Houston
One year after U.S. evacuation, Afghan interpreter still feels ‘heartbroken’
Posted on · One year after the U.S. military's evacuation from Afghanistan, an Afghan interpreter reflects on his and his family's traumatic experience.
Coronavirus
Children who experienced COVID early in the pandemic face long-term symptoms, UTHealth study finds
Posted on · Children who had experienced mild COVID symptoms are reporting to see long COVID symptoms for up to 12 weeks, a UTHealth study finds.
Health & Science
Houston monkeypox cases rise to nearly 200, officials say
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
Religion
Houston-area mosques increase security amidst recent killings in Albuquerque
Posted on · Houston law enforcement officials and elected officials are pushing for more surveillance near mosques after four Muslim men were killed within 10 days in Albuquerque.
Energy & Environment
Katy issuing mandatory water restrictions amid ‘severe’ drought
Posted on · Katy has imposed mandatory restrictions on its residents water usage.
Education News
Houston ISD teachers brace for staffing shortage ahead of new school year
Posted on · Houston ISD is set to go back to school later this month, but staffing shortages remain high.
City of Houston
Aide to Houston mayor resigns after reportedly pleading guilty to public corruption
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he did not have knowledge of a federal public corruption case involving William-Paul Thomas, who resigned last week after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept a bribe, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Health & Science
Houston receives over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines
Posted on · Houston received over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines, but demand still remains high.
Health & Science
Bike ride through Gulfton hopes to determine community air quality
Posted on · A bike ride through Houston's Gulfton community on Saturday will monitor air pollution. Air Alliance Houston is working with cyclists to collect air quality samples.
Energy & Environment
Houston and Harris County plan to sue Union Pacific over 5th Ward pollution
Posted on · Officials say they foresee a quicker resolution with the threat of a lawsuit.
Energy & Environment
Community activists hopeful for change after DOJ launches investigation into illegal dumping
Posted on · People in the Super Neighborhood 48 community are looking forward to the outcome of the DOJ's investigation into the city and illegal dumping after years of advocating for action.
The Uvalde Shooting
Uvalde school district cancels meeting on whether to fire police chief
Posted on · A special meeting to possibly fire Uvalde schools police Chief Pete Arredondo has been canceled.
Energy & Environment
DOJ investigating Houston illegal dumping complaints, allege racial discrimination
Posted on · The complaint alleges that the city's denial of services threaten the health and safety of Black and Latino people in Houston.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia proposes legislation to grant adequate breaks for construction workers
Posted on · If passed, the federal government would require employers to give a minimum of a 15 minute break every four hours.
NASA
NASA says people near Johnson Space Center should expect loud boom Saturday
Posted on · The loud noise is part of a lengthy process to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024.