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Newborn baby found dead in ditch had been there for hours, not days, Harris County investigators say
Investigators are still working to uncover who left a newborn baby found dead near the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County on Tuesday.ABC13 learned more about the tragedy Wednesday, which seems to be seeing an uptick in the area. This is the sixth baby in two months to be found abandoned around Harris County, something investigators say is now an "epidemic."SEE ALSO: Newborn baby found dead in back of a garbage truck in NW Harris Co., HCSO saysA dead newborn baby boy was found in the back of a garbage truck on Fountaincrest in northwest Harris County Wednesday, the...
Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
A manhunt for a Harris County man has escalated to him being on Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, 20, has been wanted out of Harris County since July 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14.The Texas Department of Public Safety said he has ties to Harris County, including the city of Houston.DPS announced on Tuesday that Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce's arrest.According to DPS, Zelaya-Ponce is an illegal migrant from Honduras and was charged with alien removal after being arrested...
Harris County Remembers Fallen Detention Officer Tronoski Jones
HOUSTON, Texas — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the memory of Detention Officer Tronoski Jones, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 20, 2015. Officer Jones, who had served with the department for nearly four years, suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to control a combative inmate at the Harris County Jail.
Texas power grid status: ERCOT reports record-high power demand amid excessive heat
As parts of Texas continue seeing record temperatures with more heat in the forecast, folks are cranking up their air conditioning and running fans to seek relief. State workers are reporting the power grid has reached record demand. Thousands of Austin Energy customers also lost power Wednesday night, after one of the hottest...
Man accused of killing estranged wife's boyfriend in front of her in Katy-area home turns himself in
A suspect accused of killing his estranged wife's boyfriend and then forcing her to help him dispose of the body has turned himself in.ABC13 was at the courthouse downtown Tuesday morning when Michael Maurice Mack, 48, walked in with his attorney to turn himself in. The Harris County Sheriff's Office had issued a warrant for his arrest over the weekend.Mack is accused of breaking into his estranged wife's home on Wells Station Court in the Katy area at about 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 14.Deputies say the woman and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kelvin Hinton, woke up to find Mack standing...
Pay raise approved for Harris County constables
HOUSTON - A long-awaited pay bump is on the way for Harris County constables. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!. Click the video above for the full segment.
Mystery surrounds Texas woman, adult son and his girlfriend found dead in burned home
Authorities are investigating the mysterious triple slayings of a woman, her adult son, and his girlfriend, who were found dead in a burning Texas home Sunday. The deceased victims were identified as Kelly Masciarelli, Kolin Foster, and Cameryn Richard, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Foster was Masciarelli's son,...
Texas Law Offers Safe Haven for Newborns: Understanding the Baby Moses Law
HOUSTON, Texas - The Harris County Sheriff's Office is raising awareness about the Baby Moses Law, a Texas statute that provides a safe and compassionate option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborns without fear of legal repercussions. Under the Baby Moses Law, parents can safely hand over infants up to 60 days old at designated safe havens, such as hospitals, fire stations, and EMS stations, where the child will receive the care and protection they need. The law is designed to offer a lifeline to parents who may feel overwhelmed and see no other options, ensuring that their child is left in a secure environment. "There are no questions asked, and no fear of prosecution," the Harris County Sheriff's Office emphasized in a statement. "Help is available, and no one should face these challenges alone." For those needing assistance, support is just a phone call away at 1-800-252-5400 or through resources available on the Texas Health and Human Services website at hhs.texas.gov.
HCAD Reminds Property Owners of Disaster Exemption Deadline
Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who had physical damage to their property during the derecho that the deadline to apply for the temporary disaster exemption is Tuesday, September 3. Property owners can apply for the temporary disaster exemption for physical damage to the structures...
Texas Inmate Used CashApp in Jailhouse Drug Ring; $30,000 Seized From Commissary Account
Where there is a will, there is a way. Just ask officials with Harris County Jail. Attorneys with Harris County District Attorney's Office recently announced that they had filed charges against three people for their part in a complex drug operation that brought narcotics into Harris County Jail. Joshua Sinclair...
Baby Moses Law: HCSO reminds parents who abandon infants that there are other options
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two newborn babies were found dead in Harris County in the last week. In the last six months, at least five other infants have been abandoned across the Houston area. The disturbing trend prompted law enforcement to urge parents to follow the state's Safe Haven...
Stray Dogs Viciously Tear Apart Cars at Houston Dealership[VIDEO]
Even though this is from last year,! It's still pretty crazy. It's something that looks like it comes out of a Horror movie! Video surveillance has recently emerged of stray dogs viciously tearing cars apart at a Houston area dealership! According to abc13, two dogs tore apart vehicles at G Motors, a northwest Harris County car dealership off Cypress Creek Parkway. Employees said the incidents resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage. See the video below, courtesy of WFAA.
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