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Sheriff’s Office actively investigating Shooting in Spring
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Detectives, Gang Task Force Detectives, Precinct Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office have been working tirelessly since last night to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this shooting. The investigation continues at this time. The victim who...
Successful warrant service leads to arrest of woman with felony warrants
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Special Operations Unit have taken an adult female into custody in the 14600 block of Philippine Street following a successful warrant service. The woman was found to have felony warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of a...
Surrogacy firm scandal: Music producer appears in court amid financial mismanagement allegations
HOUSTON - It was the day hundreds of intended parents and families who put thousands of dollars into an escrow account to pay for a surrogate to help start a family were waiting for: Dominique Side's day in court. Except, Side did not show up to court. In Wednesday's court...
Death penalty sought for suspect in Deputy Fernando Esqueda's murder, prosecutors say
Harris County will seek the death penalty against the second suspect charged in Deputy Fernando Esqueda's murder.Court records show that 26-year-old Dremone Francis is the neighbor of the first suspect, identified as 44-year-old Ronald "Ronnie" Palmer Jr.Palmer is charged with capital murder for Esqueda's death and two counts of aggravated assault for an incident earlier that night.RELATED: 2nd suspect charged with murder in connection with HCSO deputy's death, sheriff saysFrancis was also arrested over the weekend in the case and charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence. He is also being held without bond on the capital murder charge.Investigators...
Five West Nile virus cases in Harris County since Hurricane Beryl as mosquito population explodes
Officials with the Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health urged residents to limit opportunities for standing water to collect on their properties, because that helps mosquitoes reproduce, and to use insect repellent when outdoors. Harris County has received reports of five West Nile virus cases in residents in...
3 suspects accused of dragging 70-year-old man out of car and beating him after crash
Three people are facing charges of injury to the elderly for allegedly beating a 70-year-old man in Harris County.Court documents allege Darian Ellis, 18; Kaydriana Webbs, 17; and Kaytlin Sandoval, 22, dragged the victim out of his vehicle after a crash and punched him multiple times on Sunday, July 14. The victim's condition was not immediately clear.During a probable cause court hearing, a Harris County judge set $10,000 bonds for both Ellis and Webbs. Sandoval was given a $7,500 bond.Webbs and Sandoval must have no contact with each other, Ellis, or the victim, and possess no weapons or drugs.The three are expected to reappear in court on Wednesday.SEE ALSO: 88-year-old woman severely beaten allegedly by housemate at SW Houston assisted living facilityAuthorities are looking into the severe beating of an 88-year-old woman at an assisted living facility in southwest Houston.Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
Off-duty officer shoots at 2 men allegedly breaking into his car in NW Harris Co., Pct. 4 says
An off-duty officer shot at two men who were allegedly breaking into his vehicle Wednesday morning, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said.Precinct 4 constables were assisting at the scene in the 8100 block of Windy Acres Drive in the Windfern Forest subdivision of northwest Harris County.According to the precinct, a 911 caller said his son, an off-duty Pct. 5 officer, was leaving for work or arriving home when he fired shots at the men who were allegedly breaking into his vehicle, which was parked inside the garage.Sgt. Rosas with Pct. 4 said they were possibly looking for two suspects. The...
Adoptive mother struggles to care for intellectually disabled children in home left powerless after Hurricane Beryl
The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has compounded difficulties faced by vulnerable families who’ve been left in the dark throughout the Houston area. Marilyn Lane has spent decades caring for her four adopted children, all of whom have varying degrees of intellectual disabilities. The 78-year-old mother eventually began caring for her own husband, Walter, who’s only able to breathe with help from an oxygen tank.
Hurricane Beryl recovery fund established
Houston area residents hit hard by the recent hurricane, could soon get some much-needed relief. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently joined with United Way of Greater Houston to announce the establishment of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to provide emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and other resources to low-to-moderate-income families, specifically targeting the most vulnerable residents in Houston, as well as Harris, Waller, Montgomery, and Fort Bend Counties. Those without home insurance will also be eligible for aid.
Have you experienced price gouging after Beryl? Harris County Attorney’s Office wants to hear from you
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Following Hurricane Beryl, reports have come in about Houston residents experiencing price gouging on essential items like gas, food, and hotel accommodations. Last week, Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced that President Joe Biden approved a federal emergency disaster declaration for Texas, one day after Hurricane...
'It didn't have to happen this way': Houston leaders call for change after power outages blamed for heat deaths
HOUSTON — More than 2.2 million CenterPoint customers lost power when Hurricane Beryl slammed the Houston area on July 8. As the massive outages dragged on for days, some people died in their sweltering homes while waiting for their power to return. According to the Harris County Institute of...
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
Texas Woman Charged in Prescott-Area Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Loss for Arizona Resident
A Texas woman has found herself in a legal bind after allegedly perpetrating a fraud scheme that cost an Arizona resident over $40,000. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when they were alerted to a suspicious email hack leading to a hefty wire transfer from a victim's bank account. The trail of digital breadcrumbs led to 64-year-old Maria Rivera of Carrollton, Texas.
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