Harris County SWAT standoff ends: Man taken into custody after barricading inside home with 3-month-old infant
A standoff involving a barricaded suspect and a 3-month-old baby boy has ended safely, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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4-month-old baby boy safe after armed man surrenders after hours long standoff
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable deputies and HCSO SWAT got to the home on Princess Garden Way near W Orem Drive earlier Monday afternoon, where an armed man was barricadeed inside with the baby boy. Authorities say the safety of the infant and everyone involved was their prior...
Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child
The lawsuit accuses the former HCSO deputy of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The former deputy's attorney disputes the accusations....
Harris County judge candidates find common ground on flooding, Houston Health, at Sunday forum
Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer and Republican candidate Orlando Sanchez shared the stage at a forum organized by The Metropolitan Organization on Sunday, October 4....
Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and four Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law judges to vacate a landmark settlement on misdemeanor bail reform in the county. U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal’s ruling preserves the 2019 ODonnell ...
Man hits head on pavement after being struck during argument in Aldine area; dies at hospital
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at a scene where a man was critically injured and later died after being struck by another man during an argument, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. The incident happened in the 15100 block of Willis St...
Probe widens in sexual assault allegations of former HCSO deputy
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy once honored for valor is now jailed, accused of attempted sexual assault and under investigation in more than a dozen possible cases....
Harris County rolls out $88 million solar panel program to help lower 10,000 residents' bills
Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program using millions of taxpayer dollars that'll help lower power bills for some residents.
Harris County Justice Kristin Guiney dies, court officials say
Guiney was elected to Texas's First Court of Appeals in November 2024.
Too combative for court: Man accused of shooting deputy will face judge Monday
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff’s deputy and stealing a patrol vehicle was too combative to face a judge Thursday night, but he’ll get his day in court Friday morning. Chase Layne Patin, 25, is scheduled for a preliminary appearance on Monday morning in the 482n...
University of Houston football player 'no billed' after being charged with assaulting a pregnant person
A University of Houston football player has been “no billed” by a Harris County grand jury.
Alleged murder suspect shoots, kills himself in north Harris County, according to HCSO
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the suspect was located, and before deputies arrived, he reportedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Call Me Mother exhibition spotlights Black maternal health
The numbers are shocking: according to the Centers for Disease Control, black women are three times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than white women. In Harris County, the numbers are even worse. Black women are three and a half times more likely to die. To make m...
Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
Suspect in custody after shooting that injured deputy in east Harris County: HCSO confirms
The sheriff's office confirmed the suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a deputy and stealing a patrol car.
Brazos County woman found shot to death, suspect found dead in Harris County
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who was found shot to death Wednesday night at a residence in northern Brazos County. Just after 9 p.m., deputies were called to a home in the 6400 block of Trace Bend for a welfare concern. When deputies ar...
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting deputy and stealing patrol car, HCSO says
A suspect is at large after a shooting left a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy injured in east Harris County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office....
Harris County receives 'final extension' to complete flood projects or lose millions
Harris County will get more time to complete flood mitigation projects to keep millions in grant money, although some state leaders have "grave concerns" the county can get them done....
Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy in custody following overnight search
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
METRO approves $40M to fix roads as advocates push for bus line spending
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County just approved spending $40 million to fix roads, sidewalks, and bus stops.
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle honored with life-sized memorial wood sculpture
A life-sized wood carving honoring Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from Big Bear that captured the hearts of viewers through a live nest camera, has been unveiled by a chainsaw sculptor....
Landlord serving eviction papers beaten with bat, investigators say
When a landlord went to serve eviction papers last week, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said he was confronted with a gun and a bat.
How some Harris County courts help people receive rental assistance, navigate eviction hearings
There are resources out there to help someone stay housed and get the landlord the money they're owed. One of those places where people have found that help is at Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1....
Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors, federal officials say....
One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes. The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings ...
Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve
Harris County officials rescued a young woman whose car went into a retention pond on her way to work early Tuesday morning.
Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme
A missing juvenile was found safe and reunited with family after detectives with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office followed leads to a second north Harris County location, authorities said. The child’s recovery came one day after investigators began looking into a r...
Father killed, daughter critically injured in Baytown shooting, Harris County deputies say
A father is dead and his 19-year-old daughter is in critical condition after a shooting in Baytown, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2. Deputies were called around 5:47 a.m. to the 5400 block of North Redell Road near Baytown. When they arrived, they found th...
Man found dead in Houston roadway; deputies investigating cause of death
Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the roadway in west Houston late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched around 10:42 p.m. Sunday to the 1700 block of Greenhouse Road for a reported vehicle and pedestrian incident. When the first de...
Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say
A man was found shot dead in an alleyway behind what deputies described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriff's office....
Harris County Sheriff’s Office quotes ENOUGH $121,000 for Flock records as Hidalgo plans Oct. 15 meeting
A request by ENOUGH for records about Harris County’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras came with a price tag of more than $121,602 a figure that has raised questions about how much information is contained in the county’s Flock-related records and how difficult it is for...
12-year-old shot, hospitalized while in parents' minivan in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says
A 12-year-old was shot and rushed to the hospital while in his parents' minivan in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Attorney accused of smuggling drugs into jail cuts deal to avoid jail time himself, records show
A local attorney accused of bringing his client drugs inside the Harris County Jail cut a deal to stay out of jail himself, court documents reveal.
Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
Federal judge rules EPA unlawfully clawed back $250 million for solar energy initiatives across Texas
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
Bail denied for man accused of killing 5-year-old in Harris County road rage incident
Teare confirmed Tuesday that Flock cameras were used in the case but cautioned that the technology should be used responsibly.
Harris County DA will not seek death penalty in Lee Gilley murder case
Italy, where Gilley is being held, does not have a death penalty.
Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old killed in alleged road rage incident
As of Monday morning, Porter was being held in the Harris County Jail and his bond had not yet been set, according to court documents.
Uvalde Road shooting: Husband dead, wife claims he was assaulting her
A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.
HCSO investigating fatal shooting in Cloverleaf area
Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating homicide tonight at an apartment complex on Uvalde Road near Wallisville Road. HCSO says it happened just after 6:45 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies got to the scene and found a woman and a wounded man who had been sho...
Off-duty HCSO deputy shoots man she suspected was breaking into neighbor’s home, sheriff says
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Mission Bend area involving one of their own deputies Sunday. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an off-duty deputy shot a man on Rio Blanco Drive, which is near Bellaire and Winkelman Road, around 5:10 p.m. HCS...
Man shot by off-duty deputy in west Harris County
A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a home Sunday in the Mission Bend area, according to the sheriff’s office.
Teen charged with capital murder after deadly meetup in Houston; here’s where to find safe exchange zones
A deadly shooting during an alleged robbery in Harris County is bringing attention to the risks of in-person meetups and the safe exchange zones available across the Houston area. Anthony Castro, 17, is charged with capital murder in connection with the Sept. 13 shooting death of...
Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old shot and killed in northwest Harris Co., HCSO says
Less than 24 hours after a 5-year-old was killed in a shooting in northwest Harris County, 47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been charged with capital murder, the sheriff's office said....
Harris County homeowners may have options to offset higher property taxes
Harris County homeowners facing a higher county property tax rate may be able to lower their tax burden by making sure they are receiving all the exemptions they qualify for. The question comes from a viewer: Can you file both disabled and over 65? I was told that I couldn’t. The...
17-year-old charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of man who chased robbery suspects, court records show
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a man who told dispatchers he was chasing robbery suspects in north Harris County, according to court records. PREVIOUS: 34-year-old man fatally shot after chasing suspects who robbed him at gunpoint in A...
Harris County DA files an official notice to not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley
In a court filing, Teare wrote prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Lee Gilley for the death of his wife, Christa Bauer.
Prosecutors confirm no intent to seek death for Harris County capital murder defendant who fled to Italy
Amid an ongoing extradition battle, Harris County prosecutors on Friday filed formal notice with the state court that they will not seek the death penalty for Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of murdering his pregnant wife before fleeing the U.S. while on bond. RELATED: Lee Gi...
Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has confirmed in a filing on Friday that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife....
Harris Co. shooting: HCSO releases body worn camera video following deadly January 2026 shooting
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video following a deadly officer-involved shooting in January 2026.
17-year-old charged with capital murder for killing man during robbery, Harris County sheriff says
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder for killing a man during robbery in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980 after Action 13 stepped in.
16-year-old boy dies after being struck while crossing I-45 near Louetta
A 16-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the North Freeway near Louetta Road, authorities said. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two teens tried to cross the freeway Friday afternoon near the 20400 block of Interstate 45. They made ...
Man found dead in underpass in northeast Harris County, sheriff's offcie says
Investigators said the man's body was found in a "state of decomposition" underneath an underpass in northwest Harris County.
Bond denied for man charged in separate fatal shootings of two Harris County teenagers
A man charged in the fatal shootings of two separate Harris County teenagers will be held without bond pending trial, Judge Hazel Jones ruled on Thursday. Enrique Aguilar, 20, is charged with two counts of murder after fatal shootings in August 2025 and February 2026. The victims...
Harris County cuts funding for reentry program that helped young ex-offenders turn their lives around
The Forgotten Third, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention, says Harris County will not renew funding for its R.E.S.E.T. program — a reentry initiative designed for young adults coming out of prison. R.E.S.E.T. works primarily with young adults who have bee...
Former hospital worker who set hidden cameras pleads guilty, gets 4 years in prison: DA's office
Over a year after hidden cameras were discovered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the former employee responsible is facing prison time....
Houston City Hall celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural pride, and memorial
Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population....
Former Memorial Hermann employee pleads guilty, sentenced for bathroom recordings
Robert Shrader previously identified himself as the Director of Patient Care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.