Assaults on staff members at the Harris County jail have increased significantly in recent years
The Harris County Deputies association attributes the increase in violence to a number of factors, including overcrowding, understaffing, and the recent passage of a school safety bill that has led to many peace officers leaving the jail for higher-paying jobs at schools.
The Harris County Deputies association attributes the increase in violence to a number of factors, including overcrowding, understaffing, and the recent passage of a school safety bill that has led to many peace officers leaving the jail for higher-paying jobs at schools.
Man crashes his car while evading Harris County Constable deputies; gun and marijuana found in the car
25-year-old Derrick Porter refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit that lasted for several minutes.
25-year-old Derrick Porter refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit that lasted for several minutes.
Harris County Jail inmate accused of violently attacking, seriously injuring detention officer
A Harris County Detention Officer shares his story with FOX 26 after being brutally attacked by an inmate on Friday.
A Harris County Detention Officer shares his story with FOX 26 after being brutally attacked by an inmate on Friday.
Houston crash: Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter after man killed while changing tire
Daija Marche McElwee, 28, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after the Houston crash that occurred around 2:15 a.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of the I-610 West Loop South.
Daija Marche McElwee, 28, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after the Houston crash that occurred around 2:15 a.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of the I-610 West Loop South.
Humble arrests: Racing drivers reached speeds up to 141 mph, police say
Two drivers were arrested for racing on U.S. 59 in Humble, reaching speeds up to 141 mph, police say.
Two drivers were arrested for racing on U.S. 59 in Humble, reaching speeds up to 141 mph, police say.
Fatal rollover crash in northwest Harris County leaves 1 dead, teen critically injured
Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal rollover crash that left one man dead and his 14-year-old son critically injured in northwest Harris County.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal rollover crash that left one man dead and his 14-year-old son critically injured in northwest Harris County.
Lazarus Energy looking for Houston end-of-summer paid interns
The Lazarus Energy Empowerment Program is extending its end of summer internship program with a 5-week End-of-Summer Bridge program.
The Lazarus Energy Empowerment Program is extending its end of summer internship program with a 5-week End-of-Summer Bridge program.
Lasara ISD coach arrested after Houston-area investigation, charged with online solicitation of a minor
According to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, Lasara ISD coach Miguel Angel Carlos, 46, was charged with two counts of online solicitation of a minor.
According to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, Lasara ISD coach Miguel Angel Carlos, 46, was charged with two counts of online solicitation of a minor.
Woman shot and killed on Sandra; man reportedly tells police he did it
A woman was shot and killed in the driveway of a northeast Houston home, and police say they detained a man who said he did it.
A woman was shot and killed in the driveway of a northeast Houston home, and police say they detained a man who said he did it.
Harris County crime: Authorities searching for 2 suspects after multiple shots were fired at one home
Two men are sought after receiving reports of shots fired at one home in Harris County.
Two men are sought after receiving reports of shots fired at one home in Harris County.
Man on bond, woman accused in afternoon crime spree on probation when a woman was shot and robbed at Costco
A wild crime spree in Humble on Wednesday ended with two suspects behind bars.
A wild crime spree in Humble on Wednesday ended with two suspects behind bars.
Rapper Finesse2tymes charged with theft of Enterprise rental car in Houston
Rapper Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Leshay Hampton, was charged with felony theft for allegedly failing to return a rental car to Enterprise in Houston.
Rapper Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Leshay Hampton, was charged with felony theft for allegedly failing to return a rental car to Enterprise in Houston.
Urban Conservatives of America join Mattress Mack in fight for transparency in Harris County elections
Prominent national Black conservative group, Urban Conservatives of America, join Mattress Mack to discuss the transparency issues in the November Harris County elections.
Prominent national Black conservative group, Urban Conservatives of America, join Mattress Mack to discuss the transparency issues in the November Harris County elections.
Houston shooting outside convenience store on Main Street
Police are investigating what led up the shooting of a man in the parking lot of a convenience store in southwest Houston in the 9300 block of Main Street.
Police are investigating what led up the shooting of a man in the parking lot of a convenience store in southwest Houston in the 9300 block of Main Street.
Humble crime: Woman shot in afternoon aggravated robbery at Costco, 2 suspects arrested
A wild and crazy series of events ended in Humble with two people behind bars.
A wild and crazy series of events ended in Humble with two people behind bars.
Deer Park man sentenced to 50 years in prison for felony injury to a child
A heart-wrenching case reached its conclusion as a Harris County Judge sentenced 25-year-old Austin Reid of Deer Park to 50 years in prison for injuring two children, tragically leading to the death of one child.
A heart-wrenching case reached its conclusion as a Harris County Judge sentenced 25-year-old Austin Reid of Deer Park to 50 years in prison for injuring two children, tragically leading to the death of one child.
Spring ISD hosting Back to School Expo: Free supplies, testing, screenings, registration help
Spring ISD is ready to help families prepare to send their kids back to school for the 2023-24 school year with their annual Back to School Expo.
Spring ISD is ready to help families prepare to send their kids back to school for the 2023-24 school year with their annual Back to School Expo.
Free watermelon giveaway: Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman hosts annual event
Families can go to Atkinson Farms Produce located at 3217 Spring Cypress Road between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to receive one free watermelon while supplies last.
Families can go to Atkinson Farms Produce located at 3217 Spring Cypress Road between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to receive one free watermelon while supplies last.
Harris County heat-related death: 89-year-old man found unresponsive on sidewalk
The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office has reported a second heat-related death this summer.
The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office has reported a second heat-related death this summer.
Harris County crime: Child molester sentenced to 40 years behind bars without parole
One man will spend the next 40 years behind bars after being convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child for repeatedly molesting a 6-year-old girl.
One man will spend the next 40 years behind bars after being convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child for repeatedly molesting a 6-year-old girl.