Person detained after deadly shooting in Huffman
One person has been detained after a man was shot to death in Huffman Tuesday evening. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive around 7:30
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Harris County attorney launches legal effort to close Hawthorn Park landfill after decades of community complaints
A northwest Harris County community that has spent years fighting to close a nearby landfill could be one step closer to seeing it shut down.Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin announced Monday that her office has filed a Notice of Intent to Sue to move the Hawthorn Park Recycling & Disposal Facil...
MAJOR CRASH ON FM 1375
130AM-A PICKUP AND TWO CARS HAVE HIT A DOWNED TREE ACROSS THE ROAD ON FM 1375 AND STUBBLEFIELD LAKE ROAD
THIS MONDAY AT JOE’S ITALIAN-FREE MEALS AND LOADED SCHOOL BACKPACKS
Join us for the kickoff of the new school year at our special Back to School Drive! Monday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last) We’ll be distributing 1,000 FREE backpacks, filled with essential school supplies for kids, along with 1,000 FREE meals!!! We’d like to thank our part...
HAVE YOU BEEN ONE STUCK TO THE COMMODE RECENTLY
Some Taco Bell restaurants in Texas have temporarily stopped serving several fresh ingredients as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of a foodborne parasite. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas is among the states reporting cases of Cyclospora, a par...
Man dead after shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in Huffman, Harris County sheriff says
A man is now dead after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Person detained after deadly shooting in Huffman
One person has been detained after a man was shot to death in Huffman Tuesday evening. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive around 7:30 p.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive. One man...
Man dies after shooting in northeast Harris County, sheriff's office investigating
A man was critically injured in a shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in northeast Harris County, and homicide detectives are investigating.
ENTERGY ARRIVED RESCUE IN PROGRESS
Entergy has arrived on the scene on Deerwood Drive, where the tree trimmer was trimming a tree some 50 feet up. A branch fell on the power line, energizing the wet tree. East Montgomery County Firefighters were unable to ladder the tree due to the electricity. It was close to an hour before the f...
Breaking: Rescue of Tree Trimmer Who Was Shocked
6:10 p.m. A tree trimmer is stranded high in the air, awaiting the arrival of the power company to assist first responders by shutting down the power to the lines preventing his rescue. Radio transmissions and a witness on the scene say the workman and a rescuer were being shocked prior to Enterg...
Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 NB ML – Porter/ Kingwood Area – Wreck
5:40 p.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes, north of Northpark and south of FM 1314 – wreck
Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson Shot While Serving a Warrant
Deputy United States Marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant for a fugitive on Rutland Road in Alexandria, Louisiana. Around 3:00 p.m., members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and deputies with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office were attempting to...
NWS Flood Warning 4:15 p.m. Montgomery, Harris Counties
Flood Warning National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 415 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 TXC201-339-142330- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260714T2330Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harris TX-Montgomery TX- 415 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTI...
Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Herman’s Deputies Participating in Tip-A-Cop Event!
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics Texas. Deputies will be joining the staff at Texas Roadhouse located at 24530 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from ...
Back to School Drive at Joe’s Italian Restaurant!
Join us for the kickoff of the new school year at our special Back to School Drive! Monday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last) We’ll be distributing 1,000 FREE backpacks, filled with essential school supplies for kids, along with 1,000 FREE meals!!! We’d like to thank our partne...
Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.Quan Flowers was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Kalie Goodwin.According to c...
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.
Traffic Alert: Rayford Road – South County – Wreck
3:15 p.m. Rayford Rd and Aldine Westfield Rd – wreck
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.
SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pres...
Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons now open in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands
Howard Hughes Communities today announced the opening of Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons, a new restaurant at Hughes Landing that marks the return of one of The Woodlands’ most recognized culinary figures. For residents who came to know Simmons through his impact on the local dining scene, Charo...
Traffic Alert: FM 2978 – Magnolia – Wreck
1:35 p.m. FM 2978 between Egypt Rd and Tamina Road – Wreck
Protein-Packed Plates: Casa do Brasil, Los Tios and a High Protein Bowl with Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV
Tanji Patton — host of Goodtaste with Tanji and the podcast Goodtaste for the Soul shares some protein-packed dishes and recipes on Houston Life. Casa do Brasil Tanji highlighted a bold, protein-forward stop in the Galleria/Uptown area: Casa do Brasil. Expect a visual churrasco tableside experien...
Traffic Alert: Cedar Lane – Conroe Area – Wreck
1:20 p.m. Cedar Lane and FM 1484 – Wreck
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.
Traffic Alert: I-45 – Walker County – Multiple Crashes
12:15 p.m. I-45 in southern Walker County has multiple crashes, and at least one involves more than two vehicles with serious injuries reported. The four-vehicle crash is on the northbound main lanes near the 111 mile marker. Northbound traffic is slow, stopped, or diverted in southern Walker Cou...
Traffic Alert: Liberty County – High Water – Multiple Roads
12 p.m. Liberty County has multiple roads impacted by high water. Confirmed flooded roads include, but are not limited to FM 2518, FM 163, parts of Hwy 321, parts of FM 787 and parts of FM 770. To check progress or additional state maintained roads, visit drivetexas.org
NWS Houston/Galveston 11:33 a.m. Flood Advisory Montgomery, Harris, Liberty, San Jacinto Counties
Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1133 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 TXC201-291-339-407-141745- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-260714T1745Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harris TX-Liberty TX-Montgomery TX-San Jacinto TX- 1133 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 202...
NWS Houston/Galveston Flood Advisory 10:23 a.m. Montgomery, Grimes, Waller, Washington, Burleson, Brazos Counties
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1023 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 TXC041-051-185-339-473-477-141630- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-260714T1630Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Brazos TX-Burleson TX-Grimes TX-Montgomery TX-Waller T...
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.
Traffic Alert Hwy 59 N ML — Splendora Area – Wreck
10:15 a.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes near E. River Road – single vehicle crash
Traffic Alert: Hardin Store Rd – Magnolia – Wreck
9:55 a.m. Hardin Store Rd at FM 2978 – Wreck
Traffic Alert: S. Panther Creek Dr. – The Woodlands – Wreck
9:50 a.m. S. Panther Creek Drive and Woodlands Parkway – Wreck
Traffic Alert: S. Loop 336 – Conroe- Flooded Vehicle
8:45 a.m. S. Loop 336 and S. Frazier St. – Sinking Vehicle
Four Houston-Area Residents Charged With Flying Drones Into World Cup Restricted Airspace
Federal criminal complaints have been filed against four Houston-area residents since the beginning of the World Cup for flying drones into sensitive national defense airspace without authorization, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Charged in the four separate cases are John Alexan...
SADDLECREEK AUCTION CANCELED
8 AM DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 AUTO AUCTION AT SADDLE CREEK IS CANCELED UNTIL AUGUST 11, 2026
NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Harris and Montgomery Counties Through 10:15 AM as Heavy Rain Falls Across Southeast Texas
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of southeast Texas, including Harris and Montgomery counties, warning of urban and small stream flooding through 10:15 a.m. Monday morning. The advisory was issued at 7:06 a.m. and remains in effect until 1...
MAJOR ACCIDENT SH 99 /PORTER
743AM-MAJOR ACCIDENT -SH99 WESTBOUND AT RIVERWALK
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 Salgado AraujoIn ...
ENTERGY OUTAGE IN MAGNOLIA AREA
TWO OUTAGES IN THE MAGNOLIA AREA JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT. ENTERGY HOPES TO RESTORE POWER BY 4:30 AM.
Texas Game Wardens File 62 BWI Charges Over Fourth of July Weekend — Highest Total Since 2019
Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, contacting more than 10,800 vessels while participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing alcohol- and drug-related incidents...