The Harris County District Attorney's Office said testing showed the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van tested negative for illicit narcotics....
10:05 p.m. FM 1485 at N. Grand Parkway/99 – rollover crash under the overpass
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 7:41 p.m., officers with the Conroe Police Department responded to a major crash involving four vehicles at the intersection of Avenue M Extension and Cedar Way Street. Upon arrival, Conroe PD patrol officers, the Conroe Fire Departmen...
A man was killed in a shooting Friday evening at an apartment complex in north Harris County, authorities said. Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at the Montecello on Cranbrook Apartments in the 13900 block of Ella Bo...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Deputies are investigating a shooting at the Montecello on Cranbrook Apartments located in the 13900 block of Ella Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male near the playground suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, th...
7:10 p.m. Woodlands Parkway at Branch Crossing Drive – Wreck
Just after 3 pm today, a driver was southbound on I-45 going through Willis when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle veered off the roadway and hit a mobile home at Titan Mobile Homes and came to rest on the fence....
Omar Alvarado was found guilty for the 2024 deaths of Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her 8-year-old daughter.
6:25 p.m. Nichols Sawmill Rd north of Butera Rd – Wreck
A Cedar Hill father in kidney failure received a life-saving transplant at Methodist Dallas Medical Center after a Houston woman saw his viral TikTok plea and stepped forward to become his living donor....
The “crystal-like substance” the FBI found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — the 52-year-old who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month — was not an illicit drug, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, the Harris County District Attorney...
LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- A man arrested by Cleveland Police for blue warrant on July 16 is now charged with an additional felony, after a separate investigation. Cleveland Detectives developed sufficient evidence and probable cause to charge 40-year-old Lajuane Ray “Penny” Rushing wit...
Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive (OPA), highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster and/or adoption in Montgomery County, Texas. Operation Pets Alive is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization striving to elevate ...
Walmart for Good announced a multi-year workforce development investment in Houston as part of a broader effort to help workers build skills, connect to quality jobs and advance their careers in a labor market being reshaped by artificial intelligence and other technological chan...
3:10 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes, near Sawdust Rd – wreck
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating 58-year-old Maria Ortiz, who left on foot around 12:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026 from the 19800 block of Knoll Drive in New Caney and has not been seen since. Ortiz is described as a female with black hai...
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 11-month-old boy last seen in northwest Harris County on July 17. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Sabastian Jones was last seen in the 5200 block of FM 1960 West on July 17. The sheriff’s office says Sabastian may be with his m...
The Splendora Police Department issued the following statement Friday: We are proud to congratulate Assistant Chief Alex Hadrych and Lieutenant Troy Teller on graduating from the Leadership Command College (LCC) Class 105 through the LEMIT – Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Managem...
WASHINGTON — If she wins her race in November, GOP congressional nominee Alex Mealer will represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, the site where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent earlier this month, potentially bringing the area under different par...
A Montgomery County jury has sentenced Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of Driving While Intoxicated (Third or More). The two-day trial commenced on July 20, 2026, and concluded with Zavala’s conviction and s...
12:40 PM- POWER COMPANY ON SCENE -WILLIS WAUKEGAN IS CLOSED JUST WEST OF FM 1484 WITH A ROOMS TO GO DELIVERY TRUCK ROLLOVER AND A POWER POLE SNAPPED. EXPECT A SEVERAL-HOUR DELAY...
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...
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors approved a Ground Lease Agreement with Forest Capital Partners, LP during its July 23, 2026, Board meeting, marking a significant milestone toward the development of a new short course golf complex and associated amenities in the South Go...
11:45 a.m. Willis Waukegan is CLOSED TO TRAFFIC near FM 1484, due to a box truck crash that snapped a SHECO (electric) pole. SHECO is responding and the road will be opened after the electrical line issue is resolved and the rolled box truck has been moved. Until then, the road i...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Early Thursday, Deputy Aspras with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office initiated a traffic stop near the 10700 block of Fallbrook Drive, but the driver allegedly tried to flee, and the deputy pursued. That pursuit ended abruptly when the suspect allegedly tur...
A new community-created mural inspired by healing, hope, and joy during the 2026 Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival now has a permanent home at Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center. The collaborative mural, A Community in Bloom, was created one tile at a time by attendees of all ages ...
The City of Liberty has confirmed that a contractor working on the Minglewood Wastewater Project lost his life Thursday afternoon, July 23, after the ground collapsed beneath him. The worker was standing next to a protective box that had been placed in the ground for worker safet...
Texas grocery giant H-E-B will anchor the first phase of a new 55-acre mixed-use commercial development at Valley Ranch, marking the company’s first store in New Caney and its 11th location in Montgomery County. The 120,000-square-foot supermarket is expected to open in fall 2027...
What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two teenagers were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant ...
Aderra Opens in Magnolia, Texas, Offering a New Model for 62+ Homeownership The Oklahoman
Fishstick was brought to our shelter as a stray just six days ago, and it’s painfully clear he’s been suffering for far longer than that. When he arrived, thick green pus was oozing from his mouth. This was a heartbreaking sign of just how severe and painful his oral disease had ...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the promotion of Shawna Poole to captain of the Nacogdoches District. A native of Central Heights outside Nacogdoches, Captain Poole is returning to her East Texas roots to reconnect with the culture and communities there whil...
9:25 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just south of Pruitt Road – wreck
9:20 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes near College Park/Hwy 242 – wreck
8:20 p.m. I-45 southbound service road at FM 3083 – 18-wheeler rollover/road closure. EASTBOUND FM 3083 AT I-45 CLOSED ALSO
A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
7:45 p.m. Cedar Way at Avenue M Extension – 4 vehicle crash w/ Entrapment
Constable Deputies are responding to multiple vehicle crashes across Precinct 4 as a result of wet roadway conditions. This crash is located in the 17900 block of Butte Creek Road. Motorists should expect delays in the area as emergency personnel work the scene. FLOOD ADVISORY IN...
7 p.m. Decker Prairie Rosehill Rd near Johlke Rd – Wreck
Picture Animal Description HUGO IN SHELTER – A427290 Hold: NEUTERED MALE – 1 5.00 TAN / WHITE LABRADOR RETR / SIBERIAN HUSKY This animal has been at the shelter since 07/23/2026, 0 days. The following are the animals test status. If a result does not appear that test has not been...
Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle Burglary Investigation in The Woodlands On July 22, 2026, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit and Patrol deputies conducted proactive patrols in The Woodlands to address a recent surge in motor vehicle burgl...
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
Issued: 4:15 PM Jul. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service This product covers Southeast Texas **Bertha expected to weaken as it moves through Southeast Texas** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical St...
5:05 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes, just south of Hwy 242/College Park – wreck
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
5:05 p.m. FM 149 near Herring Blvd – vehicle reportedly struck a road hazard, left the roadway and went into the trees. Occupants are injured.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday. Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a...
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
3:45 p.m. UPDATE: Aircraft had issues with landing gear, but has now safely landed. 3:25 p.m. Incoming aircraft emergency reported at Conroe North Houston Regional Airport....
3:15 p.m. Moments ago, firefighters and EMS responded to the senior living facility on Woodstead Ct. The kitchen fire was reportedly extinguished and only heavy smoke remained. Electric fans are being used for ventilation....
Fire Station 124 on Sorters Road pushed in their new pumper with members of the B & C shift. The 2026 Rosenbauer Warrior engine replaces a 2014 Ferrara that will be reassigned to fleet as a spare engine. Spare apparatus allow for fire companies to remain in service when their app...
Law enforcement officers throughout Texas are performing a different job TODAY – Thursday, July 23, as they partner with Texas Roadhouse to benefit Special Olympics Texas. Off-duty law enforcement officers will be working as servers in Texas Roadhouse restaurants in the annual ev...
2:35 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just north of Shepard Hill Road – Wreck w/ rollover/ entrapment reported
1:15 p.m. Firefighters are responding to 1593 Hwy 146 Bypass where an 18-wheeler is fully involved. The highway is being closed in that area. No info yet on contents....
All southbound lanes of Tomball Parkway are shut down near Grant Road after a vehicle hit an overpass and sent concrete debris onto the roadway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies are on scene in the 20500 block assisting with traffic and safety co...
Try out a new restaurant or revisit a favorite for a great cause during Houston Restaurant Weeks! Find out which local restaurants are participating in this annual fundraiser benefitting the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, and Galveston County Food Bank. Houston R...
12:05 p.m. Medical Center Drive at S. Loop 336 – Wreck
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
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