Harris County Deputy struck: Driver was talking on phone hands-free prior to deadly collision, authorities say

While trying to help at a crash scene, Harris County Deputy John Coddou was struck and killed by a driver who was on his phone hands-free and swerved into the median where Coddou was standing.

Procession for fallen HCSO Deputy John Coddou
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office honors fallen Deputy John Coddou who died while helping at a crash scene on Tuesday morning.

Harris County toddler hit by rideshare driver dies, family members beat up driver in retaliation

According to a preliminary investigation by Harris County Sheriff's Office, the rideshare driver was dropping off a family on Waverly Drive with the 1-year-old girl as a passenger. When the passengers exited the vehicle, the driver evidently thought his path was clear, not knowing the child was in front of the vehicle, and proceeded forward, hitting the child.

Houston mom in mourning after her 18 year old son, star student and athlete was shot to death

Houston mother mourns the senseless shooting death of her promising 18-year-old son, Jarvon Coles, as the community rallies for justice, remembering the North Shore High School senior's bright future cut short outside a house party in Humble.

Car crashes into garage of Cyrpess home on Ravensway

The driver (male) of the vehicle managed to climb out of the vehicle on his own following the crash, but the garage was compromised, so officials were able to safely remove the vehicle.

HCSO: Off-duty deputy honored in funeral services at Fallbrook Church after tragic crash

The funeral for Harris County Deputy Ronald Bates, who was killed in a crash last week, will be held on Saturday. The visitation for Bates will take place at 10 a.m. at Fallbrook Church at 12512 Walters Road. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

Video of altercation between inmate, Harris County Jail guards prompts calls for investigation

Family members and lawyers are calling for an investigation by the Texas Rangers and the FBI into a video showing a physical altercation between an inmate and Harris County Jail guards.

Harris County crime: Deputies seek witnesses in a fatal drive-by shooting

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs public assistance in investigating the fatal shooting of a man standing outside a gas station.