Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will return
Read full article: Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will returnA homeless encampment that had been growing for months behind a shopping center on Louetta Road was cleared Tuesday, but property managers and business owners say the move offers only temporary relief.
Ex-NASCAR driver revs up neurodivergent driving training in Houston
Read full article: Ex-NASCAR driver revs up neurodivergent driving training in HoustonA former NASCAR driver is transforming driver education in Houston with a specialized driving program helping neurodivergent students gain independence and safely get on the road.
Woman stabbed, man allegedly sets himself on fire after fight between couple at Harris County mobile home park
Read full article: Woman stabbed, man allegedly sets himself on fire after fight between couple at Harris County mobile home parkA fight between a married couple at a northeast Harris County mobile home park sent both a man and woman to the hospital Wednesday.
Cypress man arrested after viral dashcam video allegedly shows him damaging truck after being angered by park job
Read full article: Cypress man arrested after viral dashcam video allegedly shows him damaging truck after being angered by park jobIf you’ve ever considered buying a dashcam for your car, maybe this is your sign!
Wanted teacher at Aldine ISD taught for 2 years before arrest on child sex assault charges
Read full article: Wanted teacher at Aldine ISD taught for 2 years before arrest on child sex assault chargesAn Aldine Independent School District agriculture science teacher worked in a classroom for more than two years despite active warrants for his arrest on charges of sexually assaulting a teen boy.
Rats run Houston City Hall... at night. Dozens of rodents seen running around after sunset
Read full article: Rats run Houston City Hall... at night. Dozens of rodents seen running around after sunsetDozens of rats have made Houston’s City Hall their nocturnal playground, scurrying across sidewalks and diving into burrows on the building’s front lawn just days before the city’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.
Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from husband after 1 year of marriage
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from husband after 1 year of marriageHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced her separation from her husband, David, on their first wedding anniversary.
Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cuts
Read full article: Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cutsA Houston woman who says she was wrongfully evicted during the pandemic is speaking out about how Lone Star Legal Aid helped her win her case — as the nonprofit now faces the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding.
Child mauled by neighbor’s dog after barging through family’s front door in NE Harris County
Read full article: Child mauled by neighbor’s dog after barging through family’s front door in NE Harris CountyA three-year-old boy is recovering from serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog in northeast Harris County’s Edgewood Village neighborhood.
‘How could you do that to an old man?’: 15-year sentence for man who attacked senior with dementia
Read full article: ‘How could you do that to an old man?’: 15-year sentence for man who attacked senior with dementiaAn elderly Houston man with dementia was brutally beaten and robbed outside a pawn shop after the attacker mistakenly thought he was trying to break into his car. Nearly two years later, a judge sentenced the suspect Trayvion Lockridge to 15 years in prison.
Retired K-9 officer, first bloodhound in Harris County law enforcement service, dies
Read full article: Retired K-9 officer, first bloodhound in Harris County law enforcement service, diesA retired K-9 officer, which was the first bloodhound in law enforcement service in Harris County, has died.
Residents picking up the pieces one week after pair of tornadoes ripped through NW Harris County
Read full article: Residents picking up the pieces one week after pair of tornadoes ripped through NW Harris CountyTwo tornadoes ripped through northwest Harris County just seven days ago. As families try to prepare for the holidays, the devastation remains painfully real and raw.
Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to know
Read full article: Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to knowEarly voting in Harris County begins Monday, Oct. 20, and runs through Friday, Oct. 31, giving residents nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.
Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bags
Read full article: Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bagsDeputies said they found the ring behind a business that was advertising for tacos and drinks.
Amazon driver accused of running red light before crash that ejected man from vehicle in south Harris County
Read full article: Amazon driver accused of running red light before crash that ejected man from vehicle in south Harris CountyDeputies said the driver of an Amazon 18-wheeler ran a red light and hit a car, killing a man in South Harris County.
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns
Read full article: Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concernsTexas DMV now requires unexpired photo ID for all vehicle registrations and renewals. Counties seek clarification as drivers and businesses react to the sudden policy change.
Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failure
Read full article: Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failureA problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fire
Read full article: 2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fireThe Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office says first responders are at the scene of a fire at a tank farm in northwest Harris County.
WANTED: Search underway for ‘Cowboy,’ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubs
Read full article: WANTED: Search underway for ‘Cowboy,’ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubsHCSO is searching for a sexual assault suspect known as “Cowboy,” who frequents FM 1960 nightclubs in north Harris County. Deputies released a sketch.
Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving
Read full article: Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin ThanksgivingThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking scheme
Read full article: Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking schemeThe charges come after an undercover investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division and a confession from one of the employees arrested.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeIt’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault cases
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault casesA sweeping multi-agency operation in Harris County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent offenders and sexual predators. Officials announced the results of the warrants round up targeting violent offenders during a news conference on Tuesday.
Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damage
Read full article: Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damageResidents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.
EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her home
Read full article: EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her homeWhen an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.
Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to Houston
Read full article: Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to HoustonA former teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children has been captured and returned to Houston.
Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris County
Read full article: Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris CountyAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown Houston
Read full article: Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown HoustonHarris County deputies are searching for Susana Hernandez, 83, who went missing Monday while walking her dog near her family’s home. She has dementia.
Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort woman
Read full article: Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort womanDonald Patrick Doolittle, 58, was arrested for allegedly impersonating an ICE agent and extorting a woman by demanding money to avoid deportation, according to Harris County court records.
Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean up
Read full article: Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean upMonday afternoon, we’ll start to see storms moving in from the south and west as they get drawn in from the front arriving at night.
‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhood
Read full article: ‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhoodResidents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safe
Read full article: Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safeA fast-moving storm swept through a northwest Harris County neighborhood Monday afternoon, causing significant damage but no reported injuries.
KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
Read full article: KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.Donate new, unwrapped toys through December 15. Every donation helps a child in foster care or in a CPS-involved home.
2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving parade
Read full article: 2 Houston students to play in Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving paradeAs millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.
Survey: Food insecurity soaring in Houston, linked to poorer health and rising SNAP strain
Read full article: Survey: Food insecurity soaring in Houston, linked to poorer health and rising SNAP strainNew survey data from spring 2024 shows two in five Houston and Harris County households face food insecurity, with residents reporting poorer health, higher uninsured rates, and more delays in medical care.
18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrested
Read full article: 18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrestedSurveillance video showed the 18-year-old positioning his phone under the woman's dress before he was caught by her daughter.
How Australia helps create the U.S. flu shot every year
Read full article: How Australia helps create the U.S. flu shot every yearEach year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under.
Mom’s rental car records link notorious repeat offender to violent jugging of 71-year-old man in Bellaire
Read full article: Mom’s rental car records link notorious repeat offender to violent jugging of 71-year-old man in BellaireA four-month Houston Police Department investigation of a 71-year-old man’s violent robbery in the Bellaire area has led to charges being filed against a serial robbery suspect, according to court records.
‘Thought it was unusual’: Atascocita man says his mail-in ballot arrived 2 weeks after election day
Read full article: ‘Thought it was unusual’: Atascocita man says his mail-in ballot arrived 2 weeks after election dayA man in Atascocita is raising concerns after he says he received his early voting ballot in the mail two weeks after the 2025 Election Day in Harris County.
Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded car
Read full article: Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded carInvestigators have formally identified Houston singer D4vd as a suspect in the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered, decomposed body was found in the trunk of his impounded vehicle.
More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.
Read full article: More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.A man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Email from Harris Co. DA’s Office to HISD parents shows movement in investigating into district’s spending practices
Read full article: Email from Harris Co. DA’s Office to HISD parents shows movement in investigating into district’s spending practicesThe investigation into the Houston Independent School District by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing according to an email sent last Thursday by the Assistant District Attorney of the Public Integrity Division to the parents who filed criminal complaints last winter and spring.
‘Community stepping up’: Manvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceries
Read full article: ‘Community stepping up’: Manvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceriesAs the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.
Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO bus
Read full article: Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO busMETRO police say a pedestrian, who was walking in the HOV lane on the North Freeway, was killed after being hit by a METRO bus early Monday.
Former student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammer
Read full article: Former student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammerAn 18-year-old former Alief ISD student who allegedly brought a sledgehammer to school in April is now wanted for allegedly threatening to kill the assistant principal who called the police on her over the hammer incident.
3 convicted in large-scale fraudulent bail bond investigation in Houston
Read full article: 3 convicted in large-scale fraudulent bail bond investigation in HoustonThree Houston residents have been found guilty of participating in a scheme to fraudulently secure the release of Harris County inmates using falsified bail bond documents.
Meet Grizzy’s Hood News: Houston’s most powerful voice on social media
Read full article: Meet Grizzy’s Hood News: Houston’s most powerful voice on social mediaShe’s not a reporter in the traditional sense. No press pass, no newsroom and no deadlines. But when something happens in Houston’s streets, Griselda “Grizzy” Castillo often first to the scene.
Cy-Fair mom demands crossing guard after 14-year-old hit in crosswalk near schools
Read full article: Cy-Fair mom demands crossing guard after 14-year-old hit in crosswalk near schoolsA Cy-Fair mother is pushing for a crossing guard after her 14-year-old daughter was struck while using a marked crosswalk near Arnold Middle School and Cy-Fair High School. The teen was not seriously injured.
Man accused of assaulting 16-year-old girl at gunpoint identified through DNA evidence, deputies say
Read full article: Man accused of assaulting 16-year-old girl at gunpoint identified through DNA evidence, deputies sayThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 35-year-old Reginald Patt, accused of attacking a 16-year-old girl at gunpoint in May.
Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrantsThe county recently allocated $1.3 million to groups that provide immigration legal services amid an uptick in federal enforcement. Paxton called the program “evil and wicked.”
Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris CountyA bomb squad has responded to a suspicious items discovered Saturday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
Woman shot after driver pulls out shotgun during road rage incident over honked horn
Read full article: Woman shot after driver pulls out shotgun during road rage incident over honked hornA driver has been arrested after a roadway shooting left one woman injured Saturday near FM-529 and Glen Chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
5-year-old girl killed, mother injured in wrong-way crash in northeast Harris County
Read full article: 5-year-old girl killed, mother injured in wrong-way crash in northeast Harris CountyDeputies were working to find out if alcohol was a factor in a wrong-way crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in northeast Harris County.
Board dismisses grievances against former Harris County DA Kim Ogg
Read full article: Board dismisses grievances against former Harris County DA Kim OggFormer Harris County DA Kim Ogg has been cleared of professional misconduct after the Board of Disciplinary Appeals dismissed two grievances related to her public comments on high-profile death penalty cases.
2 Texas State Park police officers rescue 18-year-old trapped in burning car after crash in E. Harris County
Read full article: 2 Texas State Park police officers rescue 18-year-old trapped in burning car after crash in E. Harris CountyThe crash happened on Oct. 31 on Garrett Road, just outside of Sheldon Lake State Park in the eastern part of Harris County.
Houston’s first 3D-printed home community is almost ready to roll...or print
Read full article: Houston’s first 3D-printed home community is almost ready to roll...or printHouston’s first 3D-printed community is about to start production. The developers of Zuri Gardens bill the project as attainable, sustainable and the future.
Community rallies to support homeless man after video of random pepper spray attack sparks outrage
Read full article: Community rallies to support homeless man after video of random pepper spray attack sparks outrageThe incident happened late Monday at the Chevron at State Highway 249 and Bammel North Houston Road. The footage was shared widely after our community partner Grizzy’s Hood News posted it.
🚗 51 drivers blow past stopped school bus, get tickets during Pct. 4 Constable sting in Klein
Read full article: 🚗 51 drivers blow past stopped school bus, get tickets during Pct. 4 Constable sting in KleinDuring an undercover sting in Klein, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies stopped 51 drivers who sped past a stopped school bus.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards likely headed to runoff to fill late Congressman Sylvester Turner’s seat
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards likely headed to runoff to fill late Congressman Sylvester Turner’s seatAccording to preliminary results, Christian Menefee leads with 32% of the vote. Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, follows at 25%. Since no one candidate received 50% of the vote a runoff election with the two top performing candidates is likely.
Illegal medical boarding home shut down in NE Harris County after patient death sparks investigation
Read full article: Illegal medical boarding home shut down in NE Harris County after patient death sparks investigationAuthorities have shut down an unlicensed medical boarding home accused of operating illegally in northeast Harris County.
Cy-Fair ISD board race draws nine candidates, heavy spending and political tension
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD board race draws nine candidates, heavy spending and political tensionNine candidates are vying for three seats on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees in a heated, politically charged race fueled by more than $100,000 in campaign spending and significant support from conservative-aligned PACs.
Authorities searching for man who reportedly fell off jet ski in San Jacinto River
Read full article: Authorities searching for man who reportedly fell off jet ski in San Jacinto RiverThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say fell off a jet ski in the Muleshoe Lake area of the San Jacinto River Tuesday.
Northwest Harris County beignet shop feeds families amid SNAP benefit delays
Read full article: Northwest Harris County beignet shop feeds families amid SNAP benefit delaysNhan Ngo, owner of Petit Beignets and Tapioca in northwest Harris County, is supporting his community amid SNAP benefit delays by distributing free meals.
Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains why
Read full article: Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains whyHighfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says he’s been summoned seven times in the past 20 years — six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrate’s court.
KPRC 2 coverage of poor conditions in Houston apartment sparks bill to impose $50K fines on negligent landlords
Read full article: KPRC 2 coverage of poor conditions in Houston apartment sparks bill to impose $50K fines on negligent landlordsNegligent landlords of federally subsidized housing could face federal fines under a bill inspired by a KPRC 2 investigation into unsafe conditions at a Houston complex.
New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown
Read full article: New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdownICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”
2-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in E. Harris County
Read full article: 2-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in E. Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a complex at 14340 Wallisville Road in the eastern part of Harris County.
‘He hated fire:’ Family says Houston man found burning under freeway was murdered
Read full article: ‘He hated fire:’ Family says Houston man found burning under freeway was murderedA gruesome discovery under a Houston freeway has left a family searching for answers after a man was found hanging and on fire, in what police are investigating as a potential homicide.
All lanes of W. Hardy Road closed in Spring after major auto-pedestrian crash
Read full article: All lanes of W. Hardy Road closed in Spring after major auto-pedestrian crashThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says all lanes of West Hardy Road are shut down in Spring after a major crash involving a pedestrian.
🚨 Harris County will become home to nation’s largest flood rescue training facility
Read full article: 🚨 Harris County will become home to nation’s largest flood rescue training facilityHouston will soon be home to the nation’s largest swift-water rescue training facility, a $104 million project transforming 27 acres in Mission Bend into a state-of-the-art hub for first responders and public flood preparedness.
Off-duty Harris County deputy shoots man attempting to get in his vehicle while baby was in child seat
Read full article: Off-duty Harris County deputy shoots man attempting to get in his vehicle while baby was in child seatAn off-duty Harris County sheriff’s deputy fired his weapon at a subject in Atascocita Friday.
Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Labrador mix
Read full article: Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Labrador mixA man was arrested and now facing multiple charges after a video showed him brutally assaulting a 9-month-old Labrador mix, according to constables with Harris County Precinct 1.
Man killed, another injured in shooting at north Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Man killed, another injured in shooting at north Harris County apartment complexOne man was left dead and another injured following a shooting Thursday night in north Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
‘How do you lose a child?’: 5-year-old with autism left outside Atascocita school, found in traffic
Read full article: ‘How do you lose a child?’: 5-year-old with autism left outside Atascocita school, found in trafficA five-year-old boy with autism was found wandering in the middle of a busy intersection after being left alone on a school playground on Tuesday.