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1140AM-SEVERAL POWER POLES ON FIRE ON RUSSELL PALMER HAVE SHUT DOWN POWER TO THE KINGWOOD AREA BETWEEN 494/NORTHPARK, KINGWOOD DRIVE/RUSSELL PALMER
A bicyclist has died and a driver is behind bars after an alleged drunk-driving crash on Little York Road late Friday night, with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office now reviewing the charges for possible upgrade. On Friday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 11:31 p.m., the Harris County S...
Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Homicide detectives are investigating an early-morning drive-by shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead at the intersection of Farm Road 529 and Grand Parkway (SH 99) in west Harris County. At approximately 2:48 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, HCSO patrol deput...
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...
8:10 a.m. Fish Creek Thoroughfare at FM 2854 – wreck (no injuries – Should clear quickly)
About 11:30 pm Friday, a husband, wife, and their small child were traveling east on Creighton Road when the driver missed the curve, continued into the woods, and hit a large tree, which prevented the vehicle from dropping into an eight-foot ravine. There were no injuries. This was also the loca...
Allen Jack, 46, was last seen on foot near the 15800 block of Old Conroe Road in Conroe, Texas on June 30, 2026. Allen Jack suffers from mental health issues, and intellectual disabilities. He may be in need of his medication and medical attention. It is unknown what clothing Allen was wearing at...
11:55 p.m. Jefferson Chemical Road between Pin Oak Drive and FM 1485 – wreck
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will do everything within their resources to pursue an independent and transparent investigation following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Trump made the ...
13 Investigates a Houston-area connection to what the FBI is calling one of the "biggest Medicare scams in history."
Saturday’s forecast:More storms are expected this weekend. While similar to the hit and miss sea breeze storms we’ve had all week, we now have tropical moisture mixed in. That means rain will be more widespread and it will be heavier. It won’t rain all day, but storms will be more numerous. There...
Police said that an officer said discharged a firearm, striking the suspect. No officers were injured at the scene, HPD said.
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.
POLK COUNTY TX- The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old man Friday evening, on felony charges while continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a woman whose body was discovered in May. The investigation began May 23 after authorities began examining the suspicious death of ...
Tristan Peters didn't have much time to think about his chances to hit for the cycle. But when the Chicago White Sox rookie came up for a second time in the seventh inning Friday night, he knew what to do.Needing a triple for the cycle after homering earlier in the seventh, Peters hit a hard grou...
8:50 p.m. Birnham Woods Drive at Epic Drive – A vehicle has struck a fire hydrant
HARRIS COUNTY TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a driver following a July 8 vehicle pursuit along FM 1960. Deputies say the incident began when they spotted a black vehicle traveling eastbound in the 7700 block of FM 1960 without its headlights on, despite the fact ...
An investigation into the suspicious death of a Polk County mother in May has led to a man’s arrest.Cody Allen Laviolette, 36, is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful restraint. He was arrested on Friday. Laviolette’s mother, Patty Laviolette, was also arrested on a charge of manufacture ...
8 p.m. W. FM 1097 at Longstreet Rd – wreck w/ heavy damage
Widening FM 518 will be a huge change, not simply because of the construction, but because some businesses will have to move as TxDOT widens the roadway.
Saturday’s forecast:More storms are expected this weekend. While similar to the hit and miss sea breeze storms we’ve had all week, we now have tropical moisture mixed in. That means rain will be more widespread and it will be heavier. It won’t rain all day, but storms will be more numerous. There...
Experts told ABC13 that public distaste for Flock cameras is growing nationwide, along with concerns for mass surveillance, privacy, and data sharing.
At the request of Mayor Whimire, Houston Police Chief Diaz said that he will provide resources to support the DHS and FBI investigation into the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
According to TxDOT, the North Freeway at Crosstimbers Road will close in both directions for bridge repairs starting at 9 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio patient who used the machine, her sister said. She was 78. “They told her she wasn't supposed to live past 20 years old,” Lillard's younger si...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
7:15 p.m. Firefighters are at a home in the 16900 block of Hummingbird Drive near Condor Drive, where the resident of a neighboring home reported the roof of a vacant home was on fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof and they’re now working to put a stop on it.
The median price of a home in the U.S. hit an all-time high of $440,600 in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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.
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down Disney's new live action "Moana," in an interview with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo.
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday.
6:55 p.m. Decker Prairie Rosehill Rd at Coe Loop – wreck
A woman was rushed to a hospital Thursday after she was attacked by a bear on the deck of her Alaskan house just as she was getting out with her dogs, investigators said.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury's determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.Lawyers representing Meta...
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data.In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has garnered national at...
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company.
Tropical moisture is back, and when it combines with a summer front on Monday, storm chances will climb even higher to make street flooding possible.
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymi...
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