A former Goose Creek Memorial High School counselor is out on bond after being charged with felony offenses tied to what investigators describe as an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.

Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to appoint Abbie Kamin as the county’s next attorney in a split 3-2 decision.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

One person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.

Harris County leaders may soon take action to clarify how local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities, as questions grow over consistency and community impact.

A certified nurse midwife with Ben Taub Hospital says barriers to basic health care along with systemic racism continue to fuel disproportionate maternal deaths among Black women in Harris County, even as Houston sits in the shadow of one of the world’s largest medical centers.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many families across Houston are struggling to keep up, and for some, the risk of eviction is becoming a reality.

A woman has been hospitalized after being shot by a man who had been stalking her, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say two people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck a large sinkhole in north Harris County.

Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.

Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.

Harris County is putting $150 million in tax dollars towards the TORO District. Leaders say it's only for infrastructure, but will not say how high the total cost could go.

A Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone keeps new tax revenue locked inside a growing area. Here's what that means for the TORO District and your tax dollars.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

Authorities are actively searching for a missing man after a boating incident in the Crosby area on Sunday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

Police believe a man may have been speeding over train tracks before he was killed in a crash in east Harris County.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

Nakia Holmes, co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut, has been cleared after a Harris County grand jury declined to move forward with charges against her, according to an official statement released Friday.

A man, who is one of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez, has been found guilty.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

A Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Deputy has been hospitalized after a crash Friday morning in southwest Houston.

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

Humidity and rain chances rule Houston's forecast.

A Harris County judge who went viral for courtroom behavior took no action after ordering an attorney to appear in court. Legal groups are now raising concerns about judicial overreach and calling for accountability.

The Hurricanes will face Atascocita on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Georgetown High School.

A former Aldine ISD teacher who resigned while under investigation is now facing felony charges after a student told police he tied her up during one-on-one lessons and recorded video, according to Harris County court records.

A former Houston-area public official accused of misusing millions in public housing funds will take a plea deal in the case, according to his attorney.

A major transformation could soon be underway at Toyota Center, as a $180-million renovation plan is expected to go before officials for approval later today.

A Baytown man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images depicting a minor, according to a criminal complaint.

A major accident involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) has left three juveniles injured in northwest Harris County, prompting a large emergency response Monday.

Houston voters will face a runoff election for the City Council District C seat after no candidate secured a majority in a seven-person special election.

Cold front to bring severe weather to Houston area Saturday afternoon.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old child was critically injured in what authorities believe was an unintentional shooting at a Channelview home.

Houston City Council District C voters will choose a new council member in a special election on Saturday, April 4, following Abbie Kamin’s resignation to run for Harris County Attorney.

A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt on a burglary of a vehicle charge.

Frenchie’s Italian Restaurant, a longtime favorite of astronauts and NASA staff, is seeing increased activity, with owner Frankie Camera hopeful that the Artemis program will restore enthusiasm and prosperity to the area.

Newly obtained court records reveal Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $70,000 in debt — but the case was dismissed weeks later after no payments.

Line of storms moving through Houston area.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is standing firm amid growing political pressure following a controversial incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A jackknifed 18-wheeler is causing major delays on the Eastex Freeway northbound at Lauder Road near Aldine, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Texas Ethics Commission records show the judge missed both campaign and financial filings, with $1,500 in total fines.

After viral videos of a Harris County judge spread online, an attorney says he was ordered to appear in that judge’s courtroom after criticizing his conduct.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey sharply criticized Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, calling her claims against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “unfounded” and defending the organization during a tense Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Two Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were injured Tuesday while trying to arrest a suspect who was found breaking into vehicles.

Deputies are searching for a 71-year-old man accused of threatening a driver with a machete during a road rage incident in northwest Harris County.

New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.

A viral video shows Houston Judge Nathan Milliron clashing with an IT staffer during a courtroom livestream, sparking debate over judicial conduct and courtroom professionalism.

A tragic incident unfolded Monday in the Cloverleaf area after a young child was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s swimming pool, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A possible teen has been hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in southwest Houston.

Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.

A man in his late 40s to early 50s was struck and killed by a white vehicle while pushing a cart on Manor Street in east Harris County early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

A break in Houston’s nearly 36-year-old “Lovers Lane” cold case is bringing two families closer to long-awaited answers after DNA evidence led to an arrest in Nebraska, authorities said.

Two men have been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant Friday morning inside a northwest Harris County neighborhood, according to Pct. 4 constable deputies.

A 21-year-old woman and her 9-month-old baby were rear-ended on the East Freeway after pulling onto the left shoulder, Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

After KPRC 2’s investigation into Katy American Little League, families across the Houston area are raising similar concerns, highlighting a lack of oversight in youth sports — and what parents can do to protect their money and their kids.

Long security lines and widespread TSA staffing shortages at airports across the country are raising concerns about potential security vulnerabilities, according to a former top federal aviation official.

Tyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.

A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.

A suspect in the 2017 Houston double murder of Robert Cerda and Rachel De La Rosa has taken a plea deal, receiving 50 years in prison, as families finally get answers after years of waiting.

ICE officers are now assisting TSA agents screen passengers as callouts from TSA officers continue to rise during the ongoing government shutdown.

A 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.

Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home in Harris County.

A road rage shooting on a Houston tollway has left a person severely injured Thursday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional TSA deployment officers are opening limited screening lanes at Bush Airport, while ICE officers assist with crowd control as shutdown-related staffing shortages continue to impact wait times.

It happened in the 1100 block of Richcrest Drive, near the Greenspoint-area of Houston.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of longtime Deputy Melvin Foster.

Travelers flying out of Houston should plan to arrive hours earlier than usual as long TSA lines continue, with experts warning there is no quick fix to avoid delays.

A United Express flight from Lubbock to Houston was diverted to San Antonio after a passenger's electronic device battery began smoking, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely without incident, and Mesa Airlines is assisting passengers to reach their final destinations. Lithium-ion battery failures, which can be triggered by defects, damage, or charging issues, pose safety risks on flights due to the potential for thermal runaway. The incident highlights dangers associated with portable electronic devices on airplanes.

Katy American Little League is facing a lawsuit from a parent and coach, Matthew Bell, who alleges the organization refused to provide financial and election records, raising concerns about transparency and financial management. The lawsuit highlights late IRS filings and a significant revenue increase in 2021, while parents and coaches claim they were stonewalled or pushed out for seeking accountability. These concerns have led to questions about deteriorating field conditions and the overall experience for players. The league responded to inquiries with a statement but has not yet addressed the specific allegations.

Authorities are responding to a major gas leak in the Tomball area after a gas line was struck, prompting a multi-agency response Tuesday.

“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.

Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a medical emergency last week near Spring Creek by Dennis Johnston Park, located in the 700 block of Riley Fuzzel.

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.

Two people in the Houston area are $1 million richer!

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.