Harris, Matagorda counties under burn ban

The burn bans prohibit all outdoor burnings in Matagorda County, and almost all outdoor burnings for Harris County.

Turkey Leg Hut owner accused of hindering arrest of aggravated kidnapping suspect

Nakia Holmes, owner of the Turkey Leg Hut, is charged with hindering apprehension after she allegedly helped a wanted suspect accused of kidnapping and beating his ex-girlfriend.

Houston police chief provides timeline, details on when missing teen was found

During a Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday, Police Chief J. Noe Diaz provided a timeline and answered questions surrounding the case of a missing 15-year-old boy who was later found to have been placed with the DHHS Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Baytown mother accused of leaving autistic 11-year-old son covered in feces

A Baytown mother is charged with injury of a child after her 11-year-old autistic son was found locked in a room, severely malnourished, and covered in feces.

Harris County investigation: Man allegedly shot ex-girlfriend, himself

A man allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend before driving to a gas station about 10 miles away and shooting himself, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.

Houston SWAT standoff: Person barricaded in apartment on Main Street taken into custody

A person has been taken into custody after being barricaded inside a Midtown Houston apartment after allegedly firing a gun at a METRORail platform on Tuesday morning, officials say.

Houston traffic: Lanes of Bammel N. Houston Road shut down after crash

In north Harris County, drivers should expect traffic delays as a major crash has caused road closures, according to Harris County officials.

Harris County contractor allegedly took project payment without completing work

Harris County officials are searching for a contractor who allegedly took payment without finishing a project and called 911 dispatchers being abusive to operators.

3 juveniles accused of robbing male at gunpoint in Harris County, 2 charged

Three juveniles, ages 14,14, and one under 10, were accused of robbing a male at gunpoint in the 14500 block of Tomball Parkway, Harris County officials say.

Louisiana fugitives found near Channelview: 1 dead, 1 in custody

A stolen vehicle out of Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana was located at a Walmart parking lot near Channelview along with two fugitives.

Authorities seek help locating teen missing since October 3

Pasadena police are requesting the public's assistance to find 18-year-old Angel Daniel Fernandez, who has been missing since October 3rd, with his personal items found near his home.