Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in Harris County pool, deputies say

A toddler has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in northeast Harris County on Sunday, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances.

Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF).

Homicide investigation launched after man shot inside car near East Freeway

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in east Harris County early Sunday, authorities said.

High-speed crash on Old Humble Road leaves one driver dead

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of her car at a high rate of speed and colliding with a pickup truck in northeast Harris County, authorities said.

Former Spring pastor convicted for continuous trafficking of a child

The former pastor of Deep Water Ministries in Spring, Texas, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of continuous trafficking of a child.

Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director

The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.

Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families

The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire.

Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.

Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues

As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence.

Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving

A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still investigating the deadly crash.

Former Harris County jailer sentenced, loses license after handcuff assault on inmate

Former Harris County corrections officer Jaylin Sherman has been sentenced to a probated jail term and stripped of her TCOLE license after being convicted of striking an inmate with handcuffs.