From Braids to Backpacks: Houston foundation hosts a one-stop back-to-school boost for families
HOUSTON – As families across Houston start preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, one local effort is again stepping in to help students begin the semester with confidence. The Boykins Youth Foundations is teaming up with community partners Rock-In-Hood Foundation and Madlineman Foundation for its 12th annual back-to
Houston Puts $91 Million in Disaster Funds Toward Backup Power at 22 City Sites
Houston seeks up to $91M in disaster funds to add backup power and renewables at 22 city sites, subject to a 30-day comment period.
Fire at home in Cypress area blamed on fireworks that weren’t properly disposed of
HOUSTON — A house in the Cypress area burned Saturday night, and according to the fire department, it was caused by fireworks that weren't properly disposed of. The fire broke out at a home on River Garden Drive in the Copperfield subdivision. When crews got there, they said heavy flames were shooting from the rear of
Shootout erupts in South Houston during alleged argument over fireworks, 2 injured
HOUSTON - Two people are in recovery after police say an argument over fireworks in a south Houston neighborhood led to people pulling guns on each other. The shooting was reported at about 1 a.m. Sunday on Winton Street, near Yellowstone Boulevard and Tierwest Street. According to police, people at...
Fire tears through abandoned apartment complex in north Houston
HOUSTON — Firefighters battled a fire at a vacant apartment complex in north Houston early Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the complex off Greens Road at around 5 a.m. When crews first arrived, large flames were shooting from one of the buildings and were visible from the freeway. According KHOU 11’s Michelle Cho
Houston: Scorching heat, slight storm chances before new week’s increase
HOUSTON - The Fourth may be over but the heat and humidity remains!. Highs soar to the mid/upper 90s with heat index values over 106 to end the holiday weekend. It is a muggy day all day, so be safe in the heat. Most of us stay dry, but a...
10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Houston: Top-Rated & Affordable
Jump to: High-End & Omakase | Casual & Neighborhood Favorites | Affordable & Budget-Friendly. Houston’s culinary scene is a world-class powerhouse, and its Japanese dining landscape is no exception. Whether you are craving pristine, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi flown straight from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market or looking for an
Young Woman Killed After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Humble Bakery
HUMBLE, Texas — A 19-year-old woman was killed and two other people were injured after The post Young Woman Killed After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Humble Bakery first appeared on Texas News | Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso | Texas Herald News .
Gunfire erupts after Fourth of July fireworks dispute in Houston’s South Side; 2 injured
HOUSTON – Fourth of July celebrations ended in gunfire for some neighbors in Houston’s South Side after a fireworks-related dispute escalated into a shooting that injured two people, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD said officers were called to the 6800 block of Winton Street around 1...
Despite warnings, drivers still stopped on I-45 to watch downtown fireworks
HOUSTON — Despite repeated warnings from law enforcement, many people parked along the side of Interstate 45 North in downtown Houston Saturday night to watch Fourth of July fireworks, creating dangerous conditions for both spectators and drivers. Reporter Anayeli Ruiz saw dozens of vehicles stopped along the freeway a
