Houston police said officers with Memorial Village PD tried pulling over the driver on two separate occasions on the same day, but the second time he ran several lights and crashed into two vehicles before his car caught fire.

Harris County deputies were called to do a welfare check at an apartment early Monday morning, when they found a man dead from several gunshot wounds.

Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were apprehended in north Harris County while driving a recently stolen vehicle.

A Harris County resident reported a suspicious request to deliver a package to the jail, prompting a Sheriff's Office deputy to retrieve it.

Officials in Klein are investigating a suspicious package that was left in the area.

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County is set to release its annual study in June, detailing the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, estimated at 3,300 across Houston.

An FBI analyst in Houston, Brian Vincent Rausch, has been arrested and released on bond after being charged with possessing over a thousand child sexual abuse images, including AI-generated ones.

More than a dozen people were displaced after an apartment fire in North Houston.

Constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 said Rodney Stubblefield, 24, was trying to sexually assault a woman while she was trying to push him away.

Severe May storms have put Houston's flood control systems to the test, highlighting the city's vulnerability due to its flat terrain and heavy Gulf Coast rainfall. Despite recent infrastructure resilience, only 30% of residents have flood insurance. With hurricane season just two days away, officials urge immediate action to secure flood coverage, emphasizing the critical need for preparedness against potential flooding risks.

In a testament to unwavering faith and forgiveness, Pastor Juan Martinez of Get Wrapped Church in North Harris County is turning heartbreak into hope after his church was robbed three times in two weeks.

The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.

A high-speed police chase through north Harris County ended Monday morning with a dramatic crash near an apartment complex — and two local tire shop workers caught the entire scene unfold just steps from their front door.

"Not all heroes wear capes! This little kitten was rescued from a drainage pipe by a Harris County deputy.

AVOID THE AREA: The building has been evacuated, and bomb squad officials and K9 units are at the scene.

Investigators said the man had to be extricated from his Dodge Challenger after hitting a puddle of water, causing him to lose control and smash into a tree.

Severe storms in Southeast Texas have led to power outages, impacting thousands.

While the thunder and lightning served as an alarm clock for some Houston area residents, homeowners in northwest Harris County were startled by a tree crashing through their roof.

Fire in Cloverleaf linked to an abandoned property leaves families homeless. Neighbors demand action after squatters return post-cleanup.

Tragic incident in NW Harris County: A 4-year-old found unresponsive in a pool on Glenhill Drive has been taken to the hospital.

Officials said a weapon was found, but couldn't disclose if that was the weapon used to kill the man. Deputies also detained several witnesses and the man's suspected killer.

A 47-year-old man in northwest Houston was shot by deputies after allegedly firing a gun into the air and pointing it at officers.

In northwest Harris County, Steven Eberly, 36, allegedly killed contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, driven by jealousy over a suspected romantic involvement with Eberly's girlfriend, the homeowner.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been open about her mental health struggles and did not shy away from the topic when her duties as county judge were challenged by Commissioner Adrian Garcia during a recent commissioners court meeting.

It's unclear how everything unfolded, but deputy constables said an unidentified woman was the only one who suffered fatal injuries due to the crash.

People in Cypress are rallying at a Harris County Emergency Services District board meeting, in support of the Cy-Fair Fire Department Chief Amy Ramon.

Harris County Commissioners voted down two motions presented by Judge Lina Hidalgo for taxpayer money to be used to pay for members of her staff to accompany her on an international trade mission to France.

After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to move forward with pay raises that would bring sheriff’s deputies and constable officers up to the same pay scale as Houston police. But now the county faces a new challenge: how to pay for it.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the crash is near I-45 and Cypresswood Drive.

An inmate, John Henry Jones, was left in a holding cell at the Harris County courthouse after his court hearing on Wednesday

Deputy constables are investigating a break-in at a CVS Pharmacy on Louetta Road in northwest Harris County, which occurred just after 6 a.m. on Thursday.

”You will not get compassion, you won’t get a second chance if you commit this crime, because I have been on too many scenes where people lose their lives because of this," DA Sean Teare said during a news conference.

“Harris County is at a crossroads. Voters are tired of rising taxes, rising crime, and rising dysfunction,” said Mayor Aliza Dutt. “I’m running to restore common sense, protect our families, and get government back to doing the basics—safely, efficiently, and transparently.”

Harris County constables are demanding pay equity for their deputies following the Houston City Council's approval of a five-year contract that raises Houston Police Department (HPD) officer salaries by 38%, making them the highest-paid in Texas.

The missing 15-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Houston Wednesday night has been found.

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, County Judge Lina Hidalgo spearheaded a panel discussion titled "Beyond the Stigma" to educate County employees about available mental health resources and support systems. The event featured healthcare experts and former Houston Texans players who shared personal experiences related to mental health. Key strategies discussed included building robust support networks, ongoing mental health management, and breaking stigmas associated with mental health, particularly among men and athletes. Harris County offers its employees extensive mental health support services, including onsite clinicians, peer support programs, and specialized training. Judge Hidalgo's own transparency regarding her mental health journey underscores the strength found in seeking care and aligns with national movements to normalize workplace mental health discussions.

Authorities need your assistance in identifying two teens involved in a recent altercation that escalated to gunfire at a Cypress basketball court, known locally as "The Cage."

Additional reinforcements were initially called to help keep the fire from spreading to nearby businesses, but were able to extinguish it within less than an hour.

The wife of a beloved contractor who was murdered while on the job in Harris County is speaking out.

Texas prosecutors have dropped charges against a prominent conservative activist in Houston related to allegations he was part of what authorities have called a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory.

Ben Taub Hospital has been re-verified as a Level I trauma center, one of two in Harris County. It provides essential trauma care and trains future healthcare professionals in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine. Upcoming events include a trauma conference on May 21 and a survivor celebration on May 30.

Hotze, who was indicted under former District Attorney Kim Ogg, was alleged to have been involved in the case of an air conditioning repairman being pulled over and held at gunpoint because of a former Houston Police Officer, Mark Aguirre.

Steven Eberly, 36, is accused of murdering contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, at a northwest Harris County home after an argument.

Harris County has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of counterfeiting property deeds in the Trinity Gardens area and selling properties to unsuspecting buyers, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced.

Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones has returned to work after being shot in the line of duty near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston last month.

In 1979, a young man was found deceased on a sidewalk in Houston, identified only as Harris County John Doe.

A Harris County man, Demery Ardell Wilson, has filed a lawsuit against Whataburger, alleging that the restaurant's negligence led to a severe allergic reaction after he was served onions despite requesting none.

Investigators believed alcohol and speed were factors in a deadly crash in Northeast Harris County.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says an investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead in Spring.

The DAs say in two lawsuits that a new rule requiring counties to hand over almost all documents the attorney general’s office requests violates state and federal law.

A small plane has reportedly crashed into a tree near the West Houston Airport.

Human remains have been found at a burned home in northwest Harris County, as crews searched for a 20-year-old woman, missing after the fire.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene where a man’s body was discovered inside a northwest Harris County home.

These agreements have left homeowners unaware that they were essentially giving up the rights to their homes for a few hundred dollars.

For Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.

One year ago, May 16, 2024, is a day Houstonians will never forget.

As we reach the one-year mark from the 2024 Houston derecho, many Houstonians have already turned the page from the storm that caught one of the nation’s largest cities off guard.

Firefighters are searching for a 20-year-old woman after a 3-alarm fire destroyed her Harris County home. The 20-year-old woman’s family says they believe she was at the home when the fire started, but firefighters have yet to locate her.

A Harris County Pct. 8 deputy constable has been arrested and charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend.

Harris County will dedicate a downtown building in honor of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday at 1111 Fannin, will unveil the new name of the 17-story office building, which recently underwent upgrades.

This Friday marks one year since the 2024 Houston derecho.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will announce progress on addressing the county's mental health incarceration crisis, highlighting efforts to divert over 340 individuals from jail to treatment services since January 1.

Have you or someone you know been approached with a suspicious 'right-to-list' contract? These agreements, often targeting vulnerable homeowners, promise a tempting upfront payment, but lock you into a 40-year commitment with companies like MV Realty.

It’s not secret Houston is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Harris County is one of the most populated, but for those seeking resolution within the judicial system, it might take time.

A family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.

Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 7 have arrested a man accused of operating a scam that defrauded over 30 senior citizens.

Authorities say a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 76-year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening in Spring has been apprehended.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Hollyhock Drive.

Constable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.

Harris County Jane Doe, discovered under Bayland Park bleachers in Houston in 2017, has been identified after nearly 10 years, though her name remains undisclosed.

Investigators said the off-duty cop was on his motorcycle, and a driver cut him off while he was trying to make a left turn at an intersection.

A domestic dispute turned deadly Saturday night in north Harris County when a man was fatally shot by his brother inside their family home, according to authorities.

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

Investigators were working to determine what caused a deadly crash on the Eastex Freeway.

Tensions erupted during a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as deputies demanded urgent pay raises, highlighting a 20% pay gap compared to Houston Police Department salaries.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is raising concerns about a critical pay disparity affecting deputies and constables, which he plans to address in a media briefing with Sgt. Jose Lopez.

A new study shows only 8% of Houstonians are adequately prepared for weather disasters

The current DA, Sean Teare, found no evidence of wrongdoing, reinforcing the former Health Director's stance.

The sheriff’s office said it happened outside a Family Dollar in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender Road.

The incident happened at the Bella Vida apartments at 15330 Ella Blvd.

In the heart of Montrose, a small team of mentors is creating big change—one young life at a time.

The now 68-year-old inmate has been declared incompetent since 1987 when his initial execution was halted due to severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and organic brain dysfunction.

Houston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.

It's believed the two men may have entered the officer's backyard while fleeing a drive-by shooting, but the Sheriff's Office is still working to confirm that.

Harris County, located in Houston, is enhancing its disaster readiness as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The county's Office of Emergency Management has developed an expanded hazard mitigation plan addressing newly identified risks, including extreme weather and technology disruptions. The plan, informed by past weather events like Hurricane Beryl, aims to bolster community resilience through projects such as flood control and waterway widening. Residents are encouraged to prepare by securing their homes, purchasing flood insurance, and understanding evacuation procedures. The county emphasizes the importance of early preparation and offers resources online to aid residents in safeguarding themselves during severe weather events.

Residents at the Bella Vida apartments in North Harris County are on high alert after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl over the weekend.

Pearland is about to get its own Asian Town and those living in that community can't wait.

A former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.

The deadline to submit a protest for the market value of your home is approaching in Harris County.

Today, a heartwarming purr-fect rescue unfolded as Harris County Precinct 5 constables successfully saved a furry friend from an unexpected hiding place—a car engine.

Joshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual assault following the fentanyl-related death of his daughter, Jade Youngblood, on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Houston.

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

A car crashed into a home on Fox Scene Drive in north Harris County, leading to two suspects fleeing the scene with minor injuries.

Investigators said that after security asked the man sleeping in his car to leave, a deputy arrived, and backup had to be called when he refused.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a Harris County reserve deputy has been arrested in Santa Fe.

SNAP benefits meant to help feed Houston families are ending up in the hands of the wrong people and being spent a thousand miles away in the Chicago area.

Tens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.

Has this happened to you?! KPRC 2's Jaewon Jung filed a public records request with the Texas Attorney General's Office and found the number of solar-related complaints more than doubled from 2020 to 2024.

Authorities say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her as she got out of her girl friend's car when they were coming back from a club.

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.