2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou....
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'It's not fair what they're doing to people': Tenant sues North Harris County apartments over rent dispute
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has filed a lawsuit to fight back. This is the same North Harris County apartment complex KPRC 2 News reported on this week, where a judge has a...
Sketch released of man accused of attacking woman with baseball bat in Sugar Land
Sketch released of man accused of attacking woman with baseball bat in Sugar Land KHOU
2-year-old girl allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, HCSO says
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Overturned truck hauling dirt prompts closure of SB lanes of E. Sam Houston Tollway, officials say
A semi-truck hauling dirt overturned, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Tollway on Thursday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office....
Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years of complaints and legal action by the Harris County Attorney’s Office. The Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments, owned by Globix Palms Rolling...
Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...
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Jury awards Watson Grinding explosion survivors more than $61 million in latest verdict against 3M
A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
Self-proclaimed internet pranksters accused of terroristic threats in River Oaks
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
'We have paid our rent': Pregnant woman's husband says apartment management changed locks without warning
What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice. KPRC 2 News reporter...
Parents charged with child abandonment after leaving 3 kids in home with trash, bugs, feces: Records
Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
'Nothing Night' | Go to a Sugar Land Space Cowboys game next week and get nothing
'Nothing Night' | Go to a Sugar Land Space Cowboys game next week and get nothing KHOU
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Suspects posing as utility workers steal cash, jewelry from Harris County home
Investigators are looking for two men who posed as utility workers to gain access and steal from a northwest Harris County home. The incident occurred on the evening of July 23 in the 5300 block of Spanish Oak Drive. The suspects told the homeowner they were responding to a repor...
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Team: Q2 Earnings Snapshot kare11.com
Someone in Sugar Land just collected a sweet Powerball payday
Someone in Sugar Land just collected a sweet Powerball payday KHOU
Someone in Sugar Land, Texas, just collected a sweet Powerball payday
Someone in Sugar Land, Texas, just collected a sweet Powerball payday Yahoo
Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
Texans from Dallas, Sugar Land win million-dollar prizes from Powerball drawings
Texans from Dallas, Sugar Land win million-dollar prizes from Powerball drawings CW39 Houston
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras Houston Public Media
A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in Houston
A colorful new mural now anchors a busy stretch of Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created through a three-week collaboration between six visiting artists from Taiwan and Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247. “I don’t think I could have asked for a better birthday gift th...
Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike
At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000....
Toddler fighting for her life after allegedly being struck multiple times by mom's boyfriend: HCSO
A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Man dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials say
A man in Harris County Jail custody died Wednesday after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center, according to officials. Karlos Butler, 49, was pronounced dead at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, authorities said. Officials said Butler collapsed for ...
Virtual Author Talks at Fort Bend County Libraries will explore genuine legacies and a faux murder mystery
A couple of legacies and a mystery will be the topics of discussion and exploration during Fort Bend County Libraries’ upcoming Virtual Author Talks, so register now to hear the dialogue....
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Toon named director of special programs for The George Foundation
The Central Fort Bend Chamber and The George Foundation jointly announce that Melissa Toon will conclude her service as President and CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber to accept the role of Director of Special Programs with The George…...
Investigation underway after child found unresponsive at gas station in Spring
Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family’s home for possible foul play. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, the incident began around 8:...
Funding for Houston ICE shooting investigation approved by Harris County leaders
The $2.5 million is said to go directly into the Harris County District Attorney's Office investigation into the July ICE-involved shooting.
SW Houston and parts of Fort Bend get $500K EPA grant to test potentially contaminated properties
On Thursday, southwest Houston and parts of Fort Bend County received $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency that leaders hope will revitalize the area and clean up brownfields....
Harry Potter drone show brings 1,200 lights to Sugar Land this weekend
Harry Potter drone show brings 1,200 lights to Sugar Land this weekend Houston Chronicle
Erik Arceneaux sentenced to life in prison for murder of Houston mother Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, a northeast Houston mother who disappeared in June 2018 and whose body has never been found. Erik Fardell Arceneaux was sentenced August 6, 2026, about a month after a Harris County jury...
Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.
Former Harris County sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old
A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a dating app. According to court records, Nicholas Burbridge was charged with aggravated sexual assa...
Former Pct. 7 sergeant not indicted after being accused of beating her adopted children with belt
A grand jury has declined to indict a former Harris County Precinct 7 sergeant accused of beating her adopted children with a belt.
Harris Co. sues Children's Museum of Houston after county employee injured in 'gravity chair'
Harris County is suing the Children's Museum of Houston over an allegation that a county employee broke his neck while on an attraction at the museum, according to a lawsuit....
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Houston immigration attorney rejects 18-year plea in assault case
A Houston immigration attorney facing a felony family violence charge rejected a plea offer that would have sent him to prison for 18 years. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra stood alongside his attorneys in a Harris County courtroom and formally rejected the state’s offer on Wednesday. The j...
Man electrocuted after tree branch reportedly hits power line in Cypress, Precinct 4 says
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse. In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to...
New Harris County tool helps residents find low-cost healthcare clinics across Houston area
Finding affordable healthcare in the Houston area may soon become easier thanks to a new online tool launched by Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department. The agencies have released the 2026 Access to Care Report and an interactive Low-Cost Clinic Finder Tool...
Man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl delivery killed 18-year-old
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the investigation began in January 2026 when High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 1 investigators launched an investigation into Avery Williams, 30....
Former HCSO deputy charged with sexually assaulting teen girl, months after termination: Records
A former Harris County sheriff's deputy is charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after court records state he communicated with her through a dating app and picked her up earlier this year....
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant 'no billed' after being charged with injury to a child
A Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office sergeant has been "no billed" after being charged with injury to a child.
Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct
Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords....
New report reveals barriers to health care access in Houston and Harris County
A new report from city and county health leaders revealed the biggest challenges keeping people in Houston and Harris County from getting the health care they need....
Sugar Land airport receives $3.5 million federal grant for runway improvements
Sugar Land airport receives $3.5 million federal grant for runway improvements KHOU
Free community baby shower, resource fair to be held at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Tuesday
Free community baby shower, resource fair to be held at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Tuesday Click2Houston
Cyclosporiasis cases at 54 in Harris County; 10 additional cases in Houston, health officials say
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department confirmed the latest cases of Cyclosporiasis in the area.
Entrance ramp blocked on SH 146 at SH-225 in east Harris County due to heavy truck, hazmat incident
Drivers in east Harris County should expect significant delays Tuesday after a heavy truck and hazardous materials incident shut down multiple lanes along State Highway 146. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, southbound SH 146 at SH 225 has multiple main lanes b...
Amended gag order expected in Lee Gilley murder case after alleged violation by defense attorney
There has been no finding of contempt on the part of Dick DeGuerin, who was accused by Harris County prosecutors of violating a gag order in the Lee Gilley murder case, according to DeGuerin’s attorney Brian Wice. The issue came before Judge Peyton Peebles Monday, after Harris Co...
Harris County man charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
18-year-old found fatally shot at north Harris County apartment complex
An 18-year-old man was found shot near the entryway of an apartment complex along Ella Boulevard.
Man hospitalized after overnight shooting in west Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in west Harris County, authorities said. The incident happened overnight at a complex in the 23400 block of Kingsland Boulevard. Investigators said an adult man was found with a gun...
'I'm a celebrity': Unlicensed funeral director accused of stealing dead man's estate dodges questions after court
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults. Unique Green is accused of p...
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