Woman crashes car, leading to ejection of passenger, killing him in N. Harris County, HCSO said
HCSO said that Yury Chavez has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after speeding on Wednesday night.
HCSO said that Yury Chavez has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after speeding on Wednesday night.
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Authorities with the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office are investigating a man accused of online solicitation of a minor.
On Monday, Sept. 22, crews will begin replacing sections of roadway panels between the 3000 - 2800 blocks of Duke Street, weather permitting. This work will not require a complete closure of Duke Street; however, traffic control measures will be in place.
HCSO said that Yury Chavez has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after speeding on Wednesday night.
A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.The coach was identified as Nathan Scott Velez, 37...
Houston-area transit riders can expect more frequent trains, expanded bus service and extended operating hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO).METRO announced plans to increase service across its system from June 7 through J...
A woman is facing charges after deputies say she crashed her vehicle while driving under the influence, killing her common-law husband overnight in north Harris County.The crash happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Century Plaza near Woodham Drive.According to the Harris County S...
A man accused of repeatedly targeting grieving families with funeral fraud is headed back to prison and one woman says he manipulated her just days after losing her father.Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen says Javian Major’s probation was revoked after repeated violations. Major was ...
UPDATE: The highway has reopened.A crash involving multiple vehicles has caused all eastbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway to be shut down.The crash happened near SH-6 in the Mission Bend area of Harris County.Houston Transtar cameras show emergency vehicles blocking the eastbound lanes.Seek an ...
A man is charged with murder of his roommate over an argument about apartment rental payments in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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.
Scores for the statewide annual assessment, STAAR, were released Wednesday. Houston ISD’s scores largely mirror statewide trends.
Starting on Monday, June 22, a trial will begin for new rules: soft pickleball paddles/balls required 8–10 p.m. & no amplified music anytime.
In 2023, Hidalgo took a two-month leave of absence from her role as the county's top elected official to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility outside of Texas.
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 2300 Caroline Street about 6:35 a.m. today (June 10). The identity and cause of death of the female is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Detectives H. Martin...
The West University Police Department is excited to announce its new Teen Citizens Police Academy program!
Deputies said the man lives at the apartment and was involved in a fight with two of his roommates, which then escalated to him being shot.
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A former Houston police officer accused of placing a GPS tracking device on a suspect's truck without a warrant has been indicted by a Harris County grand jury.
A 15-year-old boy is dead and an 18-year-old faces murder charges after a shooting in north Harris County, reportedly over a money dispute, according to officials.
A man died after being allegedly shot by a former roommate in northwest Harris County, reports Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The suspect is detained.
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...
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.
Investigators are searching for answers after a mother and her teenage son died following an incident at a southeast Harris County home.
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.
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 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 ...
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.
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