Nearly eight years after Houston mother Maria Rodriguez disappeared without a trace, a Harris County jury found her then-boyfriend Erik Arceneaux guilty of murdering her.On Thursday, jurors found Arceneaux guilty of murder after less than three hours of deliberation, bringing an end to a case pro...
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As we approach the one-year remembrance of the Kerrville flood, I find myself thinking back to everything that unfolded in just a matter of hours.The way the storm came together. The torrential rain. The terrain that turned dangerous so quickly. And ultimately, the tragedy that followed.Watching ...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July.
Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in northeast Harris County on Friday morning.
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the shooting of a repairman who was found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home.
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department responded and pro...
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
With Houston’s heat index pushing into triple digits, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is giving families a cooler option — and more time to use it.Starting July 3, splash pads across Precinct 4 parks will open two hours earlier than usual, welcoming visitors at 8 a.m. The fre...
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Nearly eight years after Houston mother Maria Rodriguez disappeared without a trace, a Harris County jury found her then-boyfriend Erik Arceneaux guilty of murdering her.On Thursday, jurors found Arceneaux guilty of murder after less than three hours of deliberation, bringing an end to a case pro...
With the nation’s 250th Independence Day right around the corner, a Houston Methodist ophthalmology expert is urging families to take a closer look at fireworks safety — specifically when it comes to protecting their eyes.Dr. Andrew Lee, the Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair in Ophthalmology a...
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 12400 block of Crathie Drive in Atascocita around 10:45 p.m. Thursday after being flagged down about a repairman’s truck parked outside a residence, authorities said.Investigators learned the 31-year-old man had gone to the hous...
According to officials, evidence disproved the suspect's claim of the Tesla being on autopilot before the deadly June crash.
13 Investigates how Harris County decided who to hire for its $411,000 county administrator position that about 400 people applied for.
George Finney, senior pastor of New Life Kenefick Church, was arrested Monday. KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel reviewed court documents revealing disturbing details about the allegations.The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began after the child, made an outcry to an adult....
Eight years after the disappearance of 29-year-old Maria Rodriguez in Houston, a man has been found guilty of her murder.
Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.
A METRO bus was involved in an accident with four other cars on the south side of Houston, which resulted in seven people being rushed to area hospitals, according to HFD.
According to METRO officials, one of the private vehicles struck the bus and tried to leave.
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
According to HPD, the woman lost consciousness before fighting back against her attacker and getting away.
A Baytown woman allegedly "harassed, tormented, and embarrassed" a registered sex offender and his family by posting about them "over and over" on social media sites, investigators said.
After ABC13 highlighted a new Rosenberg fireworks ordinance that allowed neighbors to complain about one another, some council members said they had heard feedback and decided to make changes.
Erik Arceneaux was found guilty of dismembering Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez in 2018, but her remains were never found, officials said.
Officials say the person was in a crisis and has been connected to resources.
Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking duri...
A Houston healthcare worker is suing the Texas Medical Center, alleging a violent attack inside a public parking garage was the result of serious and preventable security failures. The lawsuit claims the incident in Parking Garage 1 was foreseeable and that basic safety measures could have reduce...
Soccer has made a big difference in the lives of three brothers in Pearland, but between registration fees and equipment, the cost of the sport can be overwhelming. Their mom shares how one program helped keep them in the game.
Following a similar storefront crash in the same shopping center in February, grieving family members and local residents are now calling for safety barriers to protect employees and customers.
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Ice hockey is not cheap to play, but one Deer Park family found help when they needed it most. The nonprofit making sure kids can keep playing the sports they love.
Residents in Hitchcock are being asked to reduce their water usage after a TxDOT contractor hit a water main, causing an outage, the city's mayor said.
The solution comes one day after a FOX 26 report of multiple crashes that happened at the same location.
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police.
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.
Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.In a statement posted on Facebook, the City of Hitchcock Public Works Department said the water main located along Highway 6, in front of Good Ole Days Park, was tem...
According to court records, the passenger was trying to flee the scene before being struck by a responding HPD officer.
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