https://bellairenews.org/ https://bellairenews.org/og-image.png Bellaire News https://bellairenews.org/news/teen-girl-charged-in-murder-of-20-year-old-boyfriend-in-northeast-harris-county- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194716_052926-ktrk-hcso-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/your-watch-has-ended-precinct-4-deputies-mourn-loss-of-retired-k9-ultras https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/QCZQ7VR27BGSZBP2S5JZ6SO54A.jpeg ‘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 wa https://bellairenews.org/news/1-dead-2-hurt-in-shooting-at-party-in-northeast-harris-county-sheriff-says https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/192fab3a-e144-4e27-b89c-b61e5a4f3699/image.jpg 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 Rub https://bellairenews.org/news/17-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-humble-area-shooting-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909/20260529T101745/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/employee-spotlight-meet-tracy-dutton http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35467 Employee Spotlight: Meet Tracy Dutton Meet Tracy Dutton, our City Clerk. https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-shooting-at-2323-south-kirkwood-road https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/man-in-custody-after-trying-to-flee-deadly-north-harris-county-stabbing-scene-in https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/bc95eb05-031b-4424-9f64-dbd61a5606eb/20260529T154648/bc95eb05-031b-4424-9f64-dbd61a5606eb_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/facilities-utilization-survey-results http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=12046 Facilities Utilization Survey Results The results of the Facilities Utilization Survey are now available! https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-crash-at-8900-gulf-freeway https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 notifi https://bellairenews.org/news/theyre-my-classmates-eight-students-rescued-in-galveston-after-pleasure-pier-rol https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28233227/Untitled-design-6-450x253.jpg ‘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. https://bellairenews.org/news/demolition-underway-at-abandoned-southwest-houston-bank-building-where-homicide- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ade16c6b-852f-42d0-b374-e755f67d26fd/20260528T223425/ade16c6b-852f-42d0-b374-e755f67d26fd_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/weekly-crime-report-05212026-05272026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Weekly Crime Report 05/21/2026-05/27/2026 Weekly Crime Report 05/21/2026-05/27/2026 https://bellairenews.org/news/its-hard-on-the-ecosystem-harris-county-partners-with-state-locals-to-dredge-aba https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/27161748/DSC_0071-450x300.jpg ‘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. https://bellairenews.org/news/more-than-350k-in-cash-seized-during-swat-raid-at-houston-social-club https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cf1cbd74-6480-44fc-89e0-c11458a404fb/20260528T161139/cf1cbd74-6480-44fc-89e0-c11458a404fb_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-crash-at-9700-homestead-road https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/basketball-coming-to-the-rec-center http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=12161 Basketball Coming to the Rec Center West U Parks & Rec is excited to announce that basketball will be available at the Rec Center beginning on Monday, June 1, on a trial basis in the racquetball court! This pilot program will run throug https://bellairenews.org/news/tx-18-turnout-likely-helped-letitia-plummer-secure-nomination-for-harris-county- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27155024/Image-34-450x338.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/teachers-union-president-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-houston-isd-over-her https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/24075415/IMG_2531-450x338.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-charged-after-deadly-shooting-tied-to-child-pickup-in-harris-county https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-crash-at-11500-east-freeway https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 member https://bellairenews.org/news/bingo-with-badges http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=11501 Bingo with Badges West University Place first responders are excited to announce the return of the Bingo with Badges event! https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-crash-at-4800-north-freeway https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 pe https://bellairenews.org/news/driver-found-dead-with-possible-gunshot-wounds-in-east-harris-county https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d/a5804078-954d-4c91-9437-1530ffbe085d_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-deceased-person-found-at-8950-country-creek-drive https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-fatal-shooting-at-2395-state-highway-6 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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 not https://bellairenews.org/news/hpd-investigating-homicide-after-body-found-near-southwest-houston-bayou https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/c96a64cc-56a2-4048-b907-29af4d95b5f1/20260525T144714/c96a64cc-56a2-4048-b907-29af4d95b5f1_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/hcso-suspect-charged-after-man-and-woman-found-dead-with-gunshot-wounds-at-apart https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b7b47ada-a8e5-4c01-9c32-7d44dfc77ab6/b7b47ada-a8e5-4c01-9c32-7d44dfc77ab6_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/father-who-fought-for-justice-in-daughters-unsolved-2019-murder-honored-at-harri https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/4ebebc0a-cf38-4381-b354-62b62f85056e/image.jpg 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/1-dead-and-2-injured-at-party-in-ne-harris-county-hcso https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201106_053026-ktrk-TN-rubilee-homicide-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/3-shot-1-fatally-at-large-party-in-northeast-harris-county-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf/20260530T110235/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-flood-control-leader-not-focused-on-her-job-status-despite-commiss https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195908_052926-ktrk-flood-control-leader-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/hundreds-of-images-of-child-erotica-seized-from-houston-area-home-man-arrested https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/KMVPCUUABVFSHGRIJTMUCQASTM.png 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 a https://bellairenews.org/news/amber-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-kiara-hsieh-last-seen-in-dickinson https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/5a93ae67-27bb-4433-b727-393d08195556/image.jpg Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh last seen in Dickinson Authorities are investigating the abduction of 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a local Amber Alert at https://bellairenews.org/news/have-you-seen-her-local-amber-alert-issued-for-missing-6-year-old-girl-out-of-di https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/dd5340af-633b-4ac2-8eae-55e6ae844939/20260530T111301/dd5340af-633b-4ac2-8eae-55e6ae844939_750x422.jpg Have you seen her? Local AMBER Alert issued for missing 6-year-old girl out of Dickinson If you see the two or have any information about their whereabouts, you're asked to contact 911 or the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/yall-are-playing-games-discussion-over-harris-countys-flock-camera-contract-rene https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IIKGHK32SBEIDOGLUJVZQAR5TU.png '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 camera https://bellairenews.org/news/judge-to-hear-testimony-on-whether-children-of-accused-killer-lee-gilley-must-re https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7FRCD5ZSCJAS5ERGIYAYPKWG3Q.png 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-law-enforcement-agencies-launch-project-safe-start-to-boost-security-aro https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/X3DWTAMTTBBBLKUY4X4LIRNGFE.png 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 Polic https://bellairenews.org/news/woman-dies-after-stabbing-at-spring-area-apartment-complex-suspect-in-custody https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/7OEGA74TGBDK5ERFK5CKBS5DO4.png 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 j https://bellairenews.org/news/is-your-home-in-a-new-flood-zone-fema-releases-updated-harris-county-maps https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IKRXKUDEVNDG7LMMBYKV4XMMBM.png 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 f https://bellairenews.org/news/annise-parker-concedes-democratic-county-judge-runoff-to-letitia-plummer https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/fae8d1df-f1cc-4700-b5fe-458588e74f66/20260525T155724/fae8d1df-f1cc-4700-b5fe-458588e74f66_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/start-of-capital-murder-trial-remains-in-limbo-for-houston-man-accused-of-killin https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a08b8023-763c-4440-bb21-882b2930604b/20260507T010255/a08b8023-763c-4440-bb21-882b2930604b_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-precinct-4-deputy-injured-in-crash-constables-office-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19193024_052926-ktrk-pct-4-ax-im.png?w=1600 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-renews-flock-cameras-amid-concerns-over-potential-privacy-and-misu https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19190320_052826-ktrk-camera-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/20-year-old-man-killed-in-northeast-harris-county-shooting-teenage-girlfriend-ma https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/6dfd2e10-f0aa-47b5-9e3a-a9b2ee80fca4/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/insulation-company-and-manager-charged-with-illegal-dumping-pct-1-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19189079_052826-ktrk-TN-insulation-illegal-dumping-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-judge-primaries-letitia-plummer-and-orlando-sanchez-win-runoffs-to https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27091735/Image-2026-05-27T091618.740-450x450.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/what-witnesses-and-family-say-happened-before-deadly-apartment-complex-shooting- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/fb106e3f-d500-4f51-af08-915342c6762f/20260522T105647/fb106e3f-d500-4f51-af08-915342c6762f_750x422.jpg What witnesses and family say happened before deadly apartment complex shooting in north Harris County A young man was shot and killed outside a north Harris County apartment complex as detectives review surveillance video and interview witnesses. https://bellairenews.org/news/jon-bonck-declares-victory-after-early-voting-in-gop-runoff-for-38th-congression https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26194533/Image-33-450x338.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-completes-hill-at-sims-regional-park-sunnysides-first-new-greenspa https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/3BD5UDRRXVHLNMFKOO64QSDQBM.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/evergreen-and-therapy-pool-closure-may-27-28 http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35464 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/travelers-from-ebola-impact-zone-monitored-in-houston-area-harris-co-public-heal https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19183630_052726-ktrk-ebola-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/postal-inspectors-offer-100k-reward-in-southwest-houston-mail-theft-case-caught- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/acaba6d0-2c5f-4c84-ac6c-9a09ac91bac3/20260527T025604/acaba6d0-2c5f-4c84-ac6c-9a09ac91bac3_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/pct-4-harris-county-deputy-bitten-another-concussed-during-chaotic-party-respons https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e603c352-8159-4c91-aaa1-5ceb441c5c74/20260527T025023/e603c352-8159-4c91-aaa1-5ceb441c5c74_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/what-harris-county-election-officials-are-seeing-on-election-day https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/1d4aaf9c-56e6-4032-b366-b411e271182c/20260525T105225/1d4aaf9c-56e6-4032-b366-b411e271182c_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/violent-suspects-flee-after-cutting-monitors-crime-stoppers-advocate-urges-harri https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/aa119f2d-19de-43dd-9b99-9adc60faa632/aa119f2d-19de-43dd-9b99-9adc60faa632_750x422.jpg Violent suspects flee after cutting monitors; Crime Stoppers advocate urges Harris County reforms A Crime Stoppers advocate says 37 capital murder suspects are on bond in Harris County, with some bonds as low as $50,000. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-judge-race-appears-to-be-set-with-orlando-sanchez-and-letitia-plum https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19180185_052726-ktrk-sanchez-and-plummer-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/beloved-port-arthur-music-teacher-allegedly-killed-by-wifes-ex-boyfriend-hcso-sa https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19182639_052726-ktrk-port-arthur-isd-teacher-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/northern-parts-of-harris-county-would-see-biggest-impact-of-new-flood-maps-rice- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/27150050/Downtown-Houston-Flooding-Harvey-AP-450x300.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/2-suspects-found-with-hundreds-of-pieces-of-stolen-mail-inside-u-haul-in-nw-harr https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19183265_052726-ktrk-public-storage-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-leaders-preparing-for-multiple-super-bowls-at-once-during-fifa-world-cup https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/f674bfad-8792-4b99-881c-4c923f03f4e3/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/commissioner-briones-expands-free-food-programs-for-harris-county-families-this- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HN4KVE7NMBGQDDQS7HPHGKUP7E.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-ship-channel-bridge-honors-dr-richard-tapia-national-medal-of-science-re https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/4KSHXE5ZWRBTJLOQKWQGVYE4VY.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-in-critical-condition-after-being-found-with-multiple-gunshot-wounds-in-sout https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/785d176c-cfec-4429-9230-ef283c9424d0/20260526T110714/785d176c-cfec-4429-9230-ef283c9424d0_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/weekly-crime-report-05142026-05202026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Weekly Crime Report 05/14/2026-05/20/2026 Weekly Crime Report 05/14/2026-05/20/2026 https://bellairenews.org/news/fire-hydrant-flushing-resumes-this-weekend https://www.bellairetx.gov/Images/SocialMedia/IconModuleAlertCenter.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/more-than-91k-voters-turn-out-in-harris-county-to-make-their-final-party-picks-i https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26122526/Image-2026-05-26T121904.339-450x338.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/employee-spotlight-meet-matt-adams http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35436 Employee Spotlight: Meet Matt Adams Meet Matt Adams, Permit Technician II in Development Services. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-man-charged-with-murder-after-allegedly-shooting-ex-girlfriends-husband- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/MVKMHBSMRNHW3ODJAJRDKLOQOQ.png 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/annise-parker-concedes-harris-county-judge-democratic-primary-congratulates-leti https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/XWJMPE5MLNDT7LYENHNAALSQ7A.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/ebola-concerns-reach-houston-as-global-outbreak-intersects-with-world-cup-travel https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f123119a-17c7-4c7b-b0c0-724dfd7305fb/20260525T194832/f123119a-17c7-4c7b-b0c0-724dfd7305fb_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/galleria-area-jewelry-store-caught-selling-counterfeit-products-court-docs-show https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/d238027c-1ea4-4537-aa04-46f0c9574724/20260520T230732/d238027c-1ea4-4537-aa04-46f0c9574724_750x422.jpg Galleria-area jewelry store caught selling counterfeit products, court docs show Michael Crouch and Victor Manuel Ortega face felony charges of selling counterfeit jewelry worth up to $300,000 in Houston, according to court documents. https://bellairenews.org/news/4-arrested-after-3-deputies-were-injured-following-huge-teen-takeover-last-week- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19176065_052626-canyon-drive-takover.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/blood-drive-may-27-at-bellaire-city-hall http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35435 Blood Drive May 27 at Bellaire City Hall Blood Drive at Bellaire City Hall on May 27 from 8:30 - 11:30 am https://bellairenews.org/news/eb-lanes-of-east-freeway-at-john-ralston-road-closed-after-crash-involving-pedes https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18908958_abc13-Alert-TRAFFIC-Logo-WEB.jpg?w=1600 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/former-pct-3-constable-awarded-17-million-settlement-in-wrongful-termination-law https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19176500_052626-ktrk-pct-3-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-judge-primary-runoff-election-results-for-may-26-2026 https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/TO3CRO2UQFAA7KMRTKBAEUOEUQ.jpg Harris County Judge Primary Runoff Election results for May 26, 2026 2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election results for Harris County Judge. https://bellairenews.org/news/therapy-pool-and-lap-swimming-updates-may-27-and-28 http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35457 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/polls-now-closed-for-texas-primary-runoff-election-as-harris-county-urges-voters https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/b44beeed-47ea-4e63-8be5-be758670b5df/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/by-the-numbers-145k-ballots-cast-early-in-harris-county-runoff-election-as-repub https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/O6KOEAFWKVAVRHYILUB44ZCKLM.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/driver-found-dead-in-vehicle-near-east-harris-county-intersection-hcso-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19174449_052626-ktrk-waldine-st-homicide-sw-img.png?w=1600 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-found-dead-inside-vehicle-in-east-harris-county https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/J7IE4LKZAFABZJHRHXMJU2W7H4.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-isd-plans-to-raise-employees-costs-for-health-insurance https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21123042/05202026-MIKE-MILES-BUDGET-WORKSHOP-HISD-450x300.jpg Houston ISD plans to raise employees’ costs for health insurance A draft of HISD’s budget proposal for next year reveals the district plans to increase salaries, but mostly to offset the rise in health insurance costs. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-area-family-says-beloved-dog-vanished-after-workers-entered-apartment https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/fe973199-8175-4df1-8d8b-30fa3c865fb2/20260523T020017/fe973199-8175-4df1-8d8b-30fa3c865fb2_750x422.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/mother-girlfriend-arrested-months-after-toddlers-found-severely-injured-in-north https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/68829b04-9813-470e-a3de-8e8e5646f45b/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/multiple-breaker-boxes-stolen-from-homes-in-tomball-causing-power-outages-accord https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19171247_052526-ktrk-breaker-box-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/council-corner http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35428 Council Corner Highlights of the May 18, 2026, City Council meeting. https://bellairenews.org/news/hisd-superintendent-mike-miles-may-21-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026) On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-shopper-finds-credit-card-skimmer-on-checkout-machine-at-southwest-groce https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/5e590398-4a25-4b50-ad2b-2d55cf258e74/image.jpg 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 https://bellairenews.org/news/btsfac-open-1pm-6-pm-this-memorial-day http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35426 BTSFAC open 1pm-6 pm this Memorial Day! Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center will be open 1 pm- 6 pm on Memorial Day. https://bellairenews.org/news/city-offices-closed-may-25-for-memorial-day-no-trash-or-limbsbrush-collection https://www.bellairetx.gov/Images/SocialMedia/IconModuleAlertCenter.png City Offices Closed May 25 for Memorial Day - No Trash or Limbs/Brush Collection All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no solid waste or limbs/brush collection. Do not put your trash on the curb. https://bellairenews.org/news/texas-first-confirmed-west-nile-virus-case-of-2026-is-in-harris-county https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/18150116/Mosquito-AdobeStock_111872748-450x300.jpeg Texas’ first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County In the past five years, there have been 976 West Nile virus cases reported in Texas, resulting in 106 deaths, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://bellairenews.org/news/a-foundation-is-being-created-in-honor-of-houston-restaurant-owner-thy-mitchell- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05143453/Image-20-450x360.jpg A foundation is being created in honor of Houston restaurant owner Thy Mitchell, her family says The Traveler's Table co-owner, her two children and her husband were found dead in their River Oaks home earlier this month in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide. https://bellairenews.org/news/we-are-okay-harris-county-judge-lina-hidalgo-addresses-ebola-concerns-ahead-of-f https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/ZLZ556RFVNGGNI326BUWSPXRSQ.png ‘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 wh https://bellairenews.org/news/city-office-closures-for-memorial-day http://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=11203 City Office Closures for Memorial Day City offices and the Recreation Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Please view more to see the modified collection schedule. https://bellairenews.org/news/city-offices-closed-may-25-for-memorial-day-no-trash-or-limbsbrush-collection http://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35425 City Offices Closed May 25 for Memorial Day - No Trash or Limbs/Brush Collection All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no solid waste or limbs/brush collection on that day. Please refrain from placing your trash at th https://bellairenews.org/news/body-discovered-near-brays-bayou-in-southwest-houston-according-to-hpd-homicide- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19170238_052526-ktrk-bayou-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/early-voting-turnout-drops-sharply-ahead-of-harris-county-runoff-election https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/174949b0-bba0-4fc1-9186-76d856a800b8/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-charged-in-shooting-that-killed-romantic-partner-another-man-at-spring-apart https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/05004d87-cbe6-4713-9b6b-617d78ac1120/image.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/new-details-emerge-about-violent-attack-inside-texas-medical-center-garage https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f687b158-6c88-4748-9a65-7ab5668b06ca/20260514T190059/f687b158-6c88-4748-9a65-7ab5668b06ca_750x422.jpg New details emerge about violent attack inside Texas Medical Center garage New court details describe how a Houston Methodist employee escaped a violent stabbing and robbery inside a Texas Medical Center garage. https://bellairenews.org/news/recreation-center-closed-memorial-day https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Recreation Center Closed Memorial Day The Recreation Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. https://bellairenews.org/news/inmate-dies-in-harris-county-jail-marking-6-inmate-deaths-since-start-of-2026-ac https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18936264_042126-ktrk-jail-img.png?w=1600 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-conference-highlights-femas-proposed-flood-map-changes-for-harris-county https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cae47349-3f7c-4cb3-9727-82f48219ef7a/20260521T211052/cae47349-3f7c-4cb3-9727-82f48219ef7a_750x422.jpg Houston conference highlights FEMA’s proposed flood map changes for Harris County residents The updated maps were released in February 2026, but experts said they would likely not be officially adopted for a few years. https://bellairenews.org/news/another-vacant-harris-county-building-this-is-how-much-youre-paying-for-it https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19152428_052226-ktrk-TN-vacant-harris-co-building-img.png 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 yo https://bellairenews.org/news/how-emergency-crews-trace-odd-odors-and-determine-if-theyre-safe https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19152609_hazmat-response-car-img.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/h-e-b-under-contract-for-inner-loop-site https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/0104e71e-1a99-4169-b44c-b71e142f615b/0104e71e-1a99-4169-b44c-b71e142f615b_750x422.jpg H-E-B under contract for Inner Loop site H-E-B filed a replat application for the site, which will be up for approval at the Houston Planning Commission's May 28 meeting. https://bellairenews.org/news/voters-are-back-at-the-polls-to-decide-the-democratic-and-republican-nominees-fo https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20214019/AP20057667152186-450x300.jpg Voters are back at the polls to decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for Harris County judge Democrats Annise Parker and Letitia Plummer, along with Republicans Orlando Sanchez and Warren Howell, are vying for the position in next Tuesday's primary runoff elections. Early voting is this week. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-mother-says-hisd-security-guard-choked-second-grader-demands-video-relea https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/LZEOYLC6RFFMHJLB3RGUTFV2G4.jpg 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-shot-multiple-times-killed-in-north-harris-county-apartment-complex-sheriffs https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19150942_hcso-car-apartment-shooting-img.png Man shot multiple times, killed in north Harris County apartment complex, sheriff's office says Investigators said the man was shot by two suspects before he was later found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead by authorities. https://bellairenews.org/news/eight-elections-in-less-than-a-year-the-rising-cost-of-voting-in-harris-county https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/6eab9348-c01a-4c80-9ce1-afe9d021382b/image.jpg Eight elections in less than a year: The rising cost of voting in Harris County As Harris County election costs climb, county leaders are exploring ways to reduce runoff elections, including consolidating election dates and ranked choice voting. https://bellairenews.org/news/meet-the-candidates-kprc-2-sits-down-with-all-four-harris-county-judge-runoff-ca https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/3VFAT3TXHREOLPCYLIDUMJ2SKY.png 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. https://bellairenews.org/news/21-year-old-man-shot-to-death-outside-north-houston-apartment-complex-mother-say https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/60e51046-57f9-48fe-9c3b-678a6e423091/image.jpg 21-year-old man shot to death outside north Houston apartment complex, mother says son was ‘set up’ A 21-year-old man was shot and killed outside a north Houston apartment complex Thursday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/mother-in-jail-accused-of-trying-to-cover-up-girlfriends-alleged-abuse-of-childr https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19147107_052126-ktrk-child-abuse-charges-mugshot-composite-img.png Mother in jail, accused of trying to cover up girlfriend's alleged abuse of children, records say A mother is in the Harris County Jail, and her girlfriend is wanted after being accused of abusing a two-year-old and a three-year-old, and then trying to conceal it from law enforcement, records show https://bellairenews.org/news/channelview-pasadena-spring-among-areas-of-harris-county-with-reports-of-gas-odo https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19146364_052126-ktrk-TN-harris-county-odor-img.png?w=1600 Channelview, Pasadena, Spring among areas of Harris County with reports of gas odor, officials say The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office confirmed it received several reports of gas odors on Thursday, but could not find a source. Officials with Precinct 4 said the reports ranged from Pasadena to https://bellairenews.org/news/rapper-50-cent-helping-houston-isd-students-build-businesses-through-g-unity-fou https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/ff0ef055-ea9e-4199-843c-39b01989181f/image.jpg Rapper 50 Cent helping Houston ISD students build businesses through G-Unity Foundation program Rapper, actor, and entrepreneur 50 Cent is bringing his business mindset to Houston, this time focused on helping local students build futures beyond the classroom. https://bellairenews.org/news/think-your-water-bill-is-wrong-kprc-2-investigates-is-collecting-houston-area-bi https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/IHN6R3XVZ5DW5JVYKWS4IQTVE4.JPG Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills If you live in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County or another nearby community and you have questions about your water bill, we want to take a look. https://bellairenews.org/news/former-us-attorney-charged-in-houston-crash https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f7c86202-1ad0-4df5-878e-16b4baeed728/20260520T210529/f7c86202-1ad0-4df5-878e-16b4baeed728_750x422.jpg Former U.S. attorney charged in Houston crash Former U.S. attorney Jennifer Bess Lowery faces felony charges in Harris County for allegedly failing to stop and render aid after a crash, court documents show. https://bellairenews.org/news/suspect-in-custody-after-swat-standoff-in-cypress-area https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f4bf12cf-dd2d-4cd7-984e-3f555a8315b6/20260515T184253/f4bf12cf-dd2d-4cd7-984e-3f555a8315b6_750x422.jpg Suspect in custody after SWAT standoff in Cypress area The scene unfolded near Telge and Tuckerton in northwest Harris County. https://bellairenews.org/news/surprised-houston-residents-still-learning-about-new-flood-maps-months-after-the https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b251a4a0-fc12-481a-8089-2d958ad1aa70/20260520T211428/b251a4a0-fc12-481a-8089-2d958ad1aa70_750x422.jpg 'Surprised' | Houston residents still learning about new flood maps months after they were released Staff from Rice University’s Baker Institute will host a wide-ranging discussion on new FEMA flood maps that could impact thousands of homeowners in Harris County. https://bellairenews.org/news/newly-proposed-fema-maps-could-add-over-200k-harris-county-homes-to-at-risk-area https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19146462_052126-ktrk-fema-maps-img.png Newly proposed FEMA maps could add over 200k Harris County homes to at-risk areas, research shows Recently released FEMA flood maps were the focus of a Baker Institute conference that explored how the proposal could have major impacts across Harris County. https://bellairenews.org/news/employee-spotlight-meet-kayla-thomas https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Employee Spotlight: Meet Kayla Thomas Meet Kayla Thomas, Human Resources Specialist. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-judge-delays-capital-murder-trial-of-lee-gilley-amid-extradition-l https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/6eb039c5-3640-43d0-869a-7682386e9e2e/image.jpg Harris County judge delays capital murder trial of Lee Gilley amid extradition limbo following recapture in Italy The capital murder trial of Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife Christa Bauer, has been postponed after he fled to Italy and cut off his ankle monitor. https://bellairenews.org/news/son-tells-investigators-he-witnessed-father-kill-mother-during-nw-harris-county- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/QUWX64EIBVBPNEM52E6YRBHRHY.png Son tells investigators he witnessed father kill mother during NW Harris County domestic violence shooting Newly obtained court documents are revealing chilling new details in the fatal shooting of a woman in northwest Harris County, including eyewitness testimony from the victim’s son, live audio captured https://bellairenews.org/news/new-information-man-accused-of-using-zip-ties-on-texas-medical-center-worker-he- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f687b158-6c88-4748-9a65-7ab5668b06ca/20260514T190059/f687b158-6c88-4748-9a65-7ab5668b06ca_750x422.jpg New information: Man accused of using zip ties on Texas Medical Center worker he allegedly stabbed A man faces charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping after a woman was attacked in a Texas Medical Center parking garage earlier this week. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-charged-with-capital-murder-in-death-of-southwest-houston-bar-employee https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/d789f00e-52d8-4b02-a0ce-6ec64d5eff80/20260514T203709/d789f00e-52d8-4b02-a0ce-6ec64d5eff80_750x422.jpg Man charged with capital murder in death of southwest Houston bar employee Christopher Lee Bowden, 47, was arrested Wednesday and charged with capital murder. https://bellairenews.org/news/woman-found-dead-from-apparent-gunshot-wound-inside-crosby-area-home-sheriff-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ab6f33b4-5143-40e5-831f-419a14d3c031/20260519T033514/ab6f33b4-5143-40e5-831f-419a14d3c031_750x422.jpg Woman found dead from apparent gunshot wound inside Crosby-area home, sheriff says A woman in her 50s is detained after allegedly killing a young woman in a northeast Harris County home, says the sheriff's office. https://bellairenews.org/news/fired-and-rehired-khou-11-investigates-wandering-officer-on-tsu-campus https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cca4d02c-68cc-4f85-b288-80b34f88e616/20260519T023633/cca4d02c-68cc-4f85-b288-80b34f88e616_750x422.jpg Fired and rehired: KHOU 11 Investigates ‘wandering officer’ on TSU campus Personnel records reviewed by KHOU show Officer Christopher Lamar Harris was terminated by HISD before being terminated by Aldine ISD. TSU still hired him. https://bellairenews.org/news/michelin-recognized-hidden-omakase-damaged-after-suv-crashes-into-houston-restau https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f91a2519-3992-4898-b4d7-9f77255ffd48/20260519T020515/f91a2519-3992-4898-b4d7-9f77255ffd48_750x422.jpg Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant A Michelin-recognized sushi restaurant near Houston’s Galleria is facing an uncertain future after an SUV crashed through the front of the business. https://bellairenews.org/news/weekly-crime-report-05072026-05132026 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Weekly Crime Report 05/07/2026-05/13/2026 Weekly Crime Report 05/07/2026-05/13/2026 https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-isd-students-pitch-businesses-at-nrg-arena-in-hustle-tank-competition https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/0686b1dd-2623-4701-9d85-639fe6f31043/image.jpg Houston ISD students pitch businesses at NRG Arena in 'Hustle Tank' competition Some Houston ISD students will take over NRG Arena Wednesday night — not for sports or concerts — but to pitch businesses they built from the ground up. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-reports-texas-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026 https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/decbe115-4967-4663-ad93-0c5bc6f12cda/image.jpg Harris County reports Texas’ first human case of West Nile virus in 2026 As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-planning-2m-smart-flood-warning-system-ahead-of-2026-hurricane-sea https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/a35b859f-8aca-4cc6-9f1f-8f4f17713257/image.jpg Harris County planning $2M smart flood warning system ahead of 2026 hurricane season If you’ve ever driven through Harris County during a heavy storm, you know how quickly roads can flood — and how dangerous those conditions can become in just minutes. Now, county leaders are testing https://bellairenews.org/news/we-will-never-give-up-memorial-aims-to-generate-tips-in-harris-county-fathers-mu https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/c53b5fcb-34ca-4a4b-8f6f-dfdebc920593/image.jpg ‘We will never give up’: Memorial aims to generate tips in Harris County father’s murder case Nearly 3 years after Austin Kanuch was stabbed in his sleep, his family is turning grief into determination, unveiling a memorial bench in Cypress Park while a $40,000 reward is on the table for infor https://bellairenews.org/news/police-find-man-shot-to-death-outside-southwest-houston-apartment-complex-police https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/90906adc-82bd-4e18-a7ec-d80b33843426/20260514T112243/90906adc-82bd-4e18-a7ec-d80b33843426_750x422.jpg Police find man shot to death outside southwest Houston apartment complex, police say Police say they're working to find out what happened after they found a man dead outside a southwest Houston apartment complex. https://bellairenews.org/news/22-year-old-woman-identified-after-being-found-beaten-to-death-inside-north-harr https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b4e30e78-eb4c-4302-9077-79d8830b13c8/20260513T004328/b4e30e78-eb4c-4302-9077-79d8830b13c8_750x422.jpg 22-year-old woman identified after being found beaten to death inside north Harris County apartment A 22-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in north Harris County, prompting a homicide investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/family-of-river-oaks-murder-suicide-victims-releases-first-public-statement https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/K5Q4XCZOCNFN5J4M6CMOKEFOJQ.png Family of River Oaks murder-suicide victims releases first public statement Family members of Thy Mai released their first public statement since the deadly River Oaks murder-suicide investigation, clarifying false reports that Mai was pregnant and explaining how the welfare https://bellairenews.org/news/hello-houston-may-15-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 15, 2026) Today: We discuss the inner workings of food inspections at local restaurants, learn about Harris County Precinct 1’s Animal Cruelty Division with Constable Alan Rosen, and share weekend events for “L https://bellairenews.org/news/with-millions-of-federal-dollars-at-risk-harris-county-to-seek-extension-for-pos https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/06165421/Image-5-450x338.jpg With millions of federal dollars at risk, Harris County to seek extension for post-Harvey flood projects Six flood mitigation projects tied to a $2.5 billion bond approved by voters in 2018 are on track to miss a state-imposed deadline early next year. https://bellairenews.org/news/disney-surprises-hisds-paige-elementary-in-honor-of-historic-the-lion-king-kids- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19108219_disneypaigeTN.jpg Disney surprises HISD's Paige Elementary in honor of historic 'The Lion King KIDS' production An afternoon pep rally turned into a moment of cheers, laughter, and happy tears for the hardworking students and staff preparing for their own production of "The Lion King KIDS." https://bellairenews.org/news/we-can-still-do-more-harris-co-leader-wants-to-improve-ankle-monitoring-after-mu https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/643d4f33-c033-4411-8d88-ef81e79883a2/image.jpg 'We can still do more': Harris Co. leader wants to improve ankle monitoring after murder defendants cut them off About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said h https://bellairenews.org/news/heres-when-harris-county-schools-let-out-for-the-summer-and-when-they-return https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HXHOQLXIWJG2FH6QSI7YLDCYQ4.jpg Here's when Harris County schools let out for the summer and when they return Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area. https://bellairenews.org/news/shots-fired-at-service-dog-while-protecting-owner-from-aggressive-pit-bull-deput https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/M3ECNV7BGFF7FCWBBWGZE2UITM.png Shots fired at service dog while protecting owner from aggressive pit bull, deputies say A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/first-west-nile-case-in-texas-for-2026-confirmed-to-be-in-harris-county-dshs-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19131786_mosquito-west-nile-virus-img.png?w=1600 First West Nile case in Texas for 2026 confirmed to be in Harris County, DSHS says The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that the first case of West Nile illness in the state for 2026 was detected in Harris County. https://bellairenews.org/news/crime-stoppers-offering-5000-reward-for-arrest-of-man-accused-of-cutting-off-ank https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/4fc51534-a176-4c47-ae0c-37c7a7c9eb5b/image.jpg Crime Stoppers offering $5,000 reward for arrest of man accused of cutting off ankle monitor Crime Stoppers Houston is raising concerns after two Harris County murder defendants allegedly cut off their ankle monitors and disappeared before trial within the span of a month. https://bellairenews.org/news/another-harris-county-murder-suspect-on-the-run-after-allegedly-cutting-off-gps- https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/01715ab3-c906-41ba-8d0a-02df0803b50d/image.jpg Another Harris County murder suspect on the run after allegedly cutting off GPS monitor before trial Another Harris County murder suspect is on the run after investigators say he cut off his court-ordered GPS monitor just days before his trial was set to begin. https://bellairenews.org/news/election-results-how-houston-voted-in-special-election-runoff-to-fill-city-counc https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/185925fc-b62b-4fa7-80f3-f62ae45c380f/20260516T230715/185925fc-b62b-4fa7-80f3-f62ae45c380f_750x422.jpg Election results: How Houston voted in special election runoff to fill City Council District C seat It's a seat left open by Abbie Kamin, who left to run for Harris County attorney. https://bellairenews.org/news/massive-crowds-force-closure-at-houston-galleria-swatch-store-during-luxury-watc https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cca18019-b9f5-4a4e-ab79-8198d7e72761/20260513T213735/cca18019-b9f5-4a4e-ab79-8198d7e72761_750x422.jpg Massive crowds force closure at Houston Galleria Swatch store during luxury watch launch The launch of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet collection sparked massive crowds, leading to the closure of stores, including Houston's Galleria, for safety reasons. https://bellairenews.org/news/this-is-the-man-believed-to-have-stabbed-and-robbed-a-woman-in-a-texas-medical-c https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b393fafc-e870-4bf7-a4fd-40c5f9f8f578/b393fafc-e870-4bf7-a4fd-40c5f9f8f578_750x422.jpg This is the man believed to have stabbed and robbed a woman in a Texas Medical Center parking garage A day after the brazen attack, authorities released a photo of the man they believe is responsible for attacking a woman in a Texas Medical Center parking garage. https://bellairenews.org/news/south-side-of-evergreen-park-closed https://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35409 South Side of Evergreen Park Closed The south side of Evergreen Park is currently closed for a maintenance project. https://bellairenews.org/news/dozens-of-parents-speak-out-against-houston-isds-special-education-changes https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/15085159/Miles-listens-to-Hole-SPED-presentation-450x330.jpg Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD’s special education changes Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-deputy-constable-injured-in-courthouse-shootout-promoted-to-corpor https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ee5101ae-ef80-48c4-9da8-4ae8efb0e66c/20260516T003800/ee5101ae-ef80-48c4-9da8-4ae8efb0e66c_750x422.jpg Harris County deputy constable injured in courthouse shootout promoted to corporal Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's office honored Sheila Jones with a promotion to corporal, recognizing her leadership, resilience, and service. https://bellairenews.org/news/new-court-details-reveal-how-houston-methodist-employee-escaped-attack-in-texas- https://d1mg6ar6hlkkf8.cloudfront.net/kprc/c5bf4ae9-0ab6-43b2-91c5-c6c641326959/image.jpg New court details reveal how Houston Methodist employee escaped attack in Texas Medical Center garage The man accused of attacking and stabbing a nurse inside a parking garage at the Texas Medical Center appeared in court Monday as prosecutors revealed new details about the assault. https://bellairenews.org/news/murder-suspect-accused-in-deadly-crash-vanishes-days-before-retrial-records-show https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19127780_walter-pozo-mug-JWI-img.png Murder suspect accused in deadly crash vanishes days before retrial, records show A Harris County murder suspect accused of causing a deadly crash while fleeing deputies is on the run after authorities say he removed his GPS ankle monitor and failed to appear in court. https://bellairenews.org/news/hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg HISD outlines special ed plans (May 15, 2026) On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer https://bellairenews.org/news/deputies-find-woman-shot-to-death-inside-crosby-home-after-female-suspect-tells- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/HVLEKGW35ZHBJNOTV4YFYS27IE.png Deputies find woman shot to death inside Crosby home after female suspect tells deputies she killed her Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/update-suspect-arrested-charged-in-mans-death-at-10515-bellaire-boulevard https://cityofhouston.news/wp-content/uploads/J41260513028_face1-240x300.jpg Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Man’s Death at 10515 Bellaire Boulevard Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the death of a man found at 10515 Bellaire Boulevard about 12:05… https://bellairenews.org/news/defendant-accused-in-deadly-100-mph-crash-wanted-in-harris-county-after-cutting- https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/WA6RBUIUH5EHNHNWWKKBMGJWZU.png Defendant accused in deadly 100 MPH crash wanted in Harris County after cutting ankle monitor days before trial For the second time in the month of May, a Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor just before his trial was scheduled to begin. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-set-patrol-car-on-fire-while-detained-for-harris-county-crash-court-records- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19126179_pct-5-patrol-car-fire-pole-crash-img.png?w=1600 Man set patrol car on fire while detained for Harris County crash, court records show Harris County officials said the suspect crashed into a pole before kicking a patrol car and spitting on deputies. While detained in the backseat, the suspect then set the deputy's vehicle on fire, re https://bellairenews.org/news/texas-congressional-candidate-who-lost-republican-primary-arrested-for-allegedly https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/USKEXFWNR5HPRACIZNB65ETDEY.png Texas congressional candidate who lost Republican primary arrested for allegedly assaulting wife Brett Jensen, who ran for Texas’ 8th Congressional District as a lifelong conservative, was arrested Sunday night and charged with assault-family violence involving impeding breathing, according to Ha https://bellairenews.org/news/woman-arrested-after-leading-deputies-on-chase-in-north-harris-county-sheriffs-o https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19125005_hcso-cars-century-plaza-chase-img.png Woman arrested after leading deputies on chase in north Harris County, sheriff's office says Authorities said the driver led deputies on a chase at speeds up to 80 miles per hour before losing control and crashing at Century Plaza Drive near North Briar Drive. https://bellairenews.org/news/party-on-the-patio-concert-series https://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=12115 Party on the Patio Concert Series The Party on the Patio Concert Series returns to Colonial Park in June! https://bellairenews.org/news/candidates-in-houston-city-councils-special-election-runoff-grapple-with-voter-f https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/14134031/Image-2026-05-14T134009.992-450x251.jpg Candidates in Houston City Council’s special election runoff grapple with voter fatigue Voters in the city of Houston’s District C will choose a new city council member on Saturday, after Abbie Kamin stepped down to run for Harris County attorney. https://bellairenews.org/news/special-election-runoff-saturday-for-houston-city-council-district-c-where-to-vo https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ce2375e1-3bde-47c9-a834-ce9d3b91e7c7/20260219T210934/ce2375e1-3bde-47c9-a834-ce9d3b91e7c7_750x422.jpg Special election runoff Saturday for Houston City Council District C | Where to vote, what to bring It's a seat left open by Abbie Kamin, who left to run for Harris County attorney. https://bellairenews.org/news/teen-girl-dies-after-crashing-on-gas-powered-mini-bike-in-north-harris-county-co https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a041c577-50d3-4edf-ab69-a684cf86c71c/20260515T144944/a041c577-50d3-4edf-ab69-a684cf86c71c_750x422.jpg Teen girl dies after crashing on gas-powered mini bike in north Harris County, constable says "Please keep the victim's family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time," the constable said on social media. https://bellairenews.org/news/kps-kitchen-owner-to-shutter-bellaire-location-after-2-years-in-operation https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ade320e0-5674-4070-97cf-6311e2c962dc/20260131T235635/ade320e0-5674-4070-97cf-6311e2c962dc_750x422.jpg KP's Kitchen owner to shutter Bellaire location after 2 years in operation Owner Kerry Pauly said he wants to spend more time focusing on the restaurant's original location in Spring Valley Village. https://bellairenews.org/news/fought-like-hell-houston-methodist-worker-attacked-in-texas-medical-center-garag https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a9f54da0-00e9-4c7f-9e57-61035f1f45d6/20260511T224328/a9f54da0-00e9-4c7f-9e57-61035f1f45d6_750x422.jpg 'Fought like hell' | Houston Methodist worker attacked in Texas Medical Center garage, now recovering at home Coworkers nearby rushed to help after witnessing a stabbing in a Houston hospital garage. The victim is now home. https://bellairenews.org/news/southeast-harris-co-couple-cleans-up-after-police-chase-ends-with-truck-crashing https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19119479_pct-2-chase-crash-into-home-img.png Southeast Harris Co. couple cleans up after police chase ends with truck crashing into home Authorities said what began as a traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase, ending in the suspect vehicle crashing into a couple's residence in southeast Harris County. https://bellairenews.org/news/police-arrest-man-in-connection-to-houston-methodist-employee-stabbing https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/14162006/IMG_6119-450x300.jpg Police arrest man in connection to Houston Methodist employee stabbing Perry Green, 46, is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and aggravated kidnapping after police allege he stabbed a Houston Methodist employee in a Texas Medical Center parking garage. https://bellairenews.org/news/joe-panzarella-projected-to-win-houston-city-council-district-c-seat-unofficial- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19118229_051726-ktrk-houston-district-c-results-sw-img.png Joe Panzarella projected to win Houston City Council District C Seat, unofficial results show Joe Panzarella is the projected winner of Houston's District C runoff election after receiving 65% of the vote, according to unofficial numbers from the Harris County Clerk's Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/nw-harris-county-waffle-house-closed-for-hours-long-investigation-into-possible- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19118096_051726-ktrk-waffle-house-stabbing-sw-img.png?w=1600 NW Harris County Waffle House closed for hours-long investigation into possible stabbing, HCSO says Deputies said a fight broke out between an employee and 5 or 6 customers at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, and ended with one employee injuring one of the customers. https://bellairenews.org/news/suspect-captured-in-nw-houston-after-drone-assists-in-manhunt https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/Q4VHVDZ4F5BZBEULQKIMME26IM.png Suspect captured in NW Houston after drone assists in manhunt A manhunt in northwest Harris County ended in an arrest Sunday afternoon after multiple agencies used drone technology to help locate a suspect. https://bellairenews.org/news/parker-leads-plummer-by-double-digits-in-democratic-primary-runoff-for-harris-co https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13153729/Image-32-450x269.jpg Parker leads Plummer by double digits in Democratic primary runoff for Harris County judge, poll finds The survey by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs shows former Houston Mayor Annise Parker leading former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer across all demographic cate https://bellairenews.org/news/investigation-into-mans-death-at-10515-bellaire-boulevard https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Investigation into Man’s Death at 10515 Bellaire Boulevard Houston police are investigating the death of a man found at 10515 Bellaire Boulevard about 12:05 p.m. on May 8. The victim is… https://bellairenews.org/news/stolen-wage-allegations-made-against-contractors-hired-by-harris-county-for-16b- https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/24101537/LBJ-EC-s-300x200.jpg Stolen wage allegations made against contractors hired by Harris County for $1.6B hospital construction In response to concerns raised by workers in the past few months, Harris Health has engaged a third-party auditor to field complaints and to assist in reviewing wage related claims. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-district-c-candidates-joe-panzarella-and-nick-hellyar-face-off-in-runoff https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19112744_051626-ktrk-houston-district-c-runoff-sw-img.png Houston District C candidates Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar face off in runoff election Voters are deciding the District C runoff after Abbie Kamin stepped down to run for Harris County Attorney, with the winner set to weigh in on Houston's next budget and key infrastructure issues. https://bellairenews.org/news/evergreen-pool-closure https://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35412 Evergreen Pool Closure The Evergreen Pool will remain closed for maintenance through May 17. https://bellairenews.org/news/lockdown-lifted-after-man-found-on-roof-of-alief-isd-elementary-school-district- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a9a7b72a-7c30-44d2-96ae-2ad7b1067b9f/20260511T144552/a9a7b72a-7c30-44d2-96ae-2ad7b1067b9f_750x422.jpg Lockdown lifted after man found on roof of Alief ISD elementary school, district says Alief ISD says students and staff were safe after an unidentified man was found on the roof of Cummings Elementary School in southwest Houston. https://bellairenews.org/news/emotions-run-high-at-hisd-board-meeting-as-parents-voice-concerns-over-special-e https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/45c1b8a2-db52-468e-bb78-e0e70f5076f2/20260514T224253/45c1b8a2-db52-468e-bb78-e0e70f5076f2_750x422.jpg Emotions run high at HISD board meeting as parents voice concerns over special education changes A Houston coalition is preparing a civil rights complaint against Texas over the HISD takeover and its alleged impact on students with disabilities. https://bellairenews.org/news/suspect-in-custody-after-standoff-with-law-enforcement-at-northwest-harris-count https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19107491_swat-nw-harrris-county-img.jpg Suspect in custody after standoff with law enforcement at northwest Harris County home, HCSO says A suspect is in custody after a standoff with law enforcement at a northwest Harris County home on Friday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-judge-lina-hidalgo-warns-the-budget-deficit-could-impact-fees-and- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19109012_051526-ktrk-trash-img.png Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warns the budget deficit could impact fees and services If you're worried about paying a new City of Houston trash fee, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said just wait until what could be coming due to their deficit. https://bellairenews.org/news/man-arrested-after-hitting-neighbor-with-truck-at-rv-park-in-east-harris-county- https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19108734_051526-ktrk-neighbor-hit-img.png Man arrested after hitting neighbor with truck at RV park in east Harris County, HCSO says Surveillance video shows the suspect hitting his neighbor with a truck at a RV Park in Channelview on Sunday. https://bellairenews.org/news/changing-for-the-worse-129-million-budget-deficit-projected-for-harris-county-ne https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/da816aea-2b7b-44a5-90b2-b4241f2856d3/da816aea-2b7b-44a5-90b2-b4241f2856d3_750x422.jpg ‘Changing for the worse’ | $129 million budget deficit projected for Harris County next fiscal year The Office of Management and Budget told Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday that they project a $3 billion budget needed for the 2027 fiscal year. https://bellairenews.org/news/new-harris-county-runoff-poll-shows-one-candidate-pulling-ahead https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ff1d4a08-43c4-4cb7-a4cc-d55d282f2fd9/20260409T231814/ff1d4a08-43c4-4cb7-a4cc-d55d282f2fd9_750x422.jpg New Harris County runoff poll shows one candidate pulling ahead A new UH poll shows where key Harris County and Texas runoff races stand as early voting begins next week. https://bellairenews.org/news/suspect-arrested-after-video-showed-her-punching-employee-at-planet-fitness-in-t https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19107862_051526-ktrk-planet-fitness-img.png?w=1600 Suspect arrested after video showed her punching employee at Planet Fitness in Tomball, HCSO says The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a suspect was arrested after a video showed her punching a Planet Fitness employee in Tomball last month. https://bellairenews.org/news/hisd-defends-special-education-changes-as-parents-raise-concerns-over-student-tr https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/X3DWTAMTTBBBLKUY4X4LIRNGFE.png HISD defends special education changes as parents raise concerns over student transfers HISD officials say new limits on classroom grade levels and class sizes are meant to better support students in self-contained special education. https://bellairenews.org/news/summer-camp-registration https://www.westutx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=11534 Summer Camp Registration Registration for upcoming summer camps is just around the corner! https://bellairenews.org/news/suspect-in-custody-after-swat-standoff-in-nw-harris-county https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/NLPWVPGI7ZEPXGS3LOOEISBUIM.png Suspect in custody after SWAT standoff in NW Harris County A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in northwest Harris County during a SWAT standoff. https://bellairenews.org/news/driver-in-custody-following-60-mile-chase-that-ended-in-montgomery-county-offici https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19106306_051526-ktrk-willis-end-of-chase-img.png?w=1600 Driver in custody following 60-mile chase that ended in Montgomery County, officials said The chase went on for about 60 miles after officers encountered the driver near the Galleria area for an alleged assault on Friday morning, HPD said. https://bellairenews.org/news/hello-houston-may-13-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 13, 2026) Today: We talk with Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth about upcoming runoff elections, preview a new documentary about late comedian Ralphie May, break down a new report on Houston’s housing marke https://bellairenews.org/news/man-flown-to-hospital-after-being-shot-along-beltway-8-harris-county-sheriff-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/c0c3e79f-5cb9-4c33-be9c-3f9c9b2cab68/c0c3e79f-5cb9-4c33-be9c-3f9c9b2cab68_750x422.jpg Man flown to hospital after being shot along Beltway 8, Harris County sheriff says Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office reportedly found the man with gunshot wounds while responding to a reported shooting. https://bellairenews.org/news/hisd-parents-demand-answers-over-proposed-special-education-changes https://cdn5-fstl-tf.anyclip.com/7FQiK54Bh7RuWJjEeAkN/1778840232005_1920x1080_thumbnail.jpg HISD parents demand answers over proposed special education changes Emotions ran high during a lengthy Houston ISD board meeting Thursday night as parents, students, and advocates voiced concerns over a proposed special education restructuring plan that could force th https://bellairenews.org/news/our-kids-are-not-second-class-citizens-parents-erupt-over-hisd-special-education https://cdn5-fstl-tf.anyclip.com/g7aZKZ4BtmZz3eGeSZyB/1778814542535_1920x1080_thumbnail.jpg ‘Our kids are not second-class citizens’: Parents erupt over HISD special education overhaul at board meeting Parents packed the HISD board meeting Thursday night to protest the district’s proposed special education restructuring plan, with some families saying the changes could uproot students with disabilit https://bellairenews.org/news/families-confront-hisd-board-over-special-education-programs-changes-and-investi https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19103006_051426-ktrk-hisd-img.png Families confront HISD board over special education program's changes and investigation The HISD board of managers addressed the community for the first time since the Trump administration launched an investigation into the district's special education program, and families showed up to https://bellairenews.org/news/crews-battle-structure-fire-in-northwest-harris-county-precinct-4-constables-off https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19102668_0514226-ktrk-fire-img.png?w=1600 Crews battle structure fire in northwest Harris County, Precinct 4 Constable's Office says A fire ripped through a structure in northwest Harris County on Thursday evening, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office. https://bellairenews.org/news/girl-injured-in-a-mini-bike-crash-near-spring-cypress https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/6T42V5Q67ZG6DAAT35L5YIVUPU.png Girl injured in a mini-bike crash near Spring Cypress Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a major crash involving a juvenile female riding a gas-powered mini bike near Ella Boulevard and Wied Road, south of Spr https://bellairenews.org/news/limited-edition-swatch-and-audemars-piguet-collab-draws-lines-outside-houston-ga https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cca18019-b9f5-4a4e-ab79-8198d7e72761/20260513T213735/cca18019-b9f5-4a4e-ab79-8198d7e72761_750x422.jpg Limited-edition Swatch and Audemars Piguet collab draws lines outside Houston Galleria days before release Some people waiting in line told KHOU 11 they believe the resale value of the watches could climb significantly. They are priced around $400. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-area-man-admits-to-killing-bald-eagle-near-porter-home https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/QH6NAQCBA5HK5ALANNYMLK4WWU.jpg Houston-area man admits to killing bald eagle near Porter home A Porter man has admitted to shooting and killing a bald eagle at his home in northeast Harris County, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. https://bellairenews.org/news/harris-county-plans-23-soccer-fields-many-are-going-to-neighborhoods-that-needed https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/d9179b70-683c-4f93-80e9-65bce69af5c2/20260513T225840/d9179b70-683c-4f93-80e9-65bce69af5c2_750x422.jpg Harris County plans 23 soccer fields. Many are going to neighborhoods that needed them most Growing up in Gulfton, these two friends played soccer wherever they could find space. Now their neighborhood is getting something they never had as kids. https://bellairenews.org/news/employee-spotlight-meet-buster-adams https://www.bellairetx.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=35399 Employee Spotlight: Meet Buster Adams Buster plays a vital role in ensuring that Bellaire’s parks, playgrounds, and green spaces remain beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone. https://bellairenews.org/news/judge-lina-hidalgo-calls-to-get-rid-of-the-harris-county-flood-control-districts https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19102145_051426-ktrk-hidalgo-img.png Judge Lina Hidalgo calls to get rid of the Harris County Flood Control District's top leader After meeting behind closed doors, Harris County commissioners took no action against Harris County Flood Control Executive Director Tina Petersen, but it may not stay that way for long. https://bellairenews.org/news/houston-area-woman-charged-after-her-young-daughters-were-found-dead-in-a-pool-w https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01132238/Image-from-iOS-5-450x300.jpg Houston-area woman charged after her young daughters were found dead in a pool with cocaine in their systems Laura Nicholson, 23, was arrested this week in Florida and faces two felony counts of injury to a child in Harris County in connection to the February deaths of her daughters, ages 2 and 3.