HARRIS COUNTY

The Florida-based company, which is licensed in Texas, has about 1,000 policyholders in Harris County or along the Texas Gulf Coast. Impacted customers can seek windstorm and hail damage coverage through the TWIA.

The family of Roderick Brooks announced on Wednesday the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit against multiple Harris County departments and officials, including the deputy who fired the fatal shot that claimed the life of the unarmed Black man.

KPRC 2 Investigates is asking the former owner of a towing company and body shop who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars and vehicles, “Where’s the money?”

The standoff over the Harris County tax rate and budget continued Tuesday with the county commission’s two Republican members skipping a vote on the matter for a second time.

Without four of the five Harris County Commissioners present, the court can't vote on the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2023, which starts October 1.

The 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot in west Houston over the weekend was a popular rapper who recently moved to Houston. Fans and her record label poured out tributes to Destinee Govan, who performed under the alias, “Lotta Cash Desoto.”

In an attempt to pass a budget for Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is considering “any and all action” that would bring commissioners into Commissioners Court to allow a vote that she said would fund the budget.

The ninth-grade volleyball game between Cypress Creek High School and Jersey Village High School had not begun when Santana Harris said her coach summoned her over to speak with a game official.

As major cities across the country fiercely debate the merits and risks of bail reform, how is it impacting the largest city in Texas?

Officials say they will be cracking down on “ghost guns” after a large amount of the weapons were dropped off at the first gun buyback event.

Multiple lanes at the North Freeway between West Road and Aldine Bender Road are shut down due to hazardous spill cleanup, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Judge Hidalgo and public health officials are holding a news conference to discuss the possible impact on the health care system, as well as on other county districts, if the county does not make quorum at commissioners court Tuesday.

One person was airlifted to an area hospital after deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a major crash in northwest Harris County Monday morning.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign said that two volunteers were assaulted while they were knocking on doors in a Houston suburb on Saturday.

A Bellaire High School student has been identified as one of three people killed in a two-vehicle crash on FM 2920 near the Harris County-Waller County line on Sunday, according to the Houston Independent School District.

A firefighter suffered minor injuries after a 2-alarm fire broke out at a storage facility in Spring early Sunday, authorities said.

A man is in critical condition and a woman is expected to survive after police say they were both shot by a man outside an apartment complex in north Houston early Sunday, police said.

A man was shot several times in the abdomen after an argument took place at a food truck in southwest Houston early Sunday, Houston police said.

A woman has been taken to the hospital after she was wounded following a gunfight with an uninvited man inside her apartment Saturday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.

Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say a man was shot and killed in northeast Harris County, and the suspected gunman has been arrested.

An investigation is underway after a woman died at a hospital and two others were hurt in a shooting that took place near the Galleria area early Saturday, Houston police said.

SWAT team members gathered outside of a residence in Harris County Friday, where a suspect barricaded himself after being suspected of fatally shooting at least one person.

Loved ones of murder victims and advocates will gather in Houston Sunday to remember and honor those who have been impacted by violent crime in Harris County, Texas.

A gunman has reportedly barricaded himself inside of a residence after shooting and injuring a man in northwest Harris County.

Houston police need the community’s help in finding a man who allegedly attempted to rob a customer who was withdrawing cash from an ATM machine in July.

A Harris County Precinct 4 Constable K9 was airlifted to a nearby emergency veterinary hospital after suffering from heat exhaustion following an active search for two alleged burglary suspects at a north Harris County subdivision.

Authorities are searching for two suspects accused of murder in connection with an incident that occurred in March 2003.

A man is in custody after kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in northwest Harris County Thursday, deputies said.

An 83-year-old woman has died in a house fire in northwest Harris County Friday, fire officials said.

An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot and her husband, who is believed to be the suspected shooter, was also killed at a residence in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Brian Harris, a former Houston Police Department detective who was working at the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office, was among 14 people arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution.

A chief for Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office was arrested and charged Wednesday after being caught up in an undercover prostitution operation, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”

VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who they say robbed two north Harris County businesses, within a few minutes from each other, on Sunday.

The lawsuit alleges that CenterPoint's negligence ultimately led to the worker's life-altering injuries.

KPRC 2 will be closely covering the candidates and want them address the issues residents care about most. So, tell us Houston-area residents, what is the most important issue for you right now? Please vote in our poll below and we will ask each candidate how they plan to address your concerns. If your biggest concern is not included, let us know in the comments below.

Cases of monkeypox in our area have been on the decline since mid-August, but there’s still a need for more vaccines.

Lawsuit alleges former Harris County Sheriff Deputy Cameron Brewer violated Danny Ray Thomas’ state constitutional rights in 2018 fatal shooting.

Two entities in the Houston area were awarded grants totaling $3,644,658 to help reduce the national DNA kit backlog, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday.

There hasn’t been any kind of explosion in the alligator population in Harris County, rather there are multiple dynamics at play for the recent uptick in sighting.

A driver has been arrested after leading Harris County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase to southwest Houston Tuesday, authorities said.

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian crossing Highway 6 was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office helped capture a 10-foot alligator found wandering around a neighborhood in Atascocita, Texas, over the weekend.

The property owner who rented out his home on Airbnb spoke out after he found out three teens were shot during a homecoming afterparty late Saturday night.

A teen was shot and killed Friday after a woman claims she found him in bed with her juvenile daughter, according to a representative of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

An investigation is underway after three people, including two teens were shot during a homecoming party that took place at an Airbnb rental in west Harris County late Saturday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

An investigation is ongoing after the manager of an illegal game room shot and killed a man in an attempted robbery, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A 20-year-old pregnant woman died at a hospital after she and her 17-year-old boyfriend were shot in what HCSO deputies are calling a possible road rage shooting in north Harris County Friday afternoon.

A teen was shot and killed Friday after a woman claims she found him in bed with her juvenile daughter, according to a representative of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

Houston police are seeking information about a possible suspect in connection with a shooting that left one man dead next to his vehicle.

A suspect has been arrested and charged after injuring a toddler in a hit-and-run incident in north Harris County Thursday, deputy constables with Precinct 4 said.

Several people are in custody after Harris County sheriff’s deputies conducted a raid on an illegal game room in north Harris County Friday, investigators said.

The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded that suggestion.

Up to eight gun buyback events will be held by the county, potentially starting in November, that aim to reduce instances of gun violence and gun-related deaths. They'll be structured similarly to a buyback event held in Houston in August.

The new boosters target the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of COVID-19 and signups are now open for the public to get the updated shots.

Texas’ environmental regulators make it tricky for residents to track, or speak out against, industrial projects proposed near their homes. Advocates in Houston built a high-tech workaround.

An 8-year-old boy is being transported to the hospital after constable deputies with Precinct 4 said he was hit by a vehicle in north Harris County Thursday.

The high number of contests contributes to the state’s low voter turnout — but it’s not the only reason.

The two Harris County commissioners who skipped Tuesday’s meeting to approve a tax rate and proposed budget stuck by their decision which forced the county to adopt a no new revenue rate.

An arrest has been made eight years after a family of four was murdered inside their home in northwest Harris County.

On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget. Then, we discuss the latest developments in politics. And new research examines whether Harris County's bail reform measures are working.

Authorities are investigating after a deputy was injured in a fiery seven-vehicle crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday evening.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

The commission's two Republican members, Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey, did not show up to the meeting so a vote on the proposed budget could not happen.

Two teenagers have both been transported to the hospital in critical condition after a crash on SH-99 in west Harris County Monday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Judge Lina Hidalgo held a news conference Monday afternoon to point out some investments that she said are included in the proposed Harris County budget of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting.

Dry air and record-setting heat in June and July brought on drought conditions throughout the region. Much of the area has returned to normal levels of soil moisture, but some locales remain in need of rain.

Ninety-eight percent of the time Harris County dispatchers will pick up the phone in 10 seconds or less and be ready to help; the national average is 90%.

Harris County Jail, the largest county jail in the state and the third-largest in the U.S., hit 10,000 detainees this week, the jail's largest population in over a decade.

The 41-year-old Spring man faces murder and tampering with evidence charges in the death of 29-year-old Taylor Pomaski, whose remains were found in December 2021 in north Harris County.

On Thursday's show: A new survey examines the race for Harris County Judge. Then actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, talk about their music ahead of a performance in The Woodlands. And former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison reflects on her career and the current state of politics.

Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer will face Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the upcoming November election.

Wells Fargo is giving Harris County $7.5 million in grant money to go towards making homeownership affordable for communities of color.

Episode: 2302 Henry Koster: one man's life in the movies.  Today, one man's life in the movies.

The spat between Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stems from Hegar's claim that the county's proposed 2023 budget reduces law enforcement funding, in violation of a new state law.

The county disputed Hegar’s interpretation, as the county budget can’t be approved until the dispute is settled.

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who is funding the project, says it will provide another transportation option for residents near NRG Stadium and other popular destinations.

On Wednesday’s show: We learn about the latest salvo in a battle over Harris County's budget and allegations from state officials that county officials are defunding the police. Then, we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

An adult Harris County resident who was diagnosed with monkeypox has died, marking the first publicly reported death associated with the virus in the U.S., health officials said Tuesday.The person was[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Biden Administration blames the halt of the program on Congress due to a lack of funding.

The monkeypox patient who died was “severely immunocompromised.”

Tatum comes to the job of Harris County Elections Administrator with more than 20 years of experience and with less than two months to go before early voting begins in the 2022 general elections.

Tatum comes to the job of Harris County Elections Administrator with more than 20 years of experience and with less than two months to go before early voting begins in the 2022 general elections.

The infected inmate, a man in his 30s, was booked into the jail Aug. 15, appeared in court two days later and reported monkeypox symptoms Aug. 21, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

The infected inmate, a man in his 30s, was booked into the jail Aug. 15, appeared in court two days later and reported monkeypox symptoms Aug. 21, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

People from Houston and around the country offered assistance during Hurricane Harvey.

On Thursday’s show: We continue our discussions of lessons learned five years after Harvey. Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joins us to contemplate how every storm presents a unique set of challenges for the region.

Harris County Constable Precinct 4 arrested a man who broke into a home early Tuesday morning and took a shower.

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials have accused the state’s most populous county of defunding some of its law enforcement agencies in violation of a new law that prevents such funding cuts.In a letter sen[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The woman he shot was "likely a professional staff member" of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

"It's time to be vigilant, to get ahead of the virus, to surround it, by ensuring that the population most at risk is vaccinated," said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse discussed how the county got information out during the storm and lessons learned for the next big hurricane.

The number of monkeypox cases in Texas has surpassed 1,000 — an increase of more than 50% since last week. The state’s count also includes Texas’ first presumptive pediatric case in Harris County.

Hurricane Harvey was the most costly and dangerous storm to ever hit the Houston area. Today, we talk with Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Former PIO for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Francisco Sanchez, about their memories of those hours and days. Plus, are we better prepared for the next storm?

On Thursday's show: Examining the effectiveness of some recent efforts to improve public safety in Harris County, the cancellation of debt for former students at ITT Tech, previewing Houston Theater Week, and the head of the Houston Airport System answers your questions.

According to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the county saw a 7% decrease in violent crime since June 2021, with a 4% decrease in homicides.

This is the first pediatric case in Texas and the seventh in the U.S., announced Harris...

Spring Fire Department and Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare are responding to a major accident involving multiple vehicles. The accident happened on the northbound mainlanes of I-45 near Louetta Road. 5+ vehicles are reportedly involved in an accident after striking a stalled vehicle on the mainlanes. This is an active accident scene. ——————Incident Type: Major Vehicle AccidentIncident Location: Interstate 45 Northbound Mainlanes Near LouettaInvolved Agencies: Spring Fire Department, Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office——————Posted: 2022-08-14T03:40:48.804Z