Tag: Houston

Coalition for the Homeless Outreach staff tend to a homeless individual, gathering information for the 2023 point-in-time count. (Courtesy Coalition for the Homeless) The annual “point-in-time” survey by the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County suggests homelessness remains steady locally, despite a nationwide increase. In a new… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/government/2024/06/20/houston-area-homelessness-remains-steady-concerns-for-future-funding-loom/

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Across the country, homelessness increased 12% from 2022 to 2023. That figure from the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County dwarfs the slight increase in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that organization to conduct a… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/annual-houston-area-homeless-count-reveals-only-slight-increase-compared-to-big-spike-nationwide/amp/

SHENANDOAH, Texas — Shenandoah police arrested three suspects after a traffic stop revealed a firearm and narcotics early Saturday morning. On June 8, 2024, at 1:13 a.m., Shenandoah Police Department (SHPD) officers observed a vehicle with no license plates and defective rear lights. The same car had evaded officers earlier in the day. This time,...

It’s a sign as old as canine and feline – flyers of missing pets posted around town. But is there a more effective way of getting your pet home sooner and safely?. Local shelters are touting a new solution sweeping shelters across the country, including shelters throughout the greater Houston area. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/06/10/new-technology-by-petco-love-foundation-helps-reunite-lost-pets-with-their-owners/

It’s a sign as old as canine and feline – flyers of missing pets posted around town. But is there a more effective way of getting your pet home sooner and safely?. Local shelters are touting a new solution sweeping shelters across the country, including shelters throughout the greater Houston area. Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/06/10/new-technology-by-petco-love-foundation-helps-reunite-lost-pets-with-their-owners/

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Results in Tuesday’s local primary runoff races in the Houston area featured a Texas Senate seat, a U.S. House seat, and a hotly contested race for sheriff in Montgomery County. In the Democratic primary runoff for the Texas Senate District 15 are State Sen. Molly… Original Article: https://cw39.com/news/local/local-election-runoff-results-see-several-close-races-in-harris-montgomery-counties/amp/

In brief: A dying front brings a chance of storms well to the north of Houston tonight, but for most of us the story remains one of heat. Temperatures will peak over the weekend, with Memorial Day looking especially hot. Expect another warm day in Houston, with highs of around… Original Article: https://spacecityweather.com/storms-possible-well-north-of-houston-with-a-cap-likely-holding-over-the-city-as-heat-continues/

HOUSTON — Across several social media platforms, people are questioning how a framed home toppled over during the Houston-area storms on May 16. According to the National Weather Service, a derecho pushed through the area that day. A derecho is a storm packing winds of at least 58 mph for more than 240 miles. The...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — An off-duty Houston police officer was arrested following a rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. This happened around 2 a.m. on FM 1314 in the Porter area. Deputies said Adan Lopez, an off-duty HPD officer, is charged with… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-police-officer-interfering-with-investigation/285-07748059-e8e6-4405-a351-2d039737a6ba