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Employee Spotlight: Meet Kayla Thomas

Employee Spotlight: Meet Kayla Thomas

Meet Kayla Thomas, Human Resources Specialist.

City of Bellaire · May 15, 2026

22-year-old woman identified after being found beaten to death inside north Harris County apartment

22-year-old woman identified after being found beaten to death inside north Harris County apartment

A 22-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in north Harris County, prompting a homicide investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

KHOU Crime · May 13, 2026

'Fought like hell' | Houston Methodist worker attacked in Texas Medical Center garage, now recovering at home

'Fought like hell' | Houston Methodist worker attacked in Texas Medical Center garage, now recovering at home

Coworkers nearby rushed to help after witnessing a stabbing in a Houston hospital garage. The victim is now home.

KHOU Crime · May 12, 2026

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Whitt Johnson Basketball Court Resurfacing

Whitt Johnson Basketball Court Resurfacing

On Monday, August 17, contractors will begin resurfacing the basketball courts at Whitt Johnson Park. The project is estimated to be complet…

West U NewsAug 13parks

HISD achievement gaps are shrinking as STAAR scores rise

HISD achievement gaps are shrinking as STAAR scores rise

Houston ISD’s latest STAAR results show students making academic gains across much of the district, but a closer look at the numbers reveals…

KPRC Click2HoustonAug 13schools

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 14300 Northwest Freeway

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 14300 Northwest Freeway

Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 14300 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) about 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday (A…

City of HoustonAug 13safety

Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints

Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints

A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years…

KPRC Click2HoustonAug 13local

Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits

Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits

A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunc…

ABC13 HoustonAug 13safety

Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO

Former Pasadena officer avoids prosecution by surrendering license: HCDAO

ABC13 has confirmed through the Pasadena Police Department and Harris County District Attorney's Office that a now-former officer was able t…

ABC13 HoustonAug 12safety

Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community

Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community

Immigrant advocates and the Harris County District Attorney are warning that fear of immigration enforcement could make some undocumented cr…

KPRC Click2HoustonAug 12safety

Wier Park Little Free Library

Wier Park Little Free Library

The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to share a new addition to the City's Little Free Library collection now available at Wier Pa…

West U NewsAug 12parks

Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit

Harris County jury orders 3M to pay $61.5 million settlement after Watson Grinding explosion lawsuit

The explosion, which took place near a residential area in northwest Houston in 2020, killed three people and damaged hundreds of nearby hom…

Houston Public MediaAug 12business

Hello Houston (August 12, 2026)

Hello Houston (August 12, 2026)

Today: We discuss recent data on HPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents, talk with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, learn about …

Houston Public MediaAug 12local

HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes

HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes

An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted …

KPRC Click2HoustonAug 12schools

As a new school year starts, Mike Miles defends controversial changes in Houston ISD

As a new school year starts, Mike Miles defends controversial changes in Houston ISD

AI is moving into the classroom at some campuses in Texas’ largest school district, which also faces state- and federal-level investigations…

Houston Public MediaAug 12schools