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Texas Attorney Generalโs Office references Houston ISDโs โelectioneeringโ in recent opinion letter to district
Read full article: Texas Attorney Generalโs Office references Houston ISDโs โelectioneeringโ in recent opinion letter to districtOn Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorneyโs Office in connection to the Houston Independent School Districtโs taxpayer-funded rollout of last yearโs massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.
Grimes Co. escaped inmate found at north Harris County motel room, 2 others arrested for hindering
Read full article: Grimes Co. escaped inmate found at north Harris County motel room, 2 others arrested for hinderingThe Grimes County Sheriffโs Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.
More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DAโs office not commenting on โopen investigationsโ
Read full article: More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DAโs office not commenting on โopen investigationsโIt was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last yearโs controversial bond election.
โDonโt play games:โ Menefee calls out Abbott for not calling 18th Congressional District special election
Read full article: โDonโt play games:โ Menefee calls out Abbott for not calling 18th Congressional District special electionHarris Co. Attorney Christian Menefee, who is running to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, will hold a news conference calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for the 18th congressional district.
โSidewalks 4 Precinct 4:โ Closer look at $20 million Harris County construction project
Read full article: โSidewalks 4 Precinct 4:โ Closer look at $20 million Harris County construction projectThe program launched in March, which Precinct 4 said, "came out of a data-driven analysis that started last year...[and] will fill the gap between sidewalks to nowhere' across 406 square miles."
Child hospitalized after being found unresponsive in pool at Spring home
Read full article: Child hospitalized after being found unresponsive in pool at Spring homeA child has been hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a pool at a residence.The incident was reported by Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris County
Read full article: Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris CountyAuthorities with the Harris County Sheriffโs Office says a man who robbed a woman outside a bank has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while running from a deputy.
Houston travel agent learns sheโs wanted in call with KPRC 2 after allegedly stealing $400K for former CEOโs wedding
Read full article: Houston travel agent learns sheโs wanted in call with KPRC 2 after allegedly stealing $400K for former CEOโs weddingHouston travel agent Sunita Hedaoo denies theft allegations after being accused of mishandling $400K meant for a CEO's wedding.
Houston Health Department loses $42 million after federal COVID-19 grants canceled in Texas; job cuts expected to follow
Read full article: Houston Health Department loses $42 million after federal COVID-19 grants canceled in Texas; job cuts expected to followThe Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.
$877 Million in federal COVID-19 grants canceled, Texas counties advised to stop spending
Read full article: $877 Million in federal COVID-19 grants canceled, Texas counties advised to stop spendingThe Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.
Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers
Read full article: Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workersHarris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.
Woman arrested for lying about child having gun after he was mad for being woken up โto go to schoolโ
Read full article: Woman arrested for lying about child having gun after he was mad for being woken up โto go to schoolโImagine that... Investigators said they were called to scene where a young man was "mad" because he was woken up "to go to school and now he has a gun in [his] hand" only to find out she made false claims and "no gun was displayed during the altercation."
Houston surpasses New York City in evictionsโagain, new study says
Read full article: Houston surpasses New York City in evictionsโagain, new study saysRecords shared by Eviction Lab, a Princeton University-based research center, showed Houston had three times more evictions in February 2025 and still way above pre-pandemic averages.
Man who killed couple, child as 10-year-old plays dead in 2021 home invasion convicted
Read full article: Man who killed couple, child as 10-year-old plays dead in 2021 home invasion convictedA woman has been charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old child shot to death, and a 10-year-old girl injured, according to records.
Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers
Read full article: Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workersHarris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.
โDonโt help criminals stay in businessโ: Houston man sold $500K in stolen generators on Facebook Marketplace
Read full article: โDonโt help criminals stay in businessโ: Houston man sold $500K in stolen generators on Facebook MarketplaceMan arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup generators from 30 Texas businesses. Using stolen credit card information, he purchased the generators and resold them in Harris County on Facebook Marketplace.
Student with gun โis madโ for allegedly being woken up โto go to school,โ Harris Co. deputies say
Read full article: Student with gun โis madโ for allegedly being woken up โto go to school,โ Harris Co. deputies sayHarris Co. Precinct 4 Constable deputies said they were called to a weapons disturbance in Atascocita where a young man "is mad" because he was woken up "to go to school and now he has a gun in [his] hand."
Harris County mother speaks out after homeless encampments leave area covered with litter
Read full article: Harris County mother speaks out after homeless encampments leave area covered with litterResidents in west Harris County do not hold back with their assessment of an encampment located on Beechnut Street near Highway 6.
La Porte man charged with possessing child porn now facing sexual assault of child charge in 2012 incident
Read full article: La Porte man charged with possessing child porn now facing sexual assault of child charge in 2012 incidentRyan Rhett Cooper, 39, is now charged with sexual assault of a child. His bond is set at $200,000 and his next court date is scheduled for Wednesday, according to Harris County jail records.
2nd suspect charged in shooting that killed grandfather who was buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonaldโs
Read full article: 2nd suspect charged in shooting that killed grandfather who was buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonaldโsA second man has been charged in connection to a deadly shootout at a McDonaldโs in west Harris County that claimed the life of a grandfather.
CLEAR Alert issued for missing Houston man last seen in northwest Harris County
Read full article: CLEAR Alert issued for missing Houston man last seen in northwest Harris CountyAuthorities in Houston have issued a CLEAR Alert for 36-year-old John Vega, who was last seen on March 23 in northwest Harris County.
โAn epidemic:โ New domestic violence bureau in Harris County hopes to intervene cycle of violence
Read full article: โAn epidemic:โ New domestic violence bureau in Harris County hopes to intervene cycle of violenceDomestic violence is the second most filed crime in Harris County. The District Attorney's office now has a new bureau dedicated solely to these type of crimes.
Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records say
Read full article: Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records sayNew state records recently released show a Pasadena used car lot is violating the law during dozens of vehicle sales.
A driver is in the hospital after leading authorities on a chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions, ending in a crash.
Read full article: A driver is in the hospital after leading authorities on a chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions, ending in a crash.According to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office, the driver refused to pull over during the pursuit and ultimately crashed into a light pole near Little York and the Hardy Toll Road.
NTSB report identifies 3 Harris County bridges possibly at risk from vessel collision
Read full article: NTSB report identifies 3 Harris County bridges possibly at risk from vessel collisionOn Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.
20 arrested after undercover prostitution sting with Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies
Read full article: 20 arrested after undercover prostitution sting with Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputiesโProstitution is one of the prime driving forces behind human trafficking, with the new felony penalties the demand for paid sex will be reduced," Constable Mark Herman said in a statement.
Man charged with killing grandfather buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonaldโs
Read full article: Man charged with killing grandfather buying Happy Meals at west Harris County McDonaldโsA man named Antoine Leandre Ridge has been charged with murder following a deadly shootout inside a McDonald's in west Harris County, where 61-year-old Jorge Rolando Arbaiza was fatally shot.
People detained by ICE in human trafficking, prostitution raid at East Harris Co. sports bar
Read full article: People detained by ICE in human trafficking, prostitution raid at East Harris Co. sports barICE agents were seen detaining several people at Frida's Sports Bar, loading them into vans before heading to an ICE facility. We're told the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) is leading the case but it's unclear if ICE was responsible for those in custody.
Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raids
Read full article: Large amounts of narcotics seized in FBI, Precinct 4 in Houston raidsHarris County Precinct 4 deputies, in collaboration with the FBI Houston Safe Streets Task Force, executed narcotics search warrants at two locations in Harris County, seizing large quantities of illegal drugs.
โNine rats in a week:โ Neighbors urge cleanup of Cloverleaf homeless encampment in east Harris County
Read full article: โNine rats in a week:โ Neighbors urge cleanup of Cloverleaf homeless encampment in east Harris CountyResidents of Cloverleaf face safety concerns as a property overrun with trash and rats becomes a homeless encampment.
โHe needs to be held responsibleโ: Homeowner demands answers after off-duty deputy shoots, kills his dog
Read full article: โHe needs to be held responsibleโ: Homeowner demands answers after off-duty deputy shoots, kills his dogAn investigation is underway after a dog was shot to death by an off-duty deputy in Klein on Tuesday. The dogโs owner, Mason Monaghan, believes his beloved dog was killed by a deputy with the Harris County Sheriffโs Office who just so happens to be his neighbor.
Owner of A&L Sheds arrested in $1.3M fraud case, leaving over 140 victims without promised tiny homes
Read full article: Owner of A&L Sheds arrested in $1.3M fraud case, leaving over 140 victims without promised tiny homesIn a long-awaited development, Amanda Sparks, a Texas woman, has been arrested in connection with aggregate theft charges in Harris County.
Two Harris County deputies die by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support among first responders
Read full article: Two Harris County deputies die by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support among first respondersTwo Harris County Deputies take their own lives, sparking the need to highlight mental health support for first responders all over the state of Texas.
Harris County toxicologist fired for โuntruthfulnessโ could impact more than 1,200 court cases
Read full article: Harris County toxicologist fired for โuntruthfulnessโ could impact more than 1,200 court casesCourt records indicate Cassandra Cavazos-Johnson, 36, was fired from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in January for โsustained allegations of untruthfulness, lack of candor, and/or dishonesty.โ
Man found shot in the chest near Hockley, possible gunman detained
Read full article: Man found shot in the chest near Hockley, possible gunman detainedAuthorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting in northwest Harris County, where a man was hurt, and a possible gunman is being questioned.
Harris Co. Attorney backed by late Rep. Sheila Jackson Leeโs daughter for 18th congressional seat
Read full article: Harris Co. Attorney backed by late Rep. Sheila Jackson Leeโs daughter for 18th congressional seatMenefee is backed by Erica Lee, late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter, who is serving as his campaign chairwoman.
Gun sale in northwest Harris County turns into robbery, 4 people shot
Read full article: Gun sale in northwest Harris County turns into robbery, 4 people shotSheriff Ed Gonzalez said two groups of people met up in northwest Harris County to buy a gun when during the sale, gunfire was exchanged "in what appears to be a robbery."
Teen shot to death in Galena Park, person of interest arrested
Read full article: Teen shot to death in Galena Park, person of interest arrestedDeputies were unable to give too many details but confirmed the teenager was shot to death near the basketball court and a person of interest was in custody; it's unclear if they are the shooter.
Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, announces bid for Sylvester Turnerโs congressional seat
Read full article: Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, announces bid for Sylvester Turnerโs congressional seatThe district has been a Democratic stronghold, held for decades by Sheila Jackson Lee and most recently by former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who died March 5.
โSenseless:โ At least 1 killed after fight turns into shooting at W. Harris County McDonaldโs
Read full article: โSenseless:โ At least 1 killed after fight turns into shooting at W. Harris County McDonaldโsTwo people have been taken to hospitals after a fight between two groups of people erupted in gunfire near Katy Sunday.
Recognize him? Law enforcement release sketch of suspect accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Recognize him? Law enforcement release sketch of suspect accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting 14-year-old girlAuthorities say it happened on Feb. 3. Authorities say the victim was approached while walking to school near the 6300 block of Greenhouse Road in west Harris County.
Man wanted for stealing nearly $600 in cosmetics from Walgreens in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man wanted for stealing nearly $600 in cosmetics from Walgreens in northwest Harris CountyAuthorities are seeking public assistance after a man stole nearly $600 in cosmetics from a Walgreens on Cypress Rosehill Road.
14-year-old hit by drunk driver while riding bike in northwest Harris County
Read full article: 14-year-old hit by drunk driver while riding bike in northwest Harris CountyA 14-year-old cyclist had a close call in northwest Houston when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Jamarcus Jefferson, who was later charged with DWI and failure to stop and render aid.
Houston firefighters burn 50 acres in Clear Lake during โcontrolled burnโ
Read full article: Houston firefighters burn 50 acres in Clear Lake during โcontrolled burnโAs wildfire season ramps up throughout Texas, firefighters in Houston are looking to get ahead of the flames by burning a 50-acre park on purpose.
โBlatant disregard for the rules:โ Harris County sues concrete plant over safety violations
Read full article: โBlatant disregard for the rules:โ Harris County sues concrete plant over safety violationsHarris County sues Yellow Jacket ReadyMix for ignoring fire safety & floodplain rules, risking community safety in Lindale Farms.
$100K reward offered for Houston man wanted for stealing mail
Read full article: $100K reward offered for Houston man wanted for stealing mailThe U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the capture of Kent Henderson, who is wanted in connection with a mail theft scheme in Harris County.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for some northern counties until 11 p.m.
Read full article: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for some northern counties until 11 p.m.Houston will most likely stay high and dry Wednesday, but to our north, there is a chance for a few storms that could be severe Wednesday evening.
Aunt arrested after 3-year-old special needs boy found wandering barefoot on NW Harris County roadway
Read full article: Aunt arrested after 3-year-old special needs boy found wandering barefoot on NW Harris County roadwayThe Harris County Pct. 1 Constableโs Office said the child, who is non-verbal and has autism, was found along the roadway median in the 5400 block of W. Mt. Houston Road around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Three concerned citizens found the boy and called 911.
Houston man accused of stabbing K-9, killing father with dumbbell while out on bond found guilty of murder
Read full article: Houston man accused of stabbing K-9, killing father with dumbbell while out on bond found guilty of murderRyan Mitchell Smith, the man accused of stabbing a K-9 officer with a butcher knife and then killing his father with a dumbbell in 2022, was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.
Houston embalmerโs license suspended after being accused of cutting off dead manโs genitals
Read full article: Houston embalmerโs license suspended after being accused of cutting off dead manโs genitalsAmber Laudermilk, 34, is charged with felony abuse of corpse following the alleged incident on Feb. 7.
Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking students
Read full article: Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking studentsIn an effort to bolster student safety, House Bill 4125, introduced by Rep. Sam Harless, seeks to close critical communication gaps between law enforcement and school districts.
14-year-old boy found shot to death near retention bond in west Harris co.
Read full article: 14-year-old boy found shot to death near retention bond in west Harris co.Initial reports from deputies are two large groups of young men met up near the retention pond when a fight broke out and someone pulled out a gun.
Houston family left high and dry: $16,000 paid for renovations that never materialized
Read full article: Houston family left high and dry: $16,000 paid for renovations that never materializedThe Harris County Attorneyโs Office has filed a lawsuit against a home renovation company in northwest Harris County, near Rice Military, accusing it of fraudulent practices. This legal action comes after several residents reported losing significant amounts of money to the company named in the lawsuit.
3-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle at E. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: 3-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle at E. Harris County apartment complexThe Harris County Sheriffโs Office said it happened at a complex at 4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, near Woodforest Blvd.
Harris County judge, Houston mayor discuss measles, impact on residents
Read full article: Harris County judge, Houston mayor discuss measles, impact on residentsAs the number of measles cases in Texas climbs, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Mayor Whitmire and health officials to discuss the diseaseโs impact on the Greater Houston area and efforts to curb its spread.
Man in custody at SW Harris County home after assaulting father, barricading himself
Read full article: Man in custody at SW Harris County home after assaulting father, barricading himselfThe sheriffโs office said this is happening in the 13700 block of Sunmount Pines Drive, near Eldridge Pkway and Beechnut Street.
13-year-old girl charged with stabbing man in back over โneighbor disputeโ in Aldine apartment
Read full article: 13-year-old girl charged with stabbing man in back over โneighbor disputeโ in Aldine apartmentA 13-year-old girl and her mother have been detained after the girl allegedly stabbed an adult neighbor over an apartment dispute.
Toll Road Tabby: Stray cat finds way into Harris Co. deputyโs patrol car
Read full article: Toll Road Tabby: Stray cat finds way into Harris Co. deputyโs patrol carA Precinct 5 constable deputy got an unexpected passenger when a stray cat crawled up inside his patrol car on the Westpark Toll Road and if no owner is identified, he plans to give it a forever home!
What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do it
Read full article: What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do itWhen the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is open, there are as many people on the grounds as there are residents in the entire City of Pearland.
Judge sets $3M bond for man accused of shooting HCSO deputy after his co-defendant is released
Read full article: Judge sets $3M bond for man accused of shooting HCSO deputy after his co-defendant is releasedHarris County District Court Judge Hilary Unger set bond at $3 million for Ronald Palmer Jr., charged with capital murder in the killing of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, after his co-defendantโs release on a combined $1 million bond sparked outrage.
Search continues for hit-and-run driver who killed woman walking in east Harris Co.
Read full article: Search continues for hit-and-run driver who killed woman walking in east Harris Co.Authorities said Caitlin Von McCall, 34, was walking on West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road in East Harris County when a truck hit her and kept on going.
Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on board
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on boardInvestigators said there were 12 students on the bus when a driver in a jeep crashed and took off, leaving the vehicle behind.
Man โacting erratically,โ damaging gas pumps shot, killed by Harris Co. deputies during fight
Read full article: Man โacting erratically,โ damaging gas pumps shot, killed by Harris Co. deputies during fightSheriff Ed Gonzalez said the man was fighting with deputies when one of the officers took out a gun and shot him. He was hospitalized in unknown condition, as was another deputy who suffered face injuries.
Man charged with capital murder, hiding gun used to kill Harris Co. deputy released on $1 M bond
Read full article: Man charged with capital murder, hiding gun used to kill Harris Co. deputy released on $1 M bondA 27-year-old man charged in connection to the murder of Harris County Sheriffโs Deputy Fernando Esqueda last year has been released from jail on bond.
VIDEO: Wrong-way driver arrested, charged with DWI for crashing into Harris Co. deputies on East Freeway
Read full article: VIDEO: Wrong-way driver arrested, charged with DWI for crashing into Harris Co. deputies on East FreewaySheriff Ed Gonzalez thanked his deputies for stopping what he said could have been a tragic incident.
ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics call
Read full article: ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics callConstable Mark Herman said ICE reached out to the Precinct 4 office after they tried to serve a warrant to a man on drug-related charges, but he ran away. A perimeter has been set up to where he took off.
Family member who threw bricks at home, cars passing by shot, killed in W. Harris County
Read full article: Family member who threw bricks at home, cars passing by shot, killed in W. Harris CountyThe Harris Co. Sheriffโs said it all started when a 22-year-old son was โenragedโ and throwing bricks at the window while there were several other relatives inside.
Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over districtโs $2M campaign for failed bond
Read full article: Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over districtโs $2M campaign for failed bondConcerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.
Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasnโt been seen in two weeks
Read full article: Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasnโt been seen in two weeksPayas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.
Harris County sues Kitchen and Bath Decor for home renovation scam involving over 100 customers
Read full article: Harris County sues Kitchen and Bath Decor for home renovation scam involving over 100 customersHarris Co. Attorney Christian D. Menefee has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Kitchen and Bath Decor (KBD) for allegedly scamming customers through fraudulent home renovation services.