Jack Williams

News Anchor

Jack is back in Houston after some time away working in public radio and television in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before leaving for the Midwest, he worked in various roles at Houston Public Media from 2000-2016, including reporting, hosting and anchoring. Jack has also worked in commercial news radio in Houston, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley. Jack’s love of broadcasting started when he was growing up in Arizona, listening to baseball on the radio. He’s glad to be back in Texas working in a city he considers home.

Business

Montrose-area Starbucks becomes first Houston location to unionize

Posted on September 22, 2022 · In an 11-3 vote, workers at the Starbucks on South Shepherd near West Alabama voted to form a union on Thursday.

Health & Science

Baylor College of Medicine seeking volunteers for monkeypox vaccine clinical trial

Posted on September 20, 2022 · Researchers will try to determine if one-tenth the normal dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine is just as effective as a full dose.

A student, Cameron Samuels, stands out a podium at a Katy Independent School District board of trustees meeting on Dec. 14, 2021. He was speaking out against the school's LGBTQ website ban.

schools

Katy ISD removes LGBTQ filters from internet after ACLU complaint

Posted on September 16, 2022 · A student had tried to access certain sites, like the Trevor Project, and found the URL’s were blocked by filters the district had put in place.

Food

Little Red Box Grocery Store addresses food desert in Houston’s East End area

Posted on August 16, 2022 · Little Red Box Grocery opened a few months ago and sells around 450 items so far, including fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other things that you might expect at a larger store.

Weather

Wednesday’s rain across Houston provided relief from heat, but much more needed to end drought

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Nearly three inches of rain was officially recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the region got much-needed precipitation.

Weather

Thunderstorms could be on the way. But scorching temps here to stay

Posted on July 25, 2022 · A stubborn high-pressure system remains anchored over Texas and it could take a major weather event to move it.

Crime

Off-duty Harris County deputy shot and killed in a grocery store parking lot, sheriff says

Posted on April 1, 2022 · Darren Almendarez, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, was killed in a grocery store parking lot while trying to stop three men from stealing his catalytic converter, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Criminal Justice

Former Texans quarterback Watson says he wants to prove his character in Cleveland

Posted on March 25, 2022 · His comments come after two Houston-area grand juries declined to indict him on criminal complaints related to sexual misconduct.

Business

Exxon Mobil has reached a contract agreement with its locked out Beaumont workers

Posted on February 22, 2022 · Union members voted 214-133 to ratify the company’s latest offer, which added holiday time off and updated job descriptions for some union positions.

Houston

Special events task force created by Houston and Harris County following Astroworld tragedy

Posted on February 9, 2022 · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the task force was created to improve event protocols and permitting requirements in the city and county.

Criminal Justice

The city will spend $44 million on new programs and police overtime after a recent crime wave

Posted on February 3, 2022 · The plan includes increased patrols around busy shopping areas, night clubs and convenience stores that have been trouble spots for violent crime.

Health & Science

Minority communities in Texas were hit hardest by early COVID deaths, a new study shows

Posted on January 26, 2022 · The study shows minorities in Harris County had worse economic outcomes related to deaths from COVID-19.

Immigration

Biden renominates Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead ICE

Posted on January 5, 2022 · The move comes less than a week after his initial nomination expired with no movement in the U.S. Senate.

Health & Science

Burned out Texas health care workers prepare for yet another COVID wave

Posted on December 21, 2021 · Hospital workers across the state are weary, burned out, and generally frustrated by what appears to be another strain on an already exhausted workforce that could be reaching its limits.

Health & Science

Houston hospitals are seeing a COVID-19 uptick fueled by the omicron variant

Posted on December 15, 2021 · Houston Methodist has seen four times as many positive tests this week, and Memorial Hermann has noted more hospitalizations.