โSadly beautifulโ: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of Angels
Read full article: โSadly beautifulโ: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of AngelsAn Angleton woman is using Christmas trees covered in angel ornaments to honor lives lost to drunk driving.
โThe Grinch who stole pursesโ: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: โThe Grinch who stole pursesโ: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Wanted murder suspect believed to frequent northwest Harris County
Read full article: Wanted murder suspect believed to frequent northwest Harris CountyHarris County deputies are warning the public of a man wanted on felony warrants, including murder, who is still on the run in the Houston area.
Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris County
Read full article: Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris CountyA year after a 1-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in northeast Harris County, the childโs mother has been charged.
โIncredibly proudโ: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning car
Read full article: โIncredibly proudโ: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning carThe Harris County Pct. 8 Constables Office is praising the actions of one of their deputies, which they say saved the life of a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash.
Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Read full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runThe Harris County Sheriffโs Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in November that took the life of a 34-year-old man.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say theyโre losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say theyโre 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.
Fireworks sales kick off Saturday in Houston for Christmas and New Yearโs celebrations
Read full article: Fireworks sales kick off Saturday in Houston for Christmas and New Yearโs celebrationsFireworks sales officially began Saturday in the Houston area as residents prepare for Christmas and New Yearโs celebrations.
Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman Bridge
Read full article: Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman BridgeA fatal collision occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge when a northbound pickup truck drifted over the line and struck a disabled vehicle towing a boat on the left shoulder. The driver of the striking pickup truck died, while the two brothers in the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential paths
Read full article: Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential pathsThe Harris County Office of County Administration has released cost estimates for two potential paths they could take concerning the future of the Astrodome.
Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses load
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses loadThe northbound lanes of Beltway 8 E. are shut down at Wallisville Road after a 18-wheeler lost its load Friday.
Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airport
Read full article: Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airportAs more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houstonโs airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.
Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistressโ husband to adjust life insurance, records say
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistressโ husband to adjust life insurance, records sayAuthorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High School
Read full article: Approximately 50K pills of methamphetamine-laced Adderall seized from apartment near Klein High SchoolNumerous drugs were seized and a 28-year-old man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment across from Klein High School during a narcotics investigation.
โKim Ogg 2.0โ: Lina Hidalgo denounces former Mayor Annise Parkerโs bid for Harris County Judge
Read full article: โKim Ogg 2.0โ: Lina Hidalgo denounces former Mayor Annise Parkerโs bid for Harris County JudgeHidalgo criticized Parker, urging Democrats not to support her in the upcoming election, citing several reasons, including Parkerโs backing of the TEA takeover of HISD and her refusal to support Hidalgoโs 2022 reelection bid.
Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeks
Read full article: Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeksResidents living in a northwest Harris County trailer community of over 150 families say they have been without gas service for nearly two weeks, leaving them unable to heat their homes, cook meals, or take hot showers.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres area
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres areaA Baytown police officer reportedly fatally struck a pedestrian on Highway 164 in Shoreacres area, according to Baytown Police Department.
Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputyโs children
Read full article: Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputyโs childrenA Harris County grand jury has indicted Baytown Police Officer Michael Hightower for the October crash that killed two children of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire barred from future Harris County Democratic endorsements
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire barred from future Harris County Democratic endorsementsHouston Mayor John Whitmire has been barred from future endorsements by the Harris County Democratic Party following a precinct chair vote.
Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris County
Read full article: Man found dead inside vehicle that rolled into ditch after shooting in North Harris CountyHarris County deputies found a man fatally shot inside a vehicle that rolled into a ditch on Salter Drive Sunday night. The investigation is ongoing.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a โfeminine emergencyโ to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wanted
Read full article: More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wantedInvestigators with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said deputies have recovered more $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates after authorities linked a notorious tailgate thief to more than 20 thefts across Harris County.
Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraud
Read full article: Houston councilman suspends work with homeless nonprofit after leader arrested for real estate fraudA Houston City Councilman, pictured on social media with a nonprofit CEO now accused of fraud, tells KPRC 2 News his office is suspending engagement with the organization that feeds the homeless in downtown Houston.
Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctorโs office
Read full article: Suspect posing as patient accused of stealing employee Christmas bonuses from Houston doctorโs officeA woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.
$2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: $2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf FreewayA man accused of causing a deadly crash and then committing a series of armed carjackings along the Gulf Freeway has been arrested and appeared in court Friday, where a judge set his bond at $200,000.
$16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and CyโFair students
Read full article: $16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and CyโFair studentsAs part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16โฏmillion toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other highโtraffic areas across Precinctโฏ4.
Sugar Land man pleads guilty to smuggling AI computer chips to China, first case of its kind
Read full article: Sugar Land man pleads guilty to smuggling AI computer chips to China, first case of its kindFederal prosecutors announced Monday the first-ever conviction in an artificial intelligence technology smuggling case, uncovering a sophisticated scheme to illegally export over $160 million worth of advanced computer chips to China through a network of shell companies and falsified shipping documents.
Back in Burberry? Man wearing AC/DC shirt captured on video stealing $1.2K worth of designer goods
Read full article: Back in Burberry? Man wearing AC/DC shirt captured on video stealing $1.2K worth of designer goodsA Houston-area outlet mall is looking for a man accused of some dirty deeds, done dirt cheap.
Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will return
Read full article: Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will returnA homeless encampment that had been growing for months behind a shopping center on Louetta Road was cleared Tuesday, but property managers and business owners say the move offers only temporary relief.
Ex-NASCAR driver revs up neurodivergent driving training in Houston
Read full article: Ex-NASCAR driver revs up neurodivergent driving training in HoustonA former NASCAR driver is transforming driver education in Houston with a specialized driving program helping neurodivergent students gain independence and safely get on the road.
Woman stabbed, man allegedly sets himself on fire after fight between couple at Harris County mobile home park
Read full article: Woman stabbed, man allegedly sets himself on fire after fight between couple at Harris County mobile home parkA fight between a married couple at a northeast Harris County mobile home park sent both a man and woman to the hospital Wednesday.
Cypress man arrested after viral dashcam video allegedly shows him damaging truck after being angered by park job
Read full article: Cypress man arrested after viral dashcam video allegedly shows him damaging truck after being angered by park jobIf youโve ever considered buying a dashcam for your car, maybe this is your sign!
Wanted teacher at Aldine ISD taught for 2 years before arrest on child sex assault charges
Read full article: Wanted teacher at Aldine ISD taught for 2 years before arrest on child sex assault chargesAn Aldine Independent School District agriculture science teacher worked in a classroom for more than two years despite active warrants for his arrest on charges of sexually assaulting a teen boy.
Rats run Houston City Hall... at night. Dozens of rodents seen running around after sunset
Read full article: Rats run Houston City Hall... at night. Dozens of rodents seen running around after sunsetDozens of rats have made Houstonโs City Hall their nocturnal playground, scurrying across sidewalks and diving into burrows on the buildingโs front lawn just days before the cityโs annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.
Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cuts
Read full article: Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cutsA Houston woman who says she was wrongfully evicted during the pandemic is speaking out about how Lone Star Legal Aid helped her win her case โ as the nonprofit now faces the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding.
Child mauled by neighborโs dog after barging through familyโs front door in NE Harris County
Read full article: Child mauled by neighborโs dog after barging through familyโs front door in NE Harris CountyA three-year-old boy is recovering from serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neighborโs dog in northeast Harris Countyโs Edgewood Village neighborhood.
โHow could you do that to an old man?โ: 15-year sentence for man who attacked senior with dementia
Read full article: โHow could you do that to an old man?โ: 15-year sentence for man who attacked senior with dementiaAn elderly Houston man with dementia was brutally beaten and robbed outside a pawn shop after the attacker mistakenly thought he was trying to break into his car. Nearly two years later, a judge sentenced the suspect Trayvion Lockridge to 15 years in prison.
Residents picking up the pieces one week after pair of tornadoes ripped through NW Harris County
Read full article: Residents picking up the pieces one week after pair of tornadoes ripped through NW Harris CountyTwo tornadoes ripped through northwest Harris County just seven days ago. As families try to prepare for the holidays, the devastation remains painfully real and raw.
Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to know
Read full article: Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to knowEarly voting in Harris County begins Monday, Oct. 20, and runs through Friday, Oct. 31, giving residents nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.
Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bags
Read full article: Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bagsDeputies said they found the ring behind a business that was advertising for tacos and drinks.
Amazon driver accused of running red light before crash that ejected man from vehicle in south Harris County
Read full article: Amazon driver accused of running red light before crash that ejected man from vehicle in south Harris CountyDeputies said the driver of an Amazon 18-wheeler ran a red light and hit a car, killing a man in South Harris County.
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the yearโs most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns
Read full article: Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concernsTexas DMV now requires unexpired photo ID for all vehicle registrations and renewals. Counties seek clarification as drivers and businesses react to the sudden policy change.
Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failure
Read full article: Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failureA problematic roundabout in Houstonโs Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fire
Read full article: 2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fireThe Harris County Fire Marshalโs Office says first responders are at the scene of a fire at a tank farm in northwest Harris County.
WANTED: Search underway for โCowboy,โ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubs
Read full article: WANTED: Search underway for โCowboy,โ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubsHCSO is searching for a sexual assault suspect known as โCowboy,โ who frequents FM 1960 nightclubs in north Harris County. Deputies released a sketch.
Wednesday is the โDrunkest Day of the Year.โ Donโt drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving
Read full article: Wednesday is the โDrunkest Day of the Year.โ Donโt drive drunk and ruin ThanksgivingThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as โBlackout Wednesday,โ has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking scheme
Read full article: Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking schemeThe charges come after an undercover investigation by the Houston Police Departmentโs Major Offenders Division and a confession from one of the employees arrested.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeItโs not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But thatโs exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault cases
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault casesA sweeping multi-agency operation in Harris County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent offenders and sexual predators. Officials announced the results of the warrants round up targeting violent offenders during a news conference on Tuesday.
Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damage
Read full article: Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damageResidents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.
EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her home
Read full article: EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her homeWhen an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didnโt just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. Thatโs for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.
Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to Houston
Read full article: Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to HoustonA former teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children has been captured and returned to Houston.
Recovery efforts are ongoing after Mondayโs severe weather in Harris County
Read full article: Recovery efforts are ongoing after Mondayโs severe weather in Harris CountyAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houstonโs northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown Houston
Read full article: Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown HoustonHarris County deputies are searching for Susana Hernandez, 83, who went missing Monday while walking her dog near her familyโs home. She has dementia.
Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort woman
Read full article: Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort womanDonald Patrick Doolittle, 58, was arrested for allegedly impersonating an ICE agent and extorting a woman by demanding money to avoid deportation, according to Harris County court records.
Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean up
Read full article: Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean upMonday afternoon, weโll start to see storms moving in from the south and west as they get drawn in from the front arriving at night.
โThe noise was unbelievableโ: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhood
Read full article: โThe noise was unbelievableโ: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhoodResidents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safe
Read full article: Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safeA fast-moving storm swept through a northwest Harris County neighborhood Monday afternoon, causing significant damage but no reported injuries.
KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Hereโs how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
Read full article: KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Hereโs how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.Donate new, unwrapped toys through December 15. Every donation helps a child in foster care or in a CPS-involved home.
2 Houston students to play in Macyโs Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving parade
Read full article: 2 Houston students to play in Macyโs Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving paradeAs millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macyโs Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.
Survey: Food insecurity soaring in Houston, linked to poorer health and rising SNAP strain
Read full article: Survey: Food insecurity soaring in Houston, linked to poorer health and rising SNAP strainNew survey data from spring 2024 shows two in five Houston and Harris County households face food insecurity, with residents reporting poorer health, higher uninsured rates, and more delays in medical care.