Houston Housing Authority looking into possible voucher requirements
In a statement, the Housing Authority says it's "exploring how to use its Move to Work designation" for those being served through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
‘Everything was going haywire’: Power surges damage homes in Pearland neighborhood
Paying to replace or repair a major appliance is not cheap. If you find out it was damaged by the utility company supplying electricity to your home, you might expect them to pay for the damages. It’s why a lot of people are frustrated when CenterPoint Energy denies claims to pay up.
19-year-old arrested for alleged connection to 2 separate METRO shootings, court records show
Investigators said the 19-year-old suspect reached out to an ex-girlfriend, saying she was responsible for one of the shootings, which happened a day apart from each other.
HPD sergeant and suspect shot during shootout in southeast Houston, police say
A Houston Police Department sergeant and an armed suspect were both shot during a shootout on Mykawa and Allen Genoa, HPD says.
Upcoming ‘trash fee’ will see Americans charged $10 a month for service that’s been...
AMERICANS in a major city could soon see the local government impose a monthly fee of $10 or more for waste collection services. The trash pickup charge would mark a major reversal from the decades-long free service, sparking mixed opinions among locals. The city's 311 non-emergency service line revealed that...
Substance abuse recovery center for women forced to close one location due to reduction...
HOUSTON – Santa Maria Hostel, a vital Houston organization serving women and their families affected by substance use disorders, will close one of its three campuses following a significant reduction in federal funding. The organization, which served more than 12,000 individuals and their families last year, must...
Texas Abruptly Loses 3 Major Factories as Economic Slump Deepens
Intro There’s no easy way to say it – Texas just took a major economic hit. Three large factories shut down without much warning, and the timing couldn’t be worse. …
Video: Bree, the Belgian Malinois puppy, desperately needs a home before she’s in a...
Bree is smiling on the outside… but inside, she’s breaking 💔. She’s a Belgian Malinois puppy and the kennel is crushing her spirit. She needs space to run, a purpose, someone to believe in her. Instead, she’s passed by and labeled “too much,” or “too energetic”.
Artist behind iconic sculptures of Sam Houston, the Beatles, and ‘We Love Houston’ signs...
David Adickes is known for creating the giant Sam Houston sculpture on I-45 in Huntsville, the colorful "We Love Houston" signs in Hobby and Bush airports, and his huge images of the Beatles in East Downtown.
Houston police request aid in West 34th Street shooting death
A 65-year-old man was fatally shot in the 5100 block of West 34th Street in Houston, and police are investigating the incident and asking for public assistance.