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 is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Spring.

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.

A man was rushed to the hospital after he was shot during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston.

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.

A man has died after being found unresponsive in Harris County Jail.

KPRC 2 is tracking thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area into Saturday afternoon

Officials in Harris County are encouraging the public to participate in discussions and studies in the aftermath of the Hill Country floods.

KPRC 2 is tracking thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area into Saturday afternoon

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.

A man is dead after being shot inside a Harris County home. A woman was also airlifted to a hospital.

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.

Court documents reveal suspect confessed in Afghan Marine’s stabbing, but legal missteps now threaten the case.

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.

Authorities said the DMV employee and another suspect tampered with vehicle records and swapped VINs, deceiving buyers into purchasing stolen cars with fake titles.

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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.

CM Plummer is the third candidate to announce her run to unseat longtime Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.

This Friday marks one year since the 2024 Houston derecho.

A teenager and two children have been flown to a hospital by helicopter after a crash involving the ATV they were riding on.

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

First responders are the ones who rush toward danger. The sounds of gunfire, the raging flames, all to save lives.

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.

Authorities are looking into what led up to a driver crashing into a northwest Harris County donut shop, where a woman was injured.

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.

A fatal bicycle crash happened on Veterans Memorial Drive in North Harris County on July 1, 2025.

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.

Driving in Houston *could* be getting better soon.

Investigators said the 19-year-old went into the water but hadn't resurfaced and was missing for about 20 minutes.

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.

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.