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BREAKING NEWS: STABBING IN PCT. 4
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Heavy police presence in the 1900 block of Humble Westfield Road near E. Hardy Road. Constable Deputies are investigating a stabbing at the location. EMS is on scene providing medical attention to the victim. The suspect fled the scene in a red Toyota Tundra an...
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Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
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Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-45 / HWY 242 AREA – WRECK
6:45 PM HWY 242 ON-RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-45 – WRECK WHERE THEY MERGE
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Immigration attorney Hugo Balderas-Ibarra representing ICE shooting witnesses faces $500,000 malpractice lawsuit
Houston immigration attorney Hugo Balderas Ibarra , who represents two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, is now facing a legal malpractice lawsuit alleging his handling of another immigration case led to a client’s deportation. A couple...
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Federal government appeals release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
The federal government is fighting to overturn a judge’s order releasing a key witness to the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. José Trinidad Rojas Pliego walked out of ICE custody Wednesday, more than three weeks after he witnessed ICE agents shoot and...
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Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Texas Medical Center
Emergency and fire crews responded to Centennial Tower in the Texas Medical Center after Houston Methodist says a piece of equipment on the roof of the building caught on fire Friday. The fire was reported at 6565 Fannin St. SKY 2 video showed black smoke billowing from the roof ...
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Flock Alert Leads to Fugitive’s Felony Arrest
On July 30, the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) was notified through their Flock Felony Warrant Hotlist of an individual wanted for Sexual Assault had passed a Flock camera location. Officers converged on the area and located the suspect vehicle near N. Loop 336 W. and N. Frazier St. ...
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'I'm a celebrity': Unlicensed funeral director accused of stealing dead man's estate dodges questions after court
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults. Unique Green is accused of p...
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Man Arrested After HOA Rep Claims He Attacked Her
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Know how some folks just luuuuuuuuuuuuv their HOA? Okay – that was sarcasm. Home Owners Associations aren’t usually discussed in a positive way. If an HOA doesn’t overstep its authority, there’s little reason to discuss it, unless some Karen likes to weaponize ...
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in southwest Houston parking lot
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident was reported around 11 a.m. in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road. Police said th...
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How to apply for free or reduced cost meals at Houston ISD schools
The new school year is rapidly approaching and with its arrival, so is the reality of lunches for children. Some families may qualify for free or reduced cost meals for their children at Houston ISD schools, but there is a process to determine and apply for it. Application Famili...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 SB ML – Conroe – Wreck
2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes at Wilson Road – Wreck
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Parked car potentially saves child's life after driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes in East Texas
Police in a small East Texas city say a parked car may have made the difference between a frightening crash and an unimaginable tragedy. The incident happened on Highway 69 in the City of Huntington, which is just east of Lufkin. Harris County deputies investigating apparent murd...
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Montgomery County Food Bank Mobile Market/Fresh Produce Market Schedule
Upcoming mobile market and fresh produce market schedule: ⸻ Saturday, August 1 HOST: The ARK Magnolia (Mobile Market) WHEN: Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM WHERE: 14320 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 HOST: Walnut Cove Community Food Pantry (Fresh Produce Market) WHEN: Saturday, August...
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New HISD athletics rules start Aug. 1: Here's what you can and can't bring to games
Fans heading to Houston ISD athletic events this school year will need to plan ahead. Starting Aug. 1, HISD is rolling out new security and entry rules for UIL sporting events at district athletic facilities, including a new clear bag policy, student ID requirements and adult sup...
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Houston Restaurant Week starts August 1st! Dine Out & Do Good at nearly 400 Restaurants for 38 Days
Houston Restaurant Weeks™, produced by The Cleverley Stone Foundation, officially kicks off this Saturday, Aug. 1, and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 7. For 38 days, diners can enjoy specially priced, multi-course prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner at nearly 400 partici...
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Traffic Alert: N. Tram Rd – Splendora Area – Rollover Crash
10:45 a.m. Country Colony Drive and N. Tram Road – Rollover Crash
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30, 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, n...
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Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO
Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.
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Harris County deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide of married couple at Cypress home
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide at a home in the 13000 block of Campos Drive in the Cypress area. HCSO Sgt. Mike Ritchie said deputies responded to the residence earlier in the morning after a man called 911 and report...
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Traffic Alert: S. Panther Creek – South County – Hit & Run Wreck
8:05 p.m. S. Panther Creek Dr near Flintridge Dr. – Hit & Run Crash
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 – FM 1314 Area – Wreck *UPDATED*
UPDATE 8:20 p.m. Hwy 242 westbound CLOSED at Sommerset Estates Blvd. (east of FM 1314) due to major crash w/ motorcycle 8 p.m. Hwy 242 at Summerset Estates Blvd – Wreck...
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Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
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FM 1314 Construction Zone Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division was conducting speed enforcement in a construction work zone in the 18700 block of FM 1314. While monitoring the area, deputies stopped a vehicle traveling 64 mph in a posted 45 ...
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Harris County: 13-year-old dies following 'possible medical emergency'
Harris County authorities are reporting a 13-year-old has died following a “possible medical emergency."
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Houston MRI technician says she was attacked while on the job at St. Joseph Medical Center
A Houston MRI technician says she has resigned from her job at St. Joseph Medical Center after she was allegedly attacked by a stranger inside a hospital stairwell, leaving her too afraid to return to work....
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HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes....
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‘Why here?’: Hockley residents push back against proposed fuel storage terminal near neighborhoods, school
A proposed fuel storage terminal in northwest Harris County is drawing growing opposition from residents who say they’re worried about potential impacts on their health, quality of life and property values. The project, proposed by Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., now part of ONE...
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Precinct 4 Constable Hayden Deploys All 50 Deputies for Traffic Enforcement Blitz Across East Montgomery County
Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden put all 50 of his deputies on the street Wednesday night for a large-scale traffic enforcement operation targeting speeders, defective-equipment violations, unlicensed and uninsured motorists, and enforcement of the state’s Slow...
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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Years of Sexual Abuse of a Child
A 35-year-old Montgomery County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury on July 28, 2026 sentenced Shawn Joseph Mullen to life without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict and sentence came at the conclusion of a tri...
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13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
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17-year-old faces felony charges after opening fire at deputy in west Harris County, sheriff says
Charges have been filed against a teen suspect accused of opening fire at a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy in west Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
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Traffic Stop Takes Fentanyl Off Streets, Lands Man in Jail on Felony Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- A traffic stop in Porter led to the arrest of a Conroe man and the seizure of approximately 119 grams of fentanyl, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Around 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, a Precinct 4 Deputy initiated a traffic sto...
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Conroe ISD announces policy for providing Free and Reduced-Price meals
Conroe ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on Augus...
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Vehicle crashes into Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County
An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County on Thursday morning, according to Constable Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. The crash happened at the yogurt shop in the 10880 block of Louetta Road. Officia...
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The Woodlands to transform Trolley Shelters into Public Art through New Community Partnership
The Woodlands Arts Council and The Woodlands Township invite businesses and community members to help expand one of the nation’s largest public art collections. Imagine waiting for the trolley surrounded by original works of art instead of ordinary glass panels. That’s the vision...
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 K-9 “JOKER” TAKES A BITE OUT OF CRIME
Wednesday night, about 10 p.m., DPs attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-69 near FM 1485. The driver fled to Loop 494, then down Loop 494 to West Heritage. In the curve at Oak Lane, he wrecked the bike and fled on foot. Constable Hayden had a Task Force of 50 officers working. The...
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 NB SR – Splendora – Wreck
9:15 a.m. Hwy 59 northbound service road at E. River Rd – Wreck
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Traffic Alert: N. Grand Parkway/99 WB ML – Porter – Wreck
8:35 a.m. N. Grand Parkway/99 westbound inside shoulder near FM 1314
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Constable Herman: Why Vehicles MUST BE LOCKED
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office detained one adult and one juvenile after receiving reports of people trying to open car doors in the 24400 block of Pigeon Berry Dr. During the investigation, deputies recovered a stolen Glock 42 handgun. The...
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Traffic Alert: FM 1485 – New Caney / 242 Area – Wreck
8:20 a.m. FM 1485 at Firetower Road – wreck
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Houston teen fires at deputies responding to Westpark family disturbance, taken into custody
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were fired upon by a teenage suspect Tuesday evening while responding to a family disturbance call on the west side of Houston. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive. Deputies ...
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Suspect in custody after allegedly firing gunshots at Harris County deputies responding to family disturbance
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody after he allegedly fired shots at deputies responding to a family disturbance at an apartment complex. It happened at a complex located at 14906 Westpark Drive, in the West Oaks area of Harris County. Deputies were c...
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Suspect arrested after being accused of opening fire towards deputy in west Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says that a suspect was arrested after being accused of firing shots towards a deputy while responding to a disturbance in west Harris County on Wednesday....
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Harris County explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
Harris County is exploring the use of artificial intelligence-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail to improve inmate monitoring, detect emergencies more quickly, and reduce staff workload....
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Harris County shooting: Teen taken into custody after firing shots at deputies, officials say
A teen has been taken into custody after firing shots at deputies on Wednesday evening, officials said.
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What Houston can and can’t do about ICE enforcement in the city
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was released from the Montgomery ICE processing center on Wednesday. On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent while on his way to work in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. Rojas Pliego witnessed the shooting from inside a van....
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Man rescued after falling into manhole in North Harris County
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
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Teen from El Salvador charged with murder in two separate Houston shootings
Houston police have charged 18-year-old Jefferson Velasquez with murder in a Midtown shooting, and he was already in the Harris County Jail facing a separate murder charge from a house party in East Harris County. Records show both deadly shootings happened under similar circumst...
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Man falls into manhole, currently trapped in North Harris County, authorities on scene
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
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Man rescued, hospitalized after falling into manhole in Spring
A man who fell into a manhole in Spring has been rescued and taken to a hospital, officials with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said. Constable deputies responded to the incident in the 24600 block of Cypresswood Drive at James C. Leo Drive. Constable Deputies, Fire ...
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Disturbance Call Leads to Felony Arrest
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A disturbance call in northwest Harris County led to the arrest of a woman who was found to have an outstanding felony warrant, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office. On July 25, Pct. 4 Deputy Denson responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of East Ric...
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Burglary Suspect Busted
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A quick response by deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office led to the arrest of a man accused of burglarizing a residence in northwest Harris County. On July 27, 2026, deputies responded to the 15200 block of Estrella West in reference to a reported burgl...
