Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.
The good news is our heat will take a break this weekend, the bad news is that it’s due to tropical downpours lasting through the weekend. “Tropical downpours” just mean there’s a lot of moisture, so street flooding is a concern.
A man was critically injured in a shooting following a dispute over loud music with a neighbor at an apartment complex in north Harris County.
With triple-digit temps scorching Texas this week, many Houstonians are anxiously watching the sky, not just for the sun, but for signs of trouble with the power grid.
According to reports, the man was found dead in Brazil alongside the woman he was accused of assaulting in Harris County.
All three suspects from Tuesday’s manhunt in Polk County are now in custody and law enforcement says it was all sparked by a chase involving a stolen truck out of Harris County.
A North Shore High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting at a pool party early Monday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office are at the scene where a man was shot in the leg in north Harris County.
Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis will host a virtual town hall meeting to discuss hurricane and flood preparedness. Scheduled for tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., the meeting will feature insights from the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the Harris County Flood Control District. Key speakers include Meteorologist Jeff Lindner, who will provide the latest hurricane season forecast and flood preparedness information, and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Murray, who will emphasize the importance of year-round emergency readiness. Residents can participate via Commissioner Ellis' YouTube channel or by phone.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there is an unknown odor at an industrial site "causing some to experience headaches and nausea."
Nearly a year after a newborn baby was found dead inside a trash can in Northwest Harris County, the child’s mother has been charged.
A woman who has been driving around Houston claiming she needs money to flee a domestic violence situation has been charged with aggregate theft by deception after investigators say she stole more than $3,000.
It's unclear how many people were in the plane when it crashed, but Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said they were able to get out safely and were not harmed.
Deputies said the motorcyclist went over the ramp on Hwy 99 and died upon impact. The ramp was shut down as a result while authorities investigate the deadly crash.
Investigators said there appeared to be several shooters who fired into a crowd of about 25 to 30 teenagers during a pool party at an apartment complex.
Harris County is at the center of a heated debate over redistricting, as state lawmakers prepare for a special session beginning Monday with the issue on the agenda.
A man who claimed self-defense in a shooting that left a maintenance worker dead has now been charged with murder.
A Harris County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested, accused in a 2024 incident where he allegedly exposed himself inside a Houston dollar store.
Precinct 4 deputy constables are looking for two masked and armed men seen outside an apartment, reportedly trying to shoot into the home early Friday morning.
A woman was struck and killed by multiple vehicles while walking in the southbound lane of Highway 6 on Thursday night in west Harris County.
Investigators said the man shot at responding deputies when they first tried to speak with him, and SWAT officers arrived after he barricaded himself inside a home.
Two sergeants with the Houston Police Department were called to reports of a suspicious person with a weapon, and when they arrived, one of them was shot in the leg.
A man from Honduras is facing serious charges, and his immigration status is put on hold for allegedly kidnapping a woman and leaving her locked in a room for days.
Deputies said the man crashed the stolen vehicle and then got into a shootout with deputies before he was shot and killed.
Witnesses said the man was looking for some people and left, but came back and found them, and an altercation broke out in the parking lot.
A search for a missing 2-year-old took a tragic turn Tuesday night after investigators in west Harris County found the toddler had drowned in a retention pond.
After deadly floods swept through Texas Hill Country, Houstonians responded with truckloads of donations, led by a weeklong relief drive from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
As Kerr County continues recovering from devastating floods, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is leading a major donation drive to support families who lost everything.
So far in 2025, as many as 12 inmates have died while in custody in Harris County Jail, surpassing the total number of 10 in all of 2024.
Heriberto Zamora, 42, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to forensic investigators, and was charged with sexual assault back in late June. Pasadena police say the shooter knew Zamora but didn’t disclose a motive.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says two men were seen inside the Burger King on FM 1960 near the North Freeway. At least one of the men was detained, but another remains barricaded inside. HCSO's SWAT team has been deployed to the scene.
Officials in Harris County are encouraging the public to participate in discussions and studies in the aftermath of the Hill Country floods.
A procession is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon in Kingwood as the body of Shiloh Wilson, one of the victim’s of the devastating Guadalupe River flood, is brought back home and reunited with his parents.
Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Harris County officials are ramping up efforts to protect residents from flooding after recent deadly storms in the Texas Hill Country.
Harris County is facing a $1 billion shortfall in its flood control projects despite having $5.2 billion in total funding, including a $2.5 billion voter-approved bond from 2018. The County Commissioners are prioritizing federal partnerships and grant protections to ensure continued access to federal funds. With $700 million remaining, the court will decide in September which projects can proceed. The focus remains on transparency, completing critical projects, and maintaining partnerships to maximize resources, while officials consider the possibility of seeking additional voter-approved funding in the future.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
One year ago, the Loredo family’s morning was shattered when a tree crashed into the side of their northwest Harris County home as Hurricane Beryl made landfall.
A 14-year-old with a lemonade stand is making waves in West Houston. Brylee Livesay raised more than $600 for Camp Mystic flood relief, earning praise from local deputies and capturing the hearts of her community.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.
Houston’s Fourth of July forecast turned wet because of a pulse of energy in the atmosphere that matched with the ample moisture that continues to work its way from west to east across the state of Texas.
Authorities are trying to piece together what led up to a teenage boy getting shot to death in NE Harris County on the Fourth of July overnight hours.
Authorities in northwest Harris County are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Yordan Ybarra, who was last seen after midnight on June 27 near the 14200 block of Barker Bayou Ct
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.
A video showing a man choking a puppy by dangling it by its collar on Monday in Spring Branch is now being investigated by the Houston Police Department.
The search for a missing child with special needs has ended after he was found safe in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
A 20-year-old driver was critically injured after his vehicle crossed a median and collided head-on with a minivan in northwest Houston on Antoine Drive.
“Witnesses stated that he did go airborne, and then he ended up on the far side of the bayou,” Lt. R. Berry Jr. with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. “I guess God was with him."
A mid-air stunt went awry during Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour stop in her hometown of Houston when the flying car she was performing on began to tilt while suspended above the crowd.
The family and friends of Ronald Erwin Pate, 35, who died June 24 at Ben Taub Hospital after being in Harris County Jail for 13 days, are calling for increased funding and better medical care at the jail.
Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been summoned to show up in court related to her alleged violation of the gag order in the Jocelyn Nungaray case.
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting where two people were found in a southwest Houston park.
Harris County deputies say it happened on Homestead near Winfield Road, where a vehicle went off the overpass, killing a woman.
Houston police said the driver (for unspecified reasons) left the roadway before crashing into a tree in the median, causing it to catch fire and killing both occupants inside.
Investigators said the woman was seated, playing a game inside the store, when a man stabbed her several times in the chest and head before taking off on a bicycle.
Bodycam video showed the moment when officers broke the window, opened the door, and deployed a taser while trying to get him out as well as a close-up of the knife in Ishamel Davis' hand.
Investigators 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.
For nearly a month, Houston residents have been expressing frustration over delayed recycling pickups, leaving bins overflowing and patience running thin.
The Houston Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is searching for Robert Trujillo, a fugitive and known gang member linked to identity and mail theft crimes in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
The rates of new HIV infections in Houston and Harris County are higher than the national average. National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27th and it's a great reminder to get tested and know your status. Most doctors don't automatically test patients for HIV so ask for a test at your next exam. You can also connect with community organizations like Legacy Community Health and the Montrose Center where you can access free and/or low-cost testing and treatment options. Walgreens is also offering free testing at a dozen sites in the Houston area on National HIV Testing Day -- Friday, June 27th. Watch the full interview with Houston Life to find out more about the latest statistics, how to protect yourself, and how we can all work together to end the HIV epidemic.
Remember the African Art that was being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed by Commissioner Rodney Ellis at the expense of taxpayers? We are still tracking the latest updates on whether it will be sold or not.
Devin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.
Jeremy Fancher and Destiny Campos face murder charges in connection with the death of their 4-month-old daughter, Brookelyn Fancher, whose body was discovered in a dresser drawer at the Days Inn off Rancho Mission Drive in April 2024.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has asked residents to do their part to keep Harris County safe in light of a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Houston police are searching for James Turner, a 45-year-old rideshare driver, accused of indecent exposure after an incident with a female passenger on April 24, 2024.
HELP US FIND: Investigators say Mikael McComb, 15, is verbally autistic and "may be in a mental crisis." Here's how you help find him if you have any information on his whereabouts.
A chilling discovery on Hillbrook Drive has left neighbors stunned as deputies investigate the death of a woman inside her home—an incident officials now say is connected to a deadly standoff more than an hour away in Leon County.
Over a year after a 4-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive inside a motel room drawer, her parents have been arrested and charged with murder.
A Harris County reserve deputy arrested last month in Galveston County on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge is now facing three more charges
A Westheimer-area food truck lot that’s served hungry Houstonians for nearly a decade is now at the center of growing neighborhood frustrations.
