HOUSTON, Texas – It’s Wednesday, and you don’t want to miss out on your top stories for the morning. So, here’s what has happened in Houston either late last night or early this morning that you may have missed:
Houston mayor hires private contractors to help clear trash pile up
Have you been dealing with trash in your neighborhoods left to pile up for weeks, sometimes even months? It’s an ongoing issue for many residents in Houston who have been complaining about trash pickup. Now, Houston Mayor John Whitmire is offering a solution by hiring private contractors to help with cleanup.
Recent water bill spikes leave Houston area residents frustrated, confused
Residents surrounding the Houston area have been seeing an increase in their water bills over the past few months. Several residents have reached out to us over at KPRC 2 News, and we’ve seen your complaints on social media. The city’s water billing department has responded, saying they’ve corrected some water bills but have not provided a clear explanation for what’s causing the spike.
Child mauled after neighbor’s dog barges through family’s front door in NE Harris County
A 3-year-old boy is left recovering after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog in northeast Harris County. The boy has since suffered fractured facial bones, lost two front teeth, and sustained injuries to his eye and eyelids in the attack that occurred on Nov. 18, just before Thanksgiving.
The federal government is threatening to make cuts to an essential non-profit that helps those in need in civil matters. Lone Star Legal Aid is facing the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding. The White House proposed eliminating LSC funding. The House recommends a 46% cut, while the Senate supports a small increase. For now, a temporary funding measure runs through the end of January, leaving Lone Star Legal Aid’s 2026 funding uncertain.