Deadly 2-vehicle accident prompts closures on SH 36 N in both directions, Rosenberg PD says
The Rosenberg Police Department is investigating a deadly two-vehicle accident on SH-36 N on Thursday afternoon.
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Richmond hires first female police chief in department's history, city officials announce
Richmond hired its first female police chief in the department's history, city officials announced.
Richmond Assistant Police Chief promoted to Chief of Police
The City of Richmond and the Richmond Police Department have announced who will be the top cop of the department.
1 person injured and another detained in shooting in Sugar Land, police says
Police said the two people involved knew each other, but did not disclose how or what exactly led up to the shooting.
Flight makes emergency return to Houston after windshield shatters
A United Airlines regional jet headed for El Paso, made an emergency return to Houston Sunday after the first officer’s windshield shattered shortly after takeoff, according to CNN. Driver accused of ramming SUV through Rosenberg grocery store, upset because he needed to use the ...
Driver accused of ramming SUV through Rosenberg grocery store, upset because he needed to use the bathroom
A man’s accused of purposely driving his car into a Rosenberg Kroger. Rosenberg police, in a Facebook post, said the driver intentionally drove through the doors of the pharmacy because he “needed to use the restroom and was upset the doors were locked.” This happened around 4:30...
20-year-old arrested, accused in multiple Fort Bend County business burglaries
Fort Bend County authorities have taken a 20-year-old suspect into custody after an investigation into a string of late-night break-ins at local businesses....
Driver intentionally crashes into Kroger to use restroom, Rosenberg police say
According to investigators, the driver "intentionally accelerated" into the Kroger because he reportedly needed to use the restroom and "was upset the doors were locked."...
No injuries reported after 6 apartment units damaged in overnight fire on Richmond Avenue, HFD says
HFD says six units were damaged in a fire at an apartment complex on Richmond Avenue overnight.
13 Alert Traffic: Crews clean up aftermath of 18-wheeler fire on inbound lanes of I-69 near Fannin
An 18-wheeler fire caused some backups for drivers along the Southwest Freeway near Fannin on Tuesday morning.
Tractor-trailer catches fire on Highway 59 northbound at Fannin Street
Drivers heading through Houston using the Southwest Freeway early Tuesday morning are facing delays following a major vehicle fire.
SH-36 reopened in Fort Bend County after vehicle rollover spills load of sand, authorities say
Officials also shared a photo of the rollover, adding, "This crash involves a spilled load of sand." The road has since reopened.
Needville Parents/Bonfire
While horns and percussion sections played what Needville Blue Jay band members call “Tomahawk” at the community-wide pep rally and bonfire, clarinetists and others do the motions. From left are Ruby Ann Lawless, Adelynn Victery, Guadalupe Huerta and Macey Miller....
Fulshear police chief fired
The Fulshear City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to terminate Police Chief Kenneth “Kenny” Seymour following a two-month-long investigation into possible wrongdoing....
10-year-old seriously hurt, airlifted to hospital after e-bike crash in Fort Bend Co., officials say
The 10-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike and suffered serious injuries, according to Fort Bend County authorities.
Person shot to death at Meadows Place home, police say
Police did not provide specific details, but confirmed that a person was shot to death in Meadows Place on Saturday afternoon.
Driver crashes into Houston police vehicle on SW Fwy near 610 West Loop, HPD says
The Houston Police Department said officers were responding to a crash on the Southwest Freeway when a driver crashed into the scene and hit an HPD vehicle....
Man killed, teen and 10-year-old injured after head-on crash on Highway 90 in Fort Bend County, DPS officials say
Investigators said the 66-year-old driver of one vehicle was killed in a crash after the 16-year-old driver of another vehicle was driving in the wrong direction....
Crash involving train and 18-wheeler leads to diesel spill on Highway 90 in Sugar Land: Police
A fuel spill has been contained, but traffic is just beginning to snarl on Highway 90 after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler, according to Sugar Land police....
Body camera footage shows Missouri City police rescue young boy from water
Body camera footage released by the Missouri City Police Department shows the moment a little boy was rescued from a body of water.
Road reopened after crash involving dump truck on US 90-A westbound near Beasley, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 says
A crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
Woman killed, 2 children injured in crash
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash on N State Highway 6 tonight. The single vehicle crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. this evening on Highway 6 just north of Clay Road in the Cypress area. Investigators say the adult female driver is deceased. A ...
Woman taken into custody following police pursuit that forced North Freeway shutdown
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody.
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan...
Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officer
Two different law enforcement agencies say they are either reviewing or have disciplined employees for misuse or potential misuse of the Flock camera system. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review o...
Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detention
Community organizations gathered outside a southwest Houston Home Depot on Friday to question whether the retailer had cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. PREVIOUS: ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect FIEL, PSL, CREC...
Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
A woman was killed late Thursday night after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 13300 block of Highway 249 for a reported auto-pedestrian crash. Investigators said the woma...
Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy....
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns....
Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able to avoid prosecution by turning in his peace officer license....
Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented crime victims and witnesses less likely to report crimes to police. Those concerns are renewed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement detai...
Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
Truck crashes into business in northwest Harris County
Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
Police-involved shooting leaves gunman and victim dead inside Houston parking garage
Two men are dead, including a gunman, after Houston police officers opened fire inside a southwest Houston parking garage on Westheimer Road late Sunday night....
Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
Man appears in court, charged with hitting toddler multiple times in Harris County
29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
Harris County crime: Man arrested, charged with allegedly striking toddler multiple times
A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsive 2-year-old toddler....
Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments , keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary injunctio...
Man arrested for minor solicitation after bragging about exposing himself to Amazon drivers: Pct. 1
An Alvin man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after an investigation was launched when he allegedly bragged about exposing himself to Amazon drivers and neighbors, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen....
Alvin man charged with online solicitation of a minor
A 54-year-old Alvin man accused of making sexually explicit online messages to someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday near Pearland, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen. Investigators say the “15-year-old” was actually an underco...