Woman sentenced to 3 years after posing as Camp Mystic victim's father, asking for donations, Pct. 1 says
Court documents state that Maitlin Page White, 28, was charged with two felony counts of online impersonation in Harris County.
More stories from our newsroom
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
<p>A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence.</p><h2>Harris Coun...
East Houston Medical Center works to improve access to health care in the community
For many families, getting quality medical care nearby can be a challenge. East Houston Medical Center is working to help close that gap by providing accessible health care services to residents in an area the organization describes as a medical desert.The family-owned medical center was created ...
Minnesota prosecutor talks strategy after deadly Houston ICE shooting
After a man was killed by ICE agents in Houston, the Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own investigation and turning to leaders in Minneapolis for guidance.
Man involved in 2 separate attacks that critically injured victims in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found one of the victims on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital.
1 hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston car wash; fleeing suspect fired shot at pursuing Pct. 2 deputy
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office says a deputy in an...
Collision between METRORail and HFD vehicle near Texas Medical Center, MPD confirms; second incident this month
For the second time this month, an HFD vehicle and a METRORail train collided with one another. A person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to MPD.
Harris County murder suspect told investigators he was 'afraid' of victim
<p>Harris County officials have identified the victim and suspect from the <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/man-critically-injured-harris-county-shooting-rolling-creek-drive-deputies-investigating" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deadly shooting in northeast Harris County</a> on Tuesday....
Houston ICE shooting: Hundreds attend Lorenzo Salgado's visitation as Harris County DA seeks federal evidence
<p>Hundreds of mourners, community leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for the visitation of Lorenzo Salgado, the 35-year Houston resident who was fatally shot by an ICE agent. As the community honored Salgado's life, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said his office continue...
Suspect charged after shooting inside Cypress Kroger; security expert shares tips on how to survive a violent situation
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been charged with Aggravated...
TEA finds HISD to be out of compliance after some parents launch complaints
The Texas Education Agency has found HISD to be out of compliance after some parents filed complaints with the state over the district's special education changes.
'Houston Most Wanted' fugitive captured in New York
Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he later skipped sentenc...
Harris County DA says 'it's inconsistent that drugs' found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van
This comes as the FBI said they saw "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags" from outside of the van, according to documents.
Suspect in Kroger shooting identified and charged, Harris County Precinct 4 says
The suspected shooter, identified as Kaden Ausbrooks, is facing charges after allegedly shooting a man at a Kroger on Wednesday, according to the constable's office.
2 men injured after shots fired inside Kroger in NW Harris County, Pct. 4, Texas says
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
Driver killed when car slams into utility pole in northeast Harris County, authorities say
According to an investigation, the man was driving southbound at a high speed when he failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. Authorities said no other vehicle was involved.
1 injured, 3 detained after reported shooting in northwest Harris County, deputies say
Deputies are investigating a reported shooting that left one person injured early Thursday in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputy constables responded to the 21000 block of Brushy Canyon Drive around 1:28 a.m. after receiving reports of an aggr...
Family demands answers after 43-year-old man dies following Houston police Taser incident
<p>The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Alejandro Corona Jr. a homicide, months after he died following a Taser deployment by Houston police outside his east Houston home. His family is now demanding accountability, questioning officers' actions, the delay in CPR and why addi...
2 men injured after shots fired inside Kroger in northwest Harris County, Pct. 4 says
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies.
Houston City Council approved local agreement to add more affordable housing
On Wednesday, Houston City Councilmembers approved an agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County for Texas Reinvestment Zone Number 2.
Harris County could face increased fees, and program cuts to close its $129M deficit
Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts.
Disappearing Act: After failed calls, Houston woman calls 2 Helps You and gets backyard nuisance removed days later
For more than three months, Linia Lee had an unwanted visitor stretched across her backyard: a downed cable she says no one would remove.The southwest Houston homeowner, who has lived in her home for decades, said she had never dealt with anything like it.“This is my property, and I am very much ...
Parents urge HISD to pause special education restructuring after TEA findings
With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
Harris County crime: Driver of stolen vehicle in custody after fleeing from authorities
<p>A suspect is in custody after attempting to flee from Harris County authorities in a reported stolen vehicle, authorities said. </p><h2>Harris County crime: Stolen vehicle driver in custody after allegedly fleeing from authorities</h2><p>The situation came to an end at the intersection of Nort...
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
<p>An investigation continues following a shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday and a suspect has been identified.</p><p>Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office have identified Kaden Ausbrooks as the suspect in the shooting. He has been charged with first-degree felony aggravated assa...
Teen suspect charged after being accused of assaulting woman while trying to drown her
Harris County Constable Precinct 1 says the 19-year-old could face life in prison after being charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
2 in critical condition after shooting inside Kroger store in Cypress
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says two people were transported to hospitals after a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute inside a Kroger store in Cypress.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. Cpt. Juan Flores says they responded around 2:...
Fort Bend County Judge dispute escalates
The leadership dispute at the center of Fort Bend County government has deepened, bringing county business to a virtual standstill as competing lawsuits and a lack of quorum continue to prevent the Commissioners Court from conducting official business. The latest impasse occurred during the July ...
Wilmore graduates from Police Academy
Alvin College cadet Jordan Wilmore graduated from the police academy on July 7, marking the next step in his path toward a career in law enforcement. Wilmore, a 24-year-old Kemah resident, has drawn attention throughout the Houston area for his perseverance and his 7-foot, 3-inch height, making h...
Faith Matters: Nothing Lasts Forever
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the deat...
Rose Sheaffer serves as Friendswood’s Mayor for a Day
Friendswood welcomed a special guest to City Hall on July 14 as Rose Sheaffer, a third-grade student at Cline Elementary School, stepped into the role of Mayor for the Day. Rose began her day with a brief swearing-in ceremony, officially taking the oath of office before spending the day learning ...
Reset session proposed for Pearland council, mayor
Pearland city leaders are considering holding a “reset session” to build rapport after a rocky start last month. “If you spend any time on social media, which I encourage people not to, it’s become a cesspool of communication,” Councilman Clint Byrom said. “What is being said in relation to our ...
Cardinals draft Caden Ferraro, former Oiler baseball player
Former Pearland Oiler Caden Ferraro (class of 2023) squares up at the plate in the 2023 6A baseball state championship game. Ferraro was drafted this week by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the MLB draft with the 86th overall pick. He spent two seasons playing at Blinn Junior Coll...
Education Foundation funds ‘Blooms & Bites’ Legacy Grant
Friendswood High School students in the culinary arts and floral design programs will soon be taking their learning beyond the classroom thanks to a new delivery vehicle funded through a Friendswood ISD Education Foundation Legacy Grant. Foundation representatives recently took delivery of the ne...
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...