Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse

abc13.com (News) 8/25 4:16A Pooja Lodhia

Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras.

Suspect steals deputy's patrol car, leads high-speed chase before rollover crash in Baytown: HCSO

abc13.com (News) 8/15 4:58P KTRK

A 35-year-old man is in custody after jumping into a deputy patrol vehicle and sparking a high-speed chase that ended in a rollover crash on Saturday morning, HCSO deputies said.

NTSB Blames Cell Phone Distraction, Poor Lookout for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

Texas Herald News 8/9 8:58A Amalia Weigandt

WASHINGTON. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a Houston pilot s prolonged personal cell phone conversation and failures by both vessel crews to maintain a proper lookout caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship...

Houston Methodist Hospital recognized among country’s best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:54A Publisher

Stanzel_Kyle_CEO_HMCL_6Apr26 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Physician and Staff portraits April 6, 2026. (Photo by Richard Carson) **DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS*** Download full resolution individual...

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:45A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:34A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:31A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:21A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical...

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County...

Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit Solves 14-Year-Old Toddler Homicide, Arrests Suspect

Texas Herald News 8/3 10:46A Amalia Weigandt

AUSTIN, Texas A 14-year-old child homicide investigation has been revived with the arrest of a man accused of killing a 16-month-old boy after a collaborative effort between the Texas Attorney General s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and the...

Baytown officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock cameras resigns, police chief says

abc13.com (News) 7/30 3:48P KTRK

An officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock Safety's license plate reader system has resigned, while the probe into the allegation continues, Baytown Police Chief John Stringer said in a video.

Two Men Arrested After Bank Jugging Theft, Chase Across Fort Bend County

Texas Herald News 7/30 9:09A Amalia Weigandt

ROSENBERG, Texas Two men were arrested Wednesday after police say they stole approximately $10,000 from a victim in a bank jugging incident, then led officers on a vehicle pursuit before attempting to hide in a nearby neighborhood. The Rosenberg...

Woman Found Dead With Partially Burned Body Along Gulf Freeway in Houston

Texas Herald News 7/30 5:55A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Houston police are investigating the death of a woman whose partially burned body was discovered Wednesday morning along the Gulf Freeway. Officers with the Houston Police Department responded at about 9 a.m. July 29 to the 8100...