Driver killed in crash with wrong-way driver on Eastex Freeway
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a driver was killed after they were hit head-on by another driver on the Eastex Freeway early Saturday morning....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1622: Fingerprints
Episode: 1622 Fingerprints, crime detection, and identification. Today, I ask, “Who are you?”
North Main train crash: Juvenile male killed after attempting to run across tracks
The Houston Police Department is on the scene following a deadly train-pedestrian incident on Friday night.
Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Houston’s Independence Heights area; several crossings blocked
Several railroad crossings in Houston’s Independence Heights area are currently blocked as police investigate a fatal collision involving a train. The Houston Police Department said the incident happened in the 7600 block of N. Main Street. North officers are working a fatal trai...
Big rig crash on I-80 near CA-NV border leaves truck hanging off bridge, CHP says
A solo collision on Interstate 80 left a tractor-trailer truck hanging off the side of a bridge near the California-Nevada border Friday morning and has caused major traffic delays....
Harris County fire: Lightning strike sparks house fire on Ivy Falls Drive
Authorities are on the scene after a lightning strike sparked a house fire on Friday evening.
Property owner detained by HPD after pulling unloaded gun on people camping on her property
The property owner said she has had to make several calls to the Houston Police Department about homeless people camping out on the doorsteps.
Rising concern in Harris County: Back-to-back electric bike, scooter crashes leave 2 children injured
Two separate traffic accidents involving young children on motorized vehicles in Harris County Precinct 4 have raised urgent safety concerns among local law enforcement and community members....
Houston eyes $13M makeover for Telephone Road safety, drainage improvements
The city of Houston is weighing approval of a $13 million project to overhaul Telephone Road, addressing long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns that have made the corridor one of the city’s most dangerous stretches for drivers and pedestrians alike. KPRC 2 has reported ...
East Bernard honors head football coach and wife at season opener, 2 weeks after their deaths
The East Bernard Brahmas are taking on Sweeny Friday night in the season home opener. But alongside the game, the team and community will honor the lives of former head coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy. The two died on Saturday, Aug. 15, after a crash in Wharton County. ...
Crash involving train and 18-wheeler leads to diesel spill on Highway 90 in Sugar Land: Police
A fuel spill has been contained, but traffic is just beginning to snarl on Highway 90 after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler, according to Sugar Land police....
Train collides with 18-wheeler in Sugar Land; multiple intersections closed
Police in Sugar Land say multiple intersections are closed after a train collided with a 18-wheeler Friday. The Sugar Land Police Department says it happened on Highway 90 at Easton Avenue. Fort Bend County HazMat responded and contained a diesel spill which occurred as a result ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Trump at NASA Friday; road closures expected as president heads back to Ellington
Friday make’s day two of President Donald Trump’s visit in Houston for a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and drivers should prepare for traffic delays and temporary road closures in the Clear Lake and southeast Houston areas. President’s visit brings fundraising and poli...
Former HPD officer Gerald Goines pleads guilty to color of law charges
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald M. Goines has pleaded guilty to color of law charges related to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid. He is currently serving time for the murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas....
Willis High School student accused of making threat in classroom
A 15-year-old student was arrested and charged after allegedly making statements about “shooting other students in the classroom" at Willis High School, officials say....
9-year-old riding electric dirt bike hospitalized after crash in north Harris County
A young boy is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike late Thursday night, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office....
Former Houston officer Gerald Goines pleads guilty to federal charges
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines pleaded guilty Friday to a federal civil rights charge connected to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. Goines, 62, appeared before U.S. District Judge George Hanks in federal c...
Viral Belt Parkway crash video leads to prison sentences in insurance fraud case in New York
Viral dashcam footage led to a wider investigation into staged crashes and fraudulent insurance claims in New York.
Harris County shooting: 4-year-old dead after accidentally shooting self, HCSO says
Harris County authorities are investigating after a young child was killed in a shooting late Thursday night.
Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
Nepal police issued a fresh alert Friday after receiving information that a dam on the Tibet side has burst.
4-year-old girl dies after accidentally shooting herself inside northwest Harris County home, deputies say
A 4-year-old girl died after investigators say she accidentally shot herself inside a northwest Harris County home Thursday night. Harris County Precinct 4 deputies responded to a home in the 8700 block of Champions Plaza around 11 p.m. on Aug. 27 after receiving reports of a sho...
Convicted serial burglar from Humble caught for the 9th time
A serial convicted burglar from Humble is back behind bars after his latest arrest in Montgomery County.
9-year-old on e-bike injured in crash in north Harris County
Precinct 4 Constable deputies are investigating after a 9-year-old riding an electric dirt bike was struck by a vehicle on Pinto Point Drive in the Creekside Park area near Kuykendahl Road. The child was transported to a local hospital. The driver stayed at the scene and is coope...
Only on 13: We ride along METRO PD ahead of launch of new bus patrol initiative
All METRO PD officers, including its top brass, will soon be required to spend time on buses as part of an effort to reduce crime, METRO officials said....
Jake Reiner’s 1st interview about his parents' killings, his brother's arrest, and moving forward
Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, says the last several months have been a "living nightmare" during his first sit-down interview....
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
The murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is headed to closing arguments after the defense rested Thursday following testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers....
Willis HS student arrested day after another student brought gun to campus, authorities say
A day after a teen brought a loaded gun to school, another Willis High School student was arrested for making terroristic threats, authorities say. Investigators did not say whether the incidents were connected....
Man grazed by bullet, another injured after shooting at northeast Houston convenience store: HPD
A shooting victim said he was caught in an altercation when someone fired at him and another person. HPD confirmed an investigation is underway.
Investigation underway after man shot in chest in north Houston
An investigation is underway after a man was shot Thursday afternoon in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting was reported 4200 Denmark Street, off Hirsch Road. Police said the 25-year-old man suffered from a gunshot wound to his chest. According...
Fort Bend County Enacts Outdoor Burn Ban Amid Drought Conditions
Fort Bend County approved an outdoor burn ban Thursday, effective at 5 p.m., for all unincorporated areas as extreme heat and worsening drought conditions increase the risk of wildfires. The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office reported the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index r...
Willis High School Student Charged After Classroom Threat
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old Willis High School student Thursday afternoon after the student allegedly made statements about shooting other students in a classroom. The student is being held at the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center and c...
Grandfather charged with DWI after crash involving HCSO vehicle killed 9-year-old grandson: Records
A grandfather was charged with DWI after a crash involving an HCSO vehicle led to a 9-year-old's death, court docs show. Investigators said the grandson was in the front seat without a seat belt....
$12M seized, 6 arrested in historic Texas oil theft ring bust
Six people have been arrested and about $12 million in assets have been seized as part of an investigation into an oil-theft ring in West Texas.
2 air traffic controllers left early on night of deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at New York airport, FAA finds
2 air traffic controllers left early on the night of a deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at the New York airport, the FAA found.
Top city officials answer questions about recent events involving Houston police
From questions about the two officers jumping in an Uber to pursue a suspect to the increase in lawsuits regarding crashes involving HPD, here's what top officials had to say....
Son charged with murder after father found stabbed to death at northwest Harris County home
30-year-old Liam Jacob Sanders is now in the Harris County Jail. Investigators say he called emergency dispatchers this morning saying that he stabbed his father inside a home on Stoneside Drive in the Cloverfield area. Major Earl Dean with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office told...
Cary, North Carolina crash: Soile Lazarz struck, killed by car on daily walk
There was a Cary, North Carolina crash. Soile Lazarz was struck and killed by a car on her daily walk.
Roger Goodell says NFL is looking into whether to punish 49ers owner Jed York following his arrest
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league's personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio....
Flames shoot from DHL cargo plane during emergency landing in Los Angeles, video shows
Tires on a DHL cargo plane caught on fire during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night.
Loop 610 North re-opens after deadly early morning crash near McCarty
A young Houston man died early this morning after losing control of his vehicle on Loop 610 North near the McCarty exit. The crash was reported at approximately 12:23 a.m. The victim, described as a man in his 20s, was the sole occupant of a Lexus four-door sedan. According to au...
The Woodlands Fire: 1 dead following house fire, firefighter taken to hospital
One person is dead, and a firefighter was taken to the hospital following an afternoon fire in The Woodlands on Wednesday afternoon.
Condo owners paying at least $800 a month in HOA fees for condos uninhabitable for more than 5 years
More than five years after a fire at Bayfront Towers, 11 condo owners remain unable to return to their units while all 74 owners continue paying special assessments and HOA fees tied to rebuilding the property....
14-year-old girl taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto Willis HS campus: MCSO
A 14-year-old student was taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto the campus of Willis High School on Wednesday morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
1 suspect in custody, 1 at large after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus, district says
Police arrested one man and are looking for another after the pair hit a school bus in Conroe, then ran off, a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
Baytown fire: 'Process upset' at facility sends large plume of black smoke into the air
A huge plume of black smoke could be seen for miles following a "process upset" at a facility in Baytown on Wednesday evening.
Houston Police Department investigating officer usages of Flock camera system for potential policy violations
The Houston Police Department says it is investigating certain usages of the Flock camera system by officers for potential policy violations. The department didn’t disclose how many officers are being looked into, but said it has identified usage that is being investigated furthe...
Houston Police expanding drone program to give officers more information during dangerous calls
Houston police are expanding their use of drones, giving officers another tool to gather information during dangerous calls before making decisions that could put lives at risk. Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz says drones can provide officers with a better view of a situation wh...
Harris County sues Trump administration over election rules tied to public safety funding
Harris County and El Paso County joined the city of Columbus, Ohio, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. At issue: new rules tied ...
2 young children die in Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters injured
A 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy died in a Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters were injured.
Driver, passenger arrested after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus
Two arrests have been made following a hit-and-run involving a Conroe Independent School District school bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Conroe ISD. District officials said the school bus was transporting students home from Campbell Elementary School when it was rear-ended ...
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Grandfather charged in fatal T.C. Jester crash that killed 9-year-old grandson
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
2 arrested, charged for roles in shooting at 'Club Chevron' in SE Houston, HPD says
The shooting happened at a well-frequented gas station called 'Club Chevron', where people go to smoke and drink, according to HPD.
Homeowner says light pole knocked down by car left on sidewalk for weeks until Action 13 stepped in
A northeast Houston homeowner said a car crash left a damaged street light pole in his yard and blocked the sidewalk. After weeks of getting the runaround from CenterPoint, the post has been removed and replaced....
Canal Street shooting witness Daniel Tirado Pantoja released from ICE custody amid Houston immigration scrutiny
Two of the three men who witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot and killed by federal immigration agents on Canal Street in July are now released from custody. The ruling comes as new data sheds light on Houston Police Department’s interactions with Immigrat...
Houston police leaders face backlash for missing City Council discussing immigration report
The Houston Police Department's top leaders are facing criticism after they did not attend the city's Public Safety Committee meeting where they were listed to present the immigration report....
Carbon monoxide detected at Waltrip High School after reported gas leak
Houston firefighters responded to Waltrip High School Wednesday morning after reports of a gas leak, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD crews were called to the school at 1900 W. 34th St. at about 9:14 a.m. Firefighters found elevated carbon monoxide levels in the base...
Harris County to launch new tool to protect property owners from deed fraud
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.
Rutgers University dean arrested for invasion of privacy after allegedly taking 'upskirt' videos
The Attorney General's office says 51-year-old Josh Kohut used his phone to record "upskirt" videos without the victim's knowledge.