2-year-old critically hurt in Channelview home after ‘unintentional’ shooting, HCSO says
Read full article: 2-year-old critically hurt in Channelview home after ‘unintentional’ shooting, HCSO saysThe Harris County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old child was critically injured in what authorities believe was an unintentional shooting at a Channelview home.
Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Channelview
Read full article: Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in ChannelviewA 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on North Brentwood Drive, and the toddler was transported by local emergency services to the hospital in an unknown condition. The driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene as authorities responded.
Our Town: Student Conservation Association Plants Roots for Change in Channelview
Read full article: Our Town: Student Conservation Association Plants Roots for Change in ChannelviewIn this week’s Our Town, we head to Channelview — a close-knit community surrounded by petrochemical plants and the environmental pressures that often come with them.
Fire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concerns
Read full article: Fire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concernsHarris County officials will hold a press conference in Channelview to announce the demolition of a nuisance property due to safety concerns and multiple fires.
‘Pay us’: Heated exchange between Channelview acid cleanup workers and owner prompts police response
Read full article: ‘Pay us’: Heated exchange between Channelview acid cleanup workers and owner prompts police responseWorkers hired to clean up a sulfuric acid spill in Channelview met with the company owner after they say their pay was delayed. The exchange got so heated, it prompted a response from police
‘Checks bounced’: Workers claim they weren’t paid after Channelview acid spill cleanup
Read full article: ‘Checks bounced’: Workers claim they weren’t paid after Channelview acid spill cleanupWorkers say they were hired to clean up the Channelview sulfuric acid spill but claim they were never paid. The company says payment is coming.
Firefighters control tire warehouse blaze in Channelview, no reported injuries
Read full article: Firefighters control tire warehouse blaze in Channelview, no reported injuriesA large fire at a tire warehouse in Channelview was brought under control by local fire crews after igniting early Sunday morning. The blaze, located on East Freeway, had crews working continuously to manage it and address hotspots, with no injuries reported. An investigation is ongoing to determine the fire's origin and cause.
‘HOT PPL MELT ICE’: Peaceful school walkout held at Channelview High School protesting U.S. immigration policies
Read full article: ‘HOT PPL MELT ICE’: Peaceful school walkout held at Channelview High School protesting U.S. immigration policiesA peaceful, student-organized walkout is currently taking place at Channelview High School, according to an email sent to parents and staff by campus officials.
Channelview neighbors worried about repeated fires at abandoned hotel
Read full article: Channelview neighbors worried about repeated fires at abandoned hotelResidents in the area say an abandoned hotel near a busy McDonald’s has caught fire time and time again—raising serious safety concerns while also highlighting the ongoing struggle to find shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Man allegedly posing as police officer killed after pulling gun and firing at Harris County deputies in Channelview
Read full article: Man allegedly posing as police officer killed after pulling gun and firing at Harris County deputies in ChannelviewAn investigation is underway after a deputy shot a person Thursday afternoon in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Channelview chemical spill lawsuit alleges safety failures by BWC Terminals
Read full article: Channelview chemical spill lawsuit alleges safety failures by BWC TerminalsTankerman sues BWC Terminals after Dec. 27 sulfuric acid release in Channelview, alleging no warnings and improper containment; lawsuit is pending.
1M gallons of sulfuric acid spilled, some into ship channel from Channelview chemical leak
Read full article: 1M gallons of sulfuric acid spilled, some into ship channel from Channelview chemical leakAuthorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.
‘This is a victory for all the residents:’ EPA approves clean-up plan for San Jacinto River waste pits
Read full article: ‘This is a victory for all the residents:’ EPA approves clean-up plan for San Jacinto River waste pits“The EPA is taking decisive action to protect the community and the San Jacinto River,” Jackie Medcalf, CEO and Founder of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance (THEA) said. “This is a victory for all of the residents who have been pushing for the cleanup of this environmental hazard for so many years.”
Woman, infant died by murder-suicide after vehicle plunged into Channelview river in April; 2 children survived
Read full article: Woman, infant died by murder-suicide after vehicle plunged into Channelview river in April; 2 children survivedA woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver killed after crashing car into construction truck on East Freeway in Channelview
Read full article: Driver killed after crashing car into construction truck on East Freeway in ChannelviewInvestigators have not released a motive for what factors played a role in the deadly crash, but said it caused part of the roadway to shut down as a result.
Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crime
Read full article: Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crimeParents at Family Christian Academy in Channelview are speaking out after learning that an elementary school administrator and girls’ volleyball coach has a troubling criminal history.
One man is dead, and the gunman is on the run following a shooting in Channelview
Read full article: One man is dead, and the gunman is on the run following a shooting in ChannelviewAccording to Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies, they responded to a call at a home on Avenue C and Avenue D at 7:30 on Friday evening.
Channelview man released on parole for child sex crimes rearrested for soliciting undercover deputy posing as teen girl
Read full article: Channelview man released on parole for child sex crimes rearrested for soliciting undercover deputy posing as teen girlChristopher Joseph Lakner, 33, was arrested by the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
Woman and infant dead, 2 children hospitalized after vehicle plunges into water in Channelview
Read full article: Woman and infant dead, 2 children hospitalized after vehicle plunges into water in ChannelviewA woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Construction company owner in Channelview arrested after 14 tons of broken concrete, wood dumped I-10 service road
Read full article: Construction company owner in Channelview arrested after 14 tons of broken concrete, wood dumped I-10 service roadThe owner of a construction company in Channelview has been arrested and charged Thursday after at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood were dumped along the service road of Interstate-10 in 2023, according Harris County Constable Pct. 1.
How a Marvel Comics artist from Houston sketched out his destiny
Read full article: How a Marvel Comics artist from Houston sketched out his destinyChris Foreman knew he always wanted to be an artist and would later find himself making that dream come true as a sketch artist for Marvel Comics. How did he do it? Like all great art, it started with a drawing.
Passenger killed after driver loses control of car, flips into water in Channelview
Read full article: Passenger killed after driver loses control of car, flips into water in ChannelviewDeputies said the driver pulled his passenger out of the car after the crash and did not appear intoxicated. He also passed field sobriety tests.
Central Texas murder suspect in custody after fleeing from deputies in Channelview
Read full article: Central Texas murder suspect in custody after fleeing from deputies in ChannelviewThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect in a murder in Central Texas is in custody after fleeing from deputies in the Channelview area.
Jalen Hurts’ mother talks about his journey from Channelview to Super Bowl stardom
Read full article: Jalen Hurts’ mother talks about his journey from Channelview to Super Bowl stardomJalen Hurts' path to becoming one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks began in Channelview, Texas—a community deeply intertwined with his family.
16-year-old in critical condition after possible accidental shooting in Channelview
Read full article: 16-year-old in critical condition after possible accidental shooting in ChannelviewThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is in critical condition after a possible accidental shooting in Channelview Friday.
How Channelview ISD’s Literacy Bus takes children on a book loving journey
Read full article: How Channelview ISD’s Literacy Bus takes children on a book loving journeyThe program is aimed at addressing literacy challenges students face in Channelview ISD by enhancing literacy skills and building a love for reading.

Teen driver dead in crash in Channelview after trying to race another car, says HCSO
Read full article: Teen driver dead in crash in Channelview after trying to race another car, says HCSOSheriff ed Gonzalez said on social media, the 18-year-old is believed to have been attempting to race another car when the crash occurred.
Strange smell and vapors from Channelview chemical plant alarm neighbors
Read full article: Strange smell and vapors from Channelview chemical plant alarm neighborsPeople who live near a Channelview chemical plant say they noticed a strange, metallic smell Saturday morning. They called KPRC 2 News when firefighters on-scene at the K-Solv chemical plant wouldn’t tell them what was causing the smell.
Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in court
Read full article: Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in courtA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threats
Read full article: Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threatsA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
2 dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Channelview
Read full article: 2 dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in ChannelviewInitial investigations indicate that one man fell asleep while the other collapsed, with the presence of extremely high carbon monoxide levels confirmed by Hazmat teams.
Channelview Church catches fire late into the night, cause under investigation
Read full article: Channelview Church catches fire late into the night, cause under investigationThere was no power in the church, but investigators aren't sure if that's due to the effects of last week's storms. Additionally, the church was supposed to be vacant, and no injuries were reported - but it's unclear if someone might have been squatting.
Channelview neighbors and businesses return to properties following devastating floods
Read full article: Channelview neighbors and businesses return to properties following devastating floodsKPRC 2 visited the areas where people returned to their Channelview homes and businesses after Harris County lifted its mandatory evacuation order.
‘Totally frustrating’: Channelview homeowners vexed as toxins remain San Jacinto River
Read full article: ‘Totally frustrating’: Channelview homeowners vexed as toxins remain San Jacinto RiverThe San Jacinto River flows through Channelview, and its currents bring in fish, ships, and, unfortunately, even toxins.
54-year-old man charged with murder in 2021 shooting death of transgender woman in Channelview
Read full article: 54-year-old man charged with murder in 2021 shooting death of transgender woman in ChannelviewAuthorities say an arrest has been made in connection to the shooting death of a transgender woman in 2021.
Massive pothole causes nearly 15 flat tires on east Harris County freeway
Read full article: Massive pothole causes nearly 15 flat tires on east Harris County freewayHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.
14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homes
Read full article: 14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homesA man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homes
Read full article: 14-year-old allegedly shot, killed man who may have been trying to break into several east Harris Co. homesA man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
Missing woman’s vehicle found submerged with body inside in east Harris County, mother says
Read full article: Missing woman’s vehicle found submerged with body inside in east Harris County, mother saysWe are hearing from the family of Kiesha Lockett, the 39-year-old who was last seen at her job in Baytown on Aug. 17, 2023, but never came home.
47-year-old man arrested, charged in connection to 1995 murder of woman in Channelview
Read full article: 47-year-old man arrested, charged in connection to 1995 murder of woman in ChannelviewA 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a deadly shooting which led to the death of a woman in Channelview in 1995.
2 men dead after stabbing each other during fight in Channelview, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 men dead after stabbing each other during fight in Channelview, sheriff’s office saysPolice said that two men are now dead after reportedly stabbing each other during a fight in the Channelview area.
‘Love is what love does’: Houston church comes to aid of 80-year-old veteran robbed, beaten in home invasion
Read full article: ‘Love is what love does’: Houston church comes to aid of 80-year-old veteran robbed, beaten in home invasionOn Sunday afternoon, members of the Community of Faith Church in Houston came together to sing, pray, and offer their blessings to Mr. Lee Rooker.
80-year-old Marine veteran attacked during violent home invasion says it took 5 hours for deputies to respond
Read full article: 80-year-old Marine veteran attacked during violent home invasion says it took 5 hours for deputies to respondThis Independence Day, a Marine Corps veteran is crediting his military training for helping him get through a violent home invasion early Monday morning.
‘I could’ve died’: Natural gas tank flies 900 feet, crashing through mobile home after man cut into it in Channelview
Read full article: ‘I could’ve died’: Natural gas tank flies 900 feet, crashing through mobile home after man cut into it in ChannelviewThe Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office has opened an investigation after a resident said debris fell into their home on Monday.
Lighting improvements on busy Channelview roadway coming, nearly six months after woman killed
Read full article: Lighting improvements on busy Channelview roadway coming, nearly six months after woman killedHarris County Precinct 2 crews will soon begin making improvements to a dark and busy stretch of road in Channelview.
Channelview ISD bus driver accused of threatening students
Read full article: Channelview ISD bus driver accused of threatening studentsParents are upset about how a local school district handled what they call a violent threat against students. A family reached out to KPRC 2 after they say Channelview ISD didn’t do enough to protect kids.
Channelview man charged in death of woman he claims was due to ‘erotic asphyxiation’
Read full article: Channelview man charged in death of woman he claims was due to ‘erotic asphyxiation’A man has been accused of strangling his girlfriend in what he claims happened during a sex act Tuesday morning in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The Evidence Room, Episode 10 - The Pom-Pom Mom Who’d Stop at Nothing
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 10 - The Pom-Pom Mom Who’d Stop at NothingWanda Holloway was the very model of a modern, middle-class mom. That is, until she became the focus of international attention following her arrest on charges of trying to hire a hitman to kill the mother of her daughter’s cheerleading rival.
The supercell set up
Read full article: The supercell set upIf you were affected by Tuesday’s tornado outbreak, you probably don’t care much if this weather set-up compared to the Channelview tornadoes back on Nov. 21, 1992. The comparison, however, is remarkable and we can always learn from the past when it comes to just how weather situations come together.
Teen finds couple dead from apparent murder-suicide at apartment in Channelview area, deputies say
Read full article: Teen finds couple dead from apparent murder-suicide at apartment in Channelview area, deputies sayPolice are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a woman and man were found dead inside an apartment Wednesday morning in the Channelview area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Thief targeted Channelview American Legion Post on New Year’s Day after burglarizing the organization 3 times last month
Read full article: Thief targeted Channelview American Legion Post on New Year’s Day after burglarizing the organization 3 times last monthTwo veteran service organizations in Channelview are the target of thieves once again.
‘We’re strong and we’re gonna come back’: Channelview American Legion Post burglarized by thieves 3 times in one week
Read full article: ‘We’re strong and we’re gonna come back’: Channelview American Legion Post burglarized by thieves 3 times in one weekThieves targeted an American Legion post in Channelview three times in less than a week.
Woman fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Channelview, HCSO says
Read full article: Woman fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Channelview, HCSO saysAn investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Channelview Monday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Man flees after shooting friend in bedroom at Channelview home, HCSO says
Read full article: Man flees after shooting friend in bedroom at Channelview home, HCSO saysHarris County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they said shot and killed his own friend at a home in Channelview early Monday.
North Shore remains No. 1; Full Class 6A rankings and gallery
Read full article: North Shore remains No. 1; Full Class 6A rankings and galleryThis weekend in Class 6A Houston football started off with a bang as North Shore was challenged by district-mate Atascocita, who put up a huge fight against the state’s No. 1 team on Thursday night.
2nd man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 shooting that killed 11-year-old boy while he slept
Read full article: 2nd man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 shooting that killed 11-year-old boy while he sleptThe second man responsible for killing an 11-year-old in a 2019 drive-by shooting was sentenced to life in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Search for woman’s boyfriend underway after her body was found inside closet of mobile home trailer in Channelview, deputies say
Read full article: Search for woman’s boyfriend underway after her body was found inside closet of mobile home trailer in Channelview, deputies sayAn investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a mobile home trailer Monday morning in Channelview, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Bicyclist dead after possibly being attacked by dog in Channelview, sheriff says
Read full article: Bicyclist dead after possibly being attacked by dog in Channelview, sheriff saysHarris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a bicyclist’s body was reportedly found in the roadway in Channelview Friday.
When the tornado warning fails
Read full article: When the tornado warning failsI’ve written recently about the 1992 Channelview tornado outbreak when, fortunately, not a life was lost. The best we could do then to warn the public was break into live TV. By the time we received a warning from the National Weather Service and typed that warning into a crawl machine and then put it on air a good twenty minutes would pass. But those were the two warning methods for television along with NOAA weather radio. So we’ve come a long way. But not far enough.
Family demands answers after transgender woman found shot to death near overpass in Channelview
Read full article: Family demands answers after transgender woman found shot to death near overpass in ChannelviewMartina Caldera was found dead near an overpass on the East Freeway and Sheldon in Channelview on Dec. 6. Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators thought Martina was hit by a car but it was later discovered she had been shot several times.
1 suspect dead, 2 in custody after armed robbery at game room in Channelview, deputies say
Read full article: 1 suspect dead, 2 in custody after armed robbery at game room in Channelview, deputies sayOne robbery suspect was killed and two others are in custody Monday after they shot at deputies and barricaded themselves in a Channelview game room, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
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Ex-boyfriend charged with murder after woman found dead in Channelview area trailer, authorities say
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend charged with murder after woman found dead in Channelview area trailer, authorities sayA man is charged with murder in connection to the death of a woman found in a trailer in the Channelview area, according to the Harris County sheriff.
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