Weather
97 MPH wind gust at Intercontinental as summer storm knocks out power across Houston region
Posted on · At its peak, right after the storms blew through, more than 300,000 people were without power in the area.
Texas
ERCOT asks Texans to voluntarily conserve power as heatwave grips state
Posted on · ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice Tuesday morning asking for people to reduce their electricity usage from 4 – 8 p.m.
Guns
Fourth Houston gun buyback results in more than 1,400 firearms collected
Posted on · Officials said more than 4,200 guns have been collected at the buybacks in the past year.
Elections
Texas bill abolishing Harris County elections administrator’s office heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
Posted on · Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said in a statement that leaders are evaluating legal options and could reveal plans for a legal fight later this week.
Local
Deer Park industrial plant catches fire, nine hospitalized
Posted on · Large amounts of dark smoke could be seen billowing from the plant for miles.
International
How (and when) to watch King Charles III’ coronation if you’re in Houston
Posted on · You can watch the ceremony, related festivities and special programming throughout coronation weekend on Houston Public Media.
Criminal Justice
David Temple sentenced to life in prison for 1999 murder of pregnant wife
Posted on · The resentencing trial of the ex-Alief ISD football coach took two weeks and largely contained the same evidence and information presented to jurors in two previous trials.
Transportation
Southwest grounds flights nationwide due to technical issues; Hobby sees delays of an hour
Posted on · At Houston's Hobby Airport, the average flight delay was more than an hour as of 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Sports
Two Houston stadiums to host 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches this summer
Posted on · NRG Stadium and Shell Energy Stadium are two of the 15 sites for the biannual soccer tournament, which will take place in June and July.
Houston Mayor
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces run for Houston mayor
Posted on · The longtime congresswoman's entry into this year's mayoral contest immediately upends the race.
News
Officials say chemical fire at Pasadena plant has been extinguished
Posted on · The explosion happened just after noon on plant grounds.
Houston
University of Houston temporarily closes academic building after second student death in 2023
Posted on · UH President Renu Khator said Monday leaders will sit down with students and faculty to determine what to do with Agnes Arnold Hall.
Press
Houston Public Media Announces New Executive Director of Content Operations
Posted on · Continuing its commitment to prioritizing and elevating voices in the community, Houston Public Media is pleased to welcome Laurie Johnson-Ramirez in her new role as the Executive Director of Content Operations.
Press
Houston Public Media Committed to Prioritizing Content and Marketing with New Leadership Role
Posted on · Houston Public Media is restructuring its Content Operations and Marketing divisions, and Kyle Claude will serve in a newly created role as Executive Director of Marketing.
Press
Houston Public Media | Use of Actuality Submission 2023
Posted on · Astros World Series win