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Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreement
Read full article: Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreementAfter months of legal wrangling over water service, Willis ISD and the City of Conroe have agreed to drop their lawsuits and appeals, clearing the way for a new agreement that local leaders say will save taxpayers money and provide more stability for schools.
Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkout
Read full article: Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Family seeks support for funeral expenses after 14-year-old bicyclist dies in Highway 6 crash
Read full article: Family seeks support for funeral expenses after 14-year-old bicyclist dies in Highway 6 crashDeAnthony Glenn, a freshman at Cypress Falls High School, succumbed to his injuries after being airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center Saturday night.
Gas leak causes evacuation at Waller ISD elementary school
Read full article: Gas leak causes evacuation at Waller ISD elementary schoolA gas leak at Roberts Road Elementary School in Waller ISD led to an evacuation, while Salyards Middle School in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD implemented a shelter-in-place due to the odor reaching the campus. Emergency responders, including fire departments and HazMat teams, are addressing the situation, with no immediate danger reported at Salyards Middle School.
How cold is it in Houston? Cold enough to freeze a T-shirt in 15 minutes
Read full article: How cold is it in Houston? Cold enough to freeze a T-shirt in 15 minutesIt’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it not, Houston just welcomed a heart dose of arctic air to the region, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills.
Yeehaw! What to expect at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
Read full article: Yeehaw! What to expect at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & RodeoThe Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is set to return from April 17-25 at 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas. Excitement is building with the newly unveiled entertainment lineup, as shared by rodeo spokesperson Barbara Magana Robertson on KPRC 2 News.
Illegal gambling sites fueled crime across Hitchcock, Galveston officials say
Read full article: Illegal gambling sites fueled crime across Hitchcock, Galveston officials sayThe Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Friday to discuss an illegal gambling operation in Hitchcock.
Hitchcock mayor, who also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant superintendent, arrested after gambling raids
Read full article: Hitchcock mayor, who also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant superintendent, arrested after gambling raidsAssistant Superintendent and Mayor of Hitchcock, Chris Armacost, has been arrested as part of a large-scale investigation into illegal gambling operations in Hitchcock.
Warrants executed at 20 locations around Hitchcock believed to be involved in illegal gambling operation
Read full article: Warrants executed at 20 locations around Hitchcock believed to be involved in illegal gambling operationThe Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says search warrants were executed at 20 different locations in the Hitchcock area as part of an investigation into illegal gambling operations.
Travel insurance insights: How a Galveston girls’ trip highlighted key mistakes to avoid
Read full article: Travel insurance insights: How a Galveston girls’ trip highlighted key mistakes to avoidA Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.
RodeoHouston kicks off season World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. What to know
Read full article: RodeoHouston kicks off season World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. What to knowThe smell of smoke, wood fire, and sizzling brisket is about to take over NRG Park because the 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings is rolling into town February 26–28, and it’s officially the can’t-miss kickoff to Rodeo season in Houston.
Houston travelers face cancellations as violence spreads in parts of Mexico after cartel leader’s killing
Read full article: Houston travelers face cancellations as violence spreads in parts of Mexico after cartel leader’s killingHouston-area travelers are already seeing disruptions as violence escalates in parts of western Mexico following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho.
Search underway for driver who hit and killed man while crossing street in Third Ward
Read full article: Search underway for driver who hit and killed man while crossing street in Third WardHouston police are searching for the driver accused of running over and killing a man who was crossing the street in Third Ward.
Broken pipe causes sewage spill along South Lake Houston Parkway
Read full article: Broken pipe causes sewage spill along South Lake Houston ParkwayCameras caught a nasty wastewater spill in northeast Houston along South Lake Houston Parkway. Untreated water, toilet paper and waste gushed from what appeared to be a broken pipe
Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkout
Read full article: Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing guns
Read full article: 13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing gunsThe death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.
13-year-old boy shot and killed inside Harris County apartment, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 13-year-old boy shot and killed inside Harris County apartment, sheriff’s office saysA 13-year-old boy is dead after a shooting inside an apartment in north Harris County Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victims
Read full article: Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victimsChristopher Knight Lopez of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 40 victims of more than $17 million.
Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy couple
Read full article: Bail denied for double-murder suspect accused of killing Katy coupleNorman Johnson, 42, was denied bail by a Harris County judge after being accused of fatally shooting Trinette and Christopher Lopez in Katy, Texas. Authorities suspect the motive may be tied to a child custody dispute, as the Lopez's adopted daughter is Johnson's biological child. Johnson, originally from Austin, was apprehended in Williamson County on a separate harassment charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.
Katy couple’s suspected killer appears in Harris County court for first time
Read full article: Katy couple’s suspected killer appears in Harris County court for first timeNorman Johnson, 42, appeared in Harris County court for the first time after being charged with the murder of a Katy couple, Trinette and Christopher Lopez, last month. Johnson, related to Trinette and the biological father of the couple's 7-year-old adopted daughter, is suspected of committing the murders due to a child custody dispute. He allegedly drove from Austin, waited outside the Lopez home, and opened fire before fleeing. Johnson was later arrested on a separate warrant and linked to the murders through surveillance and toll records, and now faces capital murder charges with a court appearance scheduled to set his bail.
HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhoodA son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Authorities responding to gas leak on Sienna Parkway in Missouri City
Read full article: Authorities responding to gas leak on Sienna Parkway in Missouri CityAuthorities are addressing a natural gas leak in Fort Bend County, specifically at Sienna Parkway and Bees Passage/McKeever Road. The area is closed in all directions while hazmat teams and the Missouri City Fire Department monitor air quality. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow detours.
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.
Operation Zero Traction launches to crack down on drunk driving, illegal street racing, parking lot takeovers
Read full article: Operation Zero Traction launches to crack down on drunk driving, illegal street racing, parking lot takeoversMulti-agency task force launches Operation Zero Traction to combat illegal street racing and parking lot takeovers in Montgomery County.
Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreement
Read full article: Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreementAfter months of legal wrangling over water service, Willis ISD and the City of Conroe have agreed to drop their lawsuits and appeals, clearing the way for a new agreement that local leaders say will save taxpayers money and provide more stability for schools.
Porter man arrested after girlfriend’s young relatives expose multiple incidents of alleged sexual abuse
Read full article: Porter man arrested after girlfriend’s young relatives expose multiple incidents of alleged sexual abuseThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of sexually abusing two 10-year-old children following an investigation that began earlier this week in Porter.
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.
Pearland HS theatre teacher placed on administrative leave, under police investigation
Read full article: Pearland HS theatre teacher placed on administrative leave, under police investigationA Pearland High School theatre teacher has been placed on administrative leave and is under police investigation, a Pearland ISD spokesperson confirmed to KPRC 2.
Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkout
Read full article: Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
Pearland ISD faculty surprised with teacher’s lounge makeover at Silverlake Elementary
Read full article: Pearland ISD faculty surprised with teacher’s lounge makeover at Silverlake ElementaryA surprise makeover gave teachers at Silver Lake Elementary a brand-new space to relax and recharge, thanks to a furniture donation from American Furniture Warehouse and the Houston Home and Garden Show.
Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?
Read full article: Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
Beloved Spring Branch pastor killed in home burglary; congregation mourns
Read full article: Beloved Spring Branch pastor killed in home burglary; congregation mournsMembers of Iglesia Cristiana Amor y Resurrección gathered Saturday night, comforting one another after the loss of their beloved pastor, Pedro Cantu Garza. For more than 30 years, Cantu guided the congregation, and his sudden death has left the community in deep grief.
From Klein to the Olympics: Gold medalist Chad Hedrick reflects on his legacy
Read full article: From Klein to the Olympics: Gold medalist Chad Hedrick reflects on his legacyIt doesn’t take long to realize the number one athlete on that list is Spring native Chad Hedrick, who competed in not one but two Olympic Games in speed skating.
Authorities need help locating missing 20-year-old woman last seen on foot in Spring
Read full article: Authorities need help locating missing 20-year-old woman last seen on foot in SpringAuthorities are seeking public assistance to find 20-year-old Zedia Barrera, who is autistic and nonverbal, and missing in Spring since Thursday afternoon. Last seen at the 3100 block of Cliff Swallow Court, she was on foot wearing gray clothing, sunglasses, white shoes, and a blue leg brace.
Capital murder charge filed for suspect accused in Spring man’s shooting
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed for suspect accused in Spring man’s shootingA 26-year-old man named Ben Jerry Gage Jr. has been charged with capital murder for allegedly robbing and shooting Rashad Gumbs, 31, in December 2026, in Spring, Texas. Gumbs succumbed to his injuries days later, and Gage Jr., who was already in custody for another capital murder charge involving a teenager found shot in a ditch, is currently held at the Harris County Jail.
The dark history behind Sugar Land: How convict leasing built the city and the legacy of the Sugar Land 95
Read full article: The dark history behind Sugar Land: How convict leasing built the city and the legacy of the Sugar Land 95As part of Black History Month, we are taking a look at part of history that many of us were not taught in school.
Sugar Land man who fired gun at authorities added to Texas DPS 10 most wanted fugitives list
Read full article: Sugar Land man who fired gun at authorities added to Texas DPS 10 most wanted fugitives listA Sugar Land man who is accused of fired a gun at deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies has now been added to the Texas DPS’s top 10 most wanted fugitives list.
Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar Land
Read full article: Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar LandA fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.
The Woodlands takes on Elon Musk underground tunnel challenge
Read full article: The Woodlands takes on Elon Musk underground tunnel challengeImagine driving through an underground tunnel to reach your destination faster. The Woodlands could soon make that a reality. Elon Musk’s Boring Company has challenged cities to submit bids for a free underground tunnel project, and The Woodlands Township is all in.
Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?
Read full article: Best places to live in Texas ranked. Houston makes the list, but which city took No. 1?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
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.
Houston travelers face cancellations as violence spreads in parts of Mexico after cartel leader’s killing
Read full article: Houston travelers face cancellations as violence spreads in parts of Mexico after cartel leader’s killingHouston-area travelers are already seeing disruptions as violence escalates in parts of western Mexico following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho.
Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victims
Read full article: Katy man pleads guilty in $17M Ponzi scheme that targeted dozens of victimsChristopher Knight Lopez of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 40 victims of more than $17 million.
Search underway for driver who hit and killed man while crossing street in Third Ward
Read full article: Search underway for driver who hit and killed man while crossing street in Third WardHouston police are searching for the driver accused of running over and killing a man who was crossing the street in Third Ward.
Broken pipe causes sewage spill along South Lake Houston Parkway
Read full article: Broken pipe causes sewage spill along South Lake Houston ParkwayCameras caught a nasty wastewater spill in northeast Houston along South Lake Houston Parkway. Untreated water, toilet paper and waste gushed from what appeared to be a broken pipe
Brush fire in northeast Houston burns 175 acres, residents in Verde Forest told to prepare for possible evacuation
Read full article: Brush fire in northeast Houston burns 175 acres, residents in Verde Forest told to prepare for possible evacuationA brush fire burning in northeast Houston has scorched an estimated 175 acres and is only about 30% contained, according to officials.
Greg Abbott urges Texans to follow federal travel warnings amid violence in Mexico after death of cartel leader
Read full article: Greg Abbott urges Texans to follow federal travel warnings amid violence in Mexico after death of cartel leaderGov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans traveling in Mexico, or with loved ones there, to closely monitor federal travel warnings as violence escalates in several regions of the country after the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Violence erupts in parts of Mexico after ‘El Mencho’ killed; Houston travelers impacted
Read full article: Violence erupts in parts of Mexico after ‘El Mencho’ killed; Houston travelers impactedCars, buses and businesses were set on fire after violence broke out in parts of Mexico. Americans describe sheltering in place while a Houston mother says she has “no date” for returning home.
Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Channelview
Read full article: Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in ChannelviewA 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on North Brentwood Drive, and the toddler was transported by local emergency services to the hospital in an unknown condition. The driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene as authorities responded.
Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown HoustonA man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.