A meteor spotted in southeast Texas Saturday and loud boom came with it.

Henry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.

An investigation is underway after a man was hospitalized following a stabbing at a northwest Harris County home on Friday.

Harris County Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza was indicted for murder following the fatal shooting of Levincer Swanson at a gas station in February 2025. Barboza and another deputy responded to reports of Swanson behaving erratically; after a struggle, Barboza shot Swanson, who later died. An Internal Affairs investigation found Barboza violated several policies, leading to her recommended termination and subsequent removal from law enforcement duty. Barboza, employed since 2010, may appeal her termination under civil service rules.

A resolution calling for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation was delayed after a new rule blocked it at Commissioners Court.

Harris County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with eminent domain plans to expand Ben Taub Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. They're doing it despite concerns raised by the community over the use of portions of Hermann Park.

Drivers should expect traffic backups as responders manage the crash and clear the roadway, and are advised to seek alternative routes.

Kuykendahl Road is shut down in both directions at Hufsmith-Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County after a fire broke out following some sort of explosion.

Harris County Commissioners Court is set to meet Thursday for the first time since County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s highly publicized dispute with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a controversy that has prompted at least two Republican officials to call for her resignation.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 are responding to a major crash involving multiple vehicles along Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County Wednesday morning.

Klein ISD parents are banding together and demanding stronger safety measures after three gun incidents at different district campuses in a single week.

If passed, the policy would be the first for a Texas county. Some cities and school districts have similar policies.

Three people, including a toddler, have been taken to hospitals after a major crash in north Harris County.

A Spring mother has been charged with two counts of child endangerment and abandoning a child after Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies discovered decomposing food, animal waste, and decomposing animal carcasses — possibly from rats or mice — inside her home.

The music of Jimmy Buffett will return to the Houston area this summer as his longtime band heads back on the road.

Tuesday is the last day for Texas families to apply for the state’s new school voucher program, with the application window closing on March 17.

A driver narrowly avoided injury Sunday night after a tree fell onto a vehicle in northeast Harris County as winds began picking up across the area.

A Harris County deputy is recovering after investigators say a driver suspected of being intoxicated crashed into her patrol vehicle overnight in the Greenspoint area.

Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.

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The FBI is now involved in the search for the driver who hit and killed a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy last month.

During the RODEOHOUSTON chuck wagon race on March 13, two horses fell on the track while making a turn, but both the horses and the wagon driver were unharmed. A veterinarian evaluated the horses, and they are fit to participate in future races.

A Houston driver is suing Tesla after a crash involving a Cybertruck that she says suddenly veered toward the edge of an overpass while operating in Autopilot mode.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been the subject of local controversy this week after becoming involved in a public back-and-forth with officials from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A former La Porte youth sports coach is facing felony charges after investigators say they uncovered tens of thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material linked to his phone and online accounts.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returned to NRG Stadium on Thursday to review surveillance footage after she says she was shove by security at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Megan Moroney concert Tuesday night.

A man has been arrested after he allegedly entered an elementary school with a gun.

Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said deputies are stepping up patrols near religious institutions throughout the area.

A taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.

A British man living in Harris County is accused of illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, a case unfolding as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to overhaul U.S. voter registration laws.

Cypress residents say stalled trains and malfunctioning railroad crossing arms near Fry Road are causing long delays and safety concerns for drivers.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has claimed she was physically shoved and threatened with arrest by security staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A Cypress man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to detonate explosive devices and carry out a mass shooting.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

A standoff with a suspect who allegedly fled from Harris County deputies during a traffic stop has come to an end in Mission Bend.

Officials in Harris County and the Department of Public Safety are responding to an active scene in southwest Houston.

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed at a home in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A wrong-way crash in northwest Harris County Sunday night left one woman dead and two other drivers injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man's body was discovered in Cedar Bayou on Saturday morning, leading Baytown Police, Fire, and EMS crews to respond to the 4800 block of Spring Lane. Though no foul play is suspected, the investigation remains active, with the body sent to the medical examiner for further examination. Authorities are awaiting the findings and encourage anyone with information to contact the Baytown Police Department.

Darius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

A surveillance video of a serial burglar targeting homes in the Montrose area has been released to the public in hopes that someone will recognize him, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

In the gaming industry, the old saying is “the house always wins,” but on Thursday afternoon law and order turned the tables on an illegal game room in North Harris County.

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A driver was able to safely exit their vehicle before it was hit by a train in northwest Harris County on Thursday.

Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire Wednesday night at a refinery facility in east Harris County.

Opeyemi Saheed Babalola, 43, is charged with sexual assault. His bond is set at $75,000.

A record number of voters turned out in Harris County during Tuesday’s primary election, with many saying major issues like the economy, rising costs, and national politics motivated them to head to the polls.

With no candidate in the Harris County judge primary clearing the 50% threshold, both parties are now headed to runoff elections in May.

Authorities say a man is now wanted after he allegedly fired two gunshots into the air near an elementary school in the Katy area Wednesday.

Two men and a woman were hospitalized on Wednesday after being shot in north Harris County.

Polls for Tuesday’s primary election closed at 7 p.m., but if you were in line before the clock struck 7, you are allowed to cast a vote.

A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023 after authorities say he ambushed her at her new home after she filed for divorce.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle along Stuebner Airline Road, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Emergency crews responded after a person was shocked by electricity in Katy on Monday afternoon.

Three Harris County detention officers have been charged after allegedly being involved in an incident that caused bodily injury to an inmate.

A man has been found guilty of shooting and wounding a Harris County deputy back in 2023.

A 73-year-old stockbroker is facing three first-degree felony charges following a months-long child exploitation investigation led by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

More than $800,000 aimed at boosting youth voter turnout in Harris County has been awarded — and the decisions were made by the community itself. Through a unique participatory grantmaking process hosted by Collective Action for Youth, residents — not politicians or private foundations — decided which local and national nonprofits would receive funding to mobilize voters ages 18 to 35 ahead of the 2026 elections.

A major crash is under investigation Friday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A juvenile was flown to a hospital after he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning while cross traffic in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County — and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?

Homeownership has long been described as the cornerstone of the American Dream, and it became a national talking point during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

A former Harris County prosecutor is out of a job and facing a felony charge, accused of strangling his girlfriend at a child’s birthday party in Montgomery County on Sunday evening.

As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying — but many voters are still asking a basic question: “Who on the ballot actually has the power to impact what I pay every month?”

The building, now part of the Klein Historical Foundation and Wunderlich Farm Museum, was once the last all-Black school in Klein ISD. Inside its wooden walls is a story rooted in freedom after slavery, shaped by segregation, and sustained by a community determined to educate its children no matter the circumstances.

Lauren Freeman shared her concerns after reviewing the medical examiner’s autopsy report for her cousin who was found dead in a Houston bayou. She pointed out several errors that raised red flags.

A man wanted for a murder in New Orleans has been captured in Houston after being on the run, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit.

Rumors have swirled in Houston: is there a serial killer using the bayous as a dumping ground?

Nearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.

New data from the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office show the Bayou death toll has risen to 208 since 2017.

A 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on North Brentwood Drive, and the toddler was transported by local emergency services to the hospital in an unknown condition. The driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene as authorities responded.

Authorities in northwest Harris County are searching for two Hispanic male suspects after a man was shot in the leg on Wimbledon Villas Drive. The shooting occurred on Sunday morning, and the victim is receiving medical treatment, while the public is advised to avoid the area and report any information to law enforcement.

Albert Williams, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Glenn Gray, 49, outside a convenience store in northwest Houston. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and despite deputies' efforts, Gray succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Williams reportedly admitted to the shooting during a verbal confrontation after arriving at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.

A Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.

A man was arrested following a shootout with deputies during an attempted burglary in north Harris County. The suspect, after exchanging gunfire with deputies, fled to a residence where he barricaded himself with two adults and several children. The adults exited safely, and deputies secured the children and detained the suspect, who had gunshot wounds, and took him to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

A 57-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in east Harris County near Cloverleaf. The incident occurred on Woodforest Boulevard, involving a possible white 2013-2018 Ram pickup truck that fled the scene. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reviewing surveillance video and seeking information from witnesses. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Vehicular Crimes or Crime Stoppers.

Harris County deputies are at the scene where a man was found dead in northwest Harris County.

Houston’s waterways have been the site of more than 200 bodies found since 2017, sparking public concern and speculation about a possible serial killer. The documentary "Bodies in the Bayou" explores these mysterious deaths, the challenges families face seeking answers, and the efforts of Harris County officials to address the issue.

A man was found dead in the parking lot of a northwest Harris County convenience store.

Authorities are seeking public assistance to find 20-year-old Zedia Barrera, who is autistic and nonverbal, and missing in Spring since Thursday afternoon. Last seen at the 3100 block of Cliff Swallow Court, she was on foot wearing gray clothing, sunglasses, white shoes, and a blue leg brace.

A Montrose small business owner says a stranger who somehow knew her full name spent nearly two weeks stalking her, leaving and even mailing a series of increasingly graphic and threatening letters before he was finally arrested.

A federal class action lawsuit filed this month accuses Harris County and County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth of violating the rights of voters with disabilities by failing to provide accessible mail-in voting options.

Officials with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrived at a Houston hospital after a patient arrived with multiple gunshot wounds.

Houston police and prosecutors have charged a former babysitter with continuous sexual abuse of a child, alleging the abuse involved two victims and spanned multiple years, according to court filings.

A passenger’s attempt to enter the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight departing Houston’s Hobby Airport early Wednesday is the latest example of a problem aviation officials say never fully returned to normal after the pandemic: unruly behavior in the skies.

The Lone Star College System is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting state contracting opportunities for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

A Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.

Residents and leaders in Houston’s Historic Riverside Terrace are rallying against a proposed gas station, citing safety, crime, and quality-of-life concerns, and calling for development that reflects the community’s needs.

Two former Harris County Tax Office employees and two local business owners were arrested this week for allegedly defrauding taxpayers out of tens of thousands of dollars by illegally processing vehicle registrations and title transfers.

A $617 million investment is coming to Harris County as NRG Energy plans a new 455-megawatt natural gas plant at its Greens Bayou facility — a project state leaders say will strengthen the Texas power grid and support continued growth in the Houston area.

On Tuesday, Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones issued a statement mourning the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, calling him a transformative figure in American history.

A transnational criminal organization linked to numerous high-profile burglaries targeting actors and athletes across the United States is now under investigation for similar crimes in the Houston area, according to a search warrant obtained by KPRC 2 News.

Harris County officials will hold a press conference in Channelview to announce the demolition of a nuisance property due to safety concerns and multiple fires.

Adan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.

Deputies are responding to a reported possible gas leak in the Crosby area Saturday evening, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Today will be warm during the daytime, with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s across the region.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jayden Ford during an attempted robbery at a Cloverleaf area apartment complex on February 5. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, was apprehended by the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team with support from K9 units and the Texas Department of Public Safety. He is currently detained at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

A man was shot outside an apartment on Rio Bonito Road near the Westpark Tollway in southwest Harris County on Saturday morning. The victim, who knocked on a door for help, was aided by deputies before being transported to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. No suspect details have been released.