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Bellaire traffic stop leads to discovery of hundreds of potential identity theft victims across Texas
Bellaire police said they uncovered personal identifying information for approximately 250 potential victims.
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Illegally stored fireworks seized from Harris County home, says fire marshal's office
A Harris County homeowner is facing multiple citations for illegally storing and selling fireworks from their property, according to fire inspectors.
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Houston-area man accused of selling fake accessible parking placards online
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....
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 2400 Summer Street
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 V...
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Teen flown to Texas Medical Center after shooting inside Humble-area home, sheriff says
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....
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Car slams into 18-wheeler that was unloading cinderblocks in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said cinderblocks were scattered throughout the roadway, forcing it to close in both directions as crews work to clean it up.
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18-year-old charged after accidental shooting leaves 19-year-old injured in Humble
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-ol...
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Woman still waiting for Harris County home reconstruction nearly a year after approval
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.
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Republican candidate for Harris County commissioner escalates effort to remove incumbent from office
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....
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Universal free lunch ending at some HISD campuses; Here’s what parents need to do
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...
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Students at 33 Houston ISD campuses will not automatically receive free meals during 2026-27 school year
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....
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LIVE RADAR: Showers and thunderstorms impacting parts of the Houston area
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 ...
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Rapper Boosie Badazz appears in Harris County court over alleged assault nightclub security guard
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....
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There are more than 20 summertime cooling centers where Houston-area residents can escape the heat
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.
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Suspect who investigators say shot and killed his girlfriend in Katy area before killing himself identified
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....
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 6700 Fondren Road
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 Div...
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Harris County detectives arrest man accused of illegally selling disabled parking placards online
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 govern...
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33 HISD campuses no longer participating in free lunch program
Several Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically serve free breakfast and lunch to students in the upcoming school year, HISD announced.
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Another Houston-area school district is consolidating special education programs for the upcoming school year
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....
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3400 Gulf Freeway
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 Fo...
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Investigation into Female’s Death at 1116 Banks Street
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 ...
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Evergreen Pool Temporarily Closed
The Evergreen Lap Pool is temporarily closed for emergency maintenance...
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Man, woman found dead after hourslong standoff situation in west Harris County, sheriff says
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....
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Houston firefighter arrested, charged with child grooming in Austin County
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 Co...
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Family seeks action 2 months after man shot and killed by HPD officers in southwest Houston
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....
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Man barricaded inside Katy-area apartment after allegedly shooting girlfriend
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 a...
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Former Harris County constable’s deputy awarded $1.65M by jury in harassment lawsuit
A federal jury found that Bert Whittington III, a Black man, was harassed by his supervisors because of his race, court documents show.
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Summer Book Club Fun! June 6 at 2 pm
Summer vibes ahead! Join us on June 6 at the Bellaire City Library to chat about “Beach Read.”
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Hello Houston (June 1, 2026)
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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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7200 Canal Street
Houston Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 7200 Canal Street about 8:55 p.m. on May 31. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeants S. Jimene...
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West U Baptist Church Parking Lot Construction
Starting on Monday, June 15, CityRise Church - West U Baptist Campus, will begin construction on its 3 parking lots on Milton St. This project is estimated to take 10 – 12 weeks to complete, and during that time, the parking lots will be inaccessible....
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Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz charged in Harris County after allegedly hitting security guard with glass hookah
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, whose real name is Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., is facing an aggravated assault charge in Harris County stemming from an incident that happened last month. According to court records, on May 25, Boosie was arrested and charged with aggravated assault wi...
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Remembering firefighters lost 13 years after the deadliest day in Houston Fire Department's history
Four firefighters died while battling a southwest Houston motel fire. A fifth firefighter died in 2017 from injuries sustained in that fire.
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‘They sacrificed everything’: Houston remembers firefighters lost from deadly Southwest Inn fire, 13 years later
It has been 13 years since a five-alarm fire at the Southwest Inn in southwest Houston turned into one of the Houston Fire Department’s most devastating losses.First responders were dispatched to the motel along the Southwest Freeway on May 31, 2013. At the scene, Houston Fire Ca...
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Teen girl charged in murder of 20-year-old boyfriend in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said detectives learned that the teen and the man were in a dating relationship, and the shooting allegedly stemmed from an argument over infidelity....
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1 dead and 2 injured at party in NE Harris County: HCSO
One person is dead, and two are injured after an "altercation" at a party in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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‘Your watch has ended’: Precinct 4 deputies mourn loss of retired K9 Ultras
Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, a longtime member of the Precinct 4 team remembered for his service and loyalty.Ultras, who was 14, spent years working alongside deputies after joining the agency in 2015. D...
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3 shot, 1 fatally, at large party in northeast Harris County, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said when deputies got to the scene, they found three people with gunshot wounds.
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1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at party in northeast Harris County, sheriff says
Harris County sheriff’s deputies were called to a reported shooting during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.Deputies responded to the 6600 block of Rubilee Avenue, near Smith Road and Old Humble Road, after the call came in around ...
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Father who fought for justice in daughter’s unsolved 2019 murder honored at Harris County memorial
A man who spent years fighting for justice in his daughter’s unsolved murder was honored at a memorial in Harris County.Bob Nuelle, the father of Liz Barraza, was remembered Friday night at Burroughs Park, where a tree and bench have served as a memorial for his daughter since he...
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17-year-old charged with murder in deadly Humble-area shooting, sheriff says
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in a man's shooting death in Harris County, allegedly stemming from a dating dispute, according to the sheriff's office....
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Hundreds of images of 'child erotica' seized from Houston-area home; man arrested
A man was arrested after hundreds of photos of “child erotica” were seized from a Houston-area home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced.Sergio Guel, 31, was charged as part of an ongoing investigation by Constable Precinct One’s Internet Crimes Against Chil...
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Harris County flood control leader not focused on her job status despite commissioners concerns
Despite being on the hot seat over potential deadline misses, the Harris County Flood Control District executive director said she's focused only on completing the projects....
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'Y'all are playing games': Discussion over Harris County's Flock camera contract renewal turns tense
Political tensions flared between Harris County’s elected leaders during a discussion about renewing a contract with Flock Safety, a public safety technology company whose license plate-reading cameras are routinely used by local law enforcement.The one-year contract renewal appr...
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 2323 South Kirkwood Road
The fatal shooting of a male at 2323 South Kirkwood Road about 10:50 p.m. on May 28 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 Divisi...
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Judge to hear testimony on whether children of accused killer Lee Gilley must return to Texas
A Harris County family court judge has not yet decided whether the young children of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer will be required to return to Texas, as their father remains in custody in Italy after cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the country.PREVIOUS REPORT: Harris C...
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Man in custody after trying to flee deadly north Harris County stabbing scene, investigators say
A woman died after a stabbing at a north Harris County apartment complex. Investigators said a man was detained after fleeing the scene with a knife.
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Houston law enforcement agencies launch ‘Project Safe Start’ to boost security around HISD campuses
Houston-area law enforcement agencies and community leaders are teaming up to make sure students finish the school year safely.The Houston ISD Police Department, Houston Police Department, METRO Police Department and Ministers Against Crime are set to announce Project Safe Start ...
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Facilities Utilization Survey Results
The results of the Facilities Utilization Survey are now available!
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Woman dies after stabbing at Spring-area apartment complex, suspect in custody
Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a deadly stabbing at a Spring-area apartment complex early Friday morning.According to officials, deputies were called just before 4 a.m. to an apartment complex on Northcrest Drive near Spring Stuebn...
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8900 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 8900 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 7:15 p.m. on Thursday (May 28). The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HP...
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Harris County Precinct 4 deputy injured in crash, constable's office says
Pct. 4 said the deputy was taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit by another vehicle overnight.
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‘They’re my classmates’: Eight students rescued in Galveston after Pleasure Pier roller coaster stops mid-ride
Officials responded to the stranded riders, who were students from Houston ISD, at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews used a ladder truck to rescue them....
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Is your home in a new flood zone? FEMA releases updated Harris County maps
Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released draft floodplain maps and how they could impact neighborhoods across the Houston area.If you’re trying to find out what the new draft flood maps mean for your property or community, these...
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20-year-old man killed in northeast Harris County shooting; teenage girlfriend may have been involved, deputies say
A homicide investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
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Harris County renews flock cameras amid concerns over potential privacy and misuse
Some Houstonians are voicing concerns after Harris County commissioners voted to renew the county's contract for license plate-reading Flock cameras Thursday morning....
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Demolition underway at abandoned southwest Houston bank building where homicide victim was found
Jennifer Davis told KHOU 11 that her child, Jade, was just days away from turning 26 years old, when police said she was shot and killed.
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Insulation company and manager charged with illegal dumping, Pct. 1 says
Therm-All Insulation Inc. employees were caught on video dumping hundreds of pounds of commercial waste, according to Harris County Constable Pct. 1 Alan Rosen....