AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe, which helps resolve issues stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 s...
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NOON-A rescue is in progress at Jiffy Lube on SH 105 at Highland Hollow. A male having a medical episode is on the catwalk on a Lamar billboard in front of the business. The Conroe ladder truck has just arrived on the scene.
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement expressing strong support for House Resolution 50 (“H.Res.50”), sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19). This resolution would affirm the constitutional authority of U.S. States to defend themselves against border invasions. H.Res.50 recog...
12:25 p.m. UPDATE/CORRECTION The vehicle stuck on the k-wall is a pickup and not an 18-wheeler 12:05 p.m. Hwy 59 southbound main lanes between Loop 494 and Sorters McClellan Rd – An 18-Wheeler has run up on the k-wall between northbound and southbound lanes and is stuck. The predicament is affect...
The Woodlands Township is now accepting vendor applications and sponsorship inquiries for the 29th annual Woodlands Landscaping Solutions, a free community event celebrating sustainable landscaping, gardening and environmental stewardship. The event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026...
As summer heats up and UV rays surge, Houston Methodist dermatologists warn skin cancer, the nation’s most common cancer, according to the CDC, is still on the rise. “People often think they’re doing enough to protect their skin, but we see the consequences of missed spots, improper application a...
Homeowners looking for inspiration, expert advice, and the latest products for their homes and outdoor spaces won’t want to miss the 8th Annual Fall Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe. Admission and parking are FREE, making it the perf...
11:40 a.m. Grand Parkway/99 westbound main lanes near the San Jacinto River – wreck has outside lane and shoulder blocked
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, TX- A Dayton man was arrested after San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Deputies say they discovered multiple stolen county roadway and traffic signs in his vehicle during a traffic stop near Cleveland. Day Shift Patrol deputies conducted the stop near the intersection of FM 2025 and...
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe, which helps resolve issues stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 s...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden’s Office: From July 18 through August 2, our office will be participating in Operation: Slowdown, a traffic safety effort focused on reducing speed-related crashes. Speeding puts lives at risk. Give yourself extra time, drive the speed limit, a...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred late last night at a business in the 15000 block of Mason Road. An armed man entered the business, demanded money, and stole cash from both the register and an employee bef...
At a moment when many Houston restaurants are working harder than ever to keep their doors open, Houston Restaurant Weeks™, produced by The Cleverley Stone Foundation, is officially kicking off the 2026 dining season with the launch of the first round of menus. Beginning today, diners can visit t...
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...
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the region's largest medical center, went on strike ...
130AM-A PICKUP AND TWO CARS HAVE HIT A DOWNED TREE ACROSS THE ROAD ON FM 1375 AND STUBBLEFIELD LAKE ROAD
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...
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...
A man is now dead after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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...
A man was critically injured in a shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in northeast Harris County, and homicide detectives are investigating.
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...
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...
5:40 p.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes, north of Northpark and south of FM 1314 – wreck
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...
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, 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 ...
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...
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...
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
3:15 p.m. Rayford Rd and Aldine Westfield Rd – wreck
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.
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...
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...
1:35 p.m. FM 2978 between Egypt Rd and Tamina Road – Wreck
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...
1:20 p.m. Cedar Lane and FM 1484 – Wreck
Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
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...
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
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...
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