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These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkout
Read full article: These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roads
Read full article: Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roadsNeighbors and officials in Montgomery County are gearing up for winter weather expected this weekend. KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel was in Conroe, where residents shared their preparations and concerns.
Conroe judge facing DWI charge hosts campaign event, avoids questions about criminal history
Read full article: Conroe judge facing DWI charge hosts campaign event, avoids questions about criminal historyThe Conroe Municipal Court Judge arrested last month on a driving while intoxicated charge declined to answer questions about his criminal history as he walked in to a campaign meet-and-greet event for justice of the peace in precinct one.
How cold is it in Houston? Cold enough to freeze a T-shirt in 15 minutes
Read full article: How cold is it in Houston? Cold enough to freeze a T-shirt in 15 minutesIt’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it not, Houston just welcomed a heart dose of arctic air to the region, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills.
Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD end any ties to 2026 Houston Islamic Games; District pushes back
Read full article: Abbott demands Cy-Fair ISD end any ties to 2026 Houston Islamic Games; District pushes backGov. Greg Abbott is pressuring Cy-Fair ISD to cut ties with the 2026 Houston Islamic Games, while the district says it has not agreed to host the event and must follow anti-discrimination laws.
12-year-old rescued in Galveston after being lured on social media; suspect faces multiple felony charges
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued in Galveston after being lured on social media; suspect faces multiple felony chargesGalveston police will provide details Thursday morning on the arrest of a man charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. Graham Michael Dunn faces aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault charges.
Former Houston personal injury attorney accused of stealing from clients arrested on Vegas gambling debt warrant
Read full article: Former Houston personal injury attorney accused of stealing from clients arrested on Vegas gambling debt warrantA former Houston-area attorney who has been accused by many past clients of stealing their personal injury settlement checks was arrested in Galveston County last month on out-of-state charges.
Preliminary report on fatal Mexican Navy plane crash in Galveston Bay released
Read full article: Preliminary report on fatal Mexican Navy plane crash in Galveston Bay releasedThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the fatal Mexican Navy plane crash in Galveston Bay on Dec. 22, 2025.
Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospital
Read full article: Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospitalGalveston County’s interim district attorney, the defense, and the presiding judge visited the state hospital treating Santa Fe High School shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis as the court prepares to recommit him for up to another year of competency restoration.
Man accused of shooting Santa Fe father-of-three says gun went off accidentally, affidavit says
Read full article: Man accused of shooting Santa Fe father-of-three says gun went off accidentally, affidavit saysA family is calling for justice after 36-year-old Robert Pentecost was fatally shot on a property in Santa Fe on January 15.
Pedestrian killed on Highway 288 after stepping into moving traffic
Read full article: Pedestrian killed on Highway 288 after stepping into moving trafficA fatal incident occurred on southbound Highway 288 near Southmore Boulevard when a male pedestrian, involved in a minor accident, stepped into moving traffic and was struck by a vehicle, resulting in his death. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication, while the investigation continues to determine if the pedestrian's actions were intentional or accidental.
Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator found guilty in murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent man
Read full article: Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator found guilty in murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent manTwo Houston-area men have been found guilty of multiple felony counts in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that left an innocent man seriously injured after being mistaken for the intended target.
How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
Read full article: How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concernsFollowing a report on Houston homeowner Frances Holt's unactivated solar panels resulting in a $134,000 bill, many have expressed concerns about misleading solar panel sales practices. Complaints involve high-pressure sales, confusing contracts, and unexpected costs, prompting consumer advocates to advise filing complaints with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This process helps address individual grievances and identify industry-wide issues, with a focus on providing detailed information to facilitate investigations.
These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkout
Read full article: These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Memorial Hermann physician accused of falsifying records to deny patients life-saving care indicted on federal charges
Read full article: Memorial Hermann physician accused of falsifying records to deny patients life-saving care indicted on federal chargesA Memorial Hermann organ transplant physician has been indicted on federal charges related to allegedly falsifying medical records in a way that made liver transplant candidates ineligible for organ donations.
Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in Midtown
Read full article: Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in MidtownA Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkout
Read full article: These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing guns
Read full article: 13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing gunsThe death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.
13-year-old boy shot and killed inside Harris County apartment, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 13-year-old boy shot and killed inside Harris County apartment, sheriff’s office saysA 13-year-old boy is dead after a shooting inside an apartment in north Harris County Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Humble police captain placed on paid administrative leave as leadership investigation deepens
Read full article: Humble police captain placed on paid administrative leave as leadership investigation deepensMore changes are impacting the Humble Police Department after the city manager confirmed Thursday that the department has seen its second administrative leave involving leadership in as many months.
Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy couple
Read full article: Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy coupleNorman Johnson, 42, was denied bail by a Harris County judge after being accused of fatally shooting Trinette and Christopher Lopez in Katy, Texas. Authorities suspect the motive may be tied to a child custody dispute, as the Lopez's adopted daughter is Johnson's biological child. Johnson, originally from Austin, was apprehended in Williamson County on a separate harassment charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.
Katy couple’s suspected killer appears in Harris County court for first time
Read full article: Katy couple’s suspected killer appears in Harris County court for first timeNorman Johnson, 42, appeared in Harris County court for the first time after being charged with the murder of a Katy couple, Trinette and Christopher Lopez, last month. Johnson, related to Trinette and the biological father of the couple's 7-year-old adopted daughter, is suspected of committing the murders due to a child custody dispute. He allegedly drove from Austin, waited outside the Lopez home, and opened fire before fleeing. Johnson was later arrested on a separate warrant and linked to the murders through surveillance and toll records, and now faces capital murder charges with a court appearance scheduled to set his bail.
Suspect charged in Katy double murder waited outside family’s home for over an hour before attack, documents say
Read full article: Suspect charged in Katy double murder waited outside family’s home for over an hour before attack, documents sayThe couple found dead inside a Katy-area home Monday morning have been identified, and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has confirmed the cause of their deaths.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safely
Read full article: Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safelySilver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roads
Read full article: Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roadsNeighbors and officials in Montgomery County are gearing up for winter weather expected this weekend. KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel was in Conroe, where residents shared their preparations and concerns.
11-year-old Magnolia ISD student dies after suffering medical emergency on school bus
Read full article: 11-year-old Magnolia ISD student dies after suffering medical emergency on school busThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says an 11-year-old Magnolia ISD student died after suffering a medical emergency on a school bus Tuesday.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkout
Read full article: These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Pearland ISD faculty surprised with teacher’s lounge makeover at Silverlake Elementary
Read full article: Pearland ISD faculty surprised with teacher’s lounge makeover at Silverlake ElementaryA surprise makeover gave teachers at Silver Lake Elementary a brand-new space to relax and recharge, thanks to a furniture donation from American Furniture Warehouse and the Houston Home and Garden Show.
Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?
Read full article: Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
Spring ISD high school student arrested for bringing gun to campus
Read full article: Spring ISD high school student arrested for bringing gun to campusA high school student at a Spring ISD campus has been arrested Friday after being found in possession of a firearm on campus, according to Spring Independent School District officials.
Sugar Land man who fired gun at authorities added to Texas DPS 10 most wanted fugitives list
Read full article: Sugar Land man who fired gun at authorities added to Texas DPS 10 most wanted fugitives listA Sugar Land man who is accused of fired a gun at deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies has now been added to the Texas DPS’s top 10 most wanted fugitives list.
Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar Land
Read full article: Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar LandA fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.
Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?
Read full article: Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder charges
Read full article: Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder chargesThe Sugar Land Police Department is investigating a robbery in the Greatwood area.
Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?
Read full article: Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
17-year-old shot and killed in east Harris County, suspects flee scene
Read full article: 17-year-old shot and killed in east Harris County, suspects flee sceneA 17-year-old male was fatally shot on Thursday night in the 200 block of Uvalde Road, east Harris County, near the Cloverleaf neighborhood. He was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are investigating the incident.
Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy couple
Read full article: Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy coupleNorman Johnson, 42, was denied bail by a Harris County judge after being accused of fatally shooting Trinette and Christopher Lopez in Katy, Texas. Authorities suspect the motive may be tied to a child custody dispute, as the Lopez's adopted daughter is Johnson's biological child. Johnson, originally from Austin, was apprehended in Williamson County on a separate harassment charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.
Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator found guilty in murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent man
Read full article: Katy drug dealer, co-conspirator found guilty in murder-for-hire plot that mistakenly injured innocent manTwo Houston-area men have been found guilty of multiple felony counts in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that left an innocent man seriously injured after being mistaken for the intended target.
How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
Read full article: How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concernsFollowing a report on Houston homeowner Frances Holt's unactivated solar panels resulting in a $134,000 bill, many have expressed concerns about misleading solar panel sales practices. Complaints involve high-pressure sales, confusing contracts, and unexpected costs, prompting consumer advocates to advise filing complaints with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This process helps address individual grievances and identify industry-wide issues, with a focus on providing detailed information to facilitate investigations.
These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkout
Read full article: These Houston area high schools are planning to participate in Friday’s anti ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Latest attempt by Fort Bend County Judge KP George to disqualify the county’s district attorney’s office, ‘DENIED’
Read full article: Latest attempt by Fort Bend County Judge KP George to disqualify the county’s district attorney’s office, ‘DENIED’Fort Bend County Judge KP George's attempt to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton and his office from George's criminal cases was denied by Judge Maggie Jaramillo. The motion, based on a claim that Middleton was under criminal investigation, was deemed insufficient in evidence, leading to the denial of the request. George faces trial for felony money laundering charges in March.
Memorial Hermann physician accused of falsifying records to deny patients life-saving care indicted on federal charges
Read full article: Memorial Hermann physician accused of falsifying records to deny patients life-saving care indicted on federal chargesA Memorial Hermann organ transplant physician has been indicted on federal charges related to allegedly falsifying medical records in a way that made liver transplant candidates ineligible for organ donations.
Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in Midtown
Read full article: Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in MidtownA Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
Three eastbound mainlanes reopen on I-10 after sinkhole area repaired; westbound lanes remain closed
Read full article: Three eastbound mainlanes reopen on I-10 after sinkhole area repaired; westbound lanes remain closedExactly 24 hours later, traffic is back flowing Thursday afternoon on the East Freeway (I-10) after a water main break caused the roadway to crumble.
Is the voucher worth it? Here’s how much private school really costs Houston families
Read full article: Is the voucher worth it? Here’s how much private school really costs Houston familiesAs the Texas school voucher program opens statewide, many parents are weighing whether private school is finally within reach. But new data shows that even with vouchers, the cost of private education in Houston remains a major financial commitment for most families.