West Nile Virus human cases reported in Houston, Harris County
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
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Houston attorney for two men detained in fatal ICE shooting facing his own legal troubles
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra faces felony charges in Harris County and in Florida, which could impact his ability to represent his clients in federal immigration court....
Harris County grand jury revives murder charge against man accused in shooting
A Harris County grand jury has formally indicted a man on a murder charge just days after a magistrate judge ruled that there wasn’t probable cause to keep him jailed in the case. He is also in jail on a separate, second murder charge....
White Oak Bayou attack: Teen accused in sexual assault, attempted drowning
Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week, is inviting the public to pay their respects during a viewing this week.Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo ...
Woman sexually assaulted by man while exercising along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 deputies say
An investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted while she was exercising on Monday evening, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen....
Woman fights off man who attacked her, tried to drown her in White Oak Bayou
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman reported being attacked while she was exercising along White Oak Bayou in the Inwood area Monday evening.The Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office said they got the call around 6:30 p.m. The woman reportedly told deputies sh...
Harris County: Woman exercise-walking attacked, fought off man along White Oak Bayou
An investigation is underway after a woman who was exercise-walking was attacked, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen.
FIRST ON 2: Attorney representing two of the ICE detainees is facing felony assault charge
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Arraujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a fel...
Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot...
Rodney Ellis says Harris County should earmark funding for local investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week during what the agency has called a "targeted enforcement operation” in Houston’s East End....
Judge throws out second murder charge against man accused of killing repairman in Humble
The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month, then later being charged in a second murder that happened in May, is no longer facing charges related to the second case, according to Harris County court records.Jaime Garcia, 32, is currently in cust...
Man dies after possibly being pushed into 30-foot shaft in east Harris County
An investigation is underway after a man fell to his death after possibly being pushed into a 30-foot shaft Monday morning in east Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The incident was reported in the 15800 block of Sheldon Ridge Way, near Garrett Road.Go...
Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Texas Market/Exxon in the 1600 block of Louetta Road in Harris County.The robbery was reported at approximately 5:13 a.m. on July 13. According to preliminary...
Large branch downed after heavy thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County, video shows
Video captured by ABC13 Storm Tracker Jaime Garcia showed a large branch downed after heavy winds during a thunderstorm in northwest Harris County.
2 teens hurt with multiple gunshot wounds after shooting at each other, HCSO says
Two 19-year-olds were hurt after shooting at each other in west Harris County, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators said the teens are neighbors and were firing at each other from their driveways....
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be ‘less visible’ due to mono diagnosis, she says
The county's top elected official, who is nearing the end of her tenure, said she has had a “lingering sore throat and intense fatigue.”
Harris County DA says any information about deadly ICE shooting could be 'pivotal' in investigation
Rep. Sylvia Garcia and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gave more information about this week's deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has mono, will scale back public appearances
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, after weeks of dealing with a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue.Hidalgo shared the diagnosis Friday morning, saying she received confirmation from lab resul...
Houston ICE shooting: Rep. Sylvia Garcia, DA Sean Teare to address new developments
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.Garcia will be joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Hugo Bal...
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County Medical Examiner lists cause of death following shooting
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has released its report following the deadly ICE shooting in East Houston that took the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
Harris County Medical Examiner rules death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide following ICE-involved shooting
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the manner of death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo a homicide.Records from the medical examiner’s office shows Araujo died from a “penetrating gunshot wound of the torso.”The medical examiner’s ruling comes two days after an ICE agent shot ...
Man charged with repairman's murder now linked to second separate murder, sheriff says
A man charged with the murder of a repairman in July has now been linked in a second death, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County DA investigating, warns of evidence access
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare confirmed that they are conducting an investigation in connection to the deadly ICE shooting that occurred earlier this week....
Health departments for Houston, Harris County report 34 cases of cyclosporiasis
The intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce, which can cause "explosive" bowel movements, is usually not life-threatening, according to the CDC....
Harris County prosecutor will investigate ICE shooting but cautions that feds control access to evidence
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Thursday his office is committed to investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent but cautioned that local prosecutors face challenges accessing evidence. His comment came amid mounting ca...
Hello Houston (July 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss the growing number of maternal healthcare deserts in Texas, learn about a new residency from Houston-based photographer Violeta Alvarez, and talk with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare....
Exclusive: Harris County DA says his office is investigating fatal ICE shooting in Houston
There have been widespread calls for an independent investigation since the Tuesday shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent....
Survey: More than 141,000 Houston-area adults experienced temporary homelessness in 2025
A new survey from the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is offering a broader look at housing instability across the Houston region.The study estimates that approximately 141,000 adults experienced tempor...
Harris County DA investigators return to east Houston scene of ICE agent shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office conducts a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.‘A hardworking Mexican man’: Son of man killed by ICE in Housto...
East Houston Medical Center hosts free FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties and a chance to win a free trip to the final
When East Houston Regional Medical Center closed its doors in 2017, it left a major gap in healthcare for families across East Harris County. Rather than watch the community go without a local hospital, East Houston Medical Center was established to bring healthcare back home. To...
ICE-involved incident reported in Spring, HCSO confirms
An incident involving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being reported at a residence in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The incident is unfolding in the 22000 block of Saint Winfred Drive in the Chancel subdivision.ICE agent shoots, kills un...
YMCA of Greater Houston, Reliant bring lifesaving swim skills to 320 underserved children this summer
When summer arrives in Houston, the water is calling — but for too many children, it can turn deadly in an instant. A string of drownings in Harris County over the weekend has renewed urgency around a critical question: do kids have the water safety skills they need to survive? T...
Child injured after lightning strikes home in Harris County
A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Child shocked after lightning strikes Cypress home, current travels through wiring to computer
Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say ...
Constable investigating after man claims ownership of Houston home where Lee Gilley allegedly killed his wife
The Heights home was turned over to the family of Christa Bauer Gilley, who was murdered at the home in 2024, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen....
Only on 13: Shirtless man carjacks ambulance on 4th of July in west Harris County, video shows
In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening....
Ongoing criminal investigation for man living at Heights home tied to murder case, Pct. 1 says
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said there's an ongoing criminal investigation into a man claiming adverse possession of the Heights home where authorities say murder suspect Lee Gilley killed his pregnant wife in 2024....
74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond
A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said....
One person deceased after possible drowning in north Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Spring neighborhood along Spring Lakes Haven just before 6 p.m Sunday.Deputies were responding to reports of a drowning.An adult and child were rushed to the hospital where the adult was pronounced dead.KPRC 2 has a crew he...
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies help you beat the heat with a sweet treat at annual watermelon giveaway
If your summer survival plan includes staying cool and snacking on something sweet, put this on your calendar: the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is hosting their annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 10 a.m.The event will take place at Atk...
Child hospitalized in serious condition after near-drowning in Humble, HCSO says
A child was hospitalized in serious condition after a near-drowning in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies responded to the 15808 block of Crystal Terrace Drive, where the child — believed to be about 8 years old — was rescued...
Two hurt, including child, after shooting in northwest Harris County neighborhood
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Ridgebriar Drive, where authorities said two people were injured, including an 8-year-old child. Officials reported the victims’ injuries were not life-threatening.Investigato...
Child drowns in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the apartments on Wortham Boulevard just after 7 p.m. They performed CPR at the scene.The child was transported to a hospital and was pronounced deceased.Homicide detectives are responding to the scene near the Northwest Freewa...
Houston weather: Hot and steamy for Fourth of July, heat advisory in place for Harris Co.
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today.
Atascocita shooting: Repairman found dead inside vacant home for sale
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the shooting of a repairman who was found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home.
Jury convicts Houston man Erik Arceneaux of murdering then girlfriend Maria Rodriguez
Nearly eight years after Houston mother Maria Rodriguez disappeared without a trace, a Harris County jury found her then-boyfriend Erik Arceneaux guilty of murdering her.On Thursday, jurors found Arceneaux guilty of murder after less than three hours of deliberation, bringing an ...
Hundreds applied for $411k job filled by late Congresswoman's daughter
13 Investigates how Harris County decided who to hire for its $411,000 county administrator position that about 400 people applied for.
HCSO deputy shoots man while responding to disturbance at NE Harris County home
A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance at a home in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The shooting happened in the 15600 block of Morning Dove Drive.According to the Harris C...
Harris County deputy involved in shooting near Humble
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Morning Dove Drive and Redbird Ridge Drive when deputies responded to a disturbance....
Hello Houston (June 30, 2026)
Today: We look at the findings of the 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report, explore the history of the insanity defense and how it’s used in court cases, and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”...
2 Helps You: Fighting for Houston woman after $5K memorial to honor mother is delivered damaged to local cemetery
When Patrina Marshall lost her mother, she wanted to honor her memory with a permanent memorial.Instead, she says she’s been left grieving twice.According to her records, Patrina paid $5,455 to Headstone World for a memorial ledger to be placed at her mother’s gravesite at Golden...
Harris County immigrant legal services program paused by Texas Supreme Court
Funding for a Harris County program is now on hold after Texas' highest court hit the pause button.
Falling tree damages vehicle traveling on Louetta Road in Cypress, leads to minor injuries
Authorities say the occupants of a vehicle sustained minor injuries and are being evaluated after a tree fell onto it while it was driving.The incident happened on Louetta Road at Wrightsboro Drive in the Cypress area.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the vehicle w...
Harris County assault suspect taken into custody after chase into Leon County, sheriff's office says
The Leon County Sheriff's Office said that the suspect was accused of aggravated assault in Harris County and aggravated robbery in Walker County before the pursuit entered their jurisdiction....
Star-maker Clive Davis to be honored at funeral. Here's how to watch
The life and influential career of record executive Clive Davis will be honored at his funeral Monday. Davis' memorial service will be closed to the public but it will be livestreamed.It is not yet known which stars will attend to pay their respects to Davis, who launched the car...
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in northwest Harris County
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.The shooting happened Monday morning in the 7700 block of W. Little York Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said two ...
Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF)....
Homicide investigation launched after man shot inside car near East Freeway
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in east Harris County early Sunday, authorities said.
Man dies in hospital after being found shot near Cloverleaf, sheriff's office says
A man is dead after deputies found him inside a vehicle with what was described as a possible gunshot wound Sunday in the 1100 block of Freeport Street, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, of...