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health22 days ago•1 min saved

Houston-area cyclosporiasis cases rise as county tally hits 54

Health officials report 54 cyclosporiasis cases in Harris County and 34 in Houston (10 new in the city this week), with Galveston County also reporting cases; 2026 totals are tracking similarly to this point last year. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss; prevention focuses on washing fresh fruits and vegetables and washing hands before handling or eating food. Seek medical care if symptoms develop.

via ABC13 Houston|

#cyclosporiasis #galveston-county #harris-county

criminal-justice1 month ago•27 min saved

Electrolyte powder, not drugs, found in van tied to Houston ICE shooting, officials say

Officials and family representatives say the crystal-like substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after the Houston ICE shooting was not narcotics or illicit drugs; preliminary testing indicated it was an electrolyte powder used to stay hydrated in the Texas heat, with full laboratory results and the ongoing federal investigation yet to be released.

via The Texas Tribune|

#criminal-justice #fbi #harris-county

courts-immigration1 month ago•23 min saved

Houston ICE Shooting: Salt in Migrant Van Sparks Drug-Test Dispute

The FBI sought a warrant to seize crystal-like substances found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after a fatal Houston ICE shooting, with investigators initially suspecting methamphetamine. A lawyer for Salgado Araujo’s family says the substance is granulated salt used as a handmade electrolyte; testing is ongoing as federal and local authorities investigate the incident, and the other occupants of the van say there were no illicit drugs.

via The Texas Tribune|

#courts-immigration #fbi #harris-county

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Two men critically injured after Cypress Kroger shooting; investigators review surveillance

Two men were shot inside a Cypress Kroger and are in critical condition; one man was seen leaving the store with a gunshot wound and another was found inside. Investigators believe only those two were involved and are reviewing surveillance footage as detectives investigate the scene.

via Click2Houston|

#crime #cypress #harris-county

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Hidalgo to Scale Back Public Duties After Mono Diagnosis

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she has infectious mononucleosis and will reduce public appearances for several weeks to rest, while county operations continue with her team handling duties and she remains reachable for emergencies. She plans to return to a fuller schedule after recovery, with the CDC noting mono typically improves in four to six weeks.

via Click2Houston|

#harris-county #health #lina-hidalgo

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Hidalgo Takes a Public Health Pause After Mono Diagnosis

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Facebook that she has infectious mononucleosis and will be less visible in the coming weeks as she recovers. She wore a K95 mask at a commissioners meeting, and her team will represent her as needed. The illness, caused by EBV, is contagious, and recovery typically takes four to six weeks, per the CDC.

via ABC13 Houston|

#harris-county #lina-hidalgo #mononucleosis

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Tesla Crash Into Home Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Harris County

A Harris County, Texas man, Michael Butler, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler claimed the car was in self-driving mode, but Tesla disputed that, saying he overrode Autopilot. The crash occurred June 19; Butler was booked into Harris County jail, and investigators had not yet publicized the specific criminal allegations as of publication.

via ABC13 Houston|

#autopilot #crime #harris-county

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Harden Arrested in Texas on Weapons Charge

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas, early Saturday on a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge after a handgun was observed in his vehicle; he was released on bond with conditions prohibiting weapon possession and alcohol or drug use and requiring random urine tests, and he is due in court on June 22.

via NBC News|

#harris-county #james-harden #nba

crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Boosie Badazz charged with aggravated assault after glass hookah attack at Houston nightclub

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz (Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr.) was charged in Harris County with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking a security guard at the Privilege nightclub in Houston with a glass hookah base on May 25; a second guard witnessed the incident, both identified Boosie, and bond was set at $85,000 as he appeared in court.

via Click2Houston|

#aggravated-assault #boosie-badazz #crime

crime5 months ago•4 min saved

36-Year Cold Case Solved: Arrest in Lovers' Lane Murders

After nearly 36 years, authorities charged Floyd William Parrott with the 1990 Lovers' Lane murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson; renewed DNA analysis and a 2025 tip led to Parrott's arrest in Nebraska, and he awaits extradition to Harris County as families seek long-awaited answers.

via ABC13 Houston|

#arrest #cold-case #crime

sports8 months ago•0 min saved

Georgia High School Flag Football: State Championship Highlights and Matchups

The 2025 GHSA Division 1 Flag Football Championship will feature Washington County Golden Hawks versus Harris County Tigers on December 15, 2025, starting at 11:00 am.

via Georgia Public Broadcasting|

#championship #flag-football #ghsa

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Lina Hidalgo Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election as Harris County Judge

Lina Hidalgo, the county judge of Harris County, Texas, has announced she will not seek re-election or any other office in 2026, ending her rising political career amid ongoing Republican attacks and political tensions in Texas.

via The New York Times|

#democratic #harris-county #lina-hidalgo

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas inmate mistakenly released, manhunt underway

A man in Texas, Troy Dugas, was mistakenly released from jail before serving a 5-year sentence for assault and a 2-year sentence for evading arrest due to improper documentation by jail staff, prompting a manhunt for his recapture.

via NBC News|

#harris-county #manhunt #mistakenly-released

health2 years ago•1 min saved

First Human Case of Dengue Reported in Harris County

Harris County has reported its first human case of dengue fever this year, linked to recent travel. While the risk of local transmission remains low, residents are reminded that mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases, including dengue and West Nile virus.

via KTRK-TV|

#dengue-fever #harris-county #health

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

First 2024 West Nile Mosquito Found in Harris County, Spraying Scheduled

Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division has confirmed the first mosquito of 2024 to test positive for West Nile Virus in Houston's 77019 zip code. In response, spray operations will begin in the affected area. Residents are advised to follow mosquito control measures, including eliminating standing water and using EPA-registered repellents.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#harris-county #houston #local-news