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Conroe judge facing DWI charge hosts campaign event, avoids questions about criminal history
Read full article: Conroe judge facing DWI charge hosts campaign event, avoids questions about criminal historyThe Conroe Municipal Court Judge arrested last month on a driving while intoxicated charge declined to answer questions about his criminal history as he walked in to a campaign meet-and-greet event for justice of the peace in precinct one.
Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redacted
Read full article: Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redactedA Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadway
Read full article: Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadwayCommuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
Attorney: Charged Santa Fe high school gunman remains incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Attorney: Charged Santa Fe high school gunman remains incompetent to stand trialThe defense attorney representing the charged Santa Fe high school gunman said state doctors notified him his client remains incompetent to stand trial.
Galveston boat captain invited to meet Mexico’s president after heroic plane crash rescue
Read full article: Galveston boat captain invited to meet Mexico’s president after heroic plane crash rescueA Galveston boat captain is about to receive a rare and special honor after his heroic actions during a recent plane crash.
Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehicles
Read full article: Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehiclesA vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Texans player identified as victim in armed home robbery that led to police chase
Read full article: Texans player identified as victim in armed home robbery that led to police chaseA Houston Texans football player was the victim of an armed robbery that led to a police pursuit, a major crash involving patrol vehicles, and the arrest of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.
METRO plans security expansion as ridership rises and crime trends down despite deadly shooting
Read full article: METRO plans security expansion as ridership rises and crime trends down despite deadly shootingNew METRO data shows crime trending down despite rising ridership, as the agency plans to increase unarmed security and law enforcement partnerships.
Viral ‘door kick’ challenge sparks safety concerns in Heights neighborhood
Read full article: Viral ‘door kick’ challenge sparks safety concerns in Heights neighborhoodA viral TikTok challenge is raising alarms among law enforcement after kids were caught on camera kicking strangers’ doors in the Heights neighborhood.
REPORT: ELA forecasts drop in average U.S. gas prices in 2026
Read full article: REPORT: ELA forecasts drop in average U.S. gas prices in 2026The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts the strongest four-year growth in U.S. electricity demand since 2000, driven largely by rising power needs from data centers and other large computing facilities.
A Kroger pharmacist’s guide to everyday wellness in 2026
Read full article: A Kroger pharmacist’s guide to everyday wellness in 2026We're back In The kitchen with Kroger. In 2026, wellness is getting a much-needed reset. It's no longer about cutting everything out or chasing extremes. Kroger pharmacist and wellness specialist Derek David showed us how small, everyday choices can lead to better energy, better health, and habits you can actually keep.
Mix-MATCH Festival returns with over 20 performances celebrating Houston’s creative spirit
Read full article: Mix-MATCH Festival returns with over 20 performances celebrating Houston’s creative spiritThe Mix-MATCH Festival returns to Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston, featuring 23 performances and art installations all in one day. One of the highlights includes Daisies & Pancakes, bringing their unique style blending art and dance on roller skates.
Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by city
Read full article: Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by cityIn December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area home
Read full article: Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area homeTwo adults were found shot to death at a residence in Houston’s Bent Springs Lane neighborhood, with homicide detectives currently investigating.
Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security number
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security numberA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near you
Read full article: Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near youWith healthcare costs climbing and changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies leaving many families priced out of basic care, free and low‑cost clinics are becoming more critical than ever.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safely
Read full article: Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safelySilver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metro
Read full article: Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metroAt least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland
Read full article: 🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in PearlandIf you’ve ever wished your karaoke night came with plush prizes—or your arcade outing included belting out your favorite songs—your wish has officially been granted. Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland.
‘A menace to society’: Suspect in Spring ISD student kidnapping faces new sexual abuse charge involving child
Read full article: ‘A menace to society’: Suspect in Spring ISD student kidnapping faces new sexual abuse charge involving childDays after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.
Spring ISD police searching for more possible victims of man accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
Read full article: Spring ISD police searching for more possible victims of man accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girlSpring ISD police believe there could be more possible victims after arresting a convicted felon for reportedly sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 15-year-old girl.
Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police station
Read full article: Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police stationA Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.
‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigating
Read full article: ‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigatingA Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.
Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder charges
Read full article: Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder chargesThe Sugar Land Police Department is investigating a robbery in the Greatwood area.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Viral ‘door kick’ challenge sparks safety concerns in Heights neighborhood
Read full article: Viral ‘door kick’ challenge sparks safety concerns in Heights neighborhoodA viral TikTok challenge is raising alarms among law enforcement after kids were caught on camera kicking strangers’ doors in the Heights neighborhood.
REPORT: ELA forecasts drop in average U.S. gas prices in 2026
Read full article: REPORT: ELA forecasts drop in average U.S. gas prices in 2026The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts the strongest four-year growth in U.S. electricity demand since 2000, driven largely by rising power needs from data centers and other large computing facilities.
Innocent man fatally shot after father believes kidnapped daughter was in his car at Houston gas station
Read full article: Innocent man fatally shot after father believes kidnapped daughter was in his car at Houston gas stationA man has been charged, accused of fatally shooting another man who he believed had his kidnapped daughter in his car at a Houston gas station on Christmas Day.
‘Bring the hammer down’: Texas AG Paxton claims recovery of $125M, over 120 arrests in 2025 healthcare fraud busts
Read full article: ‘Bring the hammer down’: Texas AG Paxton claims recovery of $125M, over 120 arrests in 2025 healthcare fraud bustsAttorney General Ken Paxton’s office recovered $125 million and made 123 arrests in 2025 cracking down on healthcare fraud.
‘A menace to society’: Suspect in Spring ISD student kidnapping faces new sexual abuse charge involving child
Read full article: ‘A menace to society’: Suspect in Spring ISD student kidnapping faces new sexual abuse charge involving childDays after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.
Channelview ISD junior high teacher no longer employed amid investigation involving ‘allegation made by student’
Read full article: Channelview ISD junior high teacher no longer employed amid investigation involving ‘allegation made by student’Parents were notified after Channelview ISD reported an allegation involving a teacher at Alice Johnson Junior High.
Homeless man charged with arson in fire that burned down abandoned church; docs say man started fire to keep warm
Read full article: Homeless man charged with arson in fire that burned down abandoned church; docs say man started fire to keep warmA Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.
Notorious Houston Avenue bridge struck by oversized truck for first time in 2026
Read full article: Notorious Houston Avenue bridge struck by oversized truck for first time in 2026The Houston Avenue bridge that has long been a subject of discussion among Houstonians has been hit by an oversized truck for the first time in 2026.
Rising Houston property taxes? Here’s how homeowners can defer payments
Read full article: Rising Houston property taxes? Here’s how homeowners can defer paymentsRising property taxes got you worried? Houston homeowners may be able to delay part of their bill with a tax deferral from the Harris Central Appraisal District. The program lets you pay taxes on last year’s value plus any new improvements, while postponing the rest — but interest still applies.