Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts.
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Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts.
For more than three months, Linia Lee had an unwanted visitor stretched across her backyard: a downed cable she says no one would remove.The southwest Houston homeowner, who has lived in her home for decades, said she had never dealt with anything like it.“This is my property, and I am very much ...
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies.
With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.HISD moving forward with special educat...
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...
A suspect is in custody after attempting to flee from Harris County authorities in a reported stolen vehicle.
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office says the suspected shooter has been detained and there is no threat to public safety. The suspect is reportedly receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, and will continue the process with law enforcement once treatment is complete. ...
A months-in-the-making, multi-agency human trafficking and child exploitation operation coordinated by Constable Ryan Gable’s Precinct 3 Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit resulted in 61 arrests, 79 criminal charges and the safe recovery of 28 human trafficking victims across Montgomer...
4:55 p.m. Research Forest Drive just east of Egypt Lane – Wreck
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
3:50 p.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes between W. Ford Road and FM 1314 – Wreck
Harris County Constable Precinct 1 says the 19-year-old could face life in prison after being charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says there is a heavy law enforcement presence at a Kroger store in Cypress after a reported shooting inside the store.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. The constable’s office says there were reportedly shots ...
From MCSO: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is participating in Operation Slowdown, a statewide traffic enforcement initiative running from July 18 through August 2. This statewide campaign focuses on speed limit enforceme...
Constable Ryan Gable held a press conference today, Wednesday, July 15, at the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office located at 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. The press conference outlining the multi-agency operational strategy in preparation for the FIFA...
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...
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