Harris County District Courts expand to address growing caseload

The Harris County District Courts announced a significant expansion on October 1 with the opening of three new felony courts: the 495th, 496th, and 497th, officials said on Wednesday.

Human skeletal remains found in burned vehicle on Rhodes Road

An investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found in an auto storage lot on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Harris County Constable Deputy hospitalized after being struck by suspected drunk driver

A Harris County Constable Deputy was injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while assisting a stranded vehicle on the West Sam Houston Tollway North.

National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month off to a rough start in Houston-area

It's been a somber start to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Houston and surrounding areas with two tragic domestic violence-related fatalities occurring in the same week.

Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 10-year-old girl

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a 10-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday. Authorities are looking for 10-year-old Eiycis Graham.

Fort Bend County scandal: Petition alleges businessman involved in Taral Patel online hoax

More individuals allegedly involved in social media hoax linked indicted Fort Bend Precinct 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel, according to a recently filed petition.

SWAT at Seabrook apartment complex after reports of shooting: police

Residents at a Seabrook apartment were asked to stay inside after local law enforcement agencies were called to the scene following reports of gunshots.

Former Harris County patrol deputy charged with sexual assault

Former Harris County patrol deputy has been charged with two counts of sexual assault after he allegedly drugged one woman before the assault.

Convicted ex-HPD officer Gerald Goines suffers medical emergency in courtroom

Convicted former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency while in court.