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Missouri City police officers rescue autistic boy seen near body of water

Several Missouri City police officers sprang into action to save an autistic boy who was seen near a body of water and it was caught on camera. Caught on Camera: Missouri City officers save autistic child near body of water According to a post from Missouri City Police Chief Troy Finner, the officers were called out to the area of Glenn Lakes Lane at West Creek Club Drive on August 7. When…

Houston weather: Heat advisory to continue through Friday

The heat isn't going away in the near future as a heat advisory remains in effect for Friday across the Houston area. Houston weather: Continued heat to cover the Houston area for Friday HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area through Friday. Highs will reach the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index values around 106 to 110 degrees. HOT WEEKEND, WITH A LITTLE…

Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond

A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.

Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle

The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle According to the Houston Independent School District, a Harvard Elementary School crossing guard was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of East Ninth Street and Harvard Street. School officials said the crossing guard…

Harris County leaders debate proposed property tax increase ahead of September vote

Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget. Harris County property tax bills could be going up The proposed Harris County general fund budget calls for approximately $3.096 billion in spending. According to budget figures provided by the county and…

Human remains found in field behind Houston middle school

Officials are working to identify the reported human remains found behind a school in Houston's Sunnyside area on Thursday. Human remains found behind Houston school Houston Police say the remains were reported at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday in a field behind Attucks Middle School . Landscapers were said to be working in the field when they found the remains. Officials believe the remains are those…

8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler

Eight bus passengers had to be treated following a crash on I-10 in the Baytown area on Thursday. Baytown bus crash on I-10 East Freeway The crash was in the westbound lanes of the East Freeway near Thompson Road . A Baytown city official says a call about the crash came in at around 1:15 p.m. as a "minor fender-bender" between an 18-wheeler and a Greyhound bus. Eight people on the bus were taken…

Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Delta, Erath, Hardin, Walker and Wood counties.

Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire

An investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a fiery RV in southeast Houston Wednesday night. Body found in RV Police say the body was found at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday on Howard Drive near Galveston Road. An officer saw the fire while she was on patrol. She drove to the scene and met a witness who said he heard an explosion and saw flames coming from an RV. Houston firefighters…

5 Houston-area residents charged in $1M tax refund scheme

A federal investigation has led to charges against five Houston-area residents accused of trying to profit more than $1 million from a fake U.S. Treasury refund check. Federal indictment unsealed in $1M check scheme The U.S. Attorney's Office reports a 33-count federal indictment filed on July 22 charged five people with passing a counterfeit Treasury check, bank fraud, conspiracy, and money…