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Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County field
Read full article: Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County fieldChristopher Bernard, 25, has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence after admitting to strangling 29-year-old Cortney Hall and disposing of her body in a secluded area of northwest Harris County.
Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulations
Read full article: Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulationsThree individuals and the Houston-based L&Y Business, LLC face felony charges for violating the Texas Used Oil Act, resulting in hazardous contamination at a salvage yard on Airline Drive.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughter
Read full article: Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughterLuis Luna has been in jail since August 2020 after prosecutors said he brutally raped and murdered his 8-month-old daughter, Savayah Mason, inside his west Harris County apartment.
Why don’t all Texas school buses have seat belts?
Read full article: Why don’t all Texas school buses have seat belts?When Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 693 into law in 2017, Texas became one of only a handful of states in the country to pass some variation of a school bus seat belt law.
‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disasters
Read full article: ‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disastersThis is the first TV interview CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells has done since the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl earlier this year.
THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensaries
Read full article: THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensariesA criminal enterprise in Houston, known as “THC Club,” is accused of laundering over $4.5 million through illegal marijuana sales across 18 locations in Harris County.
Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud scheme
Read full article: Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud schemeFour people are accused of an elaborate rental fraud scheme targeting more than a dozen Harris County properties involving a stolen identity.
53 mobile homes need to be relocated in 90 days after surprise notice from landlord, tenants say
Read full article: 53 mobile homes need to be relocated in 90 days after surprise notice from landlord, tenants sayDozens of families in one Northwest Houston community left scrambling to find somewhere to relocate their mobile homes.
71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales County
Read full article: 71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales CountyA 71-year-old woman who was reported missing out of Harris County was found safe following a search in Gonzales County.
Frustrated by dilapidated homes in Houston? How one woman fought back and what you can do to report similar issues
Read full article: Frustrated by dilapidated homes in Houston? How one woman fought back and what you can do to report similar issuesA Houston resident has been struggling since 2017 to get the city's Department of Neighborhoods to address a dilapidated, abandoned house next to her property, facing repeated delays and lack of action despite multiple hearings and citations.
Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant reveals
Read full article: Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant revealsFranklin Pena and Johan Martinez-Rangel have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County and each have a $10 million bond.
Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris County
Read full article: Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an armed man who tried to force his way into his ex-girlfriend or wife’s home was shot and killed Tuesday.
Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can apply
Read full article: Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can applyStarting Tuesday, Harris County is offering low-interest loans from the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund to support small businesses.
‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearance
Read full article: ‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearanceAthir Murady, charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’A Texas DPS trooper is making a promising recovery in the hospital after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in northwest Harris County .
Driver flees after crashing into northwest Houston house, baffling homeowner
Read full article: Driver flees after crashing into northwest Houston house, baffling homeownerA homeowner in northwest Houston is still trying to figure out what happened after a driver crashed into her home overnight Monday and took off.
19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy Freeway
Read full article: 19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy FreewayLaw enforcement and family members have identified a teenager who was shot and killed as he drove to pick up his girlfriend Friday night.
Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complexIt happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 17200 block of Hafer Road.
21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris County
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris CountyTomas Bautista is charged with murder and is currently in the Harris County Jail.
Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violence
Read full article: Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violenceThe consequences of making a school threat or causing violence at Harris County schools are becoming clearer after data shows a double-digit increase in the number of juveniles charged with crimes since the beginning of the school year compared to the same time period last year.
Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stop
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stopAuthorities say the driver hit the DPS trooper and kept on going for at least a block before getting out of their car and trying to take off on foot.
New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to death
Read full article: New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to deathA new mugshot has been released of Athir Murady, 40, who is charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Cpl. Maher Husseini.
‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleeping
Read full article: ‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleepingA Harris County woman is anxious and angry after a stray bullet came through her home and came dangerously close to striking her two sleeping children.
Search underway for missing 54-year-old woman with medical issues in north Harris County
Read full article: Search underway for missing 54-year-old woman with medical issues in north Harris CountyA 54-year-old woman has been reported as missing after walking away from her residence in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris County
Read full article: Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris CountyInvestigators say a man grabbed what appeared to be a shovel and broke a glass window to one of the houses but was shot by a nearby homeowner, killing him.
‘People are liars’: Suspended Woodlands doctor responds to indecent assault claims as Memorial Hermann faces lawsuit
Read full article: ‘People are liars’: Suspended Woodlands doctor responds to indecent assault claims as Memorial Hermann faces lawsuitDr. Kozhaya Sokhon, 56, was arrested at his private practice off the North Freeway in February after an investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect in Pct. 4 Corporal’s murder transferred from Galveston County to Harris County Jail
Read full article: Suspect in Pct. 4 Corporal’s murder transferred from Galveston County to Harris County JailThe suspect in the killing of a Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable has been moved from the Galveston County Jail to the Harris County Jail.
FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we know
Read full article: FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we knowFBI Houston along with local law enforcement are conducting a sweeping court-authorized operation at multiple locations throughout the Houston area Tuesday.
‘Causes you to panic’: Fraudsters convince retired Houston man to deposit $60K to crypto ATM in arrest warrant scam
Read full article: ‘Causes you to panic’: Fraudsters convince retired Houston man to deposit $60K to crypto ATM in arrest warrant scamIt’s a scam becoming all too common across the Houston area: Someone posing as a law enforcement officer claiming to have an arrest warrant in an effort to get money.
Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicated
Read full article: Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicatedA woman who was already wanted by law enforcement has other charges filed against her during a recent arrest in Spring, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Ship channel bridge reopened in east Harris County after months of construction
Read full article: Ship channel bridge reopened in east Harris County after months of constructionAfter nearly six months of construction, the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) says drivers in east Harris County now will have an easier commute with this latest expansion.
Harris County woman arrested for forcing teen into prostitution for 8 days
Read full article: Harris County woman arrested for forcing teen into prostitution for 8 daysA woman, Erica Adams, was arrested and charged with child trafficking in Harris County after a 15-year-old girl, missing since Sept. 11, returned home on Sept. 19 and revealed she had been forced into prostitution for eight days.
Dive teams recover body of man who went under water after helping 2 women in San Jacinto River
Read full article: Dive teams recover body of man who went under water after helping 2 women in San Jacinto RiverThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a dive team has recovered the body of a man who drowned in the San Jacinto River after he went under water and didn’t resurface.
4-year-old boy with autism found dead in retention pond after being reported missing in Cypress area
Read full article: 4-year-old boy with autism found dead in retention pond after being reported missing in Cypress areaA four-year-old boy was found dead in a retention pond after being reported missing Sunday in the Cypress area.
Former Pasadena ISD student wanted for making social media school shooting threat
Read full article: Former Pasadena ISD student wanted for making social media school shooting threatA former Pasadena ISD student is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Thompson Intermediate School in a post on Instagram.
Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economy
Read full article: Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economyA strike that is potentially just weeks away has the potential to have a weeks if not months-long impact on the U.S. economy.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ program
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ programTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not letting up on efforts to stop the controversial Uplift Harris program.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer ParkHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will speak to the public Thursday after walking around the area with Deer Park officials to access the damage left behind from the pipeline explosion.
Houston woman who tried to rent several properties with stolen identity gets deferred adjudication for 3 years
Read full article: Houston woman who tried to rent several properties with stolen identity gets deferred adjudication for 3 yearsA woman who attempted to rent several properties in Southeast Texas using a stolen identity has plead guilt.
7-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive in pool in NE Harris County
Read full article: 7-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive in pool in NE Harris CountyIt happened in northeast Harris County in the 7300 block of Fox Forest Trail, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.
Evacuations lifted, Deer Park and La Porte residents can return to impacted homes after pipeline fire
Read full article: Evacuations lifted, Deer Park and La Porte residents can return to impacted homes after pipeline fireResidents in the Deer Park area are finally able to return home as progress is made on the pipeline fire that erupted after an SUV drove over a natural gas pipeline, causing an explosion.
Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in court
Read full article: Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in courtA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
Family reunites with cat after evacuating home during Deer Park pipeline fire.
Read full article: Family reunites with cat after evacuating home during Deer Park pipeline fire.Amber Leal was at work and noticed video of large flames on the TV. A pipeline fire was in full force in Deer Park. She noticed the cross streets on the screen were in the East Meadow neighborhood.
Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burn
Read full article: Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burnAccording to Hidalgo, Energy Transfer, the company who owns the pipeline, is currently working to isolate the part of the pipeline closest to the burn by “clamping” the pipeline at the south side of the burn.
Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threats
Read full article: Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threatsA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
Barricaded man arrested after threatening to shoot someone in Harris County standoff
Read full article: Barricaded man arrested after threatening to shoot someone in Harris County standoffA suspect in Harris County was safely apprehended after a standoff with deputies, following threats to shoot an occupant in the home.
Teen charged with capital murder in NW Harris County for what was initially reported as a car crash
Read full article: Teen charged with capital murder in NW Harris County for what was initially reported as a car crashAn 18-year-old woman, Janiah Edmonds, has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of Ronald Burns, 42, on FM 1960.
Ask Amy: New law targets massage spas in Houston neighborhoods
Read full article: Ask Amy: New law targets massage spas in Houston neighborhoodsFor years, Houston has struggled with illicit businesses posing as massage spas, often operating near homes and schools. KPRC 2′s Amy Davis explains a new law that is now making it easier for authorities to take action.
Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morning
Read full article: Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morningSky 2 our KPRC 2 helicopter hovered over the pipeline fire the following morning after it was reported and found the flames were still shooting out.
Police believe Harris County deputy constable involved in murder-suicide
Read full article: Police believe Harris County deputy constable involved in murder-suicideInvestigators have not identified the two people found shot to death, but say they believe the officer is a constable deputy with Harris County Precinct 4.
Judge tosses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Bexar County’s voter registration effort
Read full article: Judge tosses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Bexar County’s voter registration effortThe county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.
Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valve
Read full article: Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valveOfficials say Spencer Highway is currently closed in both directions and the area surrounding Walmart and H-E-B is blocked off to traffic.
Ammunition, SWAT targets among $20K worth of stolen property recovered in NW Harris County
Read full article: Ammunition, SWAT targets among $20K worth of stolen property recovered in NW Harris CountyConstable deputies were advised the contents in that trailer were worth about $20,000, which included ammunition “and targets used to host SWAT training.”
Man with history of assaulting police, leaves 2 officers injured during arrest in SE Harris County
Read full article: Man with history of assaulting police, leaves 2 officers injured during arrest in SE Harris CountyA man with a history of assaulting law enforcement finds himself once against being charged with the same offense after his recent arrest in southeast Harris County, according to Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office.
Houston hotel worker arrested on child trafficking and sex assault charges
Read full article: Houston hotel worker arrested on child trafficking and sex assault chargesA Houston man, Tyron Berry, 66, was arrested and charged with child trafficking, compelling prostitution of a child, and two counts of sexual assault during a joint operation by Harris County authorities
How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chances
Read full article: How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chancesA program in Harris County is working to heal the emotional wounds of children and teens in their care. Their juvenile probation department's campus in Seabrook has partnered with the Houston Humane Society, airing animals in need, with young people also yearning for acceptance, connection, and healing from past traumas.
Klein ISD student expelled, charged after sending threatening messages with hit list, photo of gun to other students
Read full article: Klein ISD student expelled, charged after sending threatening messages with hit list, photo of gun to other studentsThe district said they were made aware around 9 p.m. Wednesday of group text messages going around between students of Ulrich Intermediate School.
Man accused of murdering Harris County corporal talks about conspiracies, avoids questions about shooting
Read full article: Man accused of murdering Harris County corporal talks about conspiracies, avoids questions about shootingDuring the interview, Athir Murady avoided answering direct questions about Husseini’s Sept. 3 murder and the charges filed against him.
Karen Miles’ friend believed to be last to speak with her before disappearance
Read full article: Karen Miles’ friend believed to be last to speak with her before disappearancePolice are still searching for answers after skeletal remains were found during the investigation into the disappearance of 61-year-old Karen Miles, who has not been heard from in nearly three weeks.
Cy-Fair ISD teen arrested for snatching $4K watch from seller he met on Facebook Marketplace
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD teen arrested for snatching $4K watch from seller he met on Facebook MarketplaceInvestigators say Hassan Mohamed, 18, met with the seller at a Walmart on Northwest Freeway and showed him a gun before snatching the watch worth $4,000.
Construction begins on two affordable housing communities in Harris County for seniors, families in need
Read full article: Construction begins on two affordable housing communities in Harris County for seniors, families in needWith the rising rent prices, these affordable housing projects come at a vital time.
Houston judge limits what attorneys and others can say in Jocelyn Nungaray murder case
Read full article: Houston judge limits what attorneys and others can say in Jocelyn Nungaray murder caseMonths after two Venezuelan immigrants were charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, one of the suspects asked for a protective order to ensure the media attention about the case won’t prevent him from having a fair trial. Wednesday morning, that order was rejected when the two men appeared in court
Houston and Harris County face budget strains: property tax increases and potential cuts on the horizon
Read full article: Houston and Harris County face budget strains: property tax increases and potential cuts on the horizonHouston is preparing possibly dealing with budget challenges in the next fiscal year due to the expenses from the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl, totaling $39.9M, without federal assistance.
Family of man missing since October has been suspicious about person of interest in Missouri City woman’s disappearance
Read full article: Family of man missing since October has been suspicious about person of interest in Missouri City woman’s disappearanceNew documents obtained by KPRC 2 have more information on the person of interest in the disappearance of Karen Miles, a Missouri City mother who’s been missing since Aug. 21 ties that man to two other stolen vehicles whose drivers have never been found.
Skeletal remains found in deeply wooded area during search for missing Missouri City mother
Read full article: Skeletal remains found in deeply wooded area during search for missing Missouri City motherSkeletal remains have been found during the search for a missing Missouri City mother, according to the police department.
Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigating
Read full article: Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigatingOfficers believe there may have been 4 people in the home when the shooting went down. The third person was the roommate, who found the victim but investigators said he did not see what happened.
Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his car
Read full article: Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his carDetectives say two women and three children, ranging from ages 2 to 9-years-old were in the victim's car. Surveillance video also showed someone taking something from the victim after he was shot.
Man shooting at homes in east Harris County detained, charged and has weapons confiscated
Read full article: Man shooting at homes in east Harris County detained, charged and has weapons confiscatedThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who was shooting at homes in the Highlands and Crosby area of the county has been detained.
Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhood
Read full article: Aggressive dog chasing people shot by Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable in Spring area neighborhoodThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a deputy constable shot an aggressive dog that was chasing after people in a subdivision in the Spring area Saturday.
Grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids home alone with no food, AC in 2023 gets deferred adjudication for 3 years
Read full article: Grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids home alone with no food, AC in 2023 gets deferred adjudication for 3 yearsKevin Turner was charged with one count of endangering a child for the June 2023 incident.
‘The HOA needs to step up’: NW Harris County residents seek help after no mail delivery due to destroyed mailboxes
Read full article: ‘The HOA needs to step up’: NW Harris County residents seek help after no mail delivery due to destroyed mailboxesPeople who live in a northwest Harris County neighborhood say they haven’t had mail delivered to them in nearly a month. They also say their HOA refuses to repair cluster mailboxes that were destroyed when a car crashed into them.
Woman accused of showing ‘multiple signs of intoxication’ after crashing car in NW Harris County
Read full article: Woman accused of showing ‘multiple signs of intoxication’ after crashing car in NW Harris CountyDeputy constables were called to the rollover crash scene, where they said the woman hit a curb, and another car before she was seen "walking around."
Dashcam captures Harris County Corporal’s murder and ‘cordial’ conversation with killer
Read full article: Dashcam captures Harris County Corporal’s murder and ‘cordial’ conversation with killerDashcam video in Corporal Maher Husseini's private car showed how he was killed and how the two men had a 'cordial' conversation minutes before the murder.
PHOTOS: Funeral held for fallen Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini
Read full article: PHOTOS: Funeral held for fallen Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher HusseiniThursday was a day of mourning for many who knew Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, who was tragically killed Tuesday in southwest Houston.