Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been served with a summons 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.

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has issued Brady Notices for 364 cases following the firing of a Houston Forensic Science Center investigator.

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.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 15100 block of Mason Road, near the intersection with Cypresswood Drive.

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.

A Houston man who was out on bond while facing a murder charge has been arrested for possession of nearly 10 ounces of marijuana.

Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue on Thursday, with the best chance occurring during the afternoon and evening hours.

Deputies say the man was trying to break into the large donation box, where he got trapped inside and couldn't breathe.

Currently, there are no state ordinances which regulate temperatures inside hospitals.

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.

It was a pretty calm start to Tuesday, but we’re tracking partly cloudy skies and chances for thunderstorms later in the day.

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.

Authorities are investigating the death of a man found face down next to a running car outside a Chase Bank in Atascocita on Monday morning.

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 line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

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.

The tallest building in Baytown will stand no more.

The city says they were notified of the positive case by Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES).

Rhyder Tettleton, 17, Tomball, received a plea deal for the shooting death of his 16-year-old brother, reducing his charge from manslaughter to criminally negligent homicide. It also means if he completes the terms of his probation, he will avoid a formal conviction on his record

Heavy flames took out a total of 16 storage units at a facility in northwest Harris County and three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion at the scene.

Illegal dumping in Harris County has become a pressing issue, with residents like Montrose Cunningham facing prolonged battles against abandoned waste in their neighborhoods. Cunningham's struggle with a massive pile of discarded items outside his Tomball home, left by former tenants, underscores the challenges in addressing unauthorized dumping. Despite seeking help from various local authorities, the waste remained until media attention prompted action. Harris County has intensified efforts to combat this issue, deploying undercover cameras and enforcing penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Officials urge residents to report incidents through designated hotlines and caution against fraudulent waste removal services. The emphasis is on the environmental impact and the collective responsibility to protect the community's living space.

Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 10800 block of Slumbering Falls Lane in the Cypress area.

After enduring more than a year of relentless hardships, a Houston mom and son are finally seeing a turn of fortune, having once faced the despair of being without a roof over their heads.

Harris County has redirected $20.8 million initially intended for the UPLIFT Harris program, a guaranteed income initiative for low-income residents, following legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The county's strategic reallocation of funds now supports homelessness services, eviction prevention, and food insecurity through established organizations like the Houston Food Bank. The rebranded Harris County Community Prosperity Program aims to aid the same beneficiaries through community partners, ensuring continued support for those in need.

Houston remains one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., but a new report suggests that status is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

Deputies from Harris County Precinct 4 recovered a vehicle stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman during a traffic stop on FM 1960 Road East.

Investigators say a woman, possibly unhoused, was crossing onto the Eastex Freeway onramp going southbound just before Hopper Road when another driver on the feeder but getting on the onramp hit and killed her.

Deputies are investigating a situation involving a man who walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

As Election Day unfolds in the Houston area, voters are sharing photos of their ‘I Voted’ stickers to showcase their participation.

A 25-year-old man was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting outside Stampede Houston in northeast Harris County.

More storms are impacting parts of the Houston area Friday.

The man who was found guilty of murdering a Harris County peace officer has been sentenced to death.

A guaranteed income program meant to help struggling families in Harris County is officially over, following a legal challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

The Uplift Harris program, where financially struggling residents in Harris County residents could qualify for a $500 monthly grant has notified its recipients, but there are still dozens of nonprofits Houstonians in need can reach out to.

Looking for a job? The Sheriff's Office will be interviewing job seekers this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as they look to hire 189 detention officers and 10 communications officers.

A man was arrested Thursday evening after he confessed to running over a woman who jumped out of his truck in west Harris County, but authorities are still trying to piece together how the event unfolded.

Funds that were originally earmarked to be used for Uplift Harris, a universal basic income program which was launched in 2023, have been diverted to other programs following a Harris County Commissioners Court vote.

Deputies have a suspect in custody after a man was shot at an apartment complex in North Harris County Thursday.

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.

Detectives allege Jonathan Beyleveld, a lieutenant in the TX National Guard, "sent and requested sexually explicit photos as he tried to arrange a meeting with the undercover detective to have sex and drink alcohol."

Despite the many complaints on social media, traffic is not the biggest problem for Harris County residents.

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Family members said Shawn Bates, 48, was last seen leaving South Gessner Road in an unknown direction, but is a dialysis patient and his doctors are looking for him.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 18700 block of Holly Way in west Harris County.

Residents in Northeast Harris County are speaking out following the tragic death of 12-year-old Zacharyiah Benjamin, who was hit and killed by a car after being chased by a stray dog while riding his bike.

A major change in federal disaster response could soon reshape how states prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said the vehicle of interest is a black Chrysler 300.

Leaders in Houston and Harris County have responded to a letter written by Congressman Wesley Hunt expressing concerns about upcoming protests in the city.

A lightning strike during a storm in the Chimney Hill Subdivision caused a house fire, prompting a response from the Cy-Fair Fire Department.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she is her running for Harris County Judge in the November 2026 election.

If Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl in the Northpointe Blvd area, as reported by Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Officials say a 12-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car after he lost control on a bicycle and fell into the roadway.

Officials in Harris County are looking for a woman believed to be involved in a pair of armed robberies in the Houston area.

Victoria and Gabriela Limon, 14 and 11, were last seen leaving their home Sunday on White Oak Circle near Windfern Road.

Inside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about deadly storm surge that could revolutionize how coastal cities protect themselves against increasingly powerful storms.

A Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 55-year-old Oscar Rosales, who was found guilt of killing Precinct 5 Corporal Charles Galloway during a traffic stop in 2022.

This year, the Houston area has experienced nine unfortunate drownings, with two occurring in Harris County this week.

A police chase that resulted in a car crash has led multiple lanes to be closed in the Atascocita area.

A 3-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in a pool Friday afternoon in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

The constable’s office says there is a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene, the 6400 block of Seegers Trail Drive.

More than three years after being accused of shooting a Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Corporal to death in 2022, Oscar Rosales has been found guilty.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 23500 block of Wintergate Drive in Spring.

Three passengers were hospitalized after being sprayed with mace on the Red Line at Preston Station.

Neighbors and the leasing manager told investigators Paul Munoz, 52, has harassed other tenants in the apartment complex on several occasions, threatening to arrest them, have them evicted, or have their vehicles towed.

Martinez and her husband, Jarin, are accused of filing numerous fake documents and falsely claiming ownership of properties, which they then sold without the knowledge of the actual owners, according to a lawsuit filed by the Harris County Attorney’s Office in April.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the incident happened on July 17, 2024, in the 8100 block of Windy Acres, near Beltway 8 and Highway 290.

Dozens of protestors were asked to leave after several disturbances at Houston's city council meeting on Wednesday.

A double homicide is under investigation after a man and woman were both found dead inside of the east Harris County home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement are at a home in the Willowbrook-area where a toddler drowned in a pool Wednesday.

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Investigators said the grandparents told investigators the grandson shot their daughter, but it's unclear what led up to the incident.

Attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of a woman who was shot five times by deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office while she was inside her friend’s apartment last year.

A Harris County Pct. 2 sergeant has died after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

After widespread criticism over power outages during last year’s severe weather events, CenterPoint Energy says it’s made major strides to improve resiliency and better serve customers this hurricane season.

A man has barricaded himself inside a camper at Northlake RV Resort Tuesday morning following an assault, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

KPRC 2 has confirmed an inmate-related death at the Harris County Jail over the weekend.

Commissioner Lesley Briones is holding a FREE disaster preparedness workshop on Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Tracy Gee Community Center on Westcenter Drive in Westchase. Here's how you can sign up.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Gulf Coast Criminal Investigators Association, has launched Operation Blitz.

The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.

You may have heard of the term “squatter” recently, seen the word in headlines, or seen a video of authorities or a property owner removing them from their property, or at least trying to.