Wanted: Man accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child in SW Houston

Crime Stoppers and Houston police need the public's assistance locating 49-year-old Pablo Cesar Arenas-Caballero, who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child.

16-year-old in critical condition after shooting in east Houston

Houston police say the 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the shooting on S. Wayside Drive.

Harris Co. reports rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people

Harris County Public Health has confirmed a very small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ of COVID-19 so far.  According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. None of the patients had severe illness or required hospitalization.

New report suggests Harris County was hardest hit in Texas by February freeze

A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs shows how hard Houston and Harris County were hit, compared to the rest of the state. 

HPD: Man shot while working on vehicle in east Houston

Police say three men were working on their vehicles in east Houston when a suspect drove up and began shooting, injuring one of them.

‘Mobile vaccine units’ mobilized to encourage the ‘hesitant’ to get vaccinated

Harris County has now introduced "mobile vaccine units" at churches, community centers, and elsewhere, hoping it will help get vaccination shots out to people who aren’t otherwise able or don’t want to travel to get the shot.

Breaking Bond: What the Governor, Lt. Governor think about revolving door at Harris Co. criminal courthouse

In our ongoing series Breaking Bond, we’ve told you how since 2018, 105 Harris County residents have been killed allegedly at the hands of repeat violent offenders free from jail on multiple felony and personal recognizance bonds.

Former Harris Co. deputy constable arrested on drug, money laundering charges

A now former Harris County deputy constable has been charged with conspiring with his girlfriend to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery. 

Man fatally struck by car in exit lane of North Freeway

The Houston Police Department says a man died after he was struck by a car in the exit lane of the North Freeway.

Young man's body found in east Harris County after tip

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a tip led to the discovery of the body of a young man who appears to have been stabbed.

Texas and Houston leaders clash over voting bills: Voter suppression or election integrity?

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hosted a press conference Monday to voice their opposition to Texas House Bill 6 and Texas Senate Bill 7. Several local and state leaders were also in attendance.

STAAR test options for students learning virtually

This week is STAAR testing for most area students. Are kids allowed to take the test at home? What if parents don't feel safe sending their virtual learner into the school building?