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A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
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A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
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Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
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A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
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Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
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The Genealogy and Preservation Center is turning 50! For five decades, this space has been filled with research, laughter, and community, and now it is time to celebrate. Join the Genealogy and Preservation Center on Wednesday, August 19, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to celebrate 50 yea...
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Did you know? A single blood donation can help save up to three lives. Give the gift of life by donating blood at the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Gulf Coast Blood (GCB) community blood drive on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the South Tow...
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Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
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HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus; Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus; Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy; and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll quality achievement awards for demonstrating commi...
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is participating in the Intoxicated Driver Mobilization enforcement, a statewide initiative running from August 14th through September 7th. This campaign focuses on reducin...
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One of the country’s most colorful fun runs is making its Houston debut this fall. For the first time ever, City Place will host the nationally touring Color Vibe 5K, bringing its signature blend of color, music and family-friendly entertainment to the north Houston business and ...
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The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) presents Heart of Glass, an exhibition featuring the work of Michael Kerry Brown, Sally Pennington Moore, and their son, Patrick Kerry Brown. United by a passion for glassblowing, this family of artists demonstrates how a shared medium can inspir...
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Today, on National 811 Day, CenterPoint Energy is reminding its approximately two million customers in Texas to always contact 811 a few business days before starting any outdoor digging project, big or small. Contacting the 811 national service is free, and is an essential safet...
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Every day matters when a child is born with hearing loss. Research shows that the first three years of life are critical for speech, language, and brain development. Yet many families face delays in accessing hearing technology and specialized therapy due to insurance approvals, ...
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Memorial Hermann has once again been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering fast, evidence-based stroke care that gives patients the best chance at recovery. Ten of the health system’s acute care hospitals received the AHA’S Get With The Guid...
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What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice. KPRC 2 News reporter...
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A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
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Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
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Over the past quarter century, car enthusiasts in The Woodlands have gathered to share their passion for cars and strengthen the community through charitable giving. The Woodlands Car Club will mark this milestone with a season of special events that reflect its longstanding comm...
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Amid the extreme Texas heat, a Houston Methodist physician said awareness of heat safety tips including hydration and early intervention are essential to protect high school football players from heat-related illness. Dr. Leonardo Taarea, a sports medicine physician with Houston ...
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A Montgomery County jury has sentenced 23-year-old Logan Michael Parker to two life sentences in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping for the violent attack of a pregnant convenience store clerk w...
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Your passport to an unforgettable evening awaits at the Platinum Wine Vault as Wine & Food Week continues its Going Places journey around the globe with a nod to Greece. Inspired by the sun-drenched beauty, timeless hospitality, and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, the Plati...
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A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
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You may have heard of the "No Personal Communication Device" rule. Here's what Houston ISD parents need to know as students head back to class.
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More than 160,000 students are expected to return to HISD classrooms as the new school year begins, but the district is starting the year with fewer students and less funding....
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HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a vehicle crash that caused significant damage to a business in the 11200 block of Huffmeister Road on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the scene after a vehicle crashed into the build...
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Don’t miss your shot to make an impact! Registration is OPEN for our Great Pumpkin Shoot on Friday, October 2 – and now is the perfect time to lock in your team! Early Bird Team Pricing is available for a limited time, so gather your crew, enjoy a day of sporting clays, and help ...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, working with Texas Search and Rescue, recovered human remains believed to be those of missing New Caney resident Maria Ortiz. While definitive identification through dental records is expected later this week, prelimi...
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4:45 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes north of Shepard Hill Rd. – Wreck
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Precinct 4 constable deputies are investigation crash on Huffmeister Road in the Cypress area off the Northwest Freeway. According to a picture posted by Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a pickup crashed into the U Wash laundromat. The pickup did not go into the building but there...
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Scattered showers and storms are forecast Monday as a plume of tropical moisture moves inland. Expect 60-80% coverage near the coast and 20-40% coverage further inland. Brief episodes of heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, mainly near the coast. High temperatures will be i...
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10:30 a.m. Lexington Blvd at E. Benders Landing – Wreck
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Two men are dead, including a gunman, after Houston police officers opened fire inside a southwest Houston parking garage on Westheimer Road late Sunday night....
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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, n...
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FROM REX EVANS Whether you knew Dad from the Sheriff’s Office, the M.E.’s Office, or the Houston Fire Department, he’s asked me to reach out to you and thank you for the good times and the not-so-good times, alike. Memories, history, crazy stories, funny stories, and a few tragic...
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About 7:30 pm Saturday, a DPS Trooper attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling south on I-45 at a high rate of speed. The driver refused to stop and accelerated to over 100 mph. He exited at Edgebrook and the Gulf Freeway, made a U-turn under the freeway, and got back on the main...
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9:30 p.m. I-45 southbound service road between FM 830 and League Line Road – wreck w/ heavy damage
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Around 7:30 p.m., DPS was reportedly in pursuit of a felony suspect who fled on a motorcycle. The suspect had changed directions at least once trying to lose law enforcement, and was northbound on the main lanes of I-45, directly beneath south Loop 610 when he struck something, c...
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6 p.m. Roman Forest Blvd at Appian Way – Wreck
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A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to police. The Friendswood Police Department said 32-year-old Lewis Stott was taken into custody around 6:16 p.m. Aug. 7 on a Harris County warra...
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29-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez made his first appearance before a judge after being arrested and charged with injury to a child - serious bodily injury.
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A colorful new mural now anchors a busy stretch of Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created through a three-week collaboration between six visiting artists from Taiwan and Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247. “I don’t think I could have asked for a better birthday gift th...
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At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more than $100,000....
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A 2-year-old girl is critically hurt in the hospital after allegedly sustaining life-threatening injuries at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
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A man has been charged following an investigation after a couple arrived at a gas station and sought help from authorities for an unresponsive 2-year-old toddler....
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Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, wants parents to be equipped with the right tools heading into the new school year. From communication apps to bus registration, here’s what families need to know. Stay connected with ParentSquare, Connect...
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One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an ind...
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One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
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Houston ISD is launching a new tool this school year to help parents stay connected with students who ride the bus. It’s called SMARTtag. HISD says all students who are registered to use any of the district’s transportation services will get a special SMARTtag badge. They will sc...
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A Harris County judge on Friday declined to issue an emergency order blocking Texas’ new requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments , keeping the law in place for now as a lawsuit filed by three Houston-area mothers moves toward a preliminary injunctio...
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A man in Harris County Jail custody died Wednesday after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center, according to officials. Karlos Butler, 49, was pronounced dead at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, authorities said. Officials said Butler collapsed for ...
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Radar: Special Weather Statement issued until 3:15 PM across NW Harris County and southern Montgomery county as storms produce lightning and gusty winds. Weekend Weather Pattern: Our active seas breeze thunderstorm pattern stays with us. A weakness between two areas of high press...
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A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Housto...
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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, n...
