Houston ISD is highlighting areas of strong student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results have been released.The district says the results show gains across nearly every subject and grade level, including reading growth in every tested grade, strong mathematics performance, and significant impr...
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HISD said the program will be treated as a separate grade level, which will be between kindergarten and first grade, with a new curriculum for students who are behind in reading.
Houston ISD is highlighting areas of strong student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results have been released.The district says the results show gains across nearly every subject and grade level, including reading growth in every tested grade, strong mathematics performance, and significant impr...
One man is dead after being allegedly shot by his former roommate in northwest Harris County on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
A 18-year-old has been arrested and is charged with murder after a shooting at a home in the Remington Ranch subdivision in north Harris County left a 15-year-old dead Monday night.The shooting happened at a home near Remington Ridge Road and Remington Bend Drive.Deputies initially responded to r...
According to a new report from the Harris County Sexual Assault Response Team, law enforcement agencies increased their adult sex crimes units, but arrest rates remain low.
A death investigation is underway after a mother and her teenage son died on Tuesday, the sheriff's office said.
According to HCSO, investigators learned that the suspect allegedly shot the victim because he reportedly owed him money.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene of a fatal shooting just outside the city limits of Houston in northwest Harris County Tuesday.The sheriff’s office said the scene is at an apartment complex located at 7740 W. Little York Road.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a co...
The West University Place Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant following recent reports of fraudulent emails targeting residents.
Investigators are searching for answers after a mother and her teenage son died following an incident at a southeast Harris County home.
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is searching for a missing girl last seen in the Greenspoint area.
Authorities said they were told by witnesses that the victim does not live in the area but was visiting someone when he was shot.
A chase suspect is in custody after leading deputies on a pursuit early Tuesday morning. It's unclear why they were after the driver.
Authorities are investigating after a woman and her teenage son died Tuesday morning in southeast Harris County, with emergency calls unfolding over several hours and investigators still working to determine how and when the shootings occurred.The first call came in around 5:30 a.m. through EMS, ...
A late-night shooting left two teens fighting for their lives. Now, investigators say one of the victims has died as detectives search for answers.
A late-night visit turned deadly when a man was shot and killed outside a Harris County apartment complex. Investigators are now searching for possible suspects.
Investigators are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in northwest Harris County late Monday night, according to authorities.The shooting happened around 11 p.m. near the 14300 block of Ella Boulevard, close to Kuykendahl Road.According to Precinct ...
A 15-year-old is dead, and an 18-year-old was injured following an overnight shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to investigators.The shooting happened Monday night at a home near Remington Ridge Road and Remington Bend Drive.Woman fatally shot at Houston apartment complex after ...
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...
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