Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey sharply criticized Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, calling her claims against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “unfounded” and defending the organization during a tense Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Two Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were injured Tuesday while trying to arrest a suspect who was found breaking into vehicles.

Deputies are searching for a 71-year-old man accused of threatening a driver with a machete during a road rage incident in northwest Harris County.

New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.

A viral video shows Houston Judge Nathan Milliron clashing with an IT staffer during a courtroom livestream, sparking debate over judicial conduct and courtroom professionalism.

A tragic incident unfolded Monday in the Cloverleaf area after a young child was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s swimming pool, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A possible teen has been hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in southwest Houston.

Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.

A man in his late 40s to early 50s was struck and killed by a white vehicle while pushing a cart on Manor Street in east Harris County early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

A break in Houston’s nearly 36-year-old “Lovers Lane” cold case is bringing two families closer to long-awaited answers after DNA evidence led to an arrest in Nebraska, authorities said.

Two men have been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant Friday morning inside a northwest Harris County neighborhood, according to Pct. 4 constable deputies.

A 21-year-old woman and her 9-month-old baby were rear-ended on the East Freeway after pulling onto the left shoulder, Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

After KPRC 2’s investigation into Katy American Little League, families across the Houston area are raising similar concerns, highlighting a lack of oversight in youth sports — and what parents can do to protect their money and their kids.

Long security lines and widespread TSA staffing shortages at airports across the country are raising concerns about potential security vulnerabilities, according to a former top federal aviation official.

Tyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.

A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.

A suspect in the 2017 Houston double murder of Robert Cerda and Rachel De La Rosa has taken a plea deal, receiving 50 years in prison, as families finally get answers after years of waiting.

ICE officers are now assisting TSA agents screen passengers as callouts from TSA officers continue to rise during the ongoing government shutdown.

A 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.

Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home in Harris County.

A road rage shooting on a Houston tollway has left a person severely injured Thursday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional TSA deployment officers are opening limited screening lanes at Bush Airport, while ICE officers assist with crowd control as shutdown-related staffing shortages continue to impact wait times.

It happened in the 1100 block of Richcrest Drive, near the Greenspoint-area of Houston.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of longtime Deputy Melvin Foster.

Travelers flying out of Houston should plan to arrive hours earlier than usual as long TSA lines continue, with experts warning there is no quick fix to avoid delays.

A United Express flight from Lubbock to Houston was diverted to San Antonio after a passenger's electronic device battery began smoking, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely without incident, and Mesa Airlines is assisting passengers to reach their final destinations. Lithium-ion battery failures, which can be triggered by defects, damage, or charging issues, pose safety risks on flights due to the potential for thermal runaway. The incident highlights dangers associated with portable electronic devices on airplanes.

Katy American Little League is facing a lawsuit from a parent and coach, Matthew Bell, who alleges the organization refused to provide financial and election records, raising concerns about transparency and financial management. The lawsuit highlights late IRS filings and a significant revenue increase in 2021, while parents and coaches claim they were stonewalled or pushed out for seeking accountability. These concerns have led to questions about deteriorating field conditions and the overall experience for players. The league responded to inquiries with a statement but has not yet addressed the specific allegations.

Authorities are responding to a major gas leak in the Tomball area after a gas line was struck, prompting a multi-agency response Tuesday.

“Perhaps the Attorney General only recently learned of this program; perhaps the office’s attention was focused elsewhere,” lawyers for Abbott wrote, noting the fund has existed for five years.

Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a medical emergency last week near Spring Creek by Dennis Johnston Park, located in the 700 block of Riley Fuzzel.

A meteor spotted in southeast Texas Saturday and loud boom came with it.

Henry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.

An investigation is underway after a man was hospitalized following a stabbing at a northwest Harris County home on Friday.

Harris County Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza was indicted for murder following the fatal shooting of Levincer Swanson at a gas station in February 2025. Barboza and another deputy responded to reports of Swanson behaving erratically; after a struggle, Barboza shot Swanson, who later died. An Internal Affairs investigation found Barboza violated several policies, leading to her recommended termination and subsequent removal from law enforcement duty. Barboza, employed since 2010, may appeal her termination under civil service rules.

A resolution calling for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation was delayed after a new rule blocked it at Commissioners Court.

Harris County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with eminent domain plans to expand Ben Taub Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. They're doing it despite concerns raised by the community over the use of portions of Hermann Park.

Drivers should expect traffic backups as responders manage the crash and clear the roadway, and are advised to seek alternative routes.

Kuykendahl Road is shut down in both directions at Hufsmith-Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County after a fire broke out following some sort of explosion.

Harris County Commissioners Court is set to meet Thursday for the first time since County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s highly publicized dispute with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a controversy that has prompted at least two Republican officials to call for her resignation.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 are responding to a major crash involving multiple vehicles along Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County Wednesday morning.

Klein ISD parents are banding together and demanding stronger safety measures after three gun incidents at different district campuses in a single week.

If passed, the policy would be the first for a Texas county. Some cities and school districts have similar policies.

Three people, including a toddler, have been taken to hospitals after a major crash in north Harris County.

A Spring mother has been charged with two counts of child endangerment and abandoning a child after Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies discovered decomposing food, animal waste, and decomposing animal carcasses — possibly from rats or mice — inside her home.

The music of Jimmy Buffett will return to the Houston area this summer as his longtime band heads back on the road.

Tuesday is the last day for Texas families to apply for the state’s new school voucher program, with the application window closing on March 17.

A driver narrowly avoided injury Sunday night after a tree fell onto a vehicle in northeast Harris County as winds began picking up across the area.

A Harris County deputy is recovering after investigators say a driver suspected of being intoxicated crashed into her patrol vehicle overnight in the Greenspoint area.

Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.

Two people in the Houston area are $1 million richer!

The FBI is now involved in the search for the driver who hit and killed a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy last month.

During the RODEOHOUSTON chuck wagon race on March 13, two horses fell on the track while making a turn, but both the horses and the wagon driver were unharmed. A veterinarian evaluated the horses, and they are fit to participate in future races.

A Houston driver is suing Tesla after a crash involving a Cybertruck that she says suddenly veered toward the edge of an overpass while operating in Autopilot mode.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been the subject of local controversy this week after becoming involved in a public back-and-forth with officials from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A former La Porte youth sports coach is facing felony charges after investigators say they uncovered tens of thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material linked to his phone and online accounts.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returned to NRG Stadium on Thursday to review surveillance footage after she says she was shove by security at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Megan Moroney concert Tuesday night.

A man has been arrested after he allegedly entered an elementary school with a gun.

Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said deputies are stepping up patrols near religious institutions throughout the area.

A taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.

A British man living in Harris County is accused of illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, a case unfolding as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to overhaul U.S. voter registration laws.

Cypress residents say stalled trains and malfunctioning railroad crossing arms near Fry Road are causing long delays and safety concerns for drivers.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has claimed she was physically shoved and threatened with arrest by security staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A Cypress man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to detonate explosive devices and carry out a mass shooting.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

A standoff with a suspect who allegedly fled from Harris County deputies during a traffic stop has come to an end in Mission Bend.

Officials in Harris County and the Department of Public Safety are responding to an active scene in southwest Houston.

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed at a home in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A wrong-way crash in northwest Harris County Sunday night left one woman dead and two other drivers injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man's body was discovered in Cedar Bayou on Saturday morning, leading Baytown Police, Fire, and EMS crews to respond to the 4800 block of Spring Lane. Though no foul play is suspected, the investigation remains active, with the body sent to the medical examiner for further examination. Authorities are awaiting the findings and encourage anyone with information to contact the Baytown Police Department.

Darius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

A surveillance video of a serial burglar targeting homes in the Montrose area has been released to the public in hopes that someone will recognize him, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

In the gaming industry, the old saying is “the house always wins,” but on Thursday afternoon law and order turned the tables on an illegal game room in North Harris County.

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A driver was able to safely exit their vehicle before it was hit by a train in northwest Harris County on Thursday.

Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire Wednesday night at a refinery facility in east Harris County.

Opeyemi Saheed Babalola, 43, is charged with sexual assault. His bond is set at $75,000.

A record number of voters turned out in Harris County during Tuesday’s primary election, with many saying major issues like the economy, rising costs, and national politics motivated them to head to the polls.

With no candidate in the Harris County judge primary clearing the 50% threshold, both parties are now headed to runoff elections in May.

Authorities say a man is now wanted after he allegedly fired two gunshots into the air near an elementary school in the Katy area Wednesday.

Two men and a woman were hospitalized on Wednesday after being shot in north Harris County.

Polls for Tuesday’s primary election closed at 7 p.m., but if you were in line before the clock struck 7, you are allowed to cast a vote.

A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023 after authorities say he ambushed her at her new home after she filed for divorce.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle along Stuebner Airline Road, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Emergency crews responded after a person was shocked by electricity in Katy on Monday afternoon.

Three Harris County detention officers have been charged after allegedly being involved in an incident that caused bodily injury to an inmate.

A man has been found guilty of shooting and wounding a Harris County deputy back in 2023.

A 73-year-old stockbroker is facing three first-degree felony charges following a months-long child exploitation investigation led by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

More than $800,000 aimed at boosting youth voter turnout in Harris County has been awarded — and the decisions were made by the community itself. Through a unique participatory grantmaking process hosted by Collective Action for Youth, residents — not politicians or private foundations — decided which local and national nonprofits would receive funding to mobilize voters ages 18 to 35 ahead of the 2026 elections.

A major crash is under investigation Friday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A juvenile was flown to a hospital after he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning while cross traffic in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County — and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?

Homeownership has long been described as the cornerstone of the American Dream, and it became a national talking point during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

A former Harris County prosecutor is out of a job and facing a felony charge, accused of strangling his girlfriend at a child’s birthday party in Montgomery County on Sunday evening.

As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying — but many voters are still asking a basic question: “Who on the ballot actually has the power to impact what I pay every month?”

The building, now part of the Klein Historical Foundation and Wunderlich Farm Museum, was once the last all-Black school in Klein ISD. Inside its wooden walls is a story rooted in freedom after slavery, shaped by segregation, and sustained by a community determined to educate its children no matter the circumstances.

Lauren Freeman shared her concerns after reviewing the medical examiner’s autopsy report for her cousin who was found dead in a Houston bayou. She pointed out several errors that raised red flags.

A man wanted for a murder in New Orleans has been captured in Houston after being on the run, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit.