2-year-old hospitalized after falling into backyard pool in NW Harris County, sheriff says

A toddler is critically injured after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A toddler is in critical condition after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It happened on Green Candle Drive near Candlecreek Drive and Louetta Road. Gonzalez said deputies responded … Read more

‘I feel trapped’ | Former Houston Oilers player, other residents at senior apartment complex left with no working elevators

Bobby Simon spoke exclusively to KHOU 11 News and said one elevator has been down for about a week and the other has not been working for roughly a year. HOUSTON — It now takes a team effort to get former Houston Oilers player Bobby Simon home from his dialysis appointments. The former professional football … Read more

White Linen Night draws thousands to 19th Street block party and beyond

White Linen Night in the Heights has grown beyond the block, which has organizers and HPD responding. HOUSTON — For the 19th year, the Heights hosted Houston’s biggest block party: White Linen Night. Organizers said they expected more than 14,000 people to attend the ticketed event along 19th Street. Businesses and the 60-plus vendors on … Read more

Two arrested, charged with murder in 2003 Arlington shooting, police say

Police arrested two men in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford after new evidence emerged. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police say two men have been arrested in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford following a fight outside a nightclub. According to police, officers responded around 2:27 a.m. on June … Read more

North Texas business owner pushes back on proposed THC ban

Texas lawmakers advance a statewide THC ban while a local business owner pushes for the regulation of hemp-derived products over prohibition. DENTON, Texas — The Texas Legislature is moving forward with a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products during the current special session, after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed similar legislation in June. The Senate passed Senate Bill … Read more

‘Homes For Our Troops’ grants new house to wounded Army sergeant

National veterans nonprofit gifts custom to Army Sergeant Tyler Sloan, marking the nonprofit’s first build in the Coastal Bend area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A national veterans nonprofit is gifting a new home to an Aransas Pass veteran. Homes For Our Troops is a nonprofit that helps severely injured veterans rebuild their lives with a … Read more