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Tree snaps in half in SW Houston apartment parking lot, landing on at least 3 cars, images show
Crews are working Monday morning to remove a tree that snapped in half in a southwest Houston apartment parking lot.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4411 North Shepherd Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and the apparent suicide of a second male found at 4411 North Shepherd Drive about 4:20 p.m. on September 11. The identities of the male victim, 59, and the male suspect, 20, are pending verification by the Harris Count...
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Investigation into Male’s Death at 5720 Rampart Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 5720 Rampart Street about 3:25 p.m. on September 12. The identity and cause of death of the male, 46, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Det...
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Federally indicted Houston immigration attorney previously sued by clients in Harris County for malpractice and fraud
A suspended Houston immigration lawyer now facing federal fraud charges was previously sued by an engineering company and five employees who accused her of accepting more than $100,000 for immigration work she never completed. In February 2024, a Harris County judge entered a fin...
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Man dead, investigation underway after caller witnessed body dumped in SW Houston, HPD says
HPD Homicide said it was responding to a southwest Houston apartment complex after a caller told police they witnessed a body being dumped.
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Driver wanted after woman killed in hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston, HPD says
HPD says that officers found a woman in the median near the intersection of Wilcrest Drive and Bissonnet Street. Officials say that she was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead....
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9500 Wilcrest Drive
Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 9500 block of Wilcrest Drive after a female was found deceased at about 6:15 a.m. today (September 11). The identity of the deceased female, 46, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sc...
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Investgation into Fatal Crash at 9100 Irvington Boulevard
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 9100 block of Irvington Boulevard about 7 a.m. today (September 11). The identity of the deceased male, 61, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeants L...
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7300 Fannin Street
The fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 7300 block of Fannin Street about 4:40 a.m. today (September 11) will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury. The identity of the deceased female, 72, is pending identification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Scie...
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8501 Broadway Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 8501 Broadway Street about 12:35 p.m. on Thursday (September 10). The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives T. Tyl...
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72-year-old woman using walker hit and killed near Texas Medical Center, HPD says
A 72-year-old woman using a walker was hit and killed near the Texas Medical Center on Friday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
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West U Baptist Church Parking Lot Construction Update
The CityRise Church – West U Baptist Campus parking lot construction on Milton Street is almost finished. Beginning this week, parking in the lot may resume....
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Harris County residents can seek record-clearing help at September Clean Slate Day
Harris County residents between 18 and 30 may be able to clear certain misdemeanor records during a free community event later this month. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Fallbrook Church will host Clean Slate Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Fallbrook Chur...
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 800 South Loop West
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 800 South Loop West (South Interstate Highway 610 West) service road about 4:40 p.m. on September 9. The identity of the deceased female, 26, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Scien...
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3100 South Loop West
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 3100 block of South Loop West (South Interstate Highway 610 West) about 4:30 p.m. on September 9. The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD...
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Harris County public defender charged for allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him....
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City of Houston on clock to remove Grimes Park improvements after spending $1.3M in construction
The City of Houston spent $1.3 million on construction at Grimes Park, which is now expected to be removed after HISD's lease on the property ends.
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Could someone steal your home without you knowing? Harris County warns of deed fraud schemes
A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down. For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it intending for it to remain in the family. S...
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Sidewalk Replacement Project
The City's contractor has completed sidewalk repairs between the 4200 and 3800 blocks and is now addressing sidewalks in the 3700 blocks of Albans Road to University Boulevard....
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5959 Guhn Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5959 Guhn Road about 10 p.m. on Tuesday( September 8). The identity of the deceased male, 54, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detec...
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Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax rate increase
Harris County commissioners have tentatively approved a proposed property tax rate increase as part of the county’s budget process, with another vote and public hearing scheduled for September 17. The proposed rate represents an increase of 9.6% and is capped at 41.75 cents per $...
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Knife-wielding patient shot, killed by security guard at Memorial City hospital, Houston police say
According to Houston police, the deadly shooting at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury.
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Harris County commissioners decline $40,000 pay raise for embattled county treasurer
Last month, a publicly-led Harris County committee established to field elected officials’ salary complaints voted to recommend the raise for Wyatt -- about $126,000 less than the raise she originally requested....
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Swarthmore Road Project
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....
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Houston man charged with murder after mother’s body found in duffel bag
Malik is currently being held in the Harris County Jail under a $500,000 bond, according to Harris County jail records.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7300 Clinton Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7300 Clinton Drive about 3:10 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 5). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fen...
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 921 Gessner Road
The fatal shooting of a man at 921 Gessner Road about 8:55 p.m. on September 5 will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury. The identity of the deceased male, 31, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Divisi...
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3119 Anita Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3119 Anita Street about 12:15 a.m. on September 6. The identity of the victim, 35, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. LaFour and Detectives ...
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8917 South Gessner Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8917 South Gessner Road about 4:30 a.m. on September 7. The identity of the victim, 34, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives E. May and Detecti...
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Houston, Texas shooting: Knife-wielding patient shot multiple times by security at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, police say
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A knife-wielding patient was shot multiple times by security at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, police say....
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'There's people suffering': Southwest Houston townhomes without power nearly 40 hours
A complex in southwest Houston was without power for nearly two days, and some residents who spoke to ABC13 said they had to stand outside to get relief from the heat....
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Person fatally shot, another injured at apartment complex in southwest Houston, authorities say
Houston police said they are investigating after a man was found dead in a southwest Houston apartment complex on Monday morning.
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1 hurt after shooting at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, HPD says
A person was hurt after a shooting at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center on Saturday night, according to HPD.
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This Week in Texas: Harris County Judge Candidates, Voter 'Suspense' List
This Week in Texas, we speak with both candidates for Harris County Judge, Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez and Democratic nominee Letitia Plummer.
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Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement
Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year....
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Man shot, killed near horse stables in north Harris County, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found that the man had been shot by an unknown suspect and pronounced him dead at the scene.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Marcus McNeil
Marcus McNeil, Equipment Operator II, is a vital member of our Public Works Utilities team. He routinely takes on leadership roles in the field, supporting critical water and wastewater main repairs, service line work, and hydrant and valve maintenance....
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9545 Ella Lee Lane
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and a woman at 9545 Ella Lee Lane about 6:45 p.m. on Thursday (September 3). The identity of the male, 47, and female, 67, victims are pending notifications to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic S...
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Six hospitalized after HCSO says a wrong-way driver crashed into six vehicles in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of a wrong-way driver near Mueschke Road and FM 2920 in northwest Harris County. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies tried to pull over the vehicle but the driver took. The Sheriff says after a short pursuit the driver cr...
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6 hospitalized after wrong-way driver leads deputies on chase in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The suspect was allegedly driving recklessly and in the wrong way before leading deputies on a chase and crashing into six vehicles, the sheriff's office said....
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Possible lightning strike sparks house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies are helping the Cy-Fair Fire Department respond to a residential fire in the 8300 block of Shadow Wind Drive. Officials said the blaze may have been caused by lightning as thunderstorms pass through the region. Firefighters remain at the scene. D...
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Poor Farm Ditch Project: August Update
An update on work completed in August and planned for September.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Corporate Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 7900 Corporate Drive about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday (September 2) The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Ve...
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Man standing in roadway hit and killed in southwest Houston, HPD says
Police said the man was standing in the roadway and was known to panhandle in the area.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9700 Katy Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 9700 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) about 11:40 a.m. on September 2. The identity of the deceased male, 69, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic...
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Family sues Houston's Galleria mall, security companies over 2025 fatal shooting, lawsuit says
The family of a man shot and killed in a parking garage at Houston's Galleria mall is suing the shopping center, its parent company and the security companies responsible for the property, alleging they didn't enforce safety and security policies....
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Sunnyside park closed for HISD new education center construction
The city's parks and recreation department told ABC13 that Houston ISD ended it sooner than anticipated in order to begin construction for a new career and technology education site....
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Harris County spends $1.2M daily on healthcare for employees, retirees
As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.
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Poor Farm Ditch Project: July 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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City Offices Closed for Labor Day
City offices and the West U Recreation Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Offices and the Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday, September 8....
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Westbound lanes of Grand Parkway closed at Tomball Parkway after person falls from overpass
Authorities say the westbound lanes of SH-99 Grand Parkway are closed at Highway 249 after a person fell from the overpass at the location. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person has died. Vehicular Crimes Detectives are cu...
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Hello Houston (September 1, 2026)
Today: We break down what’s currently happening with mail-in voting, find out what’s behind Houston ISD’s teacher exodus, learn about a new art installation at the Menil Drawing Center, and more....
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Tropical Storm Edouard – Stay Safe, Stay Ready
Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the region, and the City of Bellaire is preparing by cleaning storm inlets, sweeping streets, and securing our facilities. Take a few moments today to prepare your home and family in case of strong winds & rain....
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Investigation into Deceased Male at 10201 Harwin Drive
An investigation into a deceased male found at 10201 Harwin Drive about 10 a.m. on Monday (August 31) is pending autopsy results by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The identity and cause of death of the male is also pending verification by the Harris County Inst...
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HCSO jail supervisor recognizes wanted shooting suspect as one of his own detention officers
A Harris County detention officer is accused of firing 14 shots at two women as they drove away from a Houston bar, and investigators say it was one of his own supervisors who helped identify him....
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Tropical Storm Edouard
An update on Tropical Storm Edouard for residents of West University Place.