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Houston homicides rise for second consecutive year: 'The pendulum should not have swung the way it is'
By John Suayan | Jan 7, 2022
The year 2021 for Houston was one of the worst in terms of homicides as the city experienced an 18% jump from 2020, according to the city’s police department.
Houston experiences warmest December in 88 years
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 6, 2022
Last month, Houston logged the warmest December on record since 1933.
Houston officer involved in fatal crash 'relieved of duty'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 3, 2022
The Houston police officer responsible for a post-Christmas crash that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man has been “relieved of duty” pending an investigation.
Pet of the Week: Azula
By Submitted by Houston Humane Society | Jan 3, 2022
Pet of the Week: Azula
Travis Scott’s donates 2,000 presents to children in Houston
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
Just two months following the Astroworld festival tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 people, beleaguered rapper Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation hosted their second annual toy drive.
'Lives are being lost': Houston couple killed in car accident on Christmas Eve
By Karla Florez | Dec 30, 2021
A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident as they headed to church to celebrate Christmas Eve.
'A Houston icon': Lynn Wyatt Theater opens to public
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Dec 28, 2021
On Dec. 3, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner graced the opening of the Lynn Wyatt Theater opening in the Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Conroe ranks No. 3 in ranking of nation’s leading 'boomtowns'
By David Hutton | Dec 10, 2021
The Houston-area suburb of Conroe is listed as the leading boomtown in the Lone Star State, according to a ranking by SmartAsset.
'I have no doubt Scott feels remorse': Family of youngest Astroworld victim declines Travis Scott's offer to cover funeral expenses
By Art Benavidez | Dec 8, 2021
The family of the youngest victim in the Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred last month declined to accept an offer from rapper Travis Scott to pay for funeral expenses.
BLDS LLC CEO charged with showing minors harmful material
By George Willis | Dec 2, 2021
The CEO of a consulting firm was charged with display of harmful material to minors after an incident at a Walmart in Katy, Texas.
The Way Home Adoption founder: 'I don’t think there is a more urgent need in our community than getting kids out of long-term foster care'
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Nov 29, 2021
In Texas alone, there are more than 11,000 children in the foster system. Approximately 1,100 will age out of the system this year.
Thanksgiving can be a dangerous time for cooking, the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office reports
By George Willis | Nov 24, 2021
Thanksgiving can be one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially when it comes to cooking with hot oil, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Physician suspended over COVID-19 misinformation tenders resignation from Houston Methodist: 'I've never said anything that's considered dangerous'
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
A physician who resigned from Houston Methodist amid her suspension for spreading COVID-19 misinformation online claims her former employer mishandled things.
Law enforcement officials offer shopping safety tips this holiday season
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Holiday shopping, and package stealing, are around the corner.
'We were fighting to come up to the top and breathe to stay alive': Funeral services held for Astroworld victims
By John Kelly | Nov 16, 2021
A week after a crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival claimed 10 lives and injured dozens, survivors hold funeral services for their deceased loved ones.
'Well wishes for a great life ahead': Fort Bend judge congratulates Malala Yousafzai on marriage
By John Kelly | Nov 13, 2021
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani woman who was shot by the Taliban as a young girl but grew up to be a Nobel Prize-winning education activist, has tied the knot, with Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George sending Yousafzai and her new spouse his well wishes.
Women are encouraged to seek breast cancer prevention
By George Willis | Oct 28, 2021
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to an end, women are still being urged to take preventive measures to help with detection and treatment.
Passenger recounts moments during fiery Houston plane crash: 'We thought it was going to explode'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 22, 2021
The trip of a lifetime for 21 passengers came to an abrupt end on Oct. 19 after a Houston plane crashed and burned without even lifting off the runway.
Californians flock toward Houston with 'more than 8,400 people' moving to Harris County
By John Kelly | Oct 22, 2021
Houston is a popular settling place for Californians after moving to the state of Texas.
'Make your cloth mask part of your costume': American Red Cross gives Halloween safety tips
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
As Halloween creeps closer, the American Red Cross provides safety tips to make sure the day of fright brings more treats than tricks.