Posted on · Abbott's Task Force on Concert Safety found permitting and lack of risk assessment, among other themes, contributed to the loss of 10 lives in November.
Posted on · After half of a Houston family was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, reporting by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and NBC News revealed that a fire crew had failed to enter the house to check on them. A firefighter has now been disciplined.
Posted on · On Monday's show: A closer look at a dispute over staffing levels at the Houston Fire Department, the first new psychiatric hospital in over two decades opens in Houston, and veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions.
Posted on · City employees have had over six weeks to comply with the mayor’s COVID-19 order.
Posted on · Following a 911 call about a family that had fainted, first responders arrived at the house and knocked on the door. No one answered, so they left. Inside, an entire family was being poisoned by carbon monoxide.
Posted on · The decision comes as the fire union fights to have signatures verified in time for a crucial August deadline to have a new charter amendment placed on the November ballot — a process Mayor Sylvester Turner said this week could instead take months.
Posted on · It's part of an ongoing pay dispute between the city and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters' Association.
Posted on · The $5.1 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 is a $227.96 million increase over last year’s spending.
Posted on · Health experts are worried about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Posted on · A 17-year veteran, Lemuel "DJ" Bruce was remembered Tuesday as a skilled investigator, as well as a good father, husband and friend.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Halliburton's $1.7 billion loss, questions for the Houston fire chief, the science of faster hurricanes, and author Kevin Kwan.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How local hospitals are holding up amid COVID-19, HFD Chief Sam Peña answers your questions, recommendations for movies or TV shows to watch amid social distancing, and the life and legacy of Selena.
Posted on · How the city responds to major air quality incidents, and what to expect if it happens near you.
Posted on · Only Boykins voted in favor of the fees.
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy says its investigation concluded there wasn’t a natural gas leak, although crews were responding to calls received about the incident