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Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redacted
Read full article: Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redactedA Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018
Read full article: Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrest
Read full article: ‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrestConroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner has released a statement following his arrest and charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadway
Read full article: Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadwayCommuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial begins
Read full article: Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial beginsJury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in Galveston
Read full article: Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in GalvestonPolice arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detained
Read full article: Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detainedJoshua Warner was taken into custody on two warrants for impersonating a public servant on December 22, 2025. His bond was set at $500,000.
Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to Mexico
Read full article: Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to MexicoFive victims of last week’s Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.
Hundreds protest ICE in Galleria after fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota
Read full article: Hundreds protest ICE in Galleria after fatal shooting of woman in MinnesotaHundreds of people gathered near Post Oak and Westheimer in the Galleria-area of Houston Thursday night to protest against ICE after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota.
Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraud
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraudDuring the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.
Community vigil in response to fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota underway
Read full article: Community vigil in response to fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota underwayState Representative Christina Morales will be holding a community vigil Thursday in response to the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota during an ICE operation.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security number
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security numberA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near you
Read full article: Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near youWith healthcare costs climbing and changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies leaving many families priced out of basic care, free and low‑cost clinics are becoming more critical than ever.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safely
Read full article: Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safelySilver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metro
Read full article: Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metroAt least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
Read full article: Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrationsDiscover how Harris County law enforcement agencies are intensifying patrols and coordination efforts to combat drunk driving and ensure road safety during New Year's Eve celebrations.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland
Read full article: 🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in PearlandIf you’ve ever wished your karaoke night came with plush prizes—or your arcade outing included belting out your favorite songs—your wish has officially been granted. Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland.
Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotel
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotelLynette Warren, 67, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a Hilton Garden Inn in Spring, located at 23535 Northgate Crossing Boulevard.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homes
Read full article: Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homesSugar Land is expanding its Great Homes incentive program, aiming to make exterior home repairs more affordable for residents who face the biggest barriers to reinvestment.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Harris County officials push back after Gov. Greg Abbott calls for state takeover of elections
Read full article: Harris County officials push back after Gov. Greg Abbott calls for state takeover of electionsHarris County officials push back after Governor Greg Abbott calls for the state to take over local elections, citing security measures and transparency as they prepare for upcoming elections, including the midterms.
Crumbling dirt road to historic cemetery in Fort Bend County repaired after KPRC 2 gets involved
Read full article: Crumbling dirt road to historic cemetery in Fort Bend County repaired after KPRC 2 gets involvedThe only road leading to Pleasant Green Cemetery in Richmond has been repaired, weeks after 2 Helps You reported deep potholes were making the historic site difficult to reach.
Hundreds protest ICE in Galleria after fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota
Read full article: Hundreds protest ICE in Galleria after fatal shooting of woman in MinnesotaHundreds of people gathered near Post Oak and Westheimer in the Galleria-area of Houston Thursday night to protest against ICE after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota.
Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraud
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraudDuring the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.
Community vigil in response to fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota underway
Read full article: Community vigil in response to fatal shooting of woman in Minnesota underwayState Representative Christina Morales will be holding a community vigil Thursday in response to the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota during an ICE operation.
Our Town: How one Gulfton teacher is changing lives through education
Read full article: Our Town: How one Gulfton teacher is changing lives through educationAt Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary in Gulfton, fifth-grade math teacher Christian Ramos is doing more than teaching equations — he’s teaching his students to believe in what’s possible. “I can help them see that their effort matters,” Ramos said. “No matter the circumstances they’re facing, they’re capable of doing amazing things.”
‘Ding-dong ditch’ murder suspect may face capital murder, bond reduction denied
Read full article: ‘Ding-dong ditch’ murder suspect may face capital murder, bond reduction deniedGonzalo Leon, the Houston man accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman during a ding-dong-ditch prank, appeared before Harris County District Judge Emily DeToto on Thursday, where his request for a reduced bond was denied.
Man accused of robbing 84-year-old at red light identified by cell phone left behind at the crime scene
Read full article: Man accused of robbing 84-year-old at red light identified by cell phone left behind at the crime sceneA 27-year-old convicted felon is wanted for aggravated robbery after he allegedly got into an 84-year-old man’s vehicle while stopped at a red light on FM 1960 and demanded money, according to records.
‘Sweet victory’ at stake in Hidalgo’s Texans playoff wager against Pennsylvania county executive
Read full article: ‘Sweet victory’ at stake in Hidalgo’s Texans playoff wager against Pennsylvania county executiveHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has made a friendly wager with a Pennsylvania county executive ahead of the Texans’ Wild Card matchup against the Steelers with merch, bragging rights, and county pride on the line.