Meet Pasadena’s new Chief of Police, M.P. Jackson, a dedicated leader whose impressive career...
In recognition of his new appointment, we wanted to help the public become better acquainted with Pasadena Police Department’s new Chief of Police, M.P. Jackson. Chief Jackson began his law enforcement career in 1977 after completing the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Police Academy in Baytown, Texas. He...
🎆 ‘Yee-haw!’ Fireworks light up the Houston skyline for annual ‘Freedom Over Texas’ Fourth...
HOUSTON – Thousands of patriotic Houstonians flooded downtown Houston on Friday night for the city’s signature Independence Day celebration, ‘Freedom Over Texas.’. The annual event at Eleanor Tinsley Park drew an estimated 50,000 attendees who gathered along Allen Parkway to enjoy live entertainment, local food...
Houston programs launched for homes damaged in Hurricane Harvey, 2021 freeze
HOUSTON - The City of Houston is launching two major housing programs to help people still recovering from the 2021 winter freeze and Hurricane Harvey. The Single Family Home Repair Program is to help low-income victims of the 2021 winter freeze. The City of Houston has secured over $50 million in funding from HUD,...
Houston-area first responders deploy to help with Central Texas flood recovery
'We're just there to help," Houston Fire Department Chief Joshua Vogel said as his team prepared for a two-week deployment to the Central Texas flood zone.
18-wheeler tipped over on Southwest Freeway near Lancashire, blocking exit ramp and forcing closure
Houston police said two lanes are open after crews were working to clear any debris that may have fallen onto the inbound lanes of the freeway.
Five injured during apartment fire in southwest Houston, officials say
HOUSTON - Five people are reportedly injured after an apartment fire at a complex in southwest Houston. At about 10 p.m. Friday, a fire crew responded to an assault call. They were initially called to a complex at 6601 Dunlap Street, then learned a fire was happening on another side of the complex, closer to Bellaire...
While League City allows neighbors to use fireworks, other cities are cracking down
League City said one reason it considered legalizing fireworks was because it would allow all responders to handle other calls. In 2023, Allen said the first marshal received 103 firework complaints.
Houston actors star in thriller “Deadly Escape” now streaming on Amazon Prime
HOUSTON (KIAH) — CW39 welcomes actors from Houston to talk with anchor Sharron Melton in the studio this July Fourth holiday. Dakarai Akil Henderson and Dee Hill, both from Houston, tell us about starring in “Deadly Escape,” which was filmed in Houston. The two share on how they got the roles. The two also share […]
7-year-old girl from Kearns wins national mariachi competition
MURRAY — Yamileth Arellano has been singing since she was 4 years old. Now, her talent will be shared on a grander scale. She will perform at the National Mariachi Festival in Houston, Texas, this August. Her singing talent, charm and personality impressed the judges. She will have the chance to perform for thousands...
27 dead, 12 from Houston presumed missing following devastating Central Texas flood
Kerr County officials confirmed that 27 people are dead, 18 adults and 9 children in the wake of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.