Tree service worker dead after suffering medical emergency in northwest Harris County: Pct. 4
A man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while cutting down a tree in northwest Harris County on Wednesday morning, according to deputies.
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Man dies from medical emergency while cutting tree in northwest Harris County, officials say
A man died after suffering a medical emergency while cutting a tree in a northwest Harris County neighborhood on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Mother says she's grateful to be alive after spider bite
A Kansas mother is fighting for her life after a spider bite at Cheney Lake turned into a life-changing medical emergency.
Suspect wanted out of Chambers County dies after attempted arrest in Baytown, police say
Baytown PD said the man, who was wanted in Chambers County for aggravated assault, died after being in "medical distress" during a traffic stop.
Doorbell camera captures clown-costumed 15-year-old accused in Illinois murder
A doorbell camera captured footage of a teen who police say killed someone while wearing a clown costume.
Man arrested at Trump LA golf course days before president's planned visit
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, was arrested after federal agents reported a suspicious person at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes....
Houston traffic alert: Portion of Hardy Toll Road southbound reopened following double 18-wheeler crash
A portion of Hardy Toll Road southbound has reopened following a crash involving two 18-wheelers, officials said.
ONLY ON 13: Aspiring cop credits cell video for acquittal on police assault charges
A Huntsville father who dreamed of becoming a police officer fears he'd be in prison if his young son hadn't recorded his encounter with officers.
Houston airport detention highlights rise in ICE arrests at airports
Immigration attorneys say domestic airports are becoming a new front for federal immigration enforcement as ICE expands arrests beyond travelers returning to the United States from abroad. The increased enforcement has already reached Houston. Last month, Immigration and Customs ...
Man charged, accused of giving fentanyl to Harris County teenagers leading to 18-year-old’s death
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the death of an 18-year-old and the fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old. The sheriff’s office says the investigation into Avery Williams began on January 10. On ...
3 Houston area men arrested after police chase in Indiana, accused of burglary spree in Pennsylvania
Three Houston area men were arrested after a brief pursuit in Greenfield, Indiana early Monday, and police say the trio is wanted for questioning in a multi-jurisdiction burglary investigation in Pennsylvania. Greenfield police said they were alerted by Pennsylvania authorities a...
Harris County crime: Suspect charged after officials say woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle
An arrest has been made after authorities said a woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle this morning, officials said.
Wanted man dies after falling unconscious, suffering medical emergency while Baytown officers tried to arrest him
The Baytown Police Department says a wanted fugitive died after falling unconscious and suffering a medical emergency as officers were attempting to bring him into custody Tuesday. It happened in the 4300 block of Crosby-Cedar Bayou Road when officers conducted a traffic stop on ...
Man charged with aggravated assault after crash leaves woman hospitalized on FM 1960, HCSO says
Deputies said they responded to the 400 block of FM 1960 and found a woman who appeared to have been intentionally struck by an unknown driver.
2 teens shot by guard during attempted robbery of armored truck in Gulfton area, HPD says
Police say the suspects approached and sprayed the driver of the armored vehicle with bear spray before the driver fired a weapon at the suspects.
LIVE RADAR: Isolated thunderstorms develop Tuesday evening over Houston
Isolated thunderstorms have developed over the north side of Houston Tuesday evening. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
Bellaire police say man recruited the homeless to help with alleged check fraud scheme
Bellaire police say man recruited the homeless to help with alleged check fraud scheme KHOU
Southwest Houston: 2 teenage suspects shot during armored car robbery on Bellaire Boulevard
Authorities are on the scene after shots were fired during an armored car robbery in Southwest Houston, officials said.
'Betrayal: Dirty Secrets': How a police officer's double life would 'destroy his family'
"It was like a bomb had just detonated in front of me." A police officer's shocking double life is revealed in "Betrayal: Dirty Secrets," streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
Deported Honduran man sues city after Houston police allegedly detained him for 2 hours while waiting for ICE
The lawsuit comes several months after the Houston City Council adopted and then revised an ordinance that sought to limit the Houston Police Department's coordination with ICE as well as how long its officers could hold someone with a civil immigration warrant....
2 teenage suspects shot by guard after attempted armored truck robbery in SW Houston
Houston police officers are at a scene on Bellaire Blvd. where a guard reportedly fired gunshots at several suspects who were allegedly trying to rob an armored truck, hitting two of them in the process. The incident happened in the 5500 block of Bellaire Blvd. near the intersect...
La Porte PD says capital murder arrest in decade-old toddler cold case was 'collaborative effort'
La Porte PD said there wasn't enough evidence at the time to charge 39-year-old Eric Johnson, but a re-examination of the case with new resources proved otherwise....
Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles, California officials say
A utility's idle transmission tower caused the 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles, California officials say.
State officials deploy helicopters and firefighters as Texas enters peak wildfire season
Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas....
Family files wrongful death lawsuit following June 2026 death of MCSO deputy on I-45
Deputy Erika Serrato's family filed a suit almost two months after the MCSO deputy was hit and killed while assisting with a DWI crash on I-45.
Man accused of intentionally hitting woman with vehicle after argument in N. Harris County
A woman is listed in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported in the 400 block of FM-1960, near the North Freeway. The Harris County Sheriff’s O...
One of NYC's oldest homes welcomes you in the heart of Queens
Built in 1661, the Bowne House transports visitors back with its original wooden beams, wide-plank floors, massive fireplaces and unique artifacts.
Family of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy files wrongful death lawsuit following I-45 crash
The parents of 24-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato have filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly crash that took Erika's life at the end of June....
Shawn McCloskey cold case: Eric Johnson arrested in murder of baby boy in La Porte after 'Texas Solves' workshop, officials say
Eric Johnson, 39, was arrested by La Porte police for the 2012 murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
4 suspects on the run, 19-year-old shot in front of younger brother in Houston's southside, HPD says
Police say the four suspects fled on foot after the shooting and are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. According to HPD, one of the suspects carried a handgun during the shooting....
HISD, Houston police launch Project Safe Start ahead of 2026-2027 school year
As Houston students prepare to head back to class, local law enforcement is making campus security a top priority. The Houston ISD Police Department, Houston Police Department and several local agency partners are set to announce Project Safe Start Tuesday morning — a multi-agenc...
Honduran man deported after Houston traffic stop sues city, alleges HPD unlawfully detained him for ICE
A Honduran man who was deported after a Houston traffic stop has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the City of Houston and unidentified Houston police officers, alleging they unlawfully detained him so federal immigration agents could take him into custody. According ...
19-year-old shot & killed in a robbery in Houston’s South Side
Houston police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Corder Street near Tierwester Street. Officer got to the scene around 7:45 p.m. on Monday night. According to HPD, 19-year-old Jose Acosta and his 15-year-old brother were in a car when three armed male...
Houston police detail large stolen vehicle bust, and says numbers are trending down
Houston police are speaking out for the first time about a major car theft bust that allegedly stretched far beyond the city - and pulled cars in from as far away as Nebraska and Minnesota....
What we know about the In-N-Out Burger shooting suspect
Three people were killed and seven others injured, some critically, in the shooting, police said. An In-N-Out employee was among those killed, the company confirmed....
Family of fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal I-45 crash
The family of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial driver and several companies, alleging negligence led to the 24-year-old deputy’s death while she was working a crash scene on Interstate 45. According to...
FIFA match promoter arrested in Galveston on child porn materials, U.S. Attorney's Office says
According to officials, Ali Homoud Alnaimi allegedly came to the United States with the materials before embarking on a cruise to Mexico from Galveston....
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
On Monday, police were still trying to determine why the shooter carried out the attack, which happened early in the afternoon in a busy shopping plaza....
Video shows alleged drunk driver slam into Needville business before police say chase, arrest ensued
In a video released by DJ Construction & Dirt Work, a silver truck is seen blowing through a fence and striking a traffic sign before going directly through the front of the building, leaving a trail of dirt and debris in its wake....
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Some residents have returned to devastated neighborhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend....
La Porte police arrest man in 2012 killing of 16-month-old after cold case breakthrough
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 2012 homicide of a 16-month-old boy after a renewed investigation by the La Porte Police Department and the Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit uncovered new evidence that investigators say establi...
Man arrested in connection with 2012 cold case murder of 16-month-old boy, AG's office says
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder of a toddler in 2012, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office.
La Porte man arrested in 2012 killing of 16-month-old after Texas cold case review
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of a La Porte man accused of killing a 16-month-old child more than a decade ago after investigators uncovered new developments while reviewing the long-unsolved case. According to Paxton’s office, Eric Johnson was arrested by the ...
Hemp businesses sue Texas over Delta-8 Schedule I rule
A coalition of hemp businesses and a retired police officer filed a federal lawsuit to block Texas health officials from classifying Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance....
Bad smell reported after lost load causes backup on Southwest Freeway at Gessner Road
The Houston Police Department said the load was reported just after 7 a.m on Monday. It is unclear what the load contains.
New details emerge after missing 2-year-old girl at center of AMBER Alert in San Antonio found dead
A neighbor recounts the moments that led to her son finding the body of a 2-year-old girl who was reported missing in San Antonio on Monday, KSAT News reports . An AMBER Alert for Aryana Trevino Martinez was issued Sunday after she disappeared around 7 p.m. in the 4000 block of A...
Email Scam Advisory
The West University Place Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant following recent reports of fraudulent emails targeting residents.
Man dead after veering off Grand Parkway and ending up in retention pond, HCSO says
Photos shared by officials at the scene showed a vehicle with its wheels up in the retention pond off the Grand Parkway. HCSO confirmed a man died as a result of the crash....
3-car crash on SH-249 at Spring Cypress Road sends victims to hospital
A three-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital late Sunday night in northwest Houston. The collision happened at approximately 10:39 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of State Highway 249 and Spring Cypress Road, near a Mobil gas station. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved...
Mother says shots fired at her family's home, part of ongoing threats reported to HCSO
A mother speaking to ABC13 reported that she had previously informed HCSO about threats to her family. On Sunday, bullets were fired at her home, leaving her worried about what might happen next....
Police confirm 3 deaths, 7 injuries after shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Three people were killed and another seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday, authorities said.
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday....
Motorcyclist dies after car crash in Channelview
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
1 killed after vehicle crashes into Spring retention pond
One agency says a person exited safely. Another says a person was killed in the crash.
Reward offered for information on deadly 2025 Third Ward shooting
19-year-old Jaylon Fox was found fatally shot on Easter Sunday 2025. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for answers.
Drug deal outside Spring Burger King leads to shooting; suspect arrested after man shot
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a drug deal lead to a man being shot outside a Burger King restaurant in Spring on Sunday. The shooting happened on E. Cypresswood Drive near the North Freeway. The injured man was transported to a local hospital. An adult male sus...
Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state....
Multi-state criminal suspect arrested in Montgomery Co. after chase in stolen car, deputies say
According to officials, Leonard Baker had been involved in thefts in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana. He was arrested after a slow speed chase....
Man shot 4 times by girlfriend's ex in northeast Houston
Police say the exes were arguing Saturday night, and the man allegedly ended up shooting his ex's new boyfriend.
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