Man, 50, charged with murder of his 81-year-old mother in Rosenberg

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says the 81-year-old woman died as a result of an assault that occurred inside of her Rosenberg home, and her son has been charged with murder.

Sheriff: 'Loose horse' on Beltway results in Harris Co. deputy hurt

According to Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzales, "A loose horse was on the main lanes of the Beltway. Deputy was taken to the hospital with a few minor abrasions and is doing fine."

Many blame district court judge for deadly police shoot out with wanted fugitive

Deon Ledet had a rap sheet with several felony convictions, so many are blaming a Harris County Criminal District Court Judge for Monday morning's deadly gun battle between a wanted fugitive and the two Houston police officers.

'They could have avoided this,' Deputies seek federal takeover of Harris County Jail

Claiming its members are "beyond exhaustion" and in near-constant danger, the union representing detention officers is suing Harris County in federal court.

Harris Co. Sheriff?s deputies file major lawsuit against county leaders
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Claiming its members are "beyond exhaustion" and in near-constant danger, the union representing detention officers is suing Harris County in federal court.

Harris County Sheriff's Deputies launch major legal action against county leaders

In an exclusive interview with David Cuevas, who represents more than 3,000 deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office, FOX 26 has learned of a lawsuit against the commissioner's court and Sheriff Ed Gonzales.

HCSO: Driver killed after crashing near Katy ISD elementary school

It's unclear what caused the crash, or when it occurred as deputies say it may have happened overnight as a bystander made the call Saturday morning.

Future of Harris Co. Constables assured at Commissioners Court

At Tuesday's meeting of Commissioners Court, Precinct 3's Tom Ramsey pressed the issue, urging Republicans and Democrats alike to publicly pick a side, either support the Constables or not.

LIST: Houston-area businesses close due to Hurricane Nicholas

Due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicholas, some Houston-area businesses are changing their operating hours or closing. Check this list.

Man extricated out of his truck, airlifted after crashing into Halloween store

Investigators say it's unclear if the man was driving under the influence, but was seen speeding down the highway and do not believe he was wearing a seatbelt.