Harris County allocating over $2M in funds for domestic violence victims

The funds will cover costs for services for survivors and financial assistance to cover survivors’ basic needs, such as childcare, food, rent, and transportation.

Teen girl arrested in shooting that killed young woman in Houston

Sierra Rhodd suffered from muscular dystrophy and lived with her parents on Timber Crest Drive in northwest Houston. Her dad says the gunfire came out of nowhere.

HCSO: Several people injured in fiery crash on Beltway 8

Details about the crash are limited but Captain J. Shannon with the Harris County Sheriff's Office said the crash occurred on Beltway 8 at Tidwell around 8:30 p.m. 

HCSO: 5 children involved in crash after mother was drinking from Vodka bottle

A mother admitted to authorities she was drinking alcoholic beverages before what officials called a "bad accident" in West Harris County on Friday evening. Investigators charged her with two counts of intoxication assault.

Pasadena ISD bus driver given keys to Habitat for Humanity home

Maxwell is a Pasadena ISD alumnus who has been transporting students to and from school every day for five years.

Alleged street racer accused of killing innocent driver

Investigators say 30-year-old Jarrod Mikel was racing on Cutten Road when he slammed into a pick-up truck, killing 36-year-old Fidel Juarez.

Court rules Harris County Clerk can send out vote-by-mail applications

If the Harris County District Court’s decision stands, the Harris County Clerk’s Office says more than 1.9 million registered voters under the age of 65 will receive vote-by-mail applications with educational and eligibility information.

Goose Creek CISD board votes against changing the name of Robert E. Lee HS

Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown is the last high school in Texas to bear the confederate general’s name, and for now, it will stay that way.

Auto-train collision under investigation in North Harris County

Details are limited but the Harris County Sheriff's Office said the collision occurred on the 12700 block of Homestead Road. 

Motorcyclist dies in head-on collision with big rig on SH 99

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a motorcyclist, who was driving the wrong way on SH 99, died when he collided head-on with a big rig.

Man, woman shot at apartment in north Harris County

The sheriff's office is investigating a shooting at a north Harris County apartment complex that injured a man and a woman.