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Good Samaritan pulls 4 from water, but 1 missing after tugboat submerges, Coast Guard says
Authorities are searching for one person who went missing after a tugboat flipped over in east Harris County waters on Friday afternoon.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, five people were aboard the tugboat when it flipped over just before 3 p.m. at the 16500 block of Peninsula Boulevard near San Jacinto Boulevard.Four out of five people were recovered from the water and stabilized.A Coast Guard helicopter and boats are searching for the missing person with a Harris County dive team.The USCG credited a good Samaritan with helping recover the four rescued passengers.For news updates, follow Luke Jones on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Cow spotted on the 'moo-ve' across the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A cow was captured on Houston Transtar cameras being utterly unstoppable on the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County Saturday evening. The Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office got a call around 8:15 p.m. about a brown cow wandering around the shoulder of the Hardy Toll Road at Northgate Crossing Boulevard near Spring.
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
SPRING, Texas (AP) — As the temperature soared in the Houston-area home Janet Jarrett shared with her sister after losing electricity in Hurricane Beryl, she did everything she could to keep her 64-year-old sibling cool. But on their fourth day without power, she awoke to hear Pamela Jarrett, who...
Cypress man sentenced to 40 years for killing high school friend
HOUSTON, Texas — A Cypress-area man who killed a high school friend in a late-night shooting was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “There was absolutely no reason for this cold-blooded murder, so we know this man is a danger...
Harris County Commissioner says Beryl will impact economic development
DALLAS — It’s been almost two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas. The Houston Region bore the brunt of Beryl. The second tropical storm to hit the Houston Region in the last two months. Alberto landed in the area in June 2024. Houston was the hardest...
Two stabbing victims dropped off at hospital, investigation underway in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Two adult males were hospitalized with stab wounds after being dropped off at a hospital in Harris County, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the incident at 18220 SH-249. One of the men is set to be transferred by Lifeflight, according to the Sheriff's Office. Investigators are en route to the hospital.
Man fatally shot in Harris County apartment parking lot
HOUSTON, Texas — A man in his 20s was fatally shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 13503 North Thorntree, near Uvalde and Wallisville, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the incident where the adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene....
Frantic Search Underway for Crew Member After Tugboat Capsizes in East Harris County Waters
Tragedy struck the waters of East Harris County after a tugboat capsized on Friday afternoon, triggering a frantic search for one missing individual. According to the Fox26 Houston report, the Harris County Sheriff's Office received reports around 2:40 p.m. of the accident that occurred near 16500 Peninsula Street. While four survivors were quickly rescued from the perilous incident, efforts to locate the fifth crew member relentlessly continue.
Political leaders remember Houston icon U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
"The Congresswoman was never afraid to lend her fearless voice to move mountains not just for her constituents, but for all in Harris County." That, from a statement issued by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Former mayor Turner and former President Bill Clinton also remember her in statements issued Friday night.
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