Harris County man accused of selling fake Trojan condoms, lighters worth $158K

A Harris County man is set to appear in court after he was accused of selling counterfeit condoms and lighters worth at least $150,000, officials say.

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.