The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says there is a heavy law enforcement presence at a Kroger store in Cypress after a reported shooting inside the store.

A northwest Harris County community that has spent years fighting to close a nearby landfill could be one step closer to seeing it shut down.

Authorities say a man is dead after being shot in the Huffman area Tuesday evening.

A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman reported being attacked while she was exercising along White Oak Bayou in the Inwood area Monday evening.

Harris County court records show the attorney representing two ICE detainees is facing a pending felony assault family violence charge.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said it has been days since Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died after an ICE agent shot him on Canal Street in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, and federal authorities have yet to provide full transparency or answers about what happened.

Harris County officials say they will fund an independent investigation to identify the ICE agents involved in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's killing.

The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month, then later being charged in a second murder that happened in May, is no longer facing charges related to the second case, according to Harris County court records.

An investigation is underway after a man fell to his death after possibly being pushed into a 30-foot shaft Monday morning in east Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare are set to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Harris County has begun construction on the $32.7 million Poor Farm Ditch Project to upgrade an aging drainage channel in the Brays Bayou watershed, aiming to protect about 500 homes in West University Place and Southside Place from flooding.

Two armed men robbed the Texas Market/Exxon on Louetta Road in Harris County and fled toward Interstate 45 before deputies arrived.

It started just after 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon with a report of men stealing merchandise from the Walmart on North Fry Road near West Little York Road.

Precinct 4 Constable Deputies responded to the house on Misty Pines Drive in the Atascocita area on Saturday afternoon.

"They control the scene, the deceased, the van, the witnesses. So yes, they control the investigation," Mayor John Whitmire said.

Mayor John Whitmire is expected to provide an update Friday afternoon on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, days after the incident sparked calls for greater transparency from local leaders.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, after weeks of dealing with a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue.

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on the Grand Parkway near FM 529 early Friday morning.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were shot during

Showers and thunderstorms are developing across parts of the Houston area Thursday.

District Attorney Sean Teare said he is in contact with prosecutors in Minnesota who are investigating the January shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.

A woman was killed in a major crash Thursday morning near Bammel Road and Greenbrook Drive in northwest Harris County, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Mark Herman.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office continues a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Scattered thunderstorms have developed across the Houston area Wednesday.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.

An incident involving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being reported at a residence in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

From investment fraud to sophisticated schemes involving hard-to-trace digital currency, Texans lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams in 2025.

Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.

A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom.

Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.

A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot Tuesday morning in east Houston, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence in the area.

A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Authorities have launched a criminal investigation after a disputed deed was filed for the Heights home connected to the Lee Gilley murder case. Matthew Jackson and Save A Life Homes LLC claimed ownership, but the family of Christa Bauer, the victim, disputed this, asserting ongoing partial ownership.

Jaime Michael Garcia, 32, has been charged with the murder of repairman Christopher Walsh, who was found shot dead in a vacant home in Humble. At the time of the shooting, Garcia was out on bond for three separate cases, including an aggravated assault for a previous shooting and two misdemeanors related to an alleged assault on his girlfriend.

A Houston man, Deontwon Marquise Perry Jr., has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty months after allegedly abandoning a puppy in a locked trunk in a Channelview field.

A child was injured in a major crash near N. Grand Parkway West and Tomball Parkway in Harris County after an alleged road rage incident.

Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after crashing into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway, where deputies were responding to a hazardous fuel leak.

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies arrested 25 suspected drunk drivers during an enhanced DWI enforcement initiative over the Fourth of July weekend. The operation aimed to reduce impaired driving and prevent related crashes, with stops made for traffic violations and field sobriety tests administered. Four individuals were charged with DWI with a child under 15, while five others faced charges for a second DWI offense. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a drowning in the Spring neighborhood along Spring Lakes Haven just before 6 p.m Sunday

A 9-year-old was injured by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire during a Fourth of July family gathering in Channelview, according to Harris County deputies.

A house in the Copperfield subdivision of northwest Harris County caught fire on the Fourth of July after fireworks were improperly discarded, according to Cy-Fair Fire Department officials.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office will host its annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 14 at Atkinson Farms Produce, starting at 10 a.m.

An 8-year-old child was hospitalized in serious condition after a near-drowning incident in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people, including an 8-year-old child, were injured in a shooting on Ridgebriar Drive in northwest Harris County.

A 5-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a crowded apartment complex pool in northwest Harris County on July 4, with authorities still investigating how long he was underwater and the circumstances leading to the drowning.

A man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds crashed his vehicle into a home on Mountain Dale Drive in Cypress, Harris County early Saturday. Deputies found the injured driver and transported him to a hospital, but his current condition is unknown. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of both the shooting and the crash. The situation is still developing.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed outside the JV Ranch Ice House in northeast Harris County after a bar fight escalated early Friday morning.

Harris County Precinct 4 splash pads are opening two hours earlier starting July 3, offering families free access from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to help them cope with the ongoing triple-digit heat. Five parks across the precinct are participating, as part of Commissioner Lesley Briones’ effort to provide safe and accessible resources. Officials are also urging residents to take precautions such as staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen during the heat wave.

A 31-year-old repairman was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a vacant Houston home on Crathie Drive after failing to return home from a job.

A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Montgomery County prosecutors have dismissed an assault charge against former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Kabak who lost his job after being arrested by the Panorama Village Police Department earlier this year.

Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.

A toddler died Sunday evening after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was found with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle on Freeport Street and later died at the hospital, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was killed early Sunday in northeast Houston when her southbound sedan, allegedly speeding, crossed the median and was struck by an oncoming truck.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

Harris County Precinct 2 will host a free heavy trash drop-off and community cleanup event for East End residents on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5900 Canal Street. Commissioner Adrian Garcia and community partners will participate, and volunteers are invited to help remove litter and address illegal dumping sites, with food provided for those who sign up.

Chris Fahey served our nation for 18 years. In that time, five deployments, including Afghanistan, commanding more than 100 missions. But when he left the service, he wasn’t the same person.

More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those responsible.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.

Sam Gary Martin, a 65-year-old convicted sex offender and former newspaper publisher, was arrested in High Island by Harris County Precinct 1 deputies on a charge of possessing child pornography.

State Rep. Gene Wu says Texas must do more to support public education and address the root causes of youth crime, arguing that underfunded schools and a lack of mental health resources are contributing to problems in the state’s juvenile justice system.

A 12-year-old girl called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive inside a northwest Harris County home late Thursday night, where deputies say they later discovered both her mother and stepfather dead in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide.

A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.

Renee Amber Fennel, 37, was arrested at her Conroe home after being identified as the suspect seen on surveillance video stealing keepsakes from niches inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum.

A Houston-area man who has repeatedly claimed rights to homes the owners say he is not connected to, including properties connected to two high-profile murder investigations, has also claimed to own a $1.7 million home in the Memorial neighborhood.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is investing $300 million to build a new, year-round livestock and horse facility near State Highway 288, aiming to expand educational and agricultural programming beyond the 20 days allowed at Reliant Park.

The system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.

Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shows the tense moments a deputy was shot and wounded during a gunfight with an armed suspect at a Humble-area apartment complex last week.

A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, Dante Zepeda, was released from the hospital after being shot during a gunfight at the Pavilion at the Groves apartments in Humble.

Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.

A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.

Dos hombres adultos fueron hallados muertos en la parte trasera de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Reeveston Road, en el norte del condado Harris, después de que empleados notaron un olor fétido que provenía del vehículo.

Two adult men were found dead in the back of a minivan at an auto body shop on Reeveston Road in north Harris County, after employees noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle.

A Tesla allegedly on autopilot crashed into a Katy home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was shot during a gunfight with a shotgun-wielding suspect at an apartment complex in Humble. The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to have a lengthy recovery.

A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile case.

A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile case.

If you’ve got a problem with mosquitoes in your area, there are ways to request help from your county.

From Tropical Storm Arthur to a dangerous heat event — all within 24 hours — FIFA World Cup 2026 fans at the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston have seen it all, and they’re not going anywhere.

Harris County Precinct 5 Constables are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of burglarizing a mausoleum at a west Houston cemetery.

Remembrance Park is a planned 5.8-acre public space in downtown Houston dedicated to honoring the legacy of African Americans and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice. The park will feature art, native landscaping, and themed spaces, connecting three city blocks along Buffalo Bayou.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to KPRC 2 News on Wednesday evening that the Italian government has received a formal extradition request for Lee Gilley.

As Tropical Storm Arthur moved through Southeast Texas, bringing periods of heavy rain and localized flooding, Entergy Texas officials say the company was prepared and is already looking ahead to the rest of hurricane season.

A Baytown post office supervisor is facing felony charges after investigators say she stole a rare basketball card from an outgoing package and re-listed it for sale on eBay — where the original buyer found it himself.

Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

A man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one participant retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the approximately 45-year-old victim multiple times, targeting him specifically.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old died in the crash that happened earlier Saturday afternoon in the Hockley area.

A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one woman arrested and a man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of an over-the-counter drug to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as officials work to contain the parasite’s spread in Texas, New Mexico and other affected areas.

The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.

Drivers traveling along the Southwest Freeway are still navigating rough pavement, lane closures and construction zones as a major paving project continues alongside World Cup-related improvements near the Montrose area.