Houston City Council will likely soon vote on a groundbreaking apartment inspection reform ordinance aimed at holding landlords accountable for health code violations.

The event aimed to raise awareness about ongoing health risks and encourage residents to participate in free cancer screenings.

A new early cancer detection program, the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (C-SSI), has been launched in Houston's Fifth Ward to combat rising cancer rates in historically underserved communities.

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At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.

In the first press conference after Spring Break, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is set to discuss possibly removing nearly half of the district's principals.

Nearly half of HISD principals are in the hot seat after poor performance reviews, and could lose their jobs.

Houstonians have decided who will lead the city in the years ahead following Saturday’s runoff elections.

A Northwest side family that was forced to live in raw sewage that had been flooding their apartment for days, with no help from property management.

Houston City Council will provide $5 million to help residents who want to voluntarily move out of the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens cancer cluster.

Councilmember Letitia Plummer is sharing the reason why she delayed a vote on creating the ‘Fifth Ward Voluntary Relocation Fund.’

Last year, the Houston Health Department said it found cancer-causing chemicals in the soil around the Union Pacific Railroad yard. The soil contained dioxin, a highly toxic chemical compound associated with cancer and other severe health risks.

For many Houston tenants, it takes just a few minutes to submit a maintenance request online. Well, apparently it takes just over 30 seconds to fix an air conditioner that’s been out since Memorial Day at one east-side complex.

Khambrel Marshall spoke to officials about the cancer cluster in Firth Ward reportedly caused by creosote and about a summit held to obtain answers for the community.

City of Houston leaders are calling for an outside investigation into the actions of a now former city director, William Paul Thomas, after KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered emails showing negotiations in favor of a private businessman.

Big changes are happening at the Sterlingshire Apartments in northeast Houston.

The city seems to be taking immediate action to fix the issues at the Timber Ridge apartments complex and others throughout the city where residents have been complaining.

Leaders from the Houston area say they’re floored by conditions at the Sterlingshire Apartments complex, so they say they’re helping residents know their rights, and that help is on the way.

The group is asking for the elimination of the city's five at-large council seats and for the creation of four new districts.

One Houston council member is leading the effort to bring more livable conditions to local tenants and keep landlords accountable.

HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner explained what Houstonians were asking his administration to do in the days since police brutality in the city and country has come under the spotlight. Mayor Turner’s comments come at a time when police departments nationwide are being scrutinized for their funding and how funds are utilized. “A lot of people think that we are defunding the police department and that is absolutely not what we are doing,” Plummer said. If we can save them from early on, we can prevent them from getting into the system,” said Plummer. Joe Gamaldi, president of HPD’s Union did not comment, only stating that he is waiting to see how the budget process plays out on Wednesday at City Hall.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s long-time friend and special advisor, Keith Wade, died Thursday, the mayor’s office confirmed to KPRC 2. Remembered as a mainstay in Houston politics, Wade spent his career behind the scenes, working with some of Houston’s most prominent leaders. Left to right: William-Paul Thomas, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harry Hayes, Keith Wade. Keith Wade stood by me through one of my most trying times. 🙏🏾@SylvesterTurner — Hubert Roberson (@HubertRoberson2) May 22, 2020Mr. Keith Wade was a silent soldier but always took a moment to mentor, teach, provide wisdom, and lead.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tested negative for the coronavirus Thursday, days after City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer tested positive for the virus. Turner along with several council members got tested Tuesday and Turner said he got his test results within 48 hours. “I encourage Houstonians to get tested," Turner said in a written statement. "It is a quick process, and it does not matter if you have symptoms or are asymptomatic. The results will help you take better control of your health during the pandemic.