At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000....
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Toddler fighting for her life after allegedly being struck multiple times by mom's boyfriend: HCSO
A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
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Records: Spring man admits to critically injuring girlfriend's toddler
A man is in Harris County custody for the injuries that sent his girlfriend's toddler to a hospital on Thursday night. Harris County: Man accused of injuring girlfriend's toddler According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez , a couple approached constable deputies at a Spring g...
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HISD parent guide: Tools, safety tips, resources for new school year
Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, wants parents to be equipped with the right tools heading into the new school year. From communication apps to bus registration, here’s what families need to know. Stay connected with ParentSquare, Connect...
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Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said. Harris County authorities investigating shooting following road rage incident According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, they were called out to Cypress Mill Place Boule...
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Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Houston ISD is launching a new tool this school year to help parents stay connected with students who ride the bus. It’s called SMARTtag. HISD says all students who are registered to use any of the district’s transportation services will get a special SMARTtag badge. They will sc...
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Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments , keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary injunctio...
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Man dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials say
A man in Harris County Jail custody died Wednesday after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center, according to officials. Karlos Butler, 49, was pronounced dead at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, authorities said. Officials said Butler collapsed for ...
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Tracking strong storms moving through Houston Sunday afternoon
Radar: Special Weather Statement issued until 3:15 PM across NW Harris County and southern Montgomery county as storms produce lightning and gusty winds. Weekend Weather Pattern: Our active seas breeze thunderstorm pattern stays with us. A weakness between two areas of high press...
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Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Housto...
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Investigation underway after child found unresponsive at gas station in Spring
Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family’s home for possible foul play. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, the incident began around 8:...
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New eligibility requirements force district to cancel free lunches at 33 schools, HISD says
With fewer students on SNAP, HISD announced this summer that they are forced to stop automatic free lunch at 33 campuses.
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Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase
Commissioners voted to increase pay for several Harris County leadership roles and raise constable pay to over $300,000. Data shows constable pay has increased by more than 120% since 2024....
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Man arrested for minor solicitation after bragging about exposing himself to Amazon drivers: Pct. 1
An Alvin man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after an investigation was launched when he allegedly bragged about exposing himself to Amazon drivers and neighbors, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen....
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Commissioners approve $2.5M for Harris Co. DA's independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Harris County officials have approved $2.5 million in funding for the DA's office to cover expenses related to the independent investigation of the Houston shooting involving ICE....
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SW Houston and parts of Fort Bend get $500K EPA grant to test potentially contaminated properties
On Thursday, southwest Houston and parts of Fort Bend County received $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency that leaders hope will revitalize the area and clean up brownfields....