Quality of life for Harris County children (June 5, 2026)
On Friday's show: Insights into challenges facing children in Greater Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
Quality of life for Harris County children (June 5, 2026)
On Friday's show: Insights into challenges facing children in Greater Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Concerned about Ebola? Here's how you can track it in Houston
With the World Cup coming to Houston, the city and Harris County teamed up to create a dashboard for people to track Ebola.
Harris County Public Health launches Ebola dashboard to keep Houston-area residents informed
Harris County Public Health, working with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Houston, has launched a public-facing Ebola dashboard designed to keep residents updated as officials monitor for any confirmed cases in the region.The dashboard is intended to serve as a ce...
Rec Center Pool: Piranhas Swim Team Schedule
Starting Monday, June 8, the Piranhas swim team will hold practices at the Rec Center pool, resulting in modified hours.
‘It’s just sad’ | Last bell rings for 12 Houston ISD campuses as students, parents say goodbye
The HISD Board of Managers voted earlier this year to shutter the 12 schools, citing declining enrollment, aging infrastructure and staffing issues.
Party on the Patio Concert Series
The Party on the Patio Concert Series returns to Colonial Park in June!
LIST: Juneteenth celebrations held across Harris County Precinct 4 aim to honor history
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.The events are designed to commemorate Juneteenth, the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas learn...
Mosquito Spraying
Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying.
Weekly Crime Report 05/28/2026-06/03/2026
Weekly Crime Report 05/28/2026-06/03/2026
Harris County and City of Houston unveil dashboard to monitor Ebola ahead of World Cup
At this time, the dashboard shows 0 Ebola cases in Harris County and that the risk remains low; it also shows that 17 current travelers are being monitored.
Traffic stop uncovers personal information of nearly 250 potential identity theft victims
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of two people and the discovery of identifying information belonging to 250 potential victims, according to the Bellaire Police Department.Officers conducted the traffic stop around 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1, after observing traffic violations. The driver, ...
Houston ISD teams up with local faith, community leaders to keep students safe over summer break
According to HISD leaders, the initiative is about fostering relationships and reminding students that they are not alone, both on and off campus.
Hurricane season is here. Do you have 10 days of supplies?
Hurricane season is officially underway, and Harris County emergency officials say the worst time to prepare is when a storm is already headed toward the Gulf Coast.County leaders are encouraging residents to start building emergency plans and disaster supply kits now, before shelves begin to emp...
3 arrested after mother hears intruders breaking into home while child is inside
Three suspects were arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home while a mother and her child were inside, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a residence in the 18800 block of Timber Spring Drive after...
Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway business
Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating an alleged employee theft scheme after a woman was accused of attempting to issue thousands of dollars in fraudulent refunds to herself from her workplace.According to law enforcement, deputies responded around 8:08 a...
Illegal dump site off Antoine Drive ignored for months; 2 Helps You puts Harris County on notice
An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months. The site is filled with discarded couches, mattresses, dressers, and even an aquarium, while nearby workers and residents say their repeated calls to...
Bellaire traffic stop leads to discovery of hundreds of potential identity theft victims across Texas
Bellaire police said they uncovered personal identifying information for approximately 250 potential victims.
Illegally stored fireworks seized from Harris County home, says fire marshal's office
A Harris County homeowner is facing multiple citations for illegally storing and selling fireworks from their property, according to fire inspectors.
Houston-area man accused of selling fake accessible parking placards online
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen warned that those caught using illegitimate placards can face misdemeanor charges, which could carry a fine and jail time.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 2400 Summer Street
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 2400 block of Summer Street about 9:40 a.m. today (June 3). The identity of the deceased female is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes D...
Teen flown to Texas Medical Center after shooting inside Humble-area home, sheriff says
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after being shot inside a Humble home, with Harris County deputies investigating whether the shooting was accidental.
Car slams into 18-wheeler that was unloading cinderblocks in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said cinderblocks were scattered throughout the roadway, forcing it to close in both directions as crews work to clean it up.
18-year-old charged after accidental shooting leaves 19-year-old injured in Humble
A teenage boy was flown to a hospital in critical condition after an apparent accidental shooting at a Humble home, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a residence in the 10700 block of Spring Brook Pass, where investigators learned an 18-year-old man may have un...
Woman still waiting for Harris County home reconstruction nearly a year after approval
A Harris County woman says she's still waiting for home reconstruction work to begin as county officials review updated plans for her damaged home.
Republican candidate for Harris County commissioner escalates effort to remove incumbent from office
Richard Vega's filing in the Texas Supreme Court came after a lower court denied his legal effort in April, ruling that Democratic Commissioner Adrian Garcia can keep his seat on commissioners court.
Universal free lunch ending at some HISD campuses; Here’s what parents need to do
HISD parents, heads up: nearly three dozen campuses will lose universal free lunch next school year.HISD says those schools will no longer participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which lets every student eat free without an application. The district hasn’t said why the c...
Students at 33 Houston ISD campuses will not automatically receive free meals during 2026-27 school year
Families can still apply on a household level for their children to receive free or reduced-priced meals if their school is no longer participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision Program.
LIVE RADAR: Showers and thunderstorms impacting parts of the Houston area
Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Tuesday.As of 4 p.m., a strong thunderstorm is impacting parts of northern Harris County. Winds of up to 40 mph as well as some small hail is possible in this storm.Oth...
Rapper Boosie Badazz appears in Harris County court over alleged assault nightclub security guard
The rapper has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly hitting a guard with a glass hookah in downtown Houston last month.
There are more than 20 summertime cooling centers where Houston-area residents can escape the heat
An $80,000 donation by Reliant Energy is helping to support 22 cooling centers in Houston and Harris County, along with another 17 sites across Texas.
Suspect who investigators say shot and killed his girlfriend in Katy area before killing himself identified
A tragic standoff in Harris County ended with a woman dead and her boyfriend suffering an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff's office reports.
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Advisory
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Advisory
Swarthmore Road Project
The City Council has approved reconstruction of the 4000 block of Swarthmore Rd. Work is expected to begin after Independence Day. Nearby residents will receive direct updates on construction details, traffic impacts, and what to expect.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 6700 Fondren Road
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 6700 Fondren Road about 9:55 a.m. on Monday (June 1). The identity of the deceased female, 80, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R....
Harris County detectives arrest man accused of illegally selling disabled parking placards online
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.David T. Brown, of Beasley, is charged with tampering with a governmental record, a ...
33 HISD campuses no longer participating in free lunch program
Several Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically serve free breakfast and lunch to students in the upcoming school year, HISD announced.
Another Houston-area school district is consolidating special education programs for the upcoming school year
The move by Cy-Fair ISD will require transferring students to new campuses so they can access the specialized programs in Texas’ third-largest school district. The changes resemble Houston ISD’s special education restructuring, which prompted a federal civil rights investigation.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3400 Gulf Freeway
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 3400 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 9:40 p.m. on June 1. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. ...
Investigation into Female’s Death at 1116 Banks Street
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 1116 Banks Street about 10:10 a.m. on June 1. The identity and cause of death of the female is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Stroble and De...