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In Spring, Texas, law enforcement officials converged on a residence located in the 4400 block of Hannover Valley Court near Spring Steubner Road and the Grand Parkway on Tuesday. The FBI confirmed the operation at the said address, where agents were observed bringing out multiple boxes from inside the home. Additionally, members of the Eyewitness News team witnessed two individuals …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — After the Houston Police Department discovered that more than a quarter of a million investigations were suspended over several years with no resolution, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said his department will review their caseload. Houston police discovered the suspended cases were labeled and coded as “lack of personnel.” “We could all use more personnel, and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County Jail faces renewed scrutiny as a woman files a lawsuit alleging physical and sexual assault during her incarceration, leading to a miscarriage. This revelation coincides with reports indicating ongoing non-compliance with state standards. Mikayla Savage’s ordeal during her three-month stint at the Harris County Jail in summer 2022 stands as a traumatic period, …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Following the fatal shooting of a man during an attempted barbecue pit theft, a witness has stepped forward to recount the events of that day. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the owner of the barbecue pit pursued the suspected thief after the theft and subsequently shot and killed him. Another individual accompanying the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — John Seckar, a resident of Southwest Houston, expresses frustration every time he steps outside his condo at Piper’s Crossing. Despite having paid off his two-bedroom, two-bath condo in full, he continues to pay $550 in monthly fees to the homeowner’s association (HOA). However, he feels dissatisfied with the upkeep of the property. Seckar took 13 Investigates’ …

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is currently underway, and we’re here to help you navigate the event without getting stuck in traffic. With thousands of visitors flocking to the rodeo daily, one option is to utilize the METRORail Red Line for convenient curbside drop-off. “We highly encourage people to take advantage of the METRO. It’s right here, and it’s …

In Houston, Texas, the Houston Police Department has suspended more than 260,000 cases over the past eight years due to a “lack of personnel,” constituting 10% of the department’s caseload during that period. Amy Smith, representing the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, emphasized the impact of such statistics on victims of crimes like domestic violence or sexual assault. “For …

A Houston man is raising awareness after nearly losing his life due to drinking cold water, an unusual trigger that sent him to the hospital over 20 times in a span of 15 years before he understood the cause and sought heart surgery. His ordeal began unexpectedly with a fainting episode at the age of 18 while drinking water. Franklin …

The U.S. Postal Service has declined to grant interviews to 13 Investigates this year regarding concerns about mail theft at Houston-area post offices. Instead, investigative team has relied on public records requests to gather more information. Over the past four years, 13 Investigates discovered through public records requests that the USPS Office of the Inspector General has handled 261 cases …

Under the leadership of new Mayor John Whitmire, the City of Houston’s transportation strategy is taking a different direction, with recent resignations of key officials who worked to enhance commuting experiences, raising questions about the city’s future initiatives. David Fields, who served as the city’s transportation planner for four years during former Mayor Sylvester Turner’s tenure, resigned in early February. …