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‘It’s hard on the ecosystem’: Harris County partners with state, locals to dredge abandoned boats
Derelict marine vessels can create safety hazards and environmental issues if abandoned in the water.
safety
More than $350K in cash seized during SWAT raid at Houston social club
Houston police say an undercover investigation led to a SWAT raid at a southwest Houston social club where cash and gambling evidence were seized.
safety
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9700 Homestead Road
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 9700 block of Homestead Road about 5:20 p.m. on May 27. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L....
parks
Harris County completes Hill at Sims Regional Park, Sunnyside's first new greenspace in 50 years
Harris County completes Hill at Sims, Sunnyside's first new park in 50 years. The 100-acre greenspace offers trails, flood resilience, and free public access....
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Houston leaders preparing for ‘multiple Super Bowls at once’ during FIFA World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Houston and Harris County leaders say security preparations are already underway to handle what could be one of the largest events in the city’s history....
government
Commissioner Briones expands free food programs for Harris County families this summer
Harris County Precinct 4 is expanding free summer food programs for families, offering fresh produce, free meals for kids, pop-up grocery stores and more....
Local
Travelers from Ebola impact zone monitored in Houston area, Harris Co. Public Health Dept. says
On Wednesday, Harris County Public Health officials held a media briefing to assure people that they have things under control.
Local
Harris County judge race appears to be set, with Orlando Sanchez and Letitia Plummer leading races
The race to be the next Harris County judge is down to two candidates, with Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer winning their respective primaries....
schools
Beloved Port Arthur music teacher allegedly killed by wife's ex-boyfriend, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the victim and his wife were picking up a child the wife shared with the suspect, when the suspect rushed out and shot the victim standing by his vehicle....
safety
2 suspects found with hundreds of pieces of stolen mail inside U-Haul in NW Harris County: Pct. 4
Two men were arrested at a storage facility along the Northwest Freeway over the weekend, and a Precinct 4 spokesperson said stolen mail was found in the U-Haul they were using....
Local
TX-18 turnout likely helped Letitia Plummer secure nomination for Harris County judge, experts say
The Democratic primary runoff in the 18th District, between U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee and U.S. Rep. Al Green, was one of the highest-profile races in the Houston area....
schools
Teachers union president files civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD over her firing
Michelle Williams, the president of the Houston Education Association and former Houston ISD elementary teacher, filed the complaint Tuesday in federal court....
government
Annise Parker concedes Democratic county judge runoff to Letitia Plummer
The winners move on to the November general election to take the seat being vacated by current Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
government
Annise Parker concedes Harris County Judge Democratic primary, congratulates Letitia Plummer
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially conceded the Democratic primary race for Harris County Judge, congratulating Letitia Plummer after votes were counted Tuesday night....
parks
Evergreen and Therapy Pool Closure May 27-28
The Evergreen and Therapy Pool will be closed after 1 pm May 27 through May 28. There will also be no lap swimming at Bellaire Family Aquatic Center on May 27 and 28....
Local
Man charged after deadly shooting tied to child pickup in Harris County
Harris County deputies say a man was charged with murder after a deadly shooting tied to a child pickup on Blue Timbers Court.
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Houston man charged with murder after allegedly shooting ex-girlfriend’s husband during child custody exchange
A man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed another man during a child custody exchange in northeast Houston on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
safety
Fire Hydrant Flushing Resumes This Weekend
The City of Bellaire Public Works will continue its biannual fire hydrant flushing and testing the weekend of May 30 - June 1.
safety
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11500 East Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 11500 East Freeway about 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday (May 26). The identity of the deceased female is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Divi...
parks
Therapy Pool and Lap Swimming Updates - May 27 and 28
The Therapy Pool will be closed May 27 (all day) and May 28 (morning only). There will be no lap swimming at Evergreen Pool or Bellaire Family Aquatic Center on May 27 and 28....
schools
Houston Ship Channel bridge honors Dr. Richard Tapia, National Medal of Science recipient
Harris County names Houston Ship Channel bridge after Dr. Richard Tapia, a pioneering mathematician who transformed STEM education nationwide.
News
Postal inspectors offer $100K reward in southwest Houston mail theft case caught on camera
Residents in southwest Houston are on edge after a woman was seen on video stealing mail, part of a troubling trend in the area.
safety
Pct. 4: Harris County deputy bitten, another concussed during chaotic party response
A Spring neighborhood disturbance led to four arrests after a crowd at a rental property allegedly assaulted deputies, according to Harris County Precinct 4....
government
Harris County judge primaries: Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez win runoffs to set up November matchup
Plummer upset Annise Parker and Sanchez beat Warren Howell to advance to November's general election to decide who will succeed Democrat Lina Hidalgo as county judge....
Local
Jon Bonck declares victory after early voting in GOP runoff for 38th Congressional District
Bonck and Shelly deZevallos were vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt in a GOP stronghold that stretches across west and northwest Harris County.
safety
4 arrested after 3 deputies were injured following huge teen takeover last week, Precinct 4 says
One officer sustained a concussion after being hit with a bottle, and the other was hit and bitten as multiple fights broke out on Friday evening in Harris County....
safety
EB lanes of East Freeway at John Ralston Road closed after crash involving pedestrian: Authorities
According to Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Terry Garza, all eastbound lanes of the East Freeway at John Ralston Road have been shut down.
Local
Former Pct. 3 constable awarded $1.7 million settlement in wrongful termination lawsuit
A former Harris County Constable Precinct 3 K-9 handler told ABC13 it's justice after a jury awarded him nearly $1.7 million of taxpayer money in a lawsuit against his former employer....
government
By the numbers: 145K+ ballots cast early in Harris County runoff election as Republicans outpace Democrats
It’s runoff Election Day in Harris County, and voters are heading back to the polls for yet another election cycle.
News
Bingo with Badges
West University Place first responders are excited to announce the return of the Bingo with Badges event!
safety
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 4800 North Freeway
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 4800 North Freeway (North interstate Highway 45) about 3:20 a.m. on Saturday (May 23). The identity of the deceased individual is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic ...
safety
Driver found dead with possible gunshot wounds in east Harris County
A man was found dead from gunshot wounds in a vehicle in east Harris County. Investigators suspect the shooter was in the car with him, per police insights....
safety
Investigation into Deceased Person Found at 8950 Country Creek Drive
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a person found at 8950 Country Creek Drive about 8:15 a.m. on Monday (May 25). The identity and cause of death of the individual is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide D...
safety
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 2395 State Highway 6
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male and wounding of another at 2395 State Highway 6 about 11:50 p.m. on Monday (May 25). The identity of the deceased male, 19, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences....
government
What Harris County election officials are seeing on Election Day
Thousands of voters cast ballots in Harris County Tuesday morning as polls remained open across Texas for runoff elections.
Local
Driver found dead in vehicle near east Harris County intersection, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after a driver was found dead in a vehicle with possible gunshot wounds on Tuesday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office announced....
Local
Man found dead inside vehicle in East Harris County
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle in East Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
Local
Northern parts of Harris County would see biggest impact of new flood maps, Rice researchers say
According to preliminary findings by Rice University researchers, Harris County Precinct 3 would see a more than 100% increase in the number of homes in a floodplain under a proposed FEMA map....
government
More than 91K voters turn out in Harris County to make their final party picks in the primary runoff elections
Party nominations for November's midterm election were up for grabs in several local congressional districts as well as in statewide and county-level races....
government
Polls now closed for Texas primary runoff election as Harris County urges voters to cast ballots
Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election....
safety
Man in critical condition after being found with multiple gunshot wounds in southwest Houston
Police are investigating after a man was found shot multiple times in a pickup truck in southwest Houston early this morning.
safety
Mother, girlfriend arrested months after toddlers found severely injured in northwest Harris County home
Two women are behind bars, accused of severely abusing two toddlers in northwest Harris County.
Local
Multiple breaker boxes stolen from homes in Tomball, causing power outages, according to Pct. 4
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, multiple homes in the Braemar Village subdivision had their breaker boxes stolen, leaving them without power....
safety
Houston shopper finds credit card skimmer on checkout machine at southwest grocery store, police called
A Houston woman says she discovered a credit card skimmer attached to a checkout machine at a southwest Houston grocery store while trying to pay for groceries with her EBT card ahead of Memorial Day weekend....
Local
Ebola concerns reach Houston as global outbreak intersects with World Cup travel
Officials have said the Ebola risk remains low ahead of World Cup travel. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Houston area is prepared.
News
Body discovered near Brays Bayou in southwest Houston, according to HPD homicide detectives
The victim, who homicide detectives are reporting was a transgender person, was found next to Brays Bayou and was pronounced dead by responding HFD officials....
Local
‘We are okay’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Ebola concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston
With just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and what that could mean for the region during the international event....
safety
HPD investigating homicide after body found near southwest Houston bayou
Police are investigating a homicide after a body was found near a bayou in southwest Houston Monday morning.
government
Early voting turnout drops sharply ahead of Harris County runoff election
Early voting turnout in Harris County has dropped more than 50% compared to the March primary election.
Local
HCSO: Suspect charged after man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds at apartment complex in Spring area
Authorities are investigating after a man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds at a north Harris County apartment complex this morning.
safety
Man charged in shooting that killed romantic partner, another man at Spring apartment complex
Harris County officials are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at a Spring apartment complex that left two people dead, and authorities have now announced an arrest in the case....
safety
Inmate dies in Harris County Jail, marking 6 inmate deaths since start of 2026, according to HCSO
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the inmate experienced an unknown medical emergency before he was taken to the hospital, where he later died....
Local
Another vacant Harris County building: This is how much you're paying for it
The former Harris County Jail sits empty on a valuable piece of land. The problem? It costs taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, and it would cost millions to demolish it. ABC13 takes you inside....
Local
Houston-area family says beloved dog vanished after workers entered apartment
A North Harris County family is pleading for help after they say their 5-pound Yorkie mix disappeared after a maintenance crew entered their apartment....
safety
Houston mother says HISD security guard choked second grader, demands video release
HISD says district police investigated allegations involving a security guard and a second grader at MacGregor Elementary before referring the case to the Harris County DA’s Office....
safety
How emergency crews trace odd odors and determine if they're safe
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office explains how hazmat crews trace odd odors and determine whether there is danger to the community.
Local
Start of capital murder trial remains in limbo for Houston man accused of killing pregnant wife, fleeing US
The trial was expected to start later this month. According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, it's been taken off the docket.
government
Meet the Candidates: KPRC 2 sits down with all four Harris County judge runoff candidates ahead of Election Day
With early voting coming to an end and Election Day just days away, voters across Harris County are preparing to make one of the biggest decisions on the ballot, the race for Harris County judge....
government
Harris County Judge Primary Runoff Election results for May 26, 2026
2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election results for Harris County Judge.