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Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Harris County officials are ramping up efforts to protect residents from flooding after recent deadly storms in the Texas Hill Country.
Harris County is facing a $1 billion shortfall in its flood control projects despite having $5.2 billion in total funding, including a $2.5 billion voter-approved bond from 2018. The County Commissioners are prioritizing federal partnerships and grant protections to ensure continued access to federal funds. With $700 million remaining, the court will decide in September which projects can proceed. The focus remains on transparency, completing critical projects, and maintaining partnerships to maximize resources, while officials consider the possibility of seeking additional voter-approved funding in the future.
Authorities said the DMV employee and another suspect tampered with vehicle records and swapped VINs, deceiving buyers into purchasing stolen cars with fake titles.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
One year ago, the Loredo family’s morning was shattered when a tree crashed into the side of their northwest Harris County home as Hurricane Beryl made landfall.
A 14-year-old with a lemonade stand is making waves in West Houston. Brylee Livesay raised more than $600 for Camp Mystic flood relief, earning praise from local deputies and capturing the hearts of her community.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.
Houston’s Fourth of July forecast turned wet because of a pulse of energy in the atmosphere that matched with the ample moisture that continues to work its way from west to east across the state of Texas.
Authorities are trying to piece together what led up to a teenage boy getting shot to death in NE Harris County on the Fourth of July overnight hours.
Authorities in northwest Harris County are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Yordan Ybarra, who was last seen after midnight on June 27 near the 14200 block of Barker Bayou Ct
In northwest Harris County, Steven Eberly, 36, allegedly killed contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, driven by jealousy over a suspected romantic involvement with Eberly's girlfriend, the homeowner.
A video showing a man choking a puppy by dangling it by its collar on Monday in Spring Branch is now being investigated by the Houston Police Department.
The search for a missing child with special needs has ended after he was found safe in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
A 20-year-old driver was critically injured after his vehicle crossed a median and collided head-on with a minivan in northwest Houston on Antoine Drive.
“Witnesses stated that he did go airborne, and then he ended up on the far side of the bayou,” Lt. R. Berry Jr. with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. “I guess God was with him."
A mid-air stunt went awry during Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour stop in her hometown of Houston when the flying car she was performing on began to tilt while suspended above the crowd.
The family and friends of Ronald Erwin Pate, 35, who died June 24 at Ben Taub Hospital after being in Harris County Jail for 13 days, are calling for increased funding and better medical care at the jail.
Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been summoned to show up in court related to her alleged violation of the gag order in the Jocelyn Nungaray case.
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting where two people were found in a southwest Houston park.
Harris County deputies say it happened on Homestead near Winfield Road, where a vehicle went off the overpass, killing a woman.
Houston police said the driver (for unspecified reasons) left the roadway before crashing into a tree in the median, causing it to catch fire and killing both occupants inside.
Investigators said the woman was seated, playing a game inside the store, when a man stabbed her several times in the chest and head before taking off on a bicycle.
Bodycam video showed the moment when officers broke the window, opened the door, and deployed a taser while trying to get him out as well as a close-up of the knife in Ishamel Davis' hand.
Investigators have not released a motive for what factors played a role in the deadly crash, but said it caused part of the roadway to shut down as a result.
For nearly a month, Houston residents have been expressing frustration over delayed recycling pickups, leaving bins overflowing and patience running thin.
The Houston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for Robert Trujillo, a fugitive and known gang member linked to identity and mail theft crimes in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
The rates of new HIV infections in Houston and Harris County are higher than the national average. National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27th and it's a great reminder to get tested and know your status. Most doctors don't automatically test patients for HIV so ask for a test at your next exam. You can also connect with community organizations like Legacy Community Health and the Montrose Center where you can access free and/or low-cost testing and treatment options. Walgreens is also offering free testing at a dozen sites in the Houston area on National HIV Testing Day -- Friday, June 27th. Watch the full interview with Houston Life to find out more about the latest statistics, how to protect yourself, and how we can all work together to end the HIV epidemic.
Remember the African Art that was being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed by Commissioner Rodney Ellis at the expense of taxpayers? We are still tracking the latest updates on whether it will be sold or not.
Devin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.
Jeremy Fancher and Destiny Campos face murder charges in connection with the death of their 4-month-old daughter, Brookelyn Fancher, whose body was discovered in a dresser drawer at the Days Inn off Rancho Mission Drive in April 2024.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has asked residents to do their part to keep Harris County safe in light of a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Houston police are searching for James Turner, a 45-year-old rideshare driver, accused of indecent exposure after an incident with a female passenger on April 24, 2024.
HELP US FIND: Investigators say Mikael McComb, 15, is verbally autistic and "may be in a mental crisis." Here's how you help find him if you have any information on his whereabouts.
A chilling discovery on Hillbrook Drive has left neighbors stunned as deputies investigate the death of a woman inside her home—an incident officials now say is connected to a deadly standoff more than an hour away in Leon County.
Over a year after a 4-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive inside a motel room drawer, her parents have been arrested and charged with murder.
A Harris County reserve deputy arrested last month in Galveston County on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge is now facing three more charges
A Westheimer-area food truck lot that’s served hungry Houstonians for nearly a decade is now at the center of growing neighborhood frustrations.
Rhyder Tettleton, 17, Tomball, received a plea deal for the shooting death of his 16-year-old brother, reducing his charge from manslaughter to criminally negligent homicide. It also means if he completes the terms of his probation, he will avoid a formal conviction on his record
Heavy flames took out a total of 16 storage units at a facility in northwest Harris County and three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion at the scene.
Illegal dumping in Harris County has become a pressing issue, with residents like Montrose Cunningham facing prolonged battles against abandoned waste in their neighborhoods. Cunningham's struggle with a massive pile of discarded items outside his Tomball home, left by former tenants, underscores the challenges in addressing unauthorized dumping. Despite seeking help from various local authorities, the waste remained until media attention prompted action. Harris County has intensified efforts to combat this issue, deploying undercover cameras and enforcing penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Officials urge residents to report incidents through designated hotlines and caution against fraudulent waste removal services. The emphasis is on the environmental impact and the collective responsibility to protect the community's living space.
Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.
After enduring more than a year of relentless hardships, a Houston mom and son are finally seeing a turn of fortune, having once faced the despair of being without a roof over their heads.
Harris County has redirected $20.8 million initially intended for the UPLIFT Harris program, a guaranteed income initiative for low-income residents, following legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The county's strategic reallocation of funds now supports homelessness services, eviction prevention, and food insecurity through established organizations like the Houston Food Bank. The rebranded Harris County Community Prosperity Program aims to aid the same beneficiaries through community partners, ensuring continued support for those in need.
Houston remains one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., but a new report suggests that status is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
Deputies from Harris County Precinct 4 recovered a vehicle stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman during a traffic stop on FM 1960 Road East.
Investigators say a woman, possibly unhoused, was crossing onto the Eastex Freeway onramp going southbound just before Hopper Road when another driver on the feeder but getting on the onramp hit and killed her.
As Election Day unfolds in the Houston area, voters are sharing photos of their ‘I Voted’ stickers to showcase their participation.
A guaranteed income program meant to help struggling families in Harris County is officially over, following a legal challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The Uplift Harris program, where financially struggling residents in Harris County residents could qualify for a $500 monthly grant has notified its recipients, but there are still dozens of nonprofits Houstonians in need can reach out to.
Looking for a job? The Sheriff's Office will be interviewing job seekers this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as they look to hire 189 detention officers and 10 communications officers.
A man was arrested Thursday evening after he confessed to running over a woman who jumped out of his truck in west Harris County, but authorities are still trying to piece together how the event unfolded.
Funds that were originally earmarked to be used for Uplift Harris, a universal basic income program which was launched in 2023, have been diverted to other programs following a Harris County Commissioners Court vote.
The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.
Detectives allege Jonathan Beyleveld, a lieutenant in the TX National Guard, "sent and requested sexually explicit photos as he tried to arrange a meeting with the undercover detective to have sex and drink alcohol."
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Family members said Shawn Bates, 48, was last seen leaving South Gessner Road in an unknown direction, but is a dialysis patient and his doctors are looking for him.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 18700 block of Holly Way in west Harris County.
Residents in Northeast Harris County are speaking out following the tragic death of 12-year-old Zacharyiah Benjamin, who was hit and killed by a car after being chased by a stray dog while riding his bike.
Leaders in Houston and Harris County have responded to a letter written by Congressman Wesley Hunt expressing concerns about upcoming protests in the city.
A lightning strike during a storm in the Chimney Hill Subdivision caused a house fire, prompting a response from the Cy-Fair Fire Department.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she is her running for Harris County Judge in the November 2026 election.
If Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.
