Catholic Charities expands food help as SNAP benefits face uncertainty
Tuesday at the Guadalupe Center location on South Jensen Drive, over 280 families registered for the drive-thru food distribution, and families were able to get in and out of the line with a full trunk, full of food, in under 15 minutes with the help of student volunteers from UT Health’s nursing program.
ICE Houston arrests suspected MS-13 gang member stuck on local business sign
A suspected MS-13 gang member, Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez, was arrested by ICE in the Houston area after attempting to flee custody. The 29-year-old climbed onto a business sign after running through a ceiling, where he became stuck and was then safely removed by ICE officers. Gomez Hernandez, a native...
UH police investigate harassment claim after Quran burned at Muslims students’ event
University of Houston police are investigating a harassment claim after a man burned a Quran at a Muslim Students Association event.
BakerRipley offering food giveaways across Houston in November
BakerRipley is offering food fairs at its various campuses across Houston in November as the government shutdown continues to impact Houstonians who depend on SNAP benefits and other nutrition assistance programs. LATEST SNAP INFO: Here’s how Texas is calculating the reduced November SNAP benefits amid the government...
How To Answer Four Popular Trick Questions From Texas Officers
Whether you get pulled over for allegedly speeding in Houston, TX, or for allegedly not coming to a complete stop in El Paso, TX, it's always a bummer. But did you know that there are four common trick questions that Texas police officers usually ask all of us?. Jesse Hernandez,...
Construction advances on next phase of big mixed-use project with tower tied to Houston...
The next phase of a 17-acre mixed-use project near River Oaks is now underway as work begins on new high-rises and retail in a development estimated to cost $422 million, according to state filings.
Family identifies 3-year-old killed in W. Houston crash as Mohammad Yahya Hasanzai
HOUSTON – The family of the 3-year-old child killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Houston on Saturday night has identified him as Mohammad Yahya Hasanzai. The crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Ocee St. near Pagewood Lane. Houston Police said a driver of a red Toyota pickup truck...
Suspected drunk driver accused of running red light, killing 3
Investigators said the driver allegedly ran a red light with no headlights on
Houston’s holiday plans hit a sour note with Brian McKnight backlash
The City of Houston’s official holiday celebration is facing unexpected controversy — and it has nothing to do with the lights or the fireworks. While many residents are gearing up for the annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring Christian singer Danny Gokey, country artist Payton Howie, and Houston’s own soul...
Muslim students report alleged hate incident at University of Houston
The University of Houston is investigating an alleged hate attack.
