After being a death row inmate for nearly 50 years, Clarence Jordan, 70, had his death sentence reduced to life. The ruling came Monday after a hearing before Harris County Judge Katherine Thomas.“I am just glad that we’re able to accomplish this after so many years,” said Ben Wolff, dir. of the ...
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After being a death row inmate for nearly 50 years, Clarence Jordan, 70, had his death sentence reduced to life. The ruling came Monday after a hearing before Harris County Judge Katherine Thomas.“I am just glad that we’re able to accomplish this after so many years,” said Ben Wolff, dir. of the ...
The FIFA World Cup games begin this week, and we want to make you aware that traffic may be heavier than usual on game days. Please allow extra travel time and expect increased congestion on major roads and side streets before and after matches.
Buckingham criticized Hidalgo for creating setbacks through disagreements with Harris County Flood Control District leadership on project delays. She said commissioners court created arbitrary procedures by compelling the flood control district to address the court for minor changes.
Harris County court records state that Ariyanna Cooper is in jail and charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in southeast Houston.
The time is now to register for next week's Summer Reading Event! Houston Museum of Natural Science will be presenting Bugs on Wheels!
The Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center will be closed Monday, June 8, for the Bellaire Barracudas swim meet.
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and wounding of another that occurred at 7740 Bretshire Drive about 1:30 a.m. on June 7. The identity of the deceased victim, 37, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicid...
Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 4400 block of Reed Road about 9:10 p.m. on June 5. The identity of the deceased male, 51, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Barrow and Officer F. ...
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Houston-area father who investigators say was killed while trying to help recover his son’s stolen truck in north Harris County.According to authorities, 37-year-old London Hogan made his first court appearance Sunday night and is facing multiple...
According to investigators, the injured 18-year-old and the man killed were involved in a physical altercation that led to a shooting.
Investigators said the owner of the stolen vehicle found his car and reportedly confronted the suspect, who shot and killed the owner. The suspect is in custody and charged with murder, HCSO says.
Authorities said that Jersey Village police officers found a man lying on the ground on the Northwest Freeway before they pronounced him dead at the scene.
"What we know at this point, the deceased male and the male at the hospital were involved in some sort of physical altercation," said HCSO Detective Corey Castro.
Harris County authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Spring after deputies found two people shot early Sunday morning.According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies were called to the 23300 block of Aldine Westfield Road around 3:30 a.m. on reports of gunfire. When they arrived, depu...
The incident reportedly started as a traffic stop on a reckless driver before another driver crashed into the back of a wrecker.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said 19-year-old Frederick Middleton was shot in the head inside a home on Spring Brook Pass Drive around 1:18 a.m. on June 3.
Investigators said the 11-year-old on the electric bike tried to go around a vehicle stopped at an intersection and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
An 11-year-old was injured in an e-bike crash in northwest Harris County when attempting to bypass a stopped car, according to Precinct 4.
According to the Houston Fire Department, there were no reported injuries to firefighters or restaurant personnel at a Mexican restaurant fire on Kirby Drive.
HOUSTON, TX — An 11-year-old child operating an e-bike was injured following a head-on collision on Misty Jade Lane in northwest Harris County. Deputies with the Precinct 4 Constable’s office responded to the scene in the 18100 block of Misty Jade Lane. According to a preliminary investigation, t...
A 50-year-old man was shot and killed after he and a family friend tracked down his son’s stolen pickup truck using GPS data, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The investigation began around 2 p.m. Saturday when deputies responded to the 11800 block of Tidwell Road for an aggravated...
Meet Damayra Moore, our Crime Victim Specialist in the Bellaire Police Department.
A proposed safety contract between Harris County Constable Precinct 1 and the River Oaks District has some people asking if a luxury shopping center needs additional public resources dedicated to safety.
For 40 Harris County foster youth, a special graduation ceremony celebrated their resilience and determination.
An arrest was made at a massage parlor during an undercover prostitution investigation Thursday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with the Harris County Constable Precinct 4.An undercover detective posed as a customer at 990 Massage, located in the 900 block of W. FM 1960, after a...
The City will begin mosquito spraying from June 9 through October to help control the mosquito population in Bellaire. Spraying will take place weekly on Tuesday nights after 10 p.m. and will cover all areas inside and outside Loop 610.
The Party on the Patio Concert for June 5 as been canceled.
Tropical air is bringing more downpours to Southeast Texas with the pattern not letting up until after the weekend. Those heavy rains could lead to pockets of street flooding.
Today: We talk with legendary Texas singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, discuss healthcare policy changes during President Trump’s second term in office, and Harris County GOP Chair Cindy Siegel discusses recent runoff election results.
A ground stop has been issued for Bush Airport Friday afternoon due to thunderstorms.Departing flights from ZHU are impacted until 2 p.m.A flash flood warning was issued until 3 p.m. for Harris County.Click here for weather updates.
In a message shared with customers, Istanbull Grill said it is unable to continue operating in the space it has called home for nearly three decades.
The city is hosting an in-person event with CenterPoint Energy for residents to meet their leaders and learn about their work in West U.
Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man that occurred at 7402 Calhoun Road about 2:25 a.m. today (June 5). The identity of the victim, 23, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants L. Kauffma...
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 7400 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road about 7:25 a.m. on Thursday (June 4). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divisio...
Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
On Friday's show: A new report offers insights into challenges facing children in Greater Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
With the World Cup coming to Houston, the city and Harris County teamed up to create a dashboard for people to track Ebola.
Harris County Public Health, working with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Houston, has launched a public-facing Ebola dashboard designed to keep residents updated as officials monitor for any confirmed cases in the region.The dashboard is intended to serve as a ce...
Starting Monday, June 8, the Piranhas swim team will hold practices at the Rec Center pool, resulting in modified hours.
The HISD Board of Managers voted earlier this year to shutter the 12 schools, citing declining enrollment, aging infrastructure and staffing issues.
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