Criminal Justice
Police Arrest Man They Say Let A Tiger Roam West Houston — But The Big Cat Is Still On The Loose
Posted on · A viral video of the incident shows an off-duty Waller County deputy pointing a gun at the tiger as it slowly approaches.
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Health & Science
A Key Tool In Houston’s Research On COVID-19 Variants? Your Poop
Posted on · Last year, health officials in Houston started using the city’s sewage system to help detect where the coronavirus was spreading. Now, they've fine-tuned the process, zeroing-in on specific buildings and monitoring for the emergence of new variants.
Immigration
ICE Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Program At Houston Immigrant Detention Facility
Posted on · The vaccination effort appears to be the first in Texas ICE facilities, as hundreds of immigrants are battling COVID-19 in detention facilities across the state.
Immigration
5 Arrested In Houston After Smuggling 90 Undocumented Immigrants, DOJ Says
Posted on · Houston police say they found over 90 people huddled together inside a southwest Houston home Friday afternoon.
Weather
Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Ends For Harris County
Posted on · The tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for Harris and surrounding counties, into parts of Louisiana.
I SEE U
Coming 5/15: A New Weekly Talk Show from Houston Public Media
Posted on · I SEE U with Eddie Robinson explores cultural identity through stories of people and places that have been transformed by the effects of long-standing biases.
Immigration
Houston’s Day Laborers Face Stolen Wages, Unsafe Conditions When Disaster Strikes
Posted on · In the wake of the winter freeze, day laborers and other immigrant workers are already reporting incidents of wage theft as they help Houstonians recover. Many of the storm’s second responders doing critical repairs are in positions that are easy to exploit.
Immigration
Undocumented Houstonians Face Misinformation, Scams In Vaccine Rollout
Posted on · Getting vaccinations to Greater Houston's half a million undocumented immigrants is critical to achieving herd immunity, but mistrust and misinformation have already caused confusion and disillusionment.
Immigration
After Rescue Of 29 Migrants Held In A Houston Stash House, Many Face Detention And Deportation
Posted on · Soon after being rescued in a high-profile human smuggling bust in Southwest Houston, 29 migrant kidnapping victims were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their fates are in the hands of the country's hardline immigration authorities.
Coronavirus
For Those With Eating Disorders, Holidays In A Pandemic Can Create Extra Anxiety
Posted on · The COVID-19 pandemic has placed increased layers of stress on people. One result? Those with eating disorders have reported worsening symptoms while staying socially distant.
Energy & Environment
The World Is Shifting To Clean Fuels. Can Houston Still Be A Global Energy Leader?
Posted on · The energy industry is changing, and Houston, long known for its dominance in oil and gas, plans to remain an international leader through the transition.
Coronavirus
New COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up
Posted on · The federal government has released detailed local data on where hospitals are starting to fill up with patients. Researchers and health leaders say this was urgently needed.
Business
Suburbs Buck Trend Of Houston-Wide Rent Decline During Pandemic
Posted on · Apartment rents in the city’s suburbs are back up to pre-pandemic levels, while those inside the 610-Loop continue to drop.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil Market Crash Update: Oil Execs Say Houston Is “Backbone Of The Energy World” And Can Remain So Through The Downturn
Posted on · Industry leaders say the Bayou City has the capacity to provide research and expertise for the transition to cleaner energy. Plus, oil prices rise and more than 6,000 jobs were added in the oilfield services sector last month.
Election 2020
Why Will 1,000 National Guard Troops Deploy In Texas Cities On Election Day?
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t given a reason for ordering the troops to Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio.