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Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter. She is the fourth-oldest person in the world, according to LongeviQuest. Spain's Maria Branyas Morera is recognized as the world's oldest person at 117. Learn More Here.
Local Restaurants Participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks
Try out a new restaurant or revisit a favorite for a great cause during Houston Restaurant Weeks! Find out which local restaurants are participating in this annual fundraiser benefitting the Montgomery County Food Bank. Houston Restaurant Weeks provides diners an opportunity to give back while dining out. Each participating restaurant...
Mayor John Whitmire confirms Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña is out, to be replaced by Thomas Muñoz
HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday morning that a new Houston Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, will replace current chief Sam Peña. “He plans to retire. I thank him for his service,” said Whitmire in a call to KPRC...
Your photos and videos of Friday flooding around the Houston area
HOUSTON — Another round of storms brought 3 to 7 inches of rain to some parts of Southeast Texas Friday morning, leading to high-water spots on roadways and flooding in neighborhoods. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties starting just after...
Conroe City Council accepts retirements, resignations for personnel including fire, police chiefs
At its July 25 meeting, Conroe City Council accepted the retirements or resignations of the city's police chief, fire chief, parks and recreation director and the executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Place 3...
Astros' division rival made a huge, but risky trade to try keep pace with Houston
The Seattle Mariners got the trade deadline ball rolling on Thursday night after dealing for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena. The former AL Rookie of the Year and Rays' playoff star is now heading to the Pacific Northwest to join the Mariners' sputtering lineup. This is the first of...
Investigation launched into Conroe animal shelter after three-month-old puppy chews off its own leg
At the shelter, Casey was only given over the counter medication to treat the pain before he was taken to a veterinary hospital in Navasota. Information about Casey and other allegations about the animal shelter were the subject of a memo sent to councilmembers by former Police Chief Jeff Christy.
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