Maxine Pontious search: 14-year-old found safe in Jackson, Mississippi

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday that 14-year-old Maxine Pontious was found safe by authorities in Jackson, Mississippi.

Houston police chief says 4,000 rape investigations were 'suspended', pledges justice

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner acknowledges a massive failure in which his department abandoned potentially thousands of sexual assault cases, leaving victims without justice.

AT&T outage: Harris County 911 not impacted; what to do if you can’t call

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says their 911 line is not being impacted by a cellular network outage affecting customers from several carriers across the country on Thursday.

Houston shooting on Rogers: Injured man knocks on door for help

A man who was shot in a north Houston neighborhood then went to a home about a block away and knocked on the door for help, police say.

Joint Processing Center in-custody death under investigation

A person was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital from the Joint Processing Center on Wednesday night, officials confirm.

Pasadena crime: Mother's role in toddler's death, newborn's abuse leads to 40-year term

A Pasadena mother has been handed a 40-year prison sentence by a judge for her involvement in the abuse of two children, a toddler and a newborn, starting in 2019.

Harris County elections: Teare ahead, Gonzalez holds firm, survey says

A recent survey conducted by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs sheds light on the preferences and opinions of likely voters in the upcoming Harris County Democratic primary election on March 5.

Harris County crime: Mother accused of child endangerment

One mother is facing child endangerment charges following an incident on Sunday evening in Harris County. 

Criminal charges dismissed against 2 former Baytown officers accused of beating and tasing man

Body cam footage release of Kedric Crawford's 2019 arrest reveals disturbing police brutality, as the victim recounts a harrowing experience, while former officers Teddy Sims and Samuel Serrett avoid jail through a controversial plea deal.

2024 Primary Election: Texas early voting begins Tuesday; Houston-area polling locations

Early voting for the Texas Primary Election begins February 20, 2024. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote and find polling locations around the Houston area and Southeast Texas.

Houston shooting: Teen found dead in yard on Brookmeade Drive

A17-year-old was found shot to death in the front yard of a home on Brookmeade Drive in southwest Houston on Sunday night, police say.

Harris County fire: Westfield firefighters rescue trapped man amidst house blaze

Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire in north Harris County that sent one man to the hospital and claimed the lives of his pets.

Deer Park child injured in fire on Durant

A child was taken to the hospital after an early morning fire in Deer Park, officials say.

Harris County domestic dispute unfolds: Woman dies from injuries after altercation, man involved later dies

Unraveling the tragic aftermath of a fatal domestic altercation in the 5500 block of Lakota Trail, where Tanasia Bush lost her life, and exploring the distressing turn of events that led to the death of Phillip Hickman at a different location.