Poor Farm Ditch Project Update
The Flood Control District and its contractors anticipate construction of the first segment to begin in two weeks, weather permitting.
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New Utility Billing System
The City of West University Place is excited to announce that it has successfully transitioned to its new utility billing system.
1 detained after possible explosive device found during child pornography investigation in Harris County, Texas home: officials
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
Woman’s body found in NE Harris County dumpster after family couldn’t find her
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday. Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a...
Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant faces multiple charges, relieved of duty, deputies say
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Harris County takes Roving Meadows wastewater operator back to court after years of sewage complaints
Residents say raw sewage has flooded yards, backed into homes and plagued their neighborhood for nearly two decades. Now, county officials are questioning how the system continued operating despite licensing concerns. RELATED: Sewage backups plague Crosby community; residents dem...
Immigration attorney in deadly ICE shooting case declines comment on felony assault case after court hearing
The immigration attorney representing two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting on Canal Street is facing a legal battle of his own in Harris County. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with a felony charge of assault by impeding breathing or cir...
Man found dead with gunshot wound in NW Harris County hotel, Pct. 4 says
Precinct 4 said deputies were called to a medical call, but when they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
Register for Fall Volleyball!
Fall volleyball registration opens July 7 for Bellaire residents and July 14 for non-residents.
Charge dismissed against HCSO deputy accused of breaking into wife's home, court records show
Court records show that a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of breaking into his wife's home now has a burglary charge dismissed by a district attorney....
Lee Gilley’s extradition held up as Italian court questions whether death penalty is in play, attorney says
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
Harris County convicted murderer, who has been on the run since 2023, captured in New York, FBI says
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Harris County now at 34, health officials say
Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.
Murder suspect Lee Gilley's extradition from Italy delayed over sentencing assurances, attorney says
A murder suspect accused of killing his pregnant wife in Harris County remains in Italy after a court there temporarily paused his extradition to the United States over concerns about potential sentencing, according to his attorney....
Parts of Houston and Harris County have eviction filing rates 3 times county average, data shows
The Kinder Institute report shares that more than 75,000 eviction filings were made across the county in 2025 alone.
Authorities ask public for help identifying suspect accused of exposing himself at NW Harris County apartment complex
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an indecent exposure investigation. The constable’s office says the incidents happened at an apartment complex located in the 13000 block of Windfern Road. Pilo...
Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition for now over death penalty concerns
The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has for now blocked the U.S. government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley over concerns about the death penalty, according to Italian court records obtained by KPRC 2 News. RELATED: Lee Gilley asks Italian ...
19-year-old charged with murder after shooting that killed man, injured another, HCSO says
A 19-year-old man is being charged with murder after a shooting near Mexcal Cantina Pacifico in north Harris County, the sheriff's office said.
Man confesses to shooting, killing woman after she threatened to end their relationship, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect confessed to murdering the woman he was dating after she threatened to end their relationship. HCSO said the suspect's stepfather is the one who called 911....
Man charged after fatal shooting in Sheldon-area home on Maritime Drive, HCSO says
A man is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Saturday evening in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called to a home in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in the Sheldon area just after 6:30 p.m. Invest...
Minnesota prosecutor talks strategy after deadly Houston ICE shooting
After a man was killed by ICE agents in Houston, the Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own investigation and turning to leaders in Minneapolis for guidance....
Man involved in 2 separate attacks that critically injured victims in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found one of the victims on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital....
Construction to Begin on Waterline Replacement Project on S. Rice Ave
The City of Bellaire will begin construction this week on a project along South Rice Avenue to replace aging and undersized water distribution mains
Collision between METRORail and HFD vehicle near Texas Medical Center, MPD confirms; second incident this month
For the second time this month, an HFD vehicle and a METRORail train collided with one another. A person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to MPD....
Employee Spotlight: Meet Beth Jones
Meet Beth Jones, Assistant City Manager & City Engineer
Sean Teare on ICE shooting (July 17, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get the latest on dramatic flooding in the Hill Country. And Harris County D.A. Sean Teare discusses his office’s efforts to investigate last week’s shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent....
'Houston Most Wanted' fugitive captured in New York
Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he late...
Poor Farm Ditch North Maintenance
On Tuesday, July 21, the Flood Control District and its contractors will perform maintenance along the northern section of Poor Farm Ditch, between Robinhood St. and Nottingham St....
Harris County DA says 'it's inconsistent that drugs' found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van
This comes as the FBI said they saw "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags" from outside of the van, according to documents.
Suspect in Kroger shooting identified and charged, Harris County Precinct 4 says
The suspected shooter, identified as Kaden Ausbrooks, is facing charges after allegedly shooting a man at a Kroger on Wednesday, according to the constable's office....
Driver killed when car slams into utility pole in northeast Harris County, authorities say
According to an investigation, the man was driving southbound at a high speed when he failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and hit a utility pole. Authorities said no other vehicle was involved....
1 injured, 3 detained after reported shooting in northwest Harris County, deputies say
Deputies are investigating a reported shooting that left one person injured early Thursday in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputy constables responded to the 21000 block of Brushy Canyon Drive around 1:28 a.m. after receiving r...
Harris County could face increased fees, and program cuts to close its $129M deficit
Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts....
Disappearing Act: After failed calls, Houston woman calls 2 Helps You and gets backyard nuisance removed days later
For more than three months, Linia Lee had an unwanted visitor stretched across her backyard: a downed cable she says no one would remove.The southwest Houston homeowner, who has lived in her home for decades, said she had never dealt with anything like it.“This is my property, an...
Two men in critical condition following Cypress Kroger shooting
In a press conference, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's office Cpt. Juan Flores told reporters Wednesday that the two men who were shot were in critical condition. One of them was the suspect, but Flores could not confirm the identity of either....
Teen suspect charged after being accused of assaulting woman while trying to drown her
Harris County Constable Precinct 1 says the 19-year-old could face life in prison after being charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
Man dead after shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in Huffman, Harris County sheriff says
A man is now dead after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Person detained after deadly shooting in Huffman
One person has been detained after a man was shot to death in Huffman Tuesday evening. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive around 7:30 p.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Rolling Cre...
Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.Quan Flowers was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Kalie Goodw...
Houston attorney for two men detained in fatal ICE shooting facing his own legal troubles
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra faces felony charges in Harris County and in Florida, which could impact his ability to represent his clients in federal immigration court....
Woman sexually assaulted by man while exercising along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 deputies say
An investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted while she was exercising on Monday evening, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen....
Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week, is inviting the public to pay their respects during a viewing this week.Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo ...
Attorney for 2 men who were in van during deadly ICE shooting in Houston faces felony assault charge
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a felo...
Rodney Ellis says Harris County should earmark funding for local investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week during what the agency has called a "targeted enforcement operation” in Houston’s East End....
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing repairman in Humble in second, unrelated murder case
The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday in connection with a second homicide that happened in May.The indictment comes after KPRC 2 reported that a magistrate judge found no probable cause ov...
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3718 Odin Court
The fatal shooting of a male at 3718 Odin Court about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday (July 12) will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divis...
Worker dies after falling into 30- to 40-foot shaft at east Harris County construction site
A man died Monday morning after falling into a utility shaft at a construction site in east Harris County, and investigators are working to determine whether he was pushed during an altercation with a coworker.Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:45...
Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Texas Market/Exxon in the 1600 block of Louetta Road in Harris County.The robbery was reported at approximately 5:13 a.m. on July 13. According to preliminary...
Large branches downed, cleanup underway after strong thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County
Neighbors helped each other clean up after strong winds, hail, and heavy rain brought down tree branches and damaged fences in northwest Harris County....
Man charged with repairman's murder now linked to second murder, sheriff says
A man charged with the murder of a repairman in July has now been linked in a second death, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
2 teens shot multiple times after shootout in west Harris County neighborhood, HCSO says
Two 19-year-olds were hurt after shooting at each other in west Harris County, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators said the teens are neighbors and were firing at each other from their driveways....
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be ‘less visible’ due to mono diagnosis, she says
The county's top elected official, who is nearing the end of her tenure, said she has had a “lingering sore throat and intense fatigue.”
Harris County DA says any information about deadly ICE shooting could be 'pivotal' in investigation
Rep. Sylvia Garcia and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gave more information about this week's deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
Employee Spotlight: Meet Jim Harrison
Meet Jim Harrison, Assistant Director of Finance.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has mono, will scale back public appearances
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, after weeks of dealing with a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue.Hidalgo shared the diagnosis Friday morning, saying she received confirmation from lab resul...
WATCH LIVE: Rep. Sylvia Garcia, DA Sean Teare to address new developments in Houston ICE shooting
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.Garcia will be joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Hugo Bal...
Harris County ME rules Houston ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide.Records from the medical examiner’s office shows Araujo died from a “penetrating gunshot wound of the torso.”A ruling of homicide from the medical examiner is not the same as in ...
Health departments for Houston, Harris County report 34 cases of cyclosporiasis
The intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce, which can cause "explosive" bowel movements, is usually not life-threatening, according to the CDC....
2 charged, nearly 3 years after man's body found in trunk of burning vehicle in southwest Houston
Nearly three years after a man’s body was found in the trunk of a burning vehicle in southwest Houston, two suspects are in custody and charged in connection to his death.The body of 41-year-old Adrean Arrington was found in the trunk of the vehicle in the 14500 block of Nelson S...
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