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Five district attorneys sue Ken Paxton to block new rule requiring them to hand over case records
Read full article: Five district attorneys sue Ken Paxton to block new rule requiring them to hand over case recordsThe DAs say in two lawsuits that a new rule requiring counties to hand over almost all documents the attorney general’s office requests violates state and federal law.
Man found dead wrapped in blanket after suspect enlists help from stranger to move furniture at NW Harris County home
Read full article: Man found dead wrapped in blanket after suspect enlists help from stranger to move furniture at NW Harris County homeDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene where a man’s body was discovered inside a northwest Harris County home.
‘I’m ashamed that I fell for it’: Company accused of duping Harris County homeowners into 40-year listing agreements
Read full article: ‘I’m ashamed that I fell for it’: Company accused of duping Harris County homeowners into 40-year listing agreementsThese agreements have left homeowners unaware that they were essentially giving up the rights to their homes for a few hundred dollars.
Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skyline
Read full article: Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skylineFor Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.
Long wait for FEMA funding, insurance money burdened rebuilding from the 2024 Houston derecho
Read full article: Long wait for FEMA funding, insurance money burdened rebuilding from the 2024 Houston derechoAs we reach the one-year mark from the 2024 Houston derecho, many Houstonians have already turned the page from the storm that caught one of the nation’s largest cities off guard.
Search underway for missing woman after 3-alarm fire destroys Harris County home
Read full article: Search underway for missing woman after 3-alarm fire destroys Harris County homeFirefighters are searching for a 20-year-old woman after a 3-alarm fire destroyed her Harris County home. The 20-year-old woman’s family says they believe she was at the home when the fire started, but firefighters have yet to locate her.
Harris County dedicates downtown building in honor of Sheila Jackson Lee
Read full article: Harris County dedicates downtown building in honor of Sheila Jackson LeeHarris County will dedicate a downtown building in honor of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday at 1111 Fannin, will unveil the new name of the 17-story office building, which recently underwent upgrades.
Harris County DA reveals new data on how the justice system handles mental health crises in jails
Read full article: Harris County DA reveals new data on how the justice system handles mental health crises in jailsHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare will announce progress on addressing the county's mental health incarceration crisis, highlighting efforts to divert over 340 individuals from jail to treatment services since January 1.
Texas bills seek to end predatory listing agreements
Read full article: Texas bills seek to end predatory listing agreementsHave you or someone you know been approached with a suspicious 'right-to-list' contract? These agreements, often targeting vulnerable homeowners, promise a tempting upfront payment, but lock you into a 40-year commitment with companies like MV Realty.
Delays in seeking resolutions in Harris County courts due to lack of judges
Read full article: Delays in seeking resolutions in Harris County courts due to lack of judgesIt’s not secret Houston is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Harris County is one of the most populated, but for those seeking resolution within the judicial system, it might take time.
Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s Day
Read full article: Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s DayA family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.
Third Ward volunteer arrested for duping senior citizens out of more than $3K
Read full article: Third Ward volunteer arrested for duping senior citizens out of more than $3KDeputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 7 have arrested a man accused of operating a scam that defrauded over 30 senior citizens.
Driver accused of killing 76-year-old man in Spring hit-and-run in custody
Read full article: Driver accused of killing 76-year-old man in Spring hit-and-run in custodyAuthorities say a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 76-year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening in Spring has been apprehended.
Deputy hospitalized after another driver crashes into his patrol car in west Harris Co.
Read full article: Deputy hospitalized after another driver crashes into his patrol car in west Harris Co.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Hollyhock Drive.
Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot
Read full article: Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lotConstable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.
Harris County Jane Doe found beneath Bayland Park bleachers identified after 7 years
Read full article: Harris County Jane Doe found beneath Bayland Park bleachers identified after 7 yearsHarris County Jane Doe, discovered under Bayland Park bleachers in Houston in 2017, has been identified after nearly 10 years, though her name remains undisclosed.
Good Samaritans pull e-bike off Harris Co. deputy after crashing in downtown Houston
Read full article: Good Samaritans pull e-bike off Harris Co. deputy after crashing in downtown HoustonInvestigators said the off-duty cop was on his motorcycle, and a driver cut him off while he was trying to make a left turn at an intersection.
Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris County
Read full article: Man accused of shooting, killing younger brother in North Harris CountyA domestic dispute turned deadly Saturday night in north Harris County when a man was fatally shot by his brother inside their family home, according to authorities.
18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: 18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raise
Read full article: Tensions rise at Harris County Commissioners Court over deputy pay raiseTensions erupted during a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as deputies demanded urgent pay raises, highlighting a 20% pay gap compared to Houston Police Department salaries.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez believes deputy pay should be ‘top priority’ in upcoming budget cycle
Read full article: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez believes deputy pay should be ‘top priority’ in upcoming budget cycleHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is raising concerns about a critical pay disparity affecting deputies and constables, which he plans to address in a media briefing with Sgt. Jose Lopez.
Charges dropped: Ex-Harris County official alleges former DA Kim Ogg targeted her with a personal, political vendetta
Read full article: Charges dropped: Ex-Harris County official alleges former DA Kim Ogg targeted her with a personal, political vendettaThe current DA, Sean Teare, found no evidence of wrongdoing, reinforcing the former Health Director's stance.
Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 years
Read full article: Texas court asked to overturn death sentence of Harris County inmate on death row for nearly 50 yearsThe now 68-year-old inmate has been declared incompetent since 1987 when his initial execution was halted due to severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and organic brain dysfunction.
Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of May
Read full article: Over a handful of officer-involved shootings reported in Houston since the start of MayHouston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.
Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of them
Read full article: Off-duty officer shoots 2 teens in his NE Harris County backyard, killing one of themIt's believed the two men may have entered the officer's backyard while fleeing a drive-by shooting, but the Sheriff's Office is still working to confirm that.
Harris County addresses five new risks in expanded hazard mitigation plan
Read full article: Harris County addresses five new risks in expanded hazard mitigation planHarris County, located in Houston, is enhancing its disaster readiness as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The county's Office of Emergency Management has developed an expanded hazard mitigation plan addressing newly identified risks, including extreme weather and technology disruptions. The plan, informed by past weather events like Hurricane Beryl, aims to bolster community resilience through projects such as flood control and waterway widening. Residents are encouraged to prepare by securing their homes, purchasing flood insurance, and understanding evacuation procedures. The county emphasizes the importance of early preparation and offers resources online to aid residents in safeguarding themselves during severe weather events.
Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Parents urged to stay vigilant after attempted kidnapping at North Harris County apartment complexResidents at the Bella Vida apartments in North Harris County are on high alert after a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl over the weekend.
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriend
Read full article: Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. receives 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for killing girlfriendA former NFL tight end has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend in the Houston area in 2021.
A purr-fect rescue: Harris County deputies save cat from car engine entrapment
Read full article: A purr-fect rescue: Harris County deputies save cat from car engine entrapmentToday, a heartwarming purr-fect rescue unfolded as Harris County Precinct 5 constables successfully saved a furry friend from an unexpected hiding place—a car engine.
Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Father accused of giving fentanyl to daughter, sexually assaulting her friend on ThanksgivingJoshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual assault following the fentanyl-related death of his daughter, Jade Youngblood, on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Houston.
Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeing
Read full article: Driver, passenger caught after slamming car into north Harris County home and fleeingA car crashed into a home on Fox Scene Drive in north Harris County, leading to two suspects fleeing the scene with minor injuries.
Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris County
Read full article: Suspected trespasser shot, killed by deputies outside clinic in NW Harris CountyInvestigators said that after security asked the man sleeping in his car to leave, a deputy arrived, and backup had to be called when he refused.
Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspect
Read full article: Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspectSNAP benefits meant to help feed Houston families are ending up in the hands of the wrong people and being spent a thousand miles away in the Chicago area.
Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years
Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four yearsTens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.
Number of solar-related complaints in Texas more than doubled from 2020 to 2024
Read full article: Number of solar-related complaints in Texas more than doubled from 2020 to 2024Has this happened to you?! KPRC 2's Jaewon Jung filed a public records request with the Texas Attorney General's Office and found the number of solar-related complaints more than doubled from 2020 to 2024.
Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County driveway
Read full article: Woman shot, killed after getting ambushed by ex-boyfriend in her NE Harris County drivewayAuthorities say the woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her as she got out of her girl friend's car when they were coming back from a club.
Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules
Read full article: Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rulesOne proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.
‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house party
Read full article: ‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house partyA prom weekend celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire erupted at a southeast Houston house party, leaving one teen dead and 13 others injured.
One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties
Read full article: Election Day: What to know before voting in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties📢 It's Election Day! Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM. Harris & Fort Bend voters can vote anywhere in their county; Montgomery voters at their designated precinct.
‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris County
Read full article: ‘We want a dangerous person off the street’: Family seeks justice for father’s mysterious murder in NW Harris CountyThe parents of a father who was mysteriously stabbed to death in his Northwest Harris County home are speaking out.
From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington state
Read full article: From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington stateFrom dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.
‘You’re not alone’: Houston nonprofit helps SNAP skimming victim after watching KPRC 2 story
Read full article: ‘You’re not alone’: Houston nonprofit helps SNAP skimming victim after watching KPRC 2 storyA single mother who had her SNAP benefits stolen and used across the country received a surprise from a Houston nonprofit.
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within days
Read full article: Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted captured within daysTwo of Texas' 10 Most Wanted were captured in separate arrests within days. David Earl Rogers, wanted for aggravated assault and other charges, was arrested in Converse by the U.S. Marshals and DPS Special Agents.
Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say
Read full article: Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources sayShowing up to the home in a gym tank top, Andres Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot 34-year-old Ediesky Incencio Pineiro in the chest.
Houston stands to gain up to $80M from toll road reform bill
Read full article: Houston stands to gain up to $80M from toll road reform billA bill, Senate Bill 2722, aims to reform the distribution of toll road revenues in Harris County, potentially providing Houston up to $80 million over five years.
Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris County
Read full article: Unlicensed massage therapist arrested for prostitution in NW Harris CountyAuthorities say Yonghua Lou was arrested on a prostitution charge at 81 Spa on Cypress Creekway, where she was also found to be an unlicensed massage therapist. Additional charges, including human trafficking, are likely, deputies said.
Free program for small business owners could earn you $5K
Read full article: Free program for small business owners could earn you $5KHarris County and BakerRipley are teaming up to offer small business owners, those with just 25 employees or less a unique, free, training program that sets them up with one-on-one training with an experienced business mentor to help them grow their businesses.
Unlocking new opportunities for justice-impacted individuals
Read full article: Unlocking new opportunities for justice-impacted individualsA closer look at the partnership between Aventiv Technologies and Harris County and the work being done to help incarcerated individuals transform their time served into time prepared.
‘The website looked legit’: New Caney homeowner says contractor left project unfinished after $9,925 deposit
Read full article: ‘The website looked legit’: New Caney homeowner says contractor left project unfinished after $9,925 depositA New Caney homeowner says a contractor left her with an unfinished project after she paid nearly $10,000 for work that was never completed.
Person flown to hospital by helicopter after shooting at SW Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Person flown to hospital by helicopter after shooting at SW Harris County apartment complexThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at 15250 Gray Ridge Drive, near the Mission Bend area.
Two teenagers injured in hit-and-run incident; multiple drivers don’t stop to help
Read full article: Two teenagers injured in hit-and-run incident; multiple drivers don’t stop to helpAccording to investigators, two juveniles were on Airline Drive and Hill Road around 2 a.m. when they were hit by the driver. Investigators said the victims, a boy and a girl, were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thief
Read full article: ‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thiefSNAP benefits stolen via skimming are hitting families hard, with no funds to replace them.
Texas Senate approves bill to block Houston’s ‘Uplift Harris’, other universal basic income programs
Read full article: Texas Senate approves bill to block Houston’s ‘Uplift Harris’, other universal basic income programsThe Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2010, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, to prevent local governments from using public funds for universal basic income programs like Harris County's "Uplift Harris."
Houston mother calls for bond reform after accused killer of son released just weeks before trial
Read full article: Houston mother calls for bond reform after accused killer of son released just weeks before trialA Houston mother, Tameka Moore, is advocating for bond reform after the accused killer of her son, Jarrick Dontrell Hoskins, was released on bond just weeks before trial.
Over $40K in damages after two suspect break into water purification plant in Cypress
Read full article: Over $40K in damages after two suspect break into water purification plant in CypressThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened on Tuesday in the 22100 block of Cumberland Ridge Drive.
Houston Metro area ranks among the nation’s most air-polluted cities: report
Read full article: Houston Metro area ranks among the nation’s most air-polluted cities: reportThe report from the American Lung Association also highlighted significant disparities in air pollution exposure. People of color are more than twice as likely as white individuals to live in communities with failing grades.
Deputies searching for suspects after teen shot at northeast Houston party
Read full article: Deputies searching for suspects after teen shot at northeast Houston partyOfficers from Harris County Precinct 3 are searching for two unknown suspects involved in the shooting of a teenage girl at a house party in North Harris County on Monday night.
‘We’re all on edge’: Heightened security at Harris County courthouses after downtown shooting
Read full article: ‘We’re all on edge’: Heightened security at Harris County courthouses after downtown shootingOne day after chaos erupted in downtown Houston, security is tighter at the Harris County courthouse complex.
KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislation
Read full article: KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislationAfter weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.
Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty County
Read full article: Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty CountyThe suspect in the shooting that left a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable injured Monday not only had criminal history in Harris County, but also in Liberty County, KPRC 2 has learned.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shooting
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shootingHarris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.
‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in Houston
Read full article: ‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in HoustonA man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.
Harris County murder initially seen as road rage now tied to domestic violence
Read full article: Harris County murder initially seen as road rage now tied to domestic violenceDeputies were searching for the person they said shot and killed a woman in a possible road rage incident in northwest Harris County.
$6 million bond for suspect in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouse
Read full article: $6 million bond for suspect in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouseThe man suspected of shooting Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones on Monday has been given a $6 million bond.
Who is Sheila Jones? Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable wounded in shootout near Family Law Center
Read full article: Who is Sheila Jones? Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable wounded in shootout near Family Law CenterA female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 was shot during a shootout with an armed man near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable shot during shootout near Family Law Center; suspect also injured
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable shot during shootout near Family Law Center; suspect also injuredA female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 has reportedly shot near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.
Man seen firing gun outside apartment balcony in NW Harris Co. shot to death by SWAT members
Read full article: Man seen firing gun outside apartment balcony in NW Harris Co. shot to death by SWAT membersIt's unclear if anyone has been hit by the gunfire, but deputies said the gunman may have since barricaded himself in the apartment.
Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them
Read full article: Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking themFor some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.