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Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff saysThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office found possible evidence in connection with a shooting that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured four other family members, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
1 man in custody, another at-large after shooting of Harris County deputy in NE Houston, police say
Read full article: 1 man in custody, another at-large after shooting of Harris County deputy in NE Houston, police sayOne of two men accused in the shooting of a 29-year-old Harris County deputy overnight was taken into custody on Thursday morning, authorities said.
āItās a tragic storyā: Bodies of 2 children recovered from San Jacinto River, sheriff says
Read full article: āItās a tragic storyā: Bodies of 2 children recovered from San Jacinto River, sheriff saysA Houston-area family is heartbroken after two children drowned while swimming in the San Jacinto River, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Texas toddler killed in crash involving intoxicated driver, Harris County sheriff says
Read full article: Texas toddler killed in crash involving intoxicated driver, Harris County sheriff saysA Texas toddler was killed in a suspected DWI-related crash and the driver is now in custody, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Texas man accused of killing grandparents found on roof of home, shot by deputies, HCSO says
Read full article: Texas man accused of killing grandparents found on roof of home, shot by deputies, HCSO saysA man accused of killing his grandparents in the Houston area overnight was taken into custody following a shootout with Harris County deputies.
FBI announces investigations into deaths at Harris County Jail
Read full article: FBI announces investigations into deaths at Harris County JailSince Jacoby Pillowās death last month, at least three others have died at Harris County Jail. And the year before, the jail hit a record-high of 27 in-custody deaths.
17-year-old charged with his motherās murder has bond set at more than $1 million
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with his motherās murder has bond set at more than $1 millionThe 17-year-old charged with killing his mother last October and allegedly putting her body in the trunk of a car had his bond set at more than $1 million on Thursday.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Houston highway, officials say
Read full article: Small plane makes emergency landing on Houston highway, officials sayA small plane clipped an 18-wheeler before making an emergency landing on a highway in Houston Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Silver Alert issued for missing 88-year-old woman from Harris County
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 88-year-old woman from Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriffās Office is looking for a missing 88-year-old woman who they say poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.
Harris County authorities investigate porn video that popped up in courtroom Zoom sessions
Read full article: Harris County authorities investigate porn video that popped up in courtroom Zoom sessionsThe Harris County Sheriffās Office is investigating a video of āvery disturbingā pornography that reportedly interrupted several courtroom Zoom sessions at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center Courthouse.
Church bus carrying 25 people flips over in Houston, several injured, sheriff says
Read full article: Church bus carrying 25 people flips over in Houston, several injured, sheriff saysA small church bus carrying 25 people flipped over near an apartment complex in Houston, sending many to area hospitals, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Harris County Sheriffās Office issues CLEAR Alert for missing woman and 17-year-old boy
Read full article: Harris County Sheriffās Office issues CLEAR Alert for missing woman and 17-year-old boyThe Harris County Sheriffās Office has issued as Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue (CLEAR) Alert for a missing 49-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy.
Texas deputy constable killed after picking up food for his family, Harris County authorities say
Read full article: Texas deputy constable killed after picking up food for his family, Harris County authorities sayA deputy with the Harris County Precinct 3 Constableās Office was killed while on his way home to his family on Sunday night, according to authorities.
1 killed after tires flew off 18-wheeler, ārolled uncontrollablyā on Texas highway, HCSO says
Read full article: 1 killed after tires flew off 18-wheeler, ārolled uncontrollablyā on Texas highway, HCSO saysA man was killed and his 11-year-old child was injured after their vehicle was hit by tires that flew off an 18-wheeler, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
5-year-old boy dies after being left in car in 100-degree weather, Houston sheriff says
Read full article: 5-year-old boy dies after being left in car in 100-degree weather, Houston sheriff saysA 5-year-old boy died Monday after he was left in a vehicle in the Houston heat, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Officials: Husband accused of fatally stabbing wife found unresponsive in Houston jail, dies
Read full article: Officials: Husband accused of fatally stabbing wife found unresponsive in Houston jail, diesThe Harris County Sheriff's Office says a man charged with killing his wife has died after being found unresponsive in the county jail in Houston.
Texas man charged in slaying of 80-year-old grandmother, sheriff says
Read full article: Texas man charged in slaying of 80-year-old grandmother, sheriff saysA Texas man wanted for assaulting his father last month has now been arrested for allegedly killing his 80-year-old grandmother over the weekend, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Houston father shot man suspected of masturbating while peeping into daughterās bedroom, deputies say
Read full article: Houston father shot man suspected of masturbating while peeping into daughterās bedroom, deputies sayA Houston father shot a man Monday morning after he was allegedly peeping on his 10-year-old daughter through her window and touching himself inappropriately, according to Harris County Sheriffās Office deputies.
2 Texas women arrested after nail salon owner shot over price dispute, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 Texas women arrested after nail salon owner shot over price dispute, sheriff saysTwo women have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Houston-area nail salon owner over a price dispute.
Silver Alert discontinued for 79-year-old man in Katy
Read full article: Silver Alert discontinued for 79-year-old man in KatyA Silver Alert has been issued for Margarito Gauna, who was last seen at 5 p.m., Thursday, in the 17000 block of Little Glen Lane. KATY, Texas ā Update:The Silver Alert issued for Margarito Gauna, 79, has been discontinued. Original:The Harris County Sheriffās Office is asking for the publicās help in finding a missing 79-year-old man in Katy, Texas. A Silver Alert has been issued for Margarito Gauna, who was last seen at 5 p.m. on Thursday, in the 17000 block of Little Glen Lane, driving a gray 2013 Toyota Highlander. Anyone with more information on Gaunaās disappearance is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriffās Office at 713-755-7427.
With a stalled court system, some Texas jails are dangerously overcrowded in the pandemic
Read full article: With a stalled court system, some Texas jails are dangerously overcrowded in the pandemicThe Harris County Sheriffās Office sounded the alarm as its jail population surpassed 9,000 people this month. (Credit: Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune)The pandemic has stalled much of the Texas criminal justice system. Overall, the number of people in Texas county jails is about the same as it was a year ago. āThe current revolving door at the Harris County courthouse is alarming,ā the lawmakers wrote. The pandemic has exacerbated the problem, with nearly 400 county inmates currently housed in a private federal jail or in other counties.
Off-duty Harris County deputy killed in motorcycle crash after leading funeral procession, officials say
Read full article: Off-duty Harris County deputy killed in motorcycle crash after leading funeral procession, officials sayBruce Watson, a 20-year department veteran, was killed in a crash after finishing an off-duty job leading a funeral procession, according to the HCSO. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas ā The Harris County Sheriffās Office is mourning the loss of one of their own on Saturday. Bruce Watson, a 20-year department veteran, was killed in a motorcycle crash while on his way home after finishing an off-duty job leading a funeral procession, according to the HCSO. āOur entire Sheriffās Office family is grieving the sudden loss of our long-time brother,ā said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez in a statement. Watson was also a detention sergeant in the Harris County Jail, a patrol field training officer and an instructor at the training academy, the sheriffās office said.
Silver Alert discontinued for 86-year-old man in Spring
Read full article: Silver Alert discontinued for 86-year-old man in SpringSPRING, Texas ā Update:A Silver Alert issued for an 86-year-old man in Spring, Texas has been discontinued. Original:The Harris County Sheriffās Office is asking for the publicās help in locating a missing 86-year-old man in Spring, Texas. A Missing Senior Alert was issued for Leo Henry Morovich, who was last seen at 1 a.m., Saturday, in the 17500 block of Methill Drive. The sheriffās office said Morovichās disappearance poses a threat to his own health and safety. If you have any information regarding this missing senior citizen, contact the Harris County Sheriffās Office at 713-755-7427.
WATCH: Massive fire engulfs apartment complex under construction in Katy area
Read full article: WATCH: Massive fire engulfs apartment complex under construction in Katy areaFirefighters in Harris County are battling a massive blaze at an apartment complex under construction in Katy. The fire started Wednesday morning at Partnership Way and Texas 99, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office. HCSO said the fire is expected to have a ābig impact on the area.āKSATās sister station KPRC has reported that the cause of the fire is currently unknown. Any fatalities and injuries are also unknown at this time. Watch a livestream of the fire from KPRC below:
Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old woman in Harris County
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old woman in Harris CountySPRING, Texas ā The Harris County Sheriffās Office is asking for the publicās help in locating a missing 76-year-old woman. Joann Johnson Jones was last seen at 5 a.m., Sunday, in the 16700 block of Mandeville Court in Spring, Texas. She was driving a silver 2017 Nissan Rogue with a Texas plate that reads, āMXH8830.āAuthorities say she has been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and her disappearance could pose a credible threat to her own health and safety. Jones is described as being 5ā²6ā³ with white hair, brown eyes and she was last seen wearing a nightgown. If you have any information regarding Jones' whereabouts, contact the Harris County Sheriffās Office at 713-755-7427.