Local
Police: 2 Dead After Building Explosion Shakes Houston, Damages Nearby Homes
Posted on · The explosion, which occurred at a manufacturing facility, shook other buildings around 4:30 a.m., with reports on Twitter of a boom felt across the city.
Local
Local
Construction Workers At UH Demand Payment For Work On New Student Housing
Posted on · The eight workers who were employed by a contractor working for the university claim they are owed at least $43,000 in back pay, including unpaid overtime wages.
News
Amrit Singh Becomes Harris County’s First Sikh Deputy Constable, Following New ‘Articles Of Faith’ Policy
Posted on · A similar policy was implemented by the Houston Police Department in October.
News
Bill To Create An African American National Historic Trail In Houston, Galveston Awaits Presidential Approval
Posted on · If it receives a national designation, the Emancipation Trail stretching from Galveston to Houston could be the second trail of its kind, focused on the experiences of African Americans.
Local
Grand Jury Indicts Former HPD Officers For Role In Botched Harding Street Drug Raid
Posted on · The January 2019 raid left two citizens dead and several officers injured.
News
The Number Of Human Trafficking Cases Has More Than Doubled In Harris County
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said she's prioritizing human trafficking prosecutions.
Education News
Texas Southern University’s President Placed On Administrative Leave Without Explanation
Posted on · Texas Southern University President Austin Lane told a local news station he did nothing wrong and expects to be fully reinstated or else paid out for the remainder of his contract.
Texas
Report Shows Land Value Outside Big Texas Cities Is Increasing
Posted on · The average appraised market value of Texas working lands was $1,951/acre in 2017, a 24% increase from 2012 and a 291% increase over the past 20 years.
News
How To Protect Your Car From Hail
Posted on · In 2018, Texas had 508 major hail events.
Local
Fort Bend County Strengthens Drainage Regulations In Anticipation Of Higher Rainfall
Posted on · Last year, Fort Bend County received 49 inches of rain.
Local
Houston Will Pay $1.2 Million Settlement In Officer-Involved Shooting Lawsuit
Posted on · 26-year-old Jordan Baker was shot and killed by HPD Officer Juventino Castro.
Energy & Environment
Concrete Batch Plant In Northwest Houston Causes Health Concerns For Nearby Residents
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner led a protest against further construction of the plant.
Energy & Environment
Houston Event In Honor Of MLK Explores The Intersection Of Civil Rights And Environmental Justice
Posted on · Two Houston institutions present a program that connects Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with the evolution of the environmental movement.
In-Depth
Would Free Transit Incentivize More Riders? METRO Gathers Input On Whether To Stop Collecting Fares
Posted on · Transit agencies around the country, including in Houston, are considering whether to cut or reduce their transit fares.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Says Ridership Is Breaking Records
Posted on · BCycle said it had its best year ever in 2019 as it added stations and brought on new riders.