West U receives federal funding for pedestrian safety plan
West University Place officials received $250,000 from a federal program to conduct a pedestrian safety plan.
West University Place officials received $250,000 from a federal program to conduct a pedestrian safety plan.
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Hundreds of people turned out to Kamin's swearing-in ceremony at the Sylvester Turner Conference Center downtown Monday where she vowed to fight for vulnerable Harris County communities upon taking the seat.
On June 26, the Bellaire City Council approved an ordinance. This ordinance authorizes a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation. The funding will support the renovation of the Public Works facility at 5235 Glenmont Drive, Houston, TX.
West University Place officials received $250,000 from a federal program to conduct a pedestrian safety plan.
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 150 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) about 1:05 a.m on June 16. The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. Garcia and Officer R....
Due to the projected forecast, the CenterPoint Energy open house has been postponed until June 24. The city is hosting an in-person event with CenterPoint Energy for residents to meet their leaders and learn about their work in West U.
Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel spoke with Harris County emergency management officials and was live downtown near Interstate 45 North and Travis Street, where ...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state. Harris County is among the counties on the list.RELATED: First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and bring heavy rainfa...
Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 8800 Memorial Drive about 12:40 a.m. today (June 15). The identity of the deceased male, 55, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Y...
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HCSO detectives said a party was underway when a large fight broke out among several individuals, including the man killed and the shooter.
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The fatal shooting of a male at 11511 Bandlon Drive about 1:10 p.m. on June 12 will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury. The identity of the deceased male is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Brady a...
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a woman found at 2700 Woodland Park Drive about 8:10 p.m. on June 12. The identity and cause of death of the woman, 34, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Ponder...
City offices are closed on Juneteenth, and trash, recycling, and limbs/brush pick-up will be suspended on Friday, June 19, 2026.
All City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no solid waste or limbs/brush collection on this day. Please do not set out your trash, recycling, or limbs/brush until the next scheduled pickup.
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred in the 7500 block of Bellerive Drive about 1:45 a.m. on Sunday (June 14). The identity of the deceased female is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Di...
A man was killed early Sunday after a large fight broke out at a party in Katy, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched about 12:15 a.m. to a reported fight disturbance in the 24600 block of Sandal Springs.While the caller was still on the line with 911, shots we...
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in southwest Houston between a pedestrian and vehicle.The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, in the 6100 block of Marinette Drive.Houston police respond to ‘teen takeover’ at Discovery Green; shots fired, 2 detained with gunsHPD Homicide conf...
According to the HCSO, a two-year-old child died, and a mother and an 8-month-old were taken to the hospital after a crash in northwest Harris County.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old died in the crash that happened earlier Saturday afternoon in the Hockley area.In a post on X, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated a U-Haul’s driver may have fallen asleep and crossed into the path of the Jeep with two children and the...
A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one suspect in custody and another dead, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the task force was attempting to apprehend two 100 block of West Road.Searchers return to t...
Court records filed in Harris County show Cleveland Cavaliers player and former Houston Rockets star James Harden was arrested early Saturday and charged with a misdemeanor count of Unlawful Carrying Weapons, after prosecutors allege he had a handgun in “plain view” inside his vehicle.According t...
Houston ISD is projected to lose 4,000 students next year, which the superintendent expects will result in a $50 million funding cut.
After 13 Investigates identified 10 cases involving fired HPD officer Ashley Gonzalez, the Harris County District Attorney's Office said it expects to issue notices to defendants.
Judge Lina Hidalgo says Harris County is exploring giving workers a new type of paid time off for mental health, adding that employees need days to "clear their mind."
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A suspect was killed, and another is on the run after a burglary attempt was thwarted by an altercation with an armed neighbor in southwest Houston, according to HPD.
Abbott pledged to spend at least $25 million to flip Harris County from blue to red. His legislative priorities include restricting further growth in property taxes, closing the state’s primary system, banning Islamic religious law across the state, and regulating AI data center construction.
Charges have been filed against an armed suspect arrested in a shooting incident in which an HPD officer discharged his duty weapon at 2200 Briarview Drive. The suspect, Letonto Gaspard, 49, is charged with two counts of misdemeanor deadly conduct in Harris County Criminal Court #3 and #4. A book...
Harris County's top elected official also claimed she had been denied access to NRG Stadium until two days before the start of the World Cup. The county owns the stadium, which is under FIFA control during the soccer tournament.
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The district’s state-appointed board of managers opted to delay voting on the $2 billion proposed budget. The vote has been rescheduled for June 25, less than a week before a deadline.
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found in the 7400 block of Lavender Street about 9:25 a.m. on June 11. The identity and cause of death of the man, 29, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. C...
On Friday's show: We learn why the head of the Harris County Flood Control District has resigned. An author explains everything there is to know about soccer. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 249 Thursday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash happened around 10:32 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 249 and Old Bammel North Houston Road.Executive director of Harris County Flood...
One of Houston's more glitzy shopping centers will soon have more police presence after a public safety contract between the Precinct 1 Constable's Office and Fertitta Entertainment was approved.
On Monday, Sept. 22, crews will begin replacing sections of roadway panels between the 3000 - 2800 blocks of Duke Street, weather permitting. This work will not require a complete closure of Duke Street; however, traffic control measures will be in place.
Dr. Tina Petersen's resignation comes one month after county officials had questions over her leadership, as several project deadlines were missed.
Tina Petersen, who had been publicly criticized by County Judge Lina Hidalgo, submitted her resignation letter after county commissioners heard an update on post-Hurricane Harvey flood bond projects.
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