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Man dies after shooting in northeast Harris County, sheriff's office investigating
A man was critically injured in a shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in northeast Harris County, and homicide detectives are investigating.
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ENTERGY ARRIVED RESCUE IN PROGRESS
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 ...
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Breaking: Rescue of Tree Trimmer Who Was Shocked
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 shocke...
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Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 NB ML – Porter/ Kingwood Area – Wreck
5:40 p.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes, north of Northpark and south of FM 1314 – wreck
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Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson Shot While Serving a Warrant
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 w...
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NWS Flood Warning 4:15 p.m. Montgomery, Harris Counties
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 N...
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Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Herman’s Deputies Participating in Tip-A-Cop Event!
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics Texas. Deputies will be joining the staff at Texas Roadhouse located at 24530 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX, on Thursday, Jul...
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Back to School Drive at Joe’s Italian Restaurant!
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...
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Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
A suspect in the disappearance of a Baytown woman, who went missing in 2024, has officially been indicted in connection to the case.Quan Flowers was indicted by a Harris County grand jury Tuesday on an aggravated kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Kalie Goodw...
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West Nile Virus human cases reported in Houston, Harris County
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
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Harris County grand jury revives murder charge against man accused in shooting
A Harris County grand jury has formally indicted a man on a murder charge just days after a magistrate judge ruled that there wasn’t probable cause to keep him jailed in the case. He is also in jail on a separate, second murder charge....
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SHERIFF DOOLITTLE’S BED AND BREAKFAST BOOKINGS FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, 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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Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons now open in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands
Howard Hughes Communities today announced the opening of Charolais by Chef Austin Simmons, a new restaurant at Hughes Landing that marks the return of one of The Woodlands’ most recognized culinary figures. For residents who came to know Simmons through his impact on the local di...
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Protein-Packed Plates: Casa do Brasil, Los Tios and a High Protein Bowl with Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV
Tanji Patton — host of Goodtaste with Tanji and the podcast Goodtaste for the Soul shares some protein-packed dishes and recipes on Houston Life. Casa do Brasil Tanji highlighted a bold, protein-forward stop in the Galleria/Uptown area: Casa do Brasil. Expect a visual churrasco t...
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White Oak Bayou attack: Teen accused in sexual assault, attempted drowning
Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
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Traffic Alert: I-45 – Walker County – Multiple Crashes
12:15 p.m. I-45 in southern Walker County has multiple crashes, and at least one involves more than two vehicles with serious injuries reported. The four-vehicle crash is on the northbound main lanes near the 111 mile marker. Northbound traffic is slow, stopped, or diverted in so...
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Traffic Alert: Liberty County – High Water – Multiple Roads
12 p.m. Liberty County has multiple roads impacted by high water. Confirmed flooded roads include, but are not limited to FM 2518, FM 163, parts of Hwy 321, parts of FM 787 and parts of FM 770. To check progress or additional state maintained roads, visit drivetexas.org...
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NWS Houston/Galveston 11:33 a.m. Flood Advisory Montgomery, Harris, Liberty, San Jacinto Counties
Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1133 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 TXC201-291-339-407-141745- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-260714T1745Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harris TX-Liberty TX-Montgomery TX-San Jacinto TX- 1133 AM C...
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NWS Houston/Galveston Flood Advisory 10:23 a.m. Montgomery, Grimes, Waller, Washington, Burleson, Brazos Counties
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1023 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 TXC041-051-185-339-473-477-141630- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-260714T1630Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Brazos TX-Burleson TX-Grimes TX-Montg...
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Traffic Alert Hwy 59 N ML — Splendora Area – Wreck
10:15 a.m. Hwy 59 northbound main lanes near E. River Road – single vehicle crash
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Traffic Alert: S. Panther Creek Dr. – The Woodlands – Wreck
9:50 a.m. S. Panther Creek Drive and Woodlands Parkway – Wreck
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Traffic Alert: S. Loop 336 – Conroe- Flooded Vehicle
8:45 a.m. S. Loop 336 and S. Frazier St. – Sinking Vehicle
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Four Houston-Area Residents Charged With Flying Drones Into World Cup Restricted Airspace
Federal criminal complaints have been filed against four Houston-area residents since the beginning of the World Cup for flying drones into sensitive national defense airspace without authorization, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Charged in the four separate case...
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SADDLECREEK AUCTION CANCELED
8 AM DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 4 AUTO AUCTION AT SADDLE CREEK IS CANCELED UNTIL AUGUST 11, 2026
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NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Harris and Montgomery Counties Through 10:15 AM as Heavy Rain Falls Across Southeast Texas
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of southeast Texas, including Harris and Montgomery counties, warning of urban and small stream flooding through 10:15 a.m. Monday morning. The advisory was issued at 7:06 a.m. and remains ...
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Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the man who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston last week, is inviting the public to pay their respects during a viewing this week.Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo ...
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ENTERGY OUTAGE IN MAGNOLIA AREA
TWO OUTAGES IN THE MAGNOLIA AREA JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT. ENTERGY HOPES TO RESTORE POWER BY 4:30 AM.
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Texas Game Wardens File 62 BWI Charges Over Fourth of July Weekend — Highest Total Since 2019
Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, contacting more than 10,800 vessels while participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing alcohol- and drug-...
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Save the Date & Tip a Cop for Special Olympics!
Texas Roadhouse in Conroe will have some very special servers the evening of July 23 – they’ll be law enforcement officers who are volunteering their time to serve whatever you order and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas! Special Olympics Texas is a year-round movement...
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Woman carjacks man at knifepoint, rams cars before crashing into refinery, records show
A Louisiana woman is behind bars after a crime spree across east Harris County Saturday, according to authorities.
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Woman sexually assaulted by man while exercising along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 deputies say
An investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted while she was exercising on Monday evening, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen....
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Woman fights off man who attacked her, tried to drown her in White Oak Bayou
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman reported being attacked while she was exercising along White Oak Bayou in the Inwood area Monday evening.The Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office said they got the call around 6:30 p.m. The woman reportedly told deputies sh...
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Harris County: Woman exercise-walking attacked, fought off man along White Oak Bayou
An investigation is underway after a woman who was exercise-walking was attacked, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Alan Rosen.
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FIRST ON 2: Attorney representing two of the ICE detainees is facing felony assault charge
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Arraujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a fel...
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Man Drowns in River Near Hill Road and Sorters Road; Recovered by North Montgomery County Fire Dive Team
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — A 33-year-old man drowned in a river near the intersection of Hill Road and Sorters Road on Saturday evening after being overcome by the current while fishing, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. On July 12, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m...
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New report shows Harris County faces financial struggles ahead of budget discussion
A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.
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Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Six days after an ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said federal authorities still haven’t been fully transparency or answered questions about what happened.The Harris County Distri...
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Traffic Alert: Fish Creek Thoroughfare – Montgomery – Auto vs. Tree
6:15 p.m. Fish Creek Thoroughfare south of Woodforest Parkway – pickup swerved into the median and struck a tree
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Harris County DA’s office to treat ICE shooting as criminal investigation, says it may take months or years to complete
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot...
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Houston ICE shooting: Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is seeking county funding for an independent investigation into the July 7 ICE agent-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – Willis Area – Wreck
4:30 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes just north of Calvary Road – wreck has traffic heavy and extremely slow
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NWS Houston/Galveston 4:03 p.m. Flood Advisory Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Montgomery, Walker, & Washington Counties
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 403 PM CDT Mon Jul 13 2026 TXC041-051-185-339-471-477-132245- /O.EXT.KHGX.FA.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-260713T2245Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Brazos TX-Burleson TX-Grimes TX-Montgo...
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South Montgomery County Fire Department Welcomes 12 New Firefighters as Class 26-01 Completes Orientation
SOUTH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — The South Montgomery County Fire Department is celebrating the graduation of its newest recruit class after 12 dedicated recruits successfully completed an intensive four-week orientation, reaching an important milestone in their firefighting careers...
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Judge throws out second murder charge against man accused of killing repairman in Humble
The man accused of killing a repairman at a home in Humble earlier this month, then later being charged in a second murder that happened in May, is no longer facing charges related to the second case, according to Harris County court records.Jaime Garcia, 32, is currently in cust...
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Traffic Alert: Woodlands Parkway – The Woodlands – Rollover Crash
3:10 p.m. Woodlands Parkway at Falconwing Drive – Rollover crash w/ two vehicles
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Baby safely and anonymously surrendered using Safe Haven Baby Box in The Woodlands
A baby was safely and anonymously surrendered on Monday, July 13, 2026, using The Woodlands Township Safe Haven Baby Box located at Fire Station 6 in The Woodlands. The Woodlands Fire Department followed all established Safe Haven Baby Box protocols, and the baby was safely trans...
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NWS Houston/Galveston 2:10 p.m. Flood Advisory Montgomery, Grimes, Brazos, Burleson, Walker & Washington Counties
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 210 PM CDT Mon Jul 13 2026 TXC041-051-185-339-471-477-132115- /O.NEW.KHGX.FA.Y.0102.260713T1910Z-260713T2115Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Brazos TX-Burleson TX-Grimes TX-Montgo...
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HISD moving forward with special education restructuring as TEA investigation into complaints continues
HISD says it will continue moving forward with its Student Success Program for the 2026-27 school year, while state officials continue investigating complaints surrounding the district’s special education changes. The program is part of the district’s restructuring of some of its...
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NWS Issues Flood Advisory for Harris and Montgomery Counties Through 2:15 PM as Heavy Rain Falls Across Southeast Texas
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Flood Advisory for portions of southeast Texas, including Harris and Montgomery counties, warning of ongoing minor flooding through 2:15 p.m. Monday. The advisory was issued at 12:13 p.m. and remains in effect through...
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MCSO Deputies Creekmore and Hoffmeyer Rescue Disabled Homeowner From Burning House on Sweetspire Place
THE WOODLANDS, TX — Two Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being credited with saving the life of a disabled homeowner after she was pulled from a burning house in The Woodlands on the night of July 9. At approximately 7:50 p.m. that evening, the Woodlands Fire Depar...
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Erika Serrato July 4th DWI Initiative Nets 52 DWI, 2 BWI Arrests Across Montgomery County in 50 Hours (SEE WHO THEY WERE}
Eighty-two dedicated law enforcement personnel from across Montgomery County joined forces over the July 4th holiday weekend for the Erika Serrato July 4th DWI Initiative, resulting in 52 DWI arrests and 2 BWI arrests in just a 50-hour time frame. Despite repeated warnings from l...
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Body found in Greens Bayou; recovery efforts impacted by Houston storms
A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made in Greens Bayou in the 12900 block of Industrial Road.Worker was in altercation before he fell down a construction shaft in east Harris Cou...
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TEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy earlier this month in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 5:13 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received tw...
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Encanto with Live Ballet Folklórico brings a celebration of culture and colorful performance to The Pavilion stage
The Movie & Dance: Encanto with Live Ballet Folklórico took place at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Friday, July 10 as part of their free 2026 performing arts season. As guests walked through the gates and into the plazas all ages could participate in pre-show activities,...
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Man dies after possibly being pushed into 30-foot shaft in east Harris County
An investigation is underway after a man fell to his death after possibly being pushed into a 30-foot shaft Monday morning in east Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The incident was reported in the 15800 block of Sheldon Ridge Way, near Garrett Road.Go...
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Stage 1 Flood Alert in Effect Through Tuesday Night as Houston Faces Heavy Rain; Hot, Sunny Pattern to Return by Weekend
Houston will see favorable conditions for widespread showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, prompting forecasters to put a Stage 1 flood alert into place. By Wednesday, the region should transition to warmer and drier conditions, and by this weekend and into next week, hot...
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EAST TEXAS FIRE CHIEF DEAD
Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez, 71, experienced a medical emergency while responding to a fire on Tuesday and was taken to a hospital in nearby Palestine. After being stabilized, Hernandez was taken by an ambulance to a hospital in Tyler for further treatment. Sadly, Chief Herna...