Shooting
Principal shot by former student at YES Prep charter’s southwest Houston campus, HPD says
Posted on · The shooting was reported around 11:45 a.m. Friday, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Houston Matters
How ‘Fast & Furious’ Evolved Into Nine Films — And A Major Problem On The Road
Posted on · Fast cars and high-speed chases are staples of the Fast & Furious franchise but a problem for Houston roadways, as we explore in this month’s installment of our monthly film segment, The Bigger Picture.
Criminal Justice
Houston Hasn’t Seen A Spike In Anti-Asian Hate, But Experts Say The Data Is Unreliable
Posted on · Advocates are afraid these crimes are being underreported due to a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the reporting process, a dearth of Asian language resources and distrust of law enforcement.
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2-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot In Spring During Robbery Attempt
Posted on · The boy and his father were sitting in an open garage late Tuesday in Spring when they were approached by the suspects.
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How Harris County Deputies Are Using iPads To Improve Mental Health Care
Posted on · iPads allow Harris County Sheriff's deputies to connect with mental health professionals at the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
Harris County
Sheriff’s Office Asks Victims Of Local Security Company To Come Forward
Posted on · A joint task force of the HCSO and Texas DPS has arrested Pablo Munoz Garza, owner of TexGuard Services, for aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping.
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Jury Finds Terry Thompson Guilty Of Killing John Hernandez
Posted on · The trial will move to its punishment phase before jurors deliberate a sentence. Thompson faces up to life in prison.
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Fiery Traffic Accident Involving Prisoner Van In Houston
Posted on · Two Sheriff's deputies and six inmates had to evacuate the vehicle when it caught fire after being hit by a pickup.
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New Suicide Hotline Addresses Mental Health Needs at Harris County Jail
Posted on · During the first week the hotline was in operation, inmates at the jail made 169 calls.
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Harris County Moves to Ban “Robot Brothels”
Posted on · The Office of the County Attorney believes such businesses fall under a regulation banning live sex acts at places of business.
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Three Men Arrested in Connection with The Death of Good Samaritan, Officials Say
Posted on · Homicide investigators in Harris County arrested two juveniles and a 19-year-old
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Top Stories: HPD Identifies Suspect in Killing of Doctor, Teen Charged in Connection with The Death of Good Samaritan, And More
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iPads Could Change How Harris County Deputies Assess Mental Health Crises
Posted on · The largest sheriff’s office in Texas is trying to divert arrests and help citizens more effectively
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Top Stories: Teen Charged in Drunk Driving Deaths, Pushback on Former HISD Superintendent’s Statements, And More
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Man With Assault Weapon Shot By Harris County Deputy
Posted on · Authorities said Eric Briggs was armed with an assault weapon when he showed up at a northeast Harris County pool party