Mosquito Spraying
Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying.
Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying.
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Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying.
At this time, the dashboard shows 0 Ebola cases in Harris County and that the risk remains low; it also shows that 17 current travelers are being monitored.
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of two people and the discovery of identifying information belonging to 250 potential victims, according to the Bellaire Police Department.Officers conducted the traffic stop around 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1, after observing traffic violations. The driver, ...
According to HISD leaders, the initiative is about fostering relationships and reminding students that they are not alone, both on and off campus.
Hurricane season is officially underway, and Harris County emergency officials say the worst time to prepare is when a storm is already headed toward the Gulf Coast.County leaders are encouraging residents to start building emergency plans and disaster supply kits now, before shelves begin to emp...
Three suspects were arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home while a mother and her child were inside, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a residence in the 18800 block of Timber Spring Drive after...
Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating an alleged employee theft scheme after a woman was accused of attempting to issue thousands of dollars in fraudulent refunds to herself from her workplace.According to law enforcement, deputies responded around 8:08 a...
An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months. The site is filled with discarded couches, mattresses, dressers, and even an aquarium, while nearby workers and residents say their repeated calls to...
Bellaire police said they uncovered personal identifying information for approximately 250 potential victims.
A Harris County homeowner is facing multiple citations for illegally storing and selling fireworks from their property, according to fire inspectors.
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen warned that those caught using illegitimate placards can face misdemeanor charges, which could carry a fine and jail time.
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 2400 block of Summer Street about 9:40 a.m. today (June 3). The identity of the deceased female is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes D...
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after being shot inside a Humble home, with Harris County deputies investigating whether the shooting was accidental.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said cinderblocks were scattered throughout the roadway, forcing it to close in both directions as crews work to clean it up.
A teenage boy was flown to a hospital in critical condition after an apparent accidental shooting at a Humble home, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a residence in the 10700 block of Spring Brook Pass, where investigators learned an 18-year-old man may have un...
A Harris County woman says she's still waiting for home reconstruction work to begin as county officials review updated plans for her damaged home.
Richard Vega's filing in the Texas Supreme Court came after a lower court denied his legal effort in April, ruling that Democratic Commissioner Adrian Garcia can keep his seat on commissioners court.
HISD parents, heads up: nearly three dozen campuses will lose universal free lunch next school year.HISD says those schools will no longer participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which lets every student eat free without an application. The district hasn’t said why the c...
Families can still apply on a household level for their children to receive free or reduced-priced meals if their school is no longer participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision Program.
Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Tuesday.As of 4 p.m., a strong thunderstorm is impacting parts of northern Harris County. Winds of up to 40 mph as well as some small hail is possible in this storm.Oth...
The rapper has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly hitting a guard with a glass hookah in downtown Houston last month.
An $80,000 donation by Reliant Energy is helping to support 22 cooling centers in Houston and Harris County, along with another 17 sites across Texas.
A tragic standoff in Harris County ended with a woman dead and her boyfriend suffering an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff's office reports.
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Advisory
The City Council has approved reconstruction of the 4000 block of Swarthmore Rd. Work is expected to begin after Independence Day. Nearby residents will receive direct updates on construction details, traffic impacts, and what to expect.
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 6700 Fondren Road about 9:55 a.m. on Monday (June 1). The identity of the deceased female, 80, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R....
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.David T. Brown, of Beasley, is charged with tampering with a governmental record, a ...
Several Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically serve free breakfast and lunch to students in the upcoming school year, HISD announced.
The move by Cy-Fair ISD will require transferring students to new campuses so they can access the specialized programs in Texas’ third-largest school district. The changes resemble Houston ISD’s special education restructuring, which prompted a federal civil rights investigation.
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 3400 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 9:40 p.m. on June 1. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. ...
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 1116 Banks Street about 10:10 a.m. on June 1. The identity and cause of death of the female is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Stroble and De...
The Evergreen Lap Pool is temporarily closed for emergency maintenance...
HCSO said that the man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies say they found the woman, who was the man's girlfriend, dead inside the apartment.
A Houston firefighter has been arrested and is charged in Austin County.Sources say Jason Gaines was arrested by Austin County deputies at HFD Station 90.He was taken to the Austin County Jail and is charged with child grooming. Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz charged in Harris County after allege...
It's now been two months since a southwest Houston man was shot and killed by HPD officers in his doorway after his own family called 911, asking for help.
Join the Bellaire City Library’s Summer Reading Challenge!
A SWAT team and Harris County deputies are out at a Katy-area apartment complex where a man is reportedly barricaded inside one of the units after allegedly shooting his girlfriend.The scene is unfolding in the 1000 block of Katy Gap Road.@HCSOSWAT and deputies are at a complex at the 1000 block ...
A federal jury found that Bert Whittington III, a Black man, was harassed by his supervisors because of his race, court documents show.
Summer vibes ahead! Join us on June 6 at the Bellaire City Library to chat about “Beach Read.”
Today: We receive a preview of what’s ahead for hurricane season with meteorologist Travis Herzog, share how families can prepare for hurricane season on a budget, learn about the Harris County Flood Control District’s flood mitigation plans, and more.
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