Judges under fire for early release of sex offenders in Harris County

A disturbing trend of judges prematurely releasing convicted sex offenders in Harris County has raised concerns about public safety.

Harris County crime: Man arrested following incident where a deputy fired multiple times

Officials said it all started when deputies received a call for service in the 12700 block of Telge at the Creek Wood Bar and Grill in reference to a terroristic threat.

Harris County Beltway 8 crash: Cement truck falls from overpass; 1 dead

One person is dead after a crash involving a cement truck that fell from a Beltway 8 overpass onto the intersection below, officials say.

Man with backpack of drugs, loaded gun arrested in north Houston

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Harris County, according to the Harris County Constables Office Precinct 4.

Spring High School student shot near campus

A 17-year-old student was injured in a shooting near Spring High School on Monday morning, officials say.

Ashford Santa Cruz Apartments fire in Klein damages several units

Two dozen units and more than 80 residents were impacted by a fire at the Ashford Santa Cruz Apartments in Klein on Sunday morning, officials say.

Pedestrian wearing hospital bracelet killed trying to cross US-59

A 64-year-old pedestrian trying to cross the US-59 Eastex Freeway in northeast Harris County around 1 a.m. died after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.

2 trains collide in East Harris County, estimated 12 box cars derailed

A Union Pacific Spokesperson tells FOX 26, an estimated 12 Union Pacific train cars derailed approximately four miles north of Baytown.

Houston news photographer found dead in his vehicle: sources

Houston man Timothy Bristow who was previously reported missing was found dead inside his vehicle from natural causes, sources say.