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Traffic Alert: Ford Rd – Porter – Wreck (non-injury)
7:45 p.m. Ford Road at Needham Road – Wreck (non-injury)
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Traffic Alert: Valley Ranch Parkway – New Caney – Wreck
6:45 p.m. Valley Ranch Parkway at Marketplace Drive – wreck
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Traffic Alert: FM 2090 – Plum Grove – Wreck
6:30 p.m. FM 2090 and Plum Grove Road – head-on collision in front of the fire station
parks
FRIDAY NIGHT WOODLANDS MANHUNT
On Friday night, a Montgomery County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Woodlands Parkway near South Panther Creek. Five males jumped out of the vehicle and fled into the nearby woods. A manhunt was initiated, bringing in DPS, a DPS helicopter, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office K-9...
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This Week in Texas: Senator Ted Cruz, Harris County Budget, Flock Cameras
This Week in Texas, our conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about college athletics and his bipartisan bill that would change the sports landscape.
safety
Traffic Alert: Loop 494 – Porter – Wreck (3 Vehicles)
4:50 p.m. Loop 494 at FM 1314 – crash involving three vehicles
safety
Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 SB SR – Porter/Kingwood – Wreck
4:50 p.m. Hwy 59 southbound service road at W. Memorial (north of Northpark and south of FM 1314) – wreck
safety
Fire Traffic Alert: Bear Canyon Dr – Montgomery – Brush Fire
3:35 p.m. Firefighters are responding to a brush fire on Bear Canyon Drive in the area of the Sam Houston National Forest off of Hwy 149.
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Harris County authorities find 8 tailgates during theft investigation
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
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New details on Harris County mother, boyfriend facing charges after 2-year-old’s tragic death
Prosecutors are waiting for the sheriff's office to complete its investigation before deciding whether to upgrade the couple's charges.
safety
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
business
3 deputies' access to Flock cameras suspended, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
Three deputies have been suspended from using Flock Safety's system a day after the company announced new safeguards to prevent law enforcement from misusing its cameras, HCSO said....
safety
Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
safety
1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan...
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Interstate 10 crash: Fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
schools
Houston ISD's state takeover timeline could face step back with addition of four F-rated campuses
The Texas Education Agency has said state-controlled HISD must eliminate multi-year failing accountability grades at all campuses before the state returns control to the district....
parks
Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
safety
3 Harris County deputies have access to Flock system suspended; Deer Park Police Department disciplines officer
Two different law enforcement agencies say they are either reviewing or have disciplined employees for misuse or potential misuse of the Flock camera system. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review o...
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Houston community groups question whether Home Depot worked with ICE during recent detention
Community organizations gathered outside a southwest Houston Home Depot on Friday to question whether the retailer had cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. PREVIOUS: ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect FIEL, PSL, CREC...
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2 accused of polluting Halls Bayou with oil, transmission fluid in north Harris County
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou....
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Woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 249 in NW Harris County
A woman was killed late Thursday night after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 13300 block of Highway 249 for a reported auto-pedestrian crash. Investigators said the woma...
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'It's not fair what they're doing to people': Tenant sues North Harris County apartments over rent dispute
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has filed a lawsuit to fight back. This is the same North Harris County apartment complex KPRC 2 News reported on this week, where a judge has a...
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2-year-old girl allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, HCSO says
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
schools
1 detained after incident involving gun at KIPP Mosaic Academy in southwest Houston, HPD says
KIPP confirmed that no students or staff were harmed during an incident involving a parent and an unaffiliated individual in southwest Houston.
safety
Child sex assault suspect quit police job amid unrelated investigation
A former Magnolia police officer accused of sexually assaulting a child quit his job and surrendered his peace officer's license amid an unrelated criminal investigation....
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Overturned truck hauling dirt prompts closure of SB lanes of E. Sam Houston Tollway, officials say
A semi-truck hauling dirt overturned, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Tollway on Thursday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office....
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Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
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La Porte ISD faces public education challenges head on as they welcome student back to school
We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller districts tackle challenges head-on....
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Ema Japanese Cuisine in The Woodlands to Celebrate Grand Opening with Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting
Ema Japanese Cuisine will officially celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, August 16, inviting guests to experience a fresh take on Japanese dining through its elevated all-you-can-eat menu, premium sushi and a live Bluefin Tuna cutting demonstration. Located in The Woodlands, E...
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Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy....
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HFG Wealth Management named Presenting Sponsor of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Heart Association Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards announced that HFG Wealth Management has entered into an agreement to sponsor the Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to recognizing excellence in college footb...
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Grand Central Park Car Show shifts into high gear November 14
Engines will rev, chrome will shine and family fun will cruise into Grand Central Park when the community’s 4th annual Cars in the Park rolls in, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Lake House, 1039 Lakehouse Drive in Conroe. Car lovers of all ages are invited to take a lap thr...
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Honor a Veteran with a Granite Memorial Tile at ‘The Way Home’ Monument in Town Green Park
Honor a family member or friend who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces with an engraved granite memorial tile at “The Way Home” Veterans Memorial Monument in Town Green Park. Located at 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Way Home is a permanent memorial honoring active-duty service me...
business
3rd Annual Young Makers Market prepares 46 Young Artists for Success
Forty-six young artists from across The Woodlands and Montgomery County gathered at Woodforest National Bank on August 8 for a day of hands-on workshops designed to prepare them for the third annual Young Makers Market, taking place Saturday, August 29, at Market Street The Woodl...
safety
Former cop, Magnolia ISD school employee charged with child sex assault, deputies say
A former Magnolia Police Department officer and Magnolia Independent School District employee is charged with sexually assaulting a child, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office....
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Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years of complaints and legal action by the Harris County Attorney’s Office. The Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments, owned by Globix Palms Rolling...
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FEDERAL COURT RULES ON FLOCK CAMERAS
Judge Smith concluded that drivers have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their movements on public thoroughfares and that a license plate is “constantly open to plain view” of anyone nearby. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that police use of autom...
safety
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns....
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Traffic Alert: FM 2854 – Montgomery – Motorcycle vs. Mailbox…yes…really
6:55 p.m. Near the intersection of FM 2854 and Hilltop Ranch Drive, a motorcycle has managed to crash into a mailbox. The operator is reportedly conscious with a leg injury and probably a lot of regret....
schools
HISD STAAR scores show academic gains three years after state takeover; Mike Miles says ‘the work isn’t done’
HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Educati...
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB ML – The Woodlands – Wreck
6:45 p.m. I-45 northbound main lanes at The Woodlands Parkway flyover – wreck
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Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO
ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able to avoid prosecution by turning in his peace officer license....
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Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented crime victims and witnesses less likely to report crimes to police. Those concerns are renewed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement detai...
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Traffic Alert: Grogan’s Mill Road – South County – Wreck
5:25 p.m. Grogan’s Mill Rd at N Parkgate Circle – wreck
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MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH-TWO DEAD
Two crew members were killed Wednesday when a Fort Hood Apache helicopter crashed in a private field in Bell County, sparking a fast-moving grass fire that shut down a farm-to-market road, authorities said. The aircraft, an AH-64 Apache assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, went ...
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CRASH CLOSES NEW WAVERLY HIGHWAY
4 PM-An 18-wheeler loaded with totes has rolled over on SH 150 at Highway 75 in New Waverly. Witnesses say the truck hardly slowed as it made the turn. The load shifted, and it rolled. It is expected to remain closed until at least 7 pm this evening....
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Magnolia Man Jailed in Louisiana After Pct. 3 Investigates Sexual Assault of a Child Allegation
In May 2026, detectives with Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s Office, assigned to Children’s Safe Harbor, received a report from Child Protective Services alleging child sexual abuse by Brandon David Muse, 44, of Magnolia, Texas. Following an extensive investigation, Precinct 3 dete...
schools
HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes
An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise. Darius Williams, who is listed in the Wheatley High...
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The Woodlands Township celebrates Labor Day at Waterway Square on Sunday, Sept. 6
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, family fun and fireworks! Join The Woodlands Township for a festive celebration of Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Waterway Square. This free community event will feature live music by Shake Down Band HTX, engagi...
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Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...
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Former Magnolia ISD teacher indicted on 2 new charges
A former Magnolia Independent School District teacher is facing new charges, according to court documents.