How to apply for $1,500 payment from Harris County COVID relief fund

Officials say 20,000 families that are still struggling with the pandemic’s economic effects will receive a one-time $1,500 payment from the Harris County Recovery Assistance program. Here's who is eligible and how to apply.

Clerk shot in front of north Harris County convenience store

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the clerk was shot in front of the store and was taken to the hospital by Life Flight.

CPS disproportionately takes custody of Black children, report says

A report from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows African American children are disproportionately taken into CPS custody more often than kids of other races. So what’s being done about it? 

Woman charged in murder of homeless woman in north Harris County parking lot

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, another woman called them and claimed that she shot the woman who had attacked or aggressively approached her in the parking lot. Authorities are still working to determine exactly what happened.

MS-13 gang member pleads guilty to 2 Houston murders: DA's office

In exchange for his guilty pleas, the Harris County District Attorney's Office says Anderson Ernesto Mejia-Ventura was sentenced to two 40-year terms that he will serve concurrently.

Police: 3 teens shot during party at north Houston banquet hall

Houston police say two 16-year-olds and an 18-year-old were injured when shots were fired at a banquet hall where a party was being held on Sunday night.

Suspect charged with murder of pregnant mother shot in Houston on Easter Sunday

Her family said Brianna Navarro was six months pregnant with her third son when she was shot in west Houston while on her way to celebrate Easter Sunday.

Knowing signs of Marfan Syndrome can save lives

A family from Spring is helping spread the word about Marfan Syndrome. An early diagnosis has really helped their beloved daughter.

HPD: 1 killed, at least one other person injured in drive-by shooting in NW Houston

According to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, the shooting occurred at Sammy Js Bar and Grill, located on the 9700 block of North Houston Rosslyn Road.