Harris County D.A. details investigation into ICE pursuit tactics in sit-down interview
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is opening an independent investigation after an ICE vehicle struck a pedestrian during a weekend pursuit....
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Man struck by ICE SUV in Harris County: What we know and how other cases compare
What security footage shows, what ICE and Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s attorney say, and how the Harris County incident compares with other ICE encounters in 2026....
Mother demands justice after 17-year-old son shot, killed inside northeast Harris County apartment
A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed inside an apartment in northeast Harris County Sunday evening.
2 convicted felons accused of indecent acts with children after judges end probation unsatisfactorily
Two Harris County men now accused of indecency with a child had their probation unsatisfactorily terminated twice, even after prosecutors asked judges to revoke their probation and send them to prison....
Harris County leaders weigh Flock cameras’ future as questions remain over costs
Harris County leaders are taking different positions on Flock license plate reader cameras as questions grow over privacy, public safety and the taxpayer cost of the system....
Teen dead in north Harris County shooting, suspect at large
A 17-year-old boy was killed Sunday evening in a shooting in north Harris County, and investigators are searching for two people believed to be involved, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
Harris County prosecutors are investigating ICE auto-pedestrian incident in Houston
Miguel Parra-Hernandez underwent surgery after he was struck by an ICE vehicle on Saturday, allegedly breaking his leg and ankle. His attorney said she was denied a confidential meeting with him....
Harris County D.A. launches independent investigation into weekend incident involving ICE vehicle
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has announced they've launched an independent investigation into Saturday's incident involving an ICE vehicle....
Letitia Plummer talks property taxes, public safety, Flock cameras and flooding in ENOUGH sit-down
For Letitia Plummer, access to health care is a boundary she says she would not cross in budget negotiations as Harris County judge. But protecting services while avoiding another property tax increase would require finding savings elsewhere. In her ENOUGH sit-down with host Step...
Orlando Sanchez talks property taxes, public safety, Flock cameras and flooding in ENOUGH sit-down
Orlando Sanchez says he would lower Harris County’s property tax rate in his first budget if elected county judge. Still, he did not specify how much during an interview with ENOUGH. The Republican candidate joined Stephania Jimenez to answer questions about residents’ concerns a...
Miguel Parra undergoes surgery after being struck by ICE vehicle, family raises new allegations
Miguel Parra has undergone surgery after being struck by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle in west Harris County, and his family’s attorney says he faces additional procedures to reconstruct his injured leg. During a news conference Monday, FIEL Houston Directo...
Investigation underway after 17-year-old shot, killed at NE Harris County apartment, HCSO says
Investigators said that the teen was found shot in his family's living room on Sunday afternoon.
Man run over by ICE-driven SUV during pursuit recovering with both legs broken, family says
A man who was run over by an SUV driven by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a pursuit in west Harris County is recovering after suffering broken bones in both legs, his family said....
Man killed in apartment complex shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said deputies found the man dead with an apparent gunshot wound, adding that initial information indicates the suspect fled the scene.
Family demands release of man struck by ICE vehicle in Harris County, disputes federal agency’s account
The family of a 48-year-old man struck by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle during an enforcement operation in northwest Harris County is demanding his release from federal custody and calling for an investigation into the collision. Miguel Parra-Hernandez ...
ICE agent strikes, injures man with vehicle during pursuit in Houston, sheriff says
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that ICE had a warrant for the driver of the truck and the passenger allegedly does not have legal status in the U.S....
Man hospitalized after being hit by ICE vehicle during pursuit in west Houston
A 48-year-old man was hospitalized with a suspected broken leg after being struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation Saturday morning in west Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 7:20 a.m. on Clay ...
ABC13 gets a sneak peek behind the grand jury process and the calls to modernize it
When you get a jury duty letter in the mail, it comes from the Harris County District Clerk's Office. Well, when District Clerk Marilyn Burgess received one herself, she didn't expect it to lead to a seat on a grand jury....
Deed theft: How Houston homeowners can protect their property
Houston area homeowners are being warned about deed theft, a form of property fraud that can put their homes and generational wealth at risk. “This is actual home theft,” Kaiman said. “It’s outright home theft.” Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin says fraudulent filings can allow...
Hello Houston (October 9, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin, listen to this week’s “Tessa Takes On” with Bronze medalist Louie Hinchcliffe, and we showcase the “Call Me Mother Experience.” Plus, we share weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
Man shot, hurt after apparent fight with 3 people in NW Harris County: HCSO
HCSO said the shooting and fight stemmed from an incident between the victim and the three suspects who were involved.
Harris County constable pushes for universal policy, state action after Flock camera controversy
Dozens of Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers across Harris County have been turned off as local leaders deal with rising privacy concerns....
Man charged with murder in shooting death of roommate in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Authorities said the victim and suspect were heard arguing before things escalated into a shooting.
Man charged with murder after shooting roomate to death in northwest Harris County
A man has been charged with murder after investigators say an argument between roommates escalated into a fatal shooting in northwest Harris County. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, at a residence in the 6400 block of Hayman Drive. According to the Harris County S...
17-year-old McDonald’s employee stabbed to death by 16-year-old in northwest Harris County
A teen employee was killed in a stabbing at a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County late Wednesday night, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies responded to the McDonald’s in the 13300 block of Louetta Road for reports of an in-progress stabbing. ...
‘I can’t even believe it’: Houston woman says family court judge ordered child back to alleged abuser
A Harris County mother says she’s caught between two courts — one handling a felony child abuse case against her ex-husband and another ordering her to return their children to him while the criminal case remains unresolved. Angelik Sims says she’s refusing to comply with the fam...
Harris County man charged after allegedly posing as woman in intimate video scheme: Precinct 5
A Harris County man faces a felony charge after deputies say he posed as a woman on Snapchat to get a sexual video from another man and then shared it with others....
Man found dead near Crosby Freeway in northeast Harris County, investigators say
Investigators said initial information indicates the man was hit by a vehicle several hours before he was found in the grass near the roadway.
Investigation underway after man shot, hospitalized in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said the man was shot in the lower extremities and was taken to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Suspect charged with capital murder appears in court following double shooting in Harris County
The man accused of shooting and killing two people in North Harris County earlier this week made his first court appearance Wednesday morning, where a judge ordered him held without bond....
Broken Promise: 81-year-old widow still waiting for furniture 15 months after paying $655 for repairs, “It’s theft”
An 81-year-old woman in Northwest Harris County says she is still without a chair and ottoman more than a year after she paid a man $655 to repair the furniture. Shirley West says she hired a man she identified as Rick Pierson in April 2025 after he represented himself as a furni...
Katy death: Authorities investigating incident on Hayman Drive
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly incident in Katy on Wednesday morning.
Harris County shooting: 1 person shot on Veterans Memorial Drive
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee Gilley sued over pregnant wife Christa Bauer's death two years after alleged killing
The family of Christa Bauer Gilley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 before cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the country. Chris and Sharon Bauer filed suit against Lee Gilley in Harris Coun...
Harris County jailer, brother charged weeks after couple shot on West Loop, HCSO says
A Harris County jailer is on leave after he and his brother were charged in connection with a road rage shooting, the Harris County Sheriff's Office confirms....
45 Chihuahuas rescued from north Houston mobile home, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 says
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs were rescued from mobile home on Edgeworth Street in north Houston on Tuesday aid an ongoing animal-neglect investigation, Harris Co. Constable Pct. 1 says....
45 Chihuahua-mix dogs rescued from north Houston home amid neglect investigation
Forty-five Chihuahua-mix dogs, many of them suffering from infections and other medical problems, were rescued Tuesday from a mobile home in north Houston, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1. Constable Precinct 1’s Animal Cruelty Unit removed the dogs from a home in ...
Federal judge strikes Texas AG’s effort to end Harris County’s misdemeanor bail reform decree
In a 40-page opinion Monday, United States District Judge Lee Rosenthal ruled that the attorney general's office exceeded the amount of time it has to make certain arguments in the case, therefore making its legal challenge to vacate the consent decree moot....
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Harris County stabbing
A suspect has been charged in a deadly Harris County stabbing that investigators believe stemmed from intimate partner violence.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department to open vocational training center
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is planning a new training center to introduce career opportunities for young people attending its Leadership Academy....
31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge
Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a per...
Harris County SWAT standoff ends: Man taken into custody after barricading inside home with 3-month-old infant
A standoff involving a barricaded suspect and a 3-month-old baby boy has ended safely, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
4-month-old baby boy safe after armed man surrenders after hours long standoff
Harris County Precinct 7 Constable deputies and HCSO SWAT got to the home on Princess Garden Way near W Orem Drive earlier Monday afternoon, where an armed man was barricaded inside with the baby boy. Authorities say the safety of the infant and everyone involved was their priori...
Family sues former HCSO deputy, Harris County and dating app over alleged sexual assault of child
The lawsuit accuses the former HCSO deputy of allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old. The former deputy's attorney disputes the accusations....
Harris County judge candidates find common ground on flooding, Houston Health, at Sunday forum
Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer and Republican candidate Orlando Sanchez shared the stage at a forum organized by The Metropolitan Organization on Sunday, October 4....
Man hits head on pavement after being struck during argument in Aldine area; dies at hospital
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at a scene where a man was critically injured and later died after being struck by another man during an argument, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. The incident happened in the 15100 block of Willis St...
Probe widens in sexual assault allegations of former HCSO deputy
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy once honored for valor is now jailed, accused of attempted sexual assault and under investigation in more than a dozen possible cases....
Harris County rolls out $88 million solar panel program to help lower 10,000 residents' bills
Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program using millions of taxpayer dollars that'll help lower power bills for some residents.
Harris County Justice Kristin Guiney dies, court officials say
Guiney was elected to Texas's First Court of Appeals in November 2024.
Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy in custody following overnight search
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve
Harris County officials rescued a young woman whose car went into a retention pond on her way to work early Tuesday morning.
Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme
A missing juvenile was found safe and reunited with family after detectives with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office followed leads to a second north Harris County location, authorities said. The child’s recovery came one day after investigators began looking into a r...
Father killed, daughter critically injured in Baytown shooting, Harris County deputies say
A father is dead and his 19-year-old daughter is in critical condition after a shooting in Baytown, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2. Deputies were called around 5:47 a.m. to the 5400 block of North Redell Road near Baytown. When they arrived, they found th...
Man found dead in Houston roadway; deputies investigating cause of death
Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the roadway in west Houston late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched around 10:42 p.m. Sunday to the 1700 block of Greenhouse Road for a reported vehicle and pedestrian incident. When the first de...
Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say
A man was found shot dead in an alleyway behind what deputies described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriff's office....
Harris County Sheriff’s Office quotes ENOUGH $121,000 for Flock records as Hidalgo plans Oct. 15 meeting
A request by ENOUGH for records about Harris County’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras came with a price tag of more than $121,602 a figure that has raised questions about how much information is contained in the county’s Flock-related records and how difficult it is for...
12-year-old shot, hospitalized while in parents' minivan in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says
A 12-year-old was shot and rushed to the hospital while in his parents' minivan in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.