It’s unclear exactly how the shooting unfolded, but preliminary information indicates the man was playing dice in a common area. An argument then broke out with at least one other man, and things escalated, and he was shot multiple times.

Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess says she will not run for reelection as district clerk in 2026 or seek any other political office after the Harris County Commissioners Court tabled her request for a salary increase last week.

Emotions ran high in a Harris County courtroom Monday as the fourth day of testimony unfolded in the manslaughter trial of Tony Earls Jr., who is charged in the 2022 shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

Deputies said a woman's ex-boyfriend shot and killed her and her younger sister before turning the gun on himself.

Despite current sunny conditions, some storm cells are moving towards the Houston area ahead of the weekend.

Deputies said a 16-year-old was possibly shot, as were two other people in their 20s. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

Deputies were investigating a shooting that left a woman dead in southwest Harris County.

A crash has closed multiple westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway.

Authorities say the eastbound lanes of the Crosby Freeway (Highway 90) are shut down after a fatal motorcycle crash.

Responding deputies said two teens had been stabbed, one of whom died from his injuries. Family members confirmed the slain teenager’s identity as Braylen Ezell, 17.

A total of 15 projects that have not yet broken down are closed for now. 26 more projects that have started are being put on hold. The county said 75 projects that are under construction will be completed, but also made it clear that 54 are officially done.

As Houston families grapple with stubborn grocery inflation, even small price differences add up fast.

Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

Public records tie the property in Cypress, Texas, to D4vd.

DON'T FALL FOR IT! “The Harris County District Clerk’s Office does not send text messages requesting payment for court costs or fees. Let alone do we collect any payments for toll or traffic violations,” said District Clerk Burgess.

The examining trial for the ding-dong-ditch murder suspect is set for Monday.

Melinda Field said she first noticed piles of discarded mail on June 23 while running in the Addicks area.

Juan Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez is charged with capital murder for the death of 11-year-old Maria Gonzalez.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office has announced the outcomes of its investigation into an incident where an inmate was accidentally left in a holding cell at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center for hours earlier this year.

With Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stepping down, the question now is who will take the lead in the 2026 election. Several prominent candidates have already entered the race, setting the stage for a high-profile contest.

The progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office confirms she is not running for reelection next year.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says authorities discovered a possible hand grenade at a home near the Tomball Parkway Monday.

A defense attorney for the man charged after the death of an 11-year-old boy, who was fatally shot while playing a ding dong ditch prank in Houston’s Eastside in August, is asking for a case file on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge against an older cousin of the victim on scene the same day, KPRC 2 has learned.

A METRO handicap bus overturned after colliding with a sedan in north Harris County on the 2798 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West feeder road before Veterans Memorial Drive.

A search is underway Friday for a missing man who Pct. 4 constable deputies believe to be in danger.

Austin Kanuch was stabbed to death while asleep in his home on Greenleaf Lake Drive in September 2023.

An active law enforcement investigation in the Kingwood area has led multiple schools to go into a restricted mode.

Officials with Harris County Constable Precinct 1 said Oscar Junior Johnson is charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Deputies said a man in the crash died at the scene, while a woman was airlifted to a hospital, where investigators said she succumbed to her injuries.

The message was clear and concise from Harris County Republicans, “We live in Houston, we don’t want Houston to have a similar situation,” said Cindy Siegel, Chairman of the Republican Party of Harris County.

In a major financial turnaround, The County Director confirms Harris County has successfully balanced a $202 million budget deficit through a combination of strategic cuts, job eliminations, and the reallocation of unused funds.

At least one injury was reported following a shooting inside a Walmart store in northeast Harris County.

Court records show she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Despite current sunny conditions, some storm cells are moving towards the Houston area ahead of the weekend.

More than 600 full-time jobs could be brought to Houston once Eli Lilly’s campus is fully operational.

As Harris County Commissioners inch closer to finalizing a new budget, residents, county employees, and community organizations are left grappling with one major question: Is there still a deficit, or not?

A man convicted of aggravated assault on a public servant in the death of a Nassau Bay police officer in 2019 learned his fate Wednesday.

Harris County deputy Sgt. William A. Vides, 46, faces charges of stealing over $2 million from Highland Village Management, LLC while serving as their extra job coordinator.

With a looming $200 million deficit, Judge Lina Hidalgo argued against cuts to youth programs and public safety, even walking out in protest.

The Harris County District Clerk's office, led by Burgess, has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages claiming to come from the office, which direct recipients to fake websites to collect credit card information for supposed toll fees.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says crime scene investigators and homicide detectives are en route to a home in the western part of the county after a man was shot and killed Tuesday evening.

Texas DFPS is investigating whether abuse or neglect occurred when children from two Houston daycares were brought to an August commissioners court meeting.

After 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations

Deputies said they found the woman at the end of a cul-de-sac, dead from at least two gunshot wounds but about nine shell casings were found near her body.

The meetings come weeks after 2 Investigates exposed finger pointing between the DA’s office and the Texas Rangers as to whether or not anyone was investigating the sworn complaints made by at least ten parents.

Multiple lanes are closed after a crash involving two 18-wheelers and another vehicle caused a fuel spill on I-69.

Deputies are searching for a driver who crashed into a power pole and gas line in northeast Harris County.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot by a Harris County deputy Saturday night outside a retail store in northwest Harris County.

A Harris County deputy was involved in a major two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 249, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A road rage incident led to a shootout in west Harris County.

Life Flight responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Humble area, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Mark Herman.

A 28-year-old Marine veteran died Thursday night after he was found wounded in northwest Harris County, with investigators later determining he had suffered at least one gunshot wound rather than injuries from a suspected hit-and-run incident.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is set to deliver the State of the County address, focusing on topics such as economic mobility and the county's global impact.

A man was shot and killed near Moore Elementary in northwest Harris County. Deputies say people first thought he had been hit by a car.

A TikTok video appearing to show an unruly man at a Spring restaurant has gone viral online.

The manager of a Harris County cosmetic product manufacturer has been charged after accusations he dumped a large amount of a foul-smelling coconut oil product into a local bayou.

The constable’s office said the discovery came after a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle at the location.

A Harris County medical examiner has ruled the manner of death of a 32-year-old man involved in a struggle with detention officers while being escorted out of the Harris County Jail a homicide.

Puff, poof, gone. Many vapes have vanished from store shelves across Texas.

Harris County area law-agencies announced the arrests of 274 motorists for reportedly driving under the influence during the Labor Day weekend.

A hunt is underway for a man in all black, firing several gunshots in the Spring area, causing an elementary school nearby to go on temporary secure mode.

Investigators said the couple’s 16-year-old daughter called authorities after seeing her parents having a heated argument. Deputies later found them dead inside in an apparent murder-suicide.

Two men were shot in a possible drug-related incident in north Harris County, leading to their vehicle crashing into a home on Champions Way Lane.

A 17-year-old man was killed after a shooting at a large party in east Harris County.

Harris County law enforcement agencies remain on high alert this weekend for a DWI crackdown.

Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

A 9-month-old baby was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon following a dog attack in northwest Harris County, according to constable deputies with Harris County Pct. 4.

When Hurricane Katrina unleashed its fury in August 2005, the rising waters didn’t just flood New Orleans — they uprooted lives. Families were forced to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs, including Pastor Shannon Verrett.

With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Houston-area law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to keep impaired drivers off the roads.

As CVS continues to scale its brick-and-mortar presence—closing more than 900 stores nationwide over the past two years—some of the shuttered locations are now creating a new kind of headache for Houston-area communities.

One of the victims secretly recorded in a Houston-area hospital restroom is sharing their story as investigators expand charges against the hospital’s former patient care director.

Robert Shrader, a former Memorial Hermann manager, faces multiple charges after investigators say he installed hidden cameras in hospital bathrooms.

Authorities are investigating a serious car crash in northwest Harris County.

Kara Walker from Harris County has been charged with causing serious bodily injury to an 8-year-old child, leading to the child's death. Court records reveal that the abuse, which involved striking the child with a blunt object, occurred over several days.

The crash has led to a complete shutdown of the toll road as authorities investigate.

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Aug. 27, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda.

In response to the tragic shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Harris County Precinct 4 is stepping up patrols at local churches.

An off-duty METRO police officer is recovering in the hospital after crashing his motorcycle while assisting in an escort on Wednesday afternoon.

Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

A man was killed in a shooting on Tuesday night in northwest Harris County, with the incident being investigated as a potential case of self-defense, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Harris County deputies were arrested on DWI charges over the weekend. Sgt. Dung Hoang was reportedly driving 130 mph in uniform after consuming four drinks at Mo’s Place in Katy, prompting a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission investigation into the bar.

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board is once again considering the termination of Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon.

When your life is on the line, seconds matter. When paramedics rush into your home, hospital corridor or the side of the road, their job is simple and brutal: keep you alive — and do it fast.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a press conference to discuss the county's budget and her plan to protect essential services for families.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a press conference to discuss the county's budget and her plan to protect essential services for families.

A deadly house fire in northwest Harris County has sparked a difficult question: Are burglar bars protecting homes or putting residents at greater risk?

Yunhai Li, a former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been charged with theft of trade secrets and tampering with a government record after allegedly attempting to take proprietary cancer research to China.

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands terminated an employee for "unacceptable behavior" after allegations arose of the individual installing cameras in a unisex bathroom, and multiple complaints had been reportedly ignored by human resources.

Two deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office were both arrested in two separate traffic stops over the weekend on drunk driving charges.

The Northwest Volunteer Fire Department said crews got the call around 3 a.m. at a home on Redding Springs Lane.

If your commute takes you along the Southwest Freeway, you’re drive is about to get smoother and even a little better looking.

Life Flight responded to a home in west Harris County after a 3-year-old was found in a pool, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 5 deputies.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

While the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give up—and we don't blame them—but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process works—to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.

Texas is taking a stand against the cruel practice of selling animals on the side of the road.

A man who authorities say was mistakenly released from the Harris County Jail on Sunday has been captured in Florida.

An inmate who was mistakenly released from a jail in New Orleans last month was arrested in Cypress on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.