Tragic death of Kay-Alana Turner prompts dialogue on mental health crisis response and de-escalating situations
Following the tragic discovery of the body of Kay-Alana Turner, a woman who may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and fled from deputies, a dialogue has ignited regarding interactions with individuals facing similar challenges during mental health crises.
Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson headlines Bridgelandโs 16th Annual Nature Fest
The Bridgeland community is hosting its annual Nature Fest, complete with animal encounters, fun activities for kids of all ages and a special appearance from Coyote Peterson, the Emmy award-winning host of โBrave Wildernessโ on YouTube.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed
Hereโs what youโll find at Vibe Artisan Markets, the largest of its kind in Texas
The husband and wife team behind Vibe Artisan Markets started from humble beginnings. But now, their curated market featuring merchandise from small businesses, creatives and handcrafter artists has now expanded outside of Texas and into Colorado. We caught up with Christina Terry about the upcoming spring market at Post Houston and who and what you'll find there.
โItโs terrible:โ Racist graffiti forces Houstonโs Donovan Park to temporarily close
The gates to Donovan Park are locked shut. The Houston Heights Association posted on social media, the park is temporarily closed after inappropriate graffiti was found on the playground equipment. HPD said officers responded on Tuesday where they discovered the graffiti had racist language.
Analysis: Grading the Texansโ last 10 first round picks
The Texans dealt their last first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to the Vikings back in March, which means they wonโt make a selection tonight unless they trade back in. Even though the Texans might not call a name at the podium in Detroit tonight, they still have a history of making splash picks on the first night of the draft.
โThis is slumlord behaviorโ: Abandoned NE Houston home connected to landlord with history of complaints
Monique Jones has lived at her northeast Houston home most of her life. She grew up here and returned to take care of her 82-year-old father. In the last few months, she relocated him to another family memberโs home for his safety. The issue โ rats.
Short-term rentals workshop held in Houston this Saturday to help fed up homeowners
District F Council Member Thomas says she wants to bridge the educational gap by holding a workshop Saturday where homeowners can learn how to combat, through legal means, the growing number of short-term rentals used for house parties in their areas.
Missing in SE Texas Day 2024: Houston law enforcement agents partnering to find disappeared residents
This Saturday will be Missing in Southeast Texas Day (MISETXD), formerly known as Missing in Harris County Day. However, on Thursday, Houston-area law enforcement agencies will be joining together to share information leading up to this Saturday and what residents can do to help find answers to these missing cases.
Two shootings in days apart spark Third Ward meeting inviting community input
Bullets rip through a Third Ward neighborhood not once, but twice in just a matter of days. The incidents caught on camera are sparking a call to the community to team up with city leaders to devise a plan for change.
Meet Vortxz, the Latino Indie-Alternative rock band from southeast Houston
Indie-alternative rock band "Vortxz" is back from a highly successful West Coast tour. They performed their song 'My Love' for us in Studio B. But first, we sat down with the Houston-based band to chat about how they are thriving on the local and national music scene.
Cheers! Paul Zahn treats us to trendy beverages for the spring and summer season
The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.
Memorial Hermann confirms โinappropriate changesโ were made before transplant programs were suspended
Memorial Hermann hospital confirms โinappropriate changesโ were made to the donor acceptance criteria within the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) transplant information database by a single physician for some patients awaiting a liver transplant.
Developers encounter roadblocks due to lack of communication with neighborhood Civic Clubs and City of Houston
If you live in the Houston area, youโve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether itโs remodeling updates on someoneโs home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.
Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts Fest
Celebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
Houston ISD parent outraged after child given โartworkโ calling her โlittle BLACK monkeyโ from another student
Khloe Colvin, an 8th-grade student at the Arabic Immersive Magnet School, says a 7th-grade student gave her a heart-shaped letter with her name on it and the message: โYou Little BLACK Monkey.โ
TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris
โHarris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the peopleโs money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.
Uniting to Fight Pancreatic Cancer at Houstonโs Purple Stride
In Texas, more than 4,500 people will hear those dreaded words โyou have pancreatic cancerโ this year alone. Sadly, only about a quarter of them are expected to make it through, according to the Pancreatic Cancer Network, also known as PanCAN.
Fiery crash off Westpark Tollway turns into deadly trap for 2 Houston drivers, another hospitalized
Authorities say a driver was likely speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road, resulting in a 3-vehicle crash, and the impact from the initial crash caused their car and another to catch fire.
Local author Lynne Kelly writes โThe Secret Language of Birdsโ after a rare whooping crane nesting event in Texas
Meet the author who features relationships between humans and wildlife in her literary works. Her latest work is based on a true event when whooping cranes nested in Texas for the first time in a century. Read on to discover more about her inspiration behind the book.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.
$500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with county
The first of 18 monthly payments are supposed to go out this Wednesday. And despite a judge siding with Harris County, Paxton has filed an appeal. Leading County Judge Lina Hidalgo to wonder when and if they can even give recipients the money.
How emerging bilingual students at Fleming Middle School tackle NES model
There have been several changes and challenges in HISD this school year. For one group of students, emerging bilingual students, navigating through the NES system without speaking the native language has presented its own barriers. But, despite the challenges, they are still making strides.