With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverage
Read full article: With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverageAs the clock struck midnight, it brought in a new year but also ushered out a critical lifeline of affordability for many dependent on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.
Mother claims ‘self-defense’ after shooting man while trying to protect her teenage son during fight in N. Harris Co.
Read full article: Mother claims ‘self-defense’ after shooting man while trying to protect her teenage son during fight in N. Harris Co.Authorities say a male juvenile has been shot by the mother of another juvenile after a group was involved in a fight outside an apartment complex Monday evening.
Harris County K-9 found unconscious after suspect allegedly tries to drown him
Read full article: Harris County K-9 found unconscious after suspect allegedly tries to drown himA Harris County K-9 is recovering after an encounter with a suspect during a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Harris Health hosts town hall meeting to discuss Ben Taub expansion involving Hermann Park
Read full article: Harris Health hosts town hall meeting to discuss Ben Taub expansion involving Hermann ParkHarris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
Woman in custody after setting boyfriend’s clothes on fire, igniting apartment fire in NE Harris County
Read full article: Woman in custody after setting boyfriend’s clothes on fire, igniting apartment fire in NE Harris CountyA woman was taken into custody after a domestic dispute led to an apartment fire in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Harris County Pct. 3 deputy constable charged after multiple nurses assaulted at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 3 deputy constable charged after multiple nurses assaulted at Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalA Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable is facing assault charges after investigators say he violently attacked multiple nurses inside Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital on New Year’s Day.
Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder facing new charge related to murder-for-hire plot of mistress’ husband
Read full article: Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder facing new charge related to murder-for-hire plot of mistress’ husbandCourt records show LaMarcus Smith, the former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy accused of murdering his wife, is now facing an additional charge tied to allegations that he tried to have his mistress’ husband killed.
Florida woman wanted in connection to fake GoFundMe impersonating Hill Country flood victim’s family
Read full article: Florida woman wanted in connection to fake GoFundMe impersonating Hill Country flood victim’s familyA 28-year-old Florida woman is wanted after Harris County Precinct 1 Constable investigators say she created a fake online fundraisers impersonating the family of Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress, who passed away in the devastating Independence Day floods in Kerr County, Texas.
‘Community hero in action:’ Young Tomball boy rescues turtle at Burroughs Park with deputy’s help
Read full article: ‘Community hero in action:’ Young Tomball boy rescues turtle at Burroughs Park with deputy’s helpA young visitor is being recognized by Harris County Precinct 4 as a “Community Hero in Action” after helping rescue a turtle that may not have survived much longer without help.
Military-style truck leads deputies on hour-long hit-and-run chase, SWAT standoff ends on Eastex Freeway
Read full article: Military-style truck leads deputies on hour-long hit-and-run chase, SWAT standoff ends on Eastex FreewayA high-speed chase that began with a hit-and-run incident ended on the Eastex Freeway in Houston after more than an hour, involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Teen killed in minibike crash after pursuit with Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Teen killed in minibike crash after pursuit with Harris County Sheriff’s OfficeTeen killed after minibike pursuit with Harris County Sheriff's Office in northeast Houston; crash at Uvalde and Wallisville is under investigation.
Man hospitalized after shooting at NE Harris County apartments
Read full article: Man hospitalized after shooting at NE Harris County apartmentsNE Harris County apartment shooting Friday night left one man hospitalized; suspect fled. Deputies say both were residents. Contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office with tips.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds
Read full article: Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health fundsDallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.
Attorney says Harris County treasurer’s behavior was ‘unusual’ but had ‘no intention to commit a theft’
Read full article: Attorney says Harris County treasurer’s behavior was ‘unusual’ but had ‘no intention to commit a theft’The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.
Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metro
Read full article: Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metroAt least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
Man found dead with gunshot wound on front porch of east Harris County apartment
Read full article: Man found dead with gunshot wound on front porch of east Harris County apartmentA 43-year-old man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound on the front porch of his northeast Harris County apartment early New Year’s Day.
2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: 2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcementDuring the pursuit, two deputies were struck by the suspect. The suspect then rammed into another patrol vehicle in the 21600 block of Dawn Timbers Court.
Police deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940s
Read full article: Police deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940sFor the first time since the 1940s, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide is poised to drop below 100, marking a historic milestone in law enforcement safety.
New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run death
Read full article: New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run deathA northwest Harris County father is entering the new year hoping for answers after his only son was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run — even as he knows no explanation will ease the loss.
Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
Read full article: Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrationsDiscover how Harris County law enforcement agencies are intensifying patrols and coordination efforts to combat drunk driving and ensure road safety during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Why many Harris County residents say they have little help with feral cat colonies
Read full article: Why many Harris County residents say they have little help with feral cat coloniesAfter hearing from dozens of viewers dealing with feral or stray cat colonies in their neighborhoods, we looked into what protections exist for homeowners and renters in Harris County, and why so many say they feel stuck.
Houston tenants endure cold showers after hot water system fails on Christmas
Read full article: Houston tenants endure cold showers after hot water system fails on ChristmasResidents at Montabella Apartments in Houston have been without hot water since Christmas Day, facing cold showers and boiling water for basic hygiene needs.
Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrest
Read full article: Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrestNeighbors of Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt are speaking out about her character following her recent arrest, saying the public doesn’t see the full picture of her community work.
Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrested
Read full article: Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrestedPilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
VIDEO: 2 trapped dogs rescued from house fire, revived by Sheldon firefighters
Read full article: VIDEO: 2 trapped dogs rescued from house fire, revived by Sheldon firefightersTwo dogs, on the brink of death, were rescued by firefighters with the Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue from a house fire on Tuesday.
‘There is not a serial killer’: Harris County DA disputes rumors after more bodies found in bayous
Read full article: ‘There is not a serial killer’: Harris County DA disputes rumors after more bodies found in bayousHarris County's top prosecutor refutes viral social media claims of a serial killer as three more bodies discovered in Houston's bayous last week bring the year's total to 34, pointing instead to broader issues of homelessness and mental health in the city's extensive waterway system.
Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in Crosby
Read full article: Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in CrosbyHarris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; several people detained and possible charges pending.
Homicide detectives investigate car fire after man found with gunshot wound
Read full article: Homicide detectives investigate car fire after man found with gunshot woundHarris County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a burning car on Fellows Road early Thursday.
‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of Angels
Read full article: ‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of AngelsAn Angleton woman is using Christmas trees covered in angel ornaments to honor lives lost to drunk driving.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris County
Read full article: Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris CountyA year after a 1-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in northeast Harris County, the child’s mother has been charged.
‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning car
Read full article: ‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning carThe Harris County Pct. 8 Constables Office is praising the actions of one of their deputies, which they say saved the life of a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash.
Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Read full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in November that took the life of a 34-year-old man.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Fireworks sales kick off Saturday in Houston for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations
Read full article: Fireworks sales kick off Saturday in Houston for Christmas and New Year’s celebrationsFireworks sales officially began Saturday in the Houston area as residents prepare for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman Bridge
Read full article: Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman BridgeA fatal collision occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge when a northbound pickup truck drifted over the line and struck a disabled vehicle towing a boat on the left shoulder. The driver of the striking pickup truck died, while the two brothers in the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential paths
Read full article: Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential pathsThe Harris County Office of County Administration has released cost estimates for two potential paths they could take concerning the future of the Astrodome.
Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses load
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses loadThe northbound lanes of Beltway 8 E. are shut down at Wallisville Road after a 18-wheeler lost its load Friday.
Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airport
Read full article: Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airportAs more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.
Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records say
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records sayAuthorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High School
Read full article: Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High SchoolNumerous drugs were seized and a 28-year-old man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment across from Klein High School during a narcotics investigation.
‘Kim Ogg 2.0’: Lina Hidalgo denounces former Mayor Annise Parker’s bid for Harris County Judge
Read full article: ‘Kim Ogg 2.0’: Lina Hidalgo denounces former Mayor Annise Parker’s bid for Harris County JudgeHidalgo criticized Parker, urging Democrats not to support her in the upcoming election, citing several reasons, including Parker’s backing of the TEA takeover of HISD and her refusal to support Hidalgo’s 2022 reelection bid.
Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeks
Read full article: Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeksResidents living in a northwest Harris County trailer community of over 150 families say they have been without gas service for nearly two weeks, leaving them unable to heat their homes, cook meals, or take hot showers.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres area
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres areaA Baytown police officer reportedly fatally struck a pedestrian on Highway 164 in Shoreacres area, according to Baytown Police Department.
Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputy’s children
Read full article: Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputy’s childrenA Harris County grand jury has indicted Baytown Police Officer Michael Hightower for the October crash that killed two children of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire barred from future Harris County Democratic endorsements
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire barred from future Harris County Democratic endorsementsHouston Mayor John Whitmire has been barred from future endorsements by the Harris County Democratic Party following a precinct chair vote.
Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris County
Read full article: Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris CountyHarris County deputies found a man fatally shot inside a vehicle that rolled into a ditch on Salter Drive Sunday night. The investigation is ongoing.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wanted
Read full article: More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wantedInvestigators with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said deputies have recovered more $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates after authorities linked a notorious tailgate thief to more than 20 thefts across Harris County.
Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraud
Read full article: Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraudA Houston City Councilman, pictured on social media with a nonprofit CEO now accused of fraud, tells KPRC 2 News his office is suspending engagement with the organization that feeds the homeless in downtown Houston.
Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s office
Read full article: Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctor’s officeA woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.
$2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: $2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf FreewayA man accused of causing a deadly crash and then committing a series of armed carjackings along the Gulf Freeway has been arrested and appeared in court Friday, where a judge set his bond at $200,000.
$16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair students
Read full article: $16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair studentsAs part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16 million toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other high‑traffic areas across Precinct 4.
Sugar Land man pleads guilty to smuggling AI computer chips to China, first case of its kind
Read full article: Sugar Land man pleads guilty to smuggling AI computer chips to China, first case of its kindFederal prosecutors announced Monday the first-ever conviction in an artificial intelligence technology smuggling case, uncovering a sophisticated scheme to illegally export over $160 million worth of advanced computer chips to China through a network of shell companies and falsified shipping documents.
Back in Burberry? Man wearing AC/DC shirt captured on video stealing $1.2K worth of designer goods
Read full article: Back in Burberry? Man wearing AC/DC shirt captured on video stealing $1.2K worth of designer goodsA Houston-area outlet mall is looking for a man accused of some dirty deeds, done dirt cheap.
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.
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.
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.