Harris County spending $40 million on more COVID tests, nurses
With the omicron variant escalating at a blistering pace and local health care providers pushed to capacity, Harris County Commissioners green-lighted $41 million to fund reinforcements – more specifically, 664 contract nurses to fill staffing shortages at multiple Houston-area hospitals.
With the omicron variant escalating at a blistering pace and local health care providers pushed to capacity, Harris County Commissioners green-lighted $41 million to fund reinforcements – more specifically, 664 contract nurses to fill staffing shortages at multiple Houston-area hospitals.
2 men injured in shooting at club in northeast Houston, police say
Police say two men were shot multiple times after a fight reportedly broke out at a club in northeast Houston early Tuesday morning.
Police say two men were shot multiple times after a fight reportedly broke out at a club in northeast Houston early Tuesday morning.
Local pet owner says she had to rush her dog to hospital after going to groomer in Spring
"He was very near death," said Taz"s owner Karen Bailor. "If we had waited very much longer to take him to the vet, he would have perished."
"He was very near death," said Taz"s owner Karen Bailor. "If we had waited very much longer to take him to the vet, he would have perished."
Some are calling it a miracle that six tornadoes touched down in the Houston area, no deaths
Residents are continuing to clean up after 6 twisters hit the Houston area over the weekend
Residents are continuing to clean up after 6 twisters hit the Houston area over the weekend
HCSO: Couple found with ‘major trauma’ inside northwest Harris Co., murder/suicide suspected
A couple was found suffering from "major trauma" inside of a home on Peralta Springs in northwest Harris County on Monday morning, the sheriff's office says. The woman died at the scene and the man was transported to the hospital by Life Flight.
A couple was found suffering from "major trauma" inside of a home on Peralta Springs in northwest Harris County on Monday morning, the sheriff's office says. The woman died at the scene and the man was transported to the hospital by Life Flight.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level now highest category 'red'; more tests for school districts
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level raised from "orange" to "red" — the highest category. Judge Lina Hidalgo also announced a new PCR testing site at Planet Ford Stadium.
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level raised from "orange" to "red" — the highest category. Judge Lina Hidalgo also announced a new PCR testing site at Planet Ford Stadium.
Driver taken by LifeFlight to hospital after being hit by 18-wheeler in NW Harris County
All lanes of the Grand Parkway between Cypress Rosehill to Telge in northwest Harris County were shutdown Monday morning after an accident involving an 18-wheeler.
All lanes of the Grand Parkway between Cypress Rosehill to Telge in northwest Harris County were shutdown Monday morning after an accident involving an 18-wheeler.
Tornado pushes through Humble, Montgomery, knocking down trees and power for several residents
No injuries were reported, but crews spent several hours clearing up and removing knocked-down trees and debris off the streets.
No injuries were reported, but crews spent several hours clearing up and removing knocked-down trees and debris off the streets.
6 injured, 2 killed in crash with wrong-way driver on Westpark Tollway
We're told at least six people were taken to nearby trauma centers, but two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
We're told at least six people were taken to nearby trauma centers, but two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
How to disable an Apple AirTag that's tracking you
More people report discovering they're being tracked using Apple AirTags.
More people report discovering they're being tracked using Apple AirTags.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Husband, wife found dead after apparent murder-suicide in northwest Harris County
A homicide investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads in northwest Harris County, authorities say.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads in northwest Harris County, authorities say.
Suspect arrested in deadly shooting of Houston mother on New Year's Day
A New Year's Day shooting outside of a Houston hookah lounge left a 24-year-old mother dead and others injured. A suspect has been arrested, and the search for a second unidentified suspect continues.
A New Year's Day shooting outside of a Houston hookah lounge left a 24-year-old mother dead and others injured. A suspect has been arrested, and the search for a second unidentified suspect continues.
Grandmother dead; man, 2 girls hospitalized after fire at Harris Co. home with no smoke alarms
A grandmother died in a Harris County house fire on Friday morning. Her son-in-law and his two young daughters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
A grandmother died in a Harris County house fire on Friday morning. Her son-in-law and his two young daughters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
C.E. King HS ‘secure procedure’ lifted after investigation into bullets reportedly found in hall
Sheldon ISD said C.E. King High School classes resumed as normal on Thursday afternoon following an investigation into two bullets that were reportedly found on the hallway floor.
Sheldon ISD said C.E. King High School classes resumed as normal on Thursday afternoon following an investigation into two bullets that were reportedly found on the hallway floor.
Texas Heart Institute studying how stem cells treat heart failure
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Jersey Village officer-involved shooting under investigation by Texas Rangers
An investigation is underway by the Texas Rangers following an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday evening.
An investigation is underway by the Texas Rangers following an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday evening.
FOUND: 11-year-old Houston girl last seen on Wednesday
An 11-year-old Houston girl, who disappeared on Wednesday, has been found.
An 11-year-old Houston girl, who disappeared on Wednesday, has been found.
Authorities shut down illegal assisted living home in Cypress, 16 people displaced
An investigation is now underway after authorities shut down an illegal assisted living home operating in Cypress.
An investigation is now underway after authorities shut down an illegal assisted living home operating in Cypress.